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Police in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) are investigating an alleged shooting incident at the Port Mourant Market early Saturday morning. Regional Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus confirmed that there was a report of a loaded firearm being discharged at about 03:00 hrs. The News Room understands that a motorcycle was seen in the vicinity around that
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Former employees of the Ministry of Health’s Material Management Unit (MMU) have been charged with multiple counts of money laundering in connection with a large-scale theft of pharmaceutical and COVID-19 testing supplies. The charges were brought forward by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) after a detailed investigation into the missing items, which were allegedly
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A 24-year-old man, identified as Neil Miggins, also known as “Scissors Head,” was injured following a police confrontation late Thursday night in Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara. At approximately 23:30 hrs, a team of police officers visited Miggins’ residence in connection with a robbery investigation. The suspect is accused of robbing Ronston Bostwick of $300,000
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By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy As of mid-2024, there have been 174 reported cases of sexual and gender-based violence against women in Guyana, many of whom are Venezuelan migrants who came to the region seeking refuge. This alarming figure was revealed by a representative from the non-governmental organisation Blossom Inc. during a presentation at the 191st
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The Golden Jaguars started their CONCACAF Nations League Play-In campaign with a commanding 4–1 victory against Barbados. The match was held at the Barbados Football Association (BFA) Technical Centre on Friday night. Barbados struck early via Niall Reid-Stephen in the 17th minute, catching Guyana off guard and creating a challenging start for the visitors. However,
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Guyana’s top female badminton player Priyanna Ramdhani is within touching distance of making the finals of three categories at the ongoing Suriname International Badminton tournament 2024. Playing at the Ring Sports Centre, Ramdhani, along with Akili Haynes in the Mixed Doubles, is leading Guyana’s charge at the event. Below are the latest updates Priyanna Ramdhani
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Social media star Jake Paul defeated legendary boxer Mike Tyson via unanimous decision late Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in one of the most improbable match-ups in the sport’s history. All three judges ruled the fight in favour of Paul, with scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. The win improves Paul’s professional record
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Guyanese trio- fast bowler Shamar Joseph, all-rounder Kevin Sinclair and wicketkeeper/batsman Tevin Imlach- have been included in West Indies 15-man squad to face Bangladesh in a two-Test series, starting November 22. Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie will not feature in the Test series, as he has been granted approval to play for the Guyana Amazon Warriors
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