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Virat Kohli has communicated his desire to retire from Test cricket to the BCCI ahead of the big five-match series in England starting June 20, for which he is expected to be a part of the squad. ESPNcricinfo understands that Kohli has been having these conversations with officials of the BCCI for the past month
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European Union Ambassador to Guyana, René van Nes, once again expressed the EU’s support for Guyana’s efforts at resolving the border controversy with Venezuela through a peaceful, legal process. The Ambassador addressed the border controversy on Friday night as he addressed the 2025 Europe Day celebrations held at the Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown. In his address-
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Guyana’s International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) team has achieved a significant milestone. They recently finished third in the medal standings at the fourth ISKF South America Masters Tournament in Bogota, Colombia. A dedicated contingent of 29 competitors, supported by coaches, judges, and officials, proudly represented the South American nation, delivering impressive performances across junior and
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Plans are moving apace for the Demerara Cricket Board’s first-ever Independence T10 Cup on May 25 at the LBI ground, with corporate Guyana embracing the fund-raising initiative. Organisers of the electrifying tournament, featuring eight teams from within the county of Demerara, have confirmed Office Express as a partner for the highly anticipated showdown. Office Express
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See below the full release from the Government of Guyana: The Government of Guyana is proud to announce the official launch of ‘Flag Days’ which begins on May 24 and continues until Independence Day, May 26, a landmark initiative that will see the Golden Arrowhead flown high and proud across our great nation, especially in
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On Friday, 19 participants from Guyana and St. Lucia received certification after participating in a four-day training exercise in Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA). The programme, was a collaborative effort between the Environmental Management Consultants (EMC), NAREI, and the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA), and was backed through funding from the ExxonMobil Foundation under the Climate
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Cooking gas is a modern, clean, and efficient energy source that is commonly used in households. A lack of awareness regarding its safe use can be hazardous and lead to leaks, explosions, fires, poisoning, and in extreme cases, fatalities. The following guidelines outline safety practices for the transportation, handling, storage, installation, and use of cooking
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A construction worker has been remanded to prison following a murder charge. Gregory DeYonge, known as “Buckman,” 26, from High Dam, Caracas, West Canje Berbice, appeared in the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Michelle Matthias. The court heard that DeYonge murdered 35-year-old Ceon La Fleur, referred to as “Shawn,” on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
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The highly anticipated fifth edition of the ‘One Guyana’ King and Queen of the Sand Football championships is poised to ignite the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden. The opening day of action has been confirmed for Sunday, May 18th. A formidable lineup of 74 teams – 64 male and 10 female – are set to
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As part of efforts to improve the country’s medical capabilities, seven local doctors attached at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and the West Demerara Hospital, will soon undergo training in the People’s Republic of China. This is the second batch of doctors participating in the Health Personnel Training Programme, made possible through a collaboration
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