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Police are investigating a tragic incident that occurred at approximately 08:00 hours on Thursday on the Haags Bosch main access road (Dump Site Road) in Eccles, East Bank Demerara. The fatal crash involved a motorcar, registration number PAJ 375, which was being driven by 39-year-old Shane Tyndall. Accompanying him in the vehicle was 35-year-old Shabeca
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It took an entire year from the time she fell ill for 61-year-old Mahadai Singh, a mother of three, to be diagnosed with stage four cancer. Just two weeks ago, Singh’s family received the devastating news – the cancer has already spread to her lungs and throat. Her daughter, Navita, spoke with the News Room
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Fifteen-year-old Kyle Couchman once again exhibited his skill on the chess board when he emerged the victor in the Mashramani Masters Rapid Chess tournament sponsored by the Guyana Chess Federation. The seven-round Swiss competition was held at the David Rose Special School in Thomas Lands on February 22. Couchman defeated all his opponents, gaining a
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The management of Marian Academy has issued a statement addressing a recent article circulating about an alleged incident involving one of its former staff members and a past student. According to the Academy, they became aware of the situation, which reportedly took place on or around February 02, 2023. Upon receiving the information, the Academy
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall has once again rejected claims made by Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore regarding the ownership of land along Carifesta Avenue, which is earmarked for the construction of the highly anticipated Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre. In a statement earlier this week, Nandlall accused Mentore of continuously repeating the unfounded allegation that
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A 28-year-old fisherman, Terrence Simon Adams, has been remanded to prison following a murder charge in connection with the death of his brother-in-law, 22-year-old Michael Jackson. Adams, who resides at Number 76 Housing Scheme, Corentyne, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court. The court heard that Adams committed the murder of
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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali joined scores of devotees at the Cove and John Ashram for Maha Shivaratri, a sacred Hindu festival observed globally. In his feature address, the head of state emphasised the importance of appreciating God’s blessings and using each day to express gratitude, spread love, and contribute positively to humanity. “Have we
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Press Release from the Guyana Cricket Board The President, Executive and Members of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) are extremely pleased with the recent announcement that Guyana’s President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been appointed the new Chairman of the CARICOM Sub-Committee on Cricket. This announcement was made by outgoing Chairman Dr. Keith Rowley during
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Pakistan’s game against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The umpires called the match off at 06:30h Guyana time, 90 minutes after the scheduled start time. It is the second match in Rawalpindi to fall victim to the weather following the abandonment of Australia’s
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Inzaman Bacchus and Orrin Gibson struck centuries in a pugnacious batting display, headlining the weekend’s action in the inaugural Bartica Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament at Daag Point Ground. Their efforts saw A&L Trendsetters posted a mammoth 309-8 in their 20 overs against Underdogs. Bacchus smashed 101 off just 36 balls, while Gibson followed suit
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