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See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: With thousands of persons already registering to receive Government’s $100,000 cash grant, the Government has announced further that the actual distribution of the cash grant in the form of a cheque will commence tomorrow (Tuesday, December 3, 2024) in Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo). The
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Bangladesh’s counter-attacking batting and accurate fast bowling gave them their best day on this West Indies tour so far. At stumps on the third day of the Jamaica Test, the visitors lead by 211 runs after they bowled out the home side for 146 runs. This was only the second time in their history that
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See below the full release from the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA):  The Guyana Manufacturing and  Services Association (GMSA) expresses grave concern regarding the ongoing industrial  action at the Port of Port-of-Spain in Trinidad and Tobago, which has severely disrupted  regional trade and impacted businesses in Guyana.  This strike and now ‘go-slow operation,’ which
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Police ranks in Region One (Barima- Waini) on Sunday arrested two businessmen after 79.4 grammes of marijuana and over $270,000 in cash were discovered at their premises at Trainline, Port Kaituma, North West District. Acting on intelligence, a team of ranks led by an Inspector, went to the residence and business premises of the two
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Press Release from the Powerlifting Federation president Franklin Wilson On behalf of the executive and members of the Powerlifting fraternity, I would like to extend congratulations to Mr. Dominic Tyrrell, who was voted runner-up for the 2023 Sportsman-of-the Year award at the awards presentation on November 28 on the lawns of Castellani House. Your dedication,
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The President of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason presented Eddy Grant with the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados at the 58th Anniversary of Independence Ceremony at the Kensington Oval on Saturday 30th November 2024. The Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados was awarded to prominent entrepreneur Richard Edghill and two other global icons in an
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A 26-year-old rancher was arrested on Sunday during an investigation for stolen cattle in Lethem, Region Nine. Ronny Joseph was arrested at his father’s ranch at Sapika Creek, in Parikawaarnau Village, Central Lethem. Police Headquarters reported that a team of investigators were in search of a wanted man identified as Carlton Jones. Investigators were also
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) is excited to announce the 15-man squad selected for the eagerly awaited West Indies Men’s CG United One Day International (ODI) home series against Bangladesh. Dubbed the “West Indies Home for Christmas” series, the three-match encounter will be played at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, from December 8-12, 2024.
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Canadian Ava Sanicharan, a young tennis player with Guyanese roots, recently participated in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior Tournament in Barbados, where her steady performances stood out on a competitive stage. In the Singles draw, Sanicharan faced Trinidad and Tobago’s Shiloh Walker, showing composure and focus to advance into the quarter-finals, 6-1, 6-0. In
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