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Rain dominated proceedings on day one of the Guyana Harpy Eagles vs Windward Islands Volcanoes fifth round clash in the West Indies Four-Day Championship on Wednesday at the National Stadium, Providence. Only 27 of the scheduled 90 overs were possible as the groundstaff were kept busy throughout the day; heavy downpours had the players scurrying
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Just over one week ago, skeletal remains suspected to be those of missing Venezuelan woman Miguelys Centeno were found in a clump of bushes along the Mabura Trail in Linden. The discovery was made on March 4, 2025 at 9 Miles Mabura Trail, Linden. The Police were summoned and a search of the area unearthed
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Leader of the Alliance for Change Nigel Hughes, who is seeking to lead a Coalition in upcoming general elections, has met with the Mohameds family. The News Room understands that Nazar “Shell” Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed have met with Hughes. Azruddin Mohamed has been holding meetings in various communities and his father has
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The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department has concluded the investigation into the fatal accident involving 19-year-old Heavy-Duty Equipment Operator, Ezekiel Benjamin that occurred on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at BOSAI Mineral Group (Guyana) Inc. East Montgomery mines, Region Ten. It was reported that Benjamin, who was employed by Dindyal Sookram and
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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has deployed an advance contingent to St. Vincent and the Grenadines to support rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Berly, which caused significant damage to several communities on the island. This deployment follows a commitment by His Excellency, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, to provide assistance to the Caribbean nation
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Guyanese umpire Javed Persaud received a special 35th birthday gift when he strolled out in the middle as a standing umpire for the first time in First-Class cricket during the fifth round clash of the West Indies Four-Day Championship between Guyana Harpy Eagles and the Windward Islands Volcanoes on Wednesday (March 12) at the National
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The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana has announced that is 2025 main event will take place at Stamford Bridge, home of English Premier League’s Chelsea Football Club in London on September 11. In a press release, the Chamber said the event will include corporate presentations, panel discussions, and an official Chelsea Football Club tour. “With
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Moonie Ramnarine, a 65-year-old businessman from Lot 14, Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, has been charged with the manslaughter of 29-year-old Yognand Chaitram, a cane harvester from Lot 19, Alness Village, following a violent incident on New Year’s morning. On Wednesday, Ramnarine appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Number 51 Magistrates’ Court, where he was
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Off-spinning all-rounder Richard Ramdeholl will lead a strong Guyana Under-15 squad in the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-15, 50-over Championship, slated for April 13-24 in Antigua. The Guyana Cricket Board announced the 14-member squad on Wednesday, naming all-rounder Brandon Henry as vice-captain. Ramdeholl led champions Berbice to an unbeaten run in the Guyana Cricket
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Georgetown romped to another convincing victory to remain unbeaten in the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Inter-Association Under-17, 50-over competition on Tuesday. The 104-run win over Upper Demerara, their fourth in as many games, secured championship honours, while West Demerara trounced East Bank by 200 runs in the other final round game. Batting first at Transport
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