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Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav have been named in India’s provisional 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19. The same squad will take on England in three ODIs in early February, with Harshit Rana coming into the set-up as back-up for Bumrah, who may not be ready for the first two
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West Indies fell predictably to Pakistan’s spinners, as they collapsed for 137 in less than a session on day two of the opening Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Noman Ali (5-39) and Sajid Khan (4-65) expectedly combined for a spin-bowling clinic, as they shared nine wickets to give Pakistan a commanding grip
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Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh, presented the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C) largest-ever fiscal framework on Friday – a monumental $1.38 trillion budget for 2025. With this budget, the government is not just meeting its manifesto promises, but is well on its way to surpassing them, particularly in the housing sector. At the heart of this
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Following four gruelling days of trials at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Guyana’s senior national men’s basketball team has been finalized. The selection process, led by Head Coach Adrian Hooper, and his assistant Marlon Rodrigues, brought together some of the country’s top basketball talents in a highly competitive environment. The team is set to depart
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As the country prepares for the intense parliamentary debates surrounding the 2025 National Budget, Government Chief Whip Gail Teixeira has called for a review of the list of banned words in Parliament. Teixeira pointed out that many of these prohibitions were inherited from the British House of Commons when the country gained independence and are
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Already attracting commendations from wide and far, Guyana unveiled its largest fiscal framework yet, a monumental $1.38 trillion budget for 2025 on Friday. Anchoring this vast financial blueprint is a sweeping $90 billion package of relief measures designed to alleviate the cost of living and put more money in the pockets of the nation’s citizens.
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In a move to further support families and students across Guyana, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced a significant increase to the “Because We Care” (BWC) Student Grant, which will now stand at $50,000 per child, benefiting over 205,000 school children. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to alleviate financial burdens on
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In a bold move to foster growth in the agriculture sector and address power challenges, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh unveiled key tax measures in the 2025 national budget, including the removal of VAT on agricultural machinery and backup generators. The Finance Minister announced the removal of VAT on agricultural machinery. This includes a wide
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In a move designed to enhance disposable income and encourage economic growth, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced a series of adjustments to the personal income tax regime in his 2025 budget presentation. The measures are set to benefit workers, parents, and individuals with multiple income streams, all while incentivising productivity and hard work. One
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To provide support for persons 60 years and older, the Government has budgeted $10 billion for the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). This allocation will see support being offered to persons with 500 to 749 contributions. BREAKING: $10 billion injection for NIS to help pensioners Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh announced the allocation while presenting the
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