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Veerasammy Permaul, the wily Guyana Harpy Eagles left-arm spinner, has scripted another chapter in his storied career. Over the weekend, in a thrilling round-three day/night clash against the West Indies Academy in the 2025 West Indies Four-Day Championship, Permaul reached yet another milestone: 650 First-Class wickets. His mesmerising spell of 6-75 from 29 overs, his
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It is early days into the inaugural Bartica Premeir Lague (BPL), a T20 tournament being held at Daag Point Ground, but the young players are seizing the opportunities presented, showcasing their talent, and making a name for themselves. The BPL features a unique pitch setup: a specially prepared concrete surface for batsmen at one end
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With the backing of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Pouderoyen Football Club officially launched its Under-13 football tournament on Sunday (February 16) at the West Demerara Secondary School. The tournament, according to the organisers, is an important step in grassroots football development in the West Demerara area and will feature Pouderoyen FC, Wales, Belle West
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Guyana’s Under-17 men’s national football team has concluded their Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the British Virgin Islands in Costa Rica on Sunday evening. The result means they exit the group stage unbeaten, with one win and three draws. Drawn in a tough group alongside Costa Rica and Trinidad &
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In the world of filmmaking, the path to success is often paved with passion, dedication, and an unwavering belief in one’s work. For Kevin Garbaran, a rising filmmaker in Guyana, this journey has led him to unexpected heights, culminating in a series of international screenings that have put Guyanese cinema on the map. Kevin’s film,
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The 2025 Soca Monarch Competition delivered a night of high-energy performances and unforgettable theatrics at the Linden Bus Park in Region 10, with Kyra and Diana Chapman emerging as the victorious champions in their respective categories. The event, held on Saturday night, attracted a packed crowd eager to support the competitors in what was a
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The Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire Insurance Company Limited, Guyana’s longest established and AM Best Rated Insurer, continues to invest in the future of Guyanese talent by backing rising sports star Zion Hickerson as he ventures on a prestigious European tour. Zion, a well-rounded athlete, has been making waves in both football and tennis, earning a well-deserved
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Mark Cromwell, a 42-year-old former police officer better known by his aliases ‘Diamond’ or ‘Demon’, has become an unlikely social media sensation, even as he remains among those wanted men in Guyana. Despite being on the run from the police for several months, Cromwell’s growing online presence, particularly on TikTok and Facebook, has left many
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A shooting incident in the early hours of Saturday has led to the arrest of 41-year-old Hubert Byass, known as ‘Broomsie’. The incident involved 29-year-old Daniel Jones, also known as ‘Duck’ and occurred around 03:12 hrs outside Staymond Food Shop in Dukestown, leaving Jones with a gunshot wound to his leg. The violent encounter follows
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By 2028, the government will have constructed and operationalised 12 state-of-the-art regional hospitals, delivering world-class healthcare services to residents in Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Eight, and Nine Speaking at the sod turning event for yet another facility, the $11.4 billion West Demerara Hospital, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said six of these
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