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Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Tuesday acknowledged that there were disruptions to schools following the unrest sparked by the tragic death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge. However, Minister Manickchand assured the public that the ministry has not observed any major setbacks in the delivery of the schools’ curriculum. “I wouldn’t stand here and tell you
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Two individuals were remanded to prison after they were allegedly involved in inciting acts of terrorism recently. Jamal Johnson, 27, a construction worker, and Felicia Ceres, 36, a domestic worker, both from Plantation Ross, West Coast Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court. The court was informed that on April 29,
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The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has pledged its support for the third consecutive year to the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, which will begin in late June. The tournament is significantly expanding in its third year, with matches being held in all counties. Minister Charles Ramson Jr. has strongly supported the event,
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Fire Chief Gregory Wickham has said a meeting to confirm the cause of the fire at the Double Day Hotel at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo will be held on Tuesday. During an interview with the News Room on Tuesday, the Fire Chief said the investigation into the fire which occurred following the discovery of 11-year-old
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The defending champions are back! The Rangpur Riders have confirmed their return to the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), aiming to defend the title they memorably captured in 2024. This year’s event will take place from 10 to 18 July. Last year’s tournament, staged at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, witnessed the Riders’ triumph
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The Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) held its first coaches meeting of 2025 on May 4 at the Guyana Teachers Union Hall, signaling a proactive approach to advancing track and field in the nation. According to a release from the AAG President, Sheryl Hermonstine, and her executive team led the discussions and engaged in detailed
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The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) has elected a new executive committee to serve for the 2025-2026 term. The election took place at the National Racquet Centre and was overseen by Attorney Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, who also serves as the General Secretary of the Guyana Olympic Association. Outgoing President Franklin Wilson did not seek re-election, noting
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Guyana continued their strong start to the Regional Women’s T20 Blaze, securing their third consecutive victory with a four-wicket win over Barbados at the Arnos Vale Ground on Monday evening in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In a low-scoring encounter dominated by disciplined bowling, Guyana successfully chased a modest target of 69 runs with 10
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The Fireball National Nine-Ball Pool Championship will conclude on Saturday, May 10, at Suraj Sports Bar. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final showdown will all take place on the same day. The event will feature a break between the semi-finals and the final, with Fireball hosting games and challenges for spectators, offering a chance to win
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Unity Gym’s Marley Vyphius won the Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s (GBBFF) ‘Battle of the Rising Stars’ novice competition on Sunday. The event, held at the Royal International Hotel on Mandela Avenue, showcased emerging bodybuilding and fitness talent in Guyana. Vyphius dominated the Heavyweight division (over 177 lbs), securing first place ahead of Timothy Roberts
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