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The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) will intensify preparation of its Under-15 squad for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board’s Inter-County 50-over championship with a practice game against Meten-Meer-Zorg Under-17 team on Sunday (February 2). The 50-over game will start at 09:30h at the Meten-Meer-Zorg ground, West Coast Demerara. Demerara U-15: Brandon Henry (Captain), Patrice Fraser (Vice-captain), Khush
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A reduction in sugar production costs is expected this year, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. Mustapha defended budgetary allocations to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) on Friday, as the Parliamentary Committee of Supply scrutinised the funds for the Agriculture Ministry. And in doing so, he told Parliamentarians that the government continues to focus heavily
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Scores of Guyanese fisherfolk continue to wait for 150 promised special fishing licenses from Surinamese authorities and though the Chandrikapersad Santokhi-led administration has seemingly reneged on the promise, diplomatic channels are still being used to get the permits. This is according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, who was grilled by Opposition Parliamentarian Vinceroy Jordan on
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A 40-year-old businessman and two fishermen who were arrested in relation to the murder of Parbhudai Boodhram have since confessed to their involvement in the crime. The suspects in custody are Kishan Narine called ‘Sparka’, a 29-year-old fisherman of Suriname and of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo; Philbert Cush called ‘Samuel’, also a fisherman of Vergenoegen,
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By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy For those who make the steep climb to Hosororo’s hilltop, the reward is both literal and figurative —a breathtaking view of lush green forests dotted with colourful houses that stretch into the horizon. “Tranquilo, I stay,” says longtime resident, farmer, and newly minted Vice-Chair of the Community Development Council (CDC), Nigel
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Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh has strongly criticised the opposition’s proposed relief measures, arguing that they are unaffordable and not grounded in reality. In his comprehensive address to the National Assembly at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Thursday, the senior
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with the National Under-17 football team on Thursday during their training camp at the National Training Centre in Providence. The team is preparing for the CONCACAF U17 World Cup Qualifiers from February 7 to 16, 2025. During his visit, President Ali praised the young athletes for their enthusiasm and perseverance.
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The 2025 National Budget Debate ended on Thursday and in his usual fashion, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh used his address to respond to the criticisms of the fiscal plan proffered by the APNU+AFC opposition. The Finance Minister dissected many of the presentations, pointing out incorrect calculations and a misunderstanding of the policy framework. But
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Slingerz Football Club has made a significant statement of intent ahead of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League season seven, appointing former Guyana national team coach Jamaal Shabazz as their new Technical Director and Head Coach. The club has also announced the signing of key players, including winger Kelsey Benjamin and defender Terique Mohammed.
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Australia’s menacing attack was left frustrated after the final two sessions of day three were washed out as Sri Lanka had respite from a Galle surface starting to play tricks. The day started amid sunny conditions and 27 overs were bowled before rain cascaded on the ground out of nowhere just before lunch. There was
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