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Slingerz Football Club has made significant strides in bolstering its team and leadership, with the signing of defender Romaine Brackenridge, and Chairman of the British Chambers of Commerce Faizal Khan as the club’s newest Director. The club on Friday announced the acquisition of central defender Romaine Brackenridge from Jamaica’s Harbour View FC, who has established himself as
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AiFA Labs, a pioneering technology company with a global presence in Brazil, India, and Turkey, is excited to announce its official launch in Guyana. The company is set to revolutionise industries and businesses by introducing innovative AI-driven solutions, with the Cerebro Generative AI Platform at the heart of its offering. This powerful platform is designed
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Australia took 15 wickets on day four of the first Test in Galle to condemn Sri Lanka to their biggest Test defeat by an innings and 242 runs. Left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann took nine wickets in his first Test for nearly two years in a match dominated by the turning ball. Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon,
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Former Golden Jaguars captain Christopher Nurse has earned a spot in the prestigious Elite Formation Coaching License programme. Nurse, the Inter Miami CF Academy U-17 Head Coach, is one of just 24 coaches across Major League Soccer selected to participate in this elite development initiative. Below is an article posted on Inter Miami CF website
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In a bid to widen opportunities for business owners and entrepreneurs while promoting financial inclusion, the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has launched its MasterCard Executive Business Credit Card. Defined as a financial tool, the GBTI MasterCard Executive Business Credit Card offers features such as online banking, customizable limits, and access to a
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The Ministry of Housing and Water Friday evening issued a statement affirming the openness and transparency of its process for the acquisition of commercial lands, emphasising that the opportunity is available to all interested companies and individuals. In the release, the CH&PA made it clear that all transactions are conducted in strict adherence to established
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A stellar performance from Kevlon Anderson, who notched his third First-Class century, alongside a remarkable five-wicket haul from debutant Richie Looknauth, secured a commanding win for the Guyana Harpy Eagles against Barbados Pride at the National Stadium, Providence. Stand-in captain Kemol Savory narrowly missed out on his own century, falling just short with a score
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Three major bridges should become toll-free this year and to prepare for that move, the government has substantially increased the budgetary allocation for the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. In 2024, subsidies and contributions to the Berbice Bridge Company totaled $215.2 million. That figure has ballooned to $1.015 billion in the 2025 National Budget. It was
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Another $300 million was allocated in the 2025 National Budget for the reforestation of areas in and around Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro- Siparuni), Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat revealed on Friday. The disclosure was made when he was questioned about a $1 billion sum set aside for “other” spending under the natural resource management programme
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A fire of unknown origin Friday morning left a family of four in shambles, reeling in disbelief and wishing that it was all just a bad dream. Mark and Cyntina Bacchus, parents to school-aged children Maya and Matthias, of Launch Stelling, Grove, East Bank Demerara, were left with nothing but the clothes on their backs
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