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West Indies XI and Pakistan Shaheens had to settle for a draw in their three-day tour match. Both teams delivered competitive performances but ultimately cancelled each other out in the final push for a result in Islamabad on Sunday. Resuming day three with a commanding 134-run lead, after the Shaheens declared their first innings at
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Mahaica Determinators FC has secured a place in the semi-finals of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) 2025 Season 7 Elite League Playoffs with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paradise Invaders FC. The Determinators dominated their opening match at the Rosignol Community Centre Ground, dashing the Invaders’ hopes of qualifying for the next season. Travon Adams
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has appointed Marco Bonofiglio as the new Head Coach of the Junior Jaguars U17 Boys Team. The GFF’s partnership with Spanish club Racing Madrid made this strategic move possible. According to a release from the GFF, Bonofiglio, who has over 25 years of experience as a professional player and coach,
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The Guyana Harpy Eagles’ Four-Day practice match wrapped up within three days at the National Stadium, Providence, on Saturday. Among the players inking an impression on day three of the pink ball match were Sachin Singh and all-rounders Richie Looknauth and Junior Sinclair. Hunting a maiden First-Class appearance, Singh bolstered his aspirations as he made
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The residents of Strathspey and Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara will soon benefit from infrastructural works aimed at significantly reducing traffic congestion in their communities. Six roads, totalling $63.4 million, are being upgraded in Strathspey, while 23 roads are under construction in Buxton. The total investment for the Buxton roads is estimated to
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His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will support the development of innovative agricultural projects in Buxton and Strathspey on the East Coast of Demerara. During outreaches to the communities, the President had extensive interactions with residents to discuss solutions to problems and ways of maximising community development. In Buxton, President Ali
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In 2024, Guyana hosted 29 international sport events, a massive increase from the 15 held the previous year. For Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr., this represents significant progress in Guyana’s mission to become a hub for major international events. During the last year, Guyana was able to successfully host matches in
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In a bid to enhance transparency and professionalism, all ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are now required to wear body cameras when engaging with the public, whether during routine checks or following an offence. “The instruction is not to stop. The instruction is that if you stop, you must be in possession of
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West Indies were in firm control at stumps on day two of their three-day practice match against Pakistan Shaheens in Rawalpindi. Resuming on 273-7, West Indies declared on 346-8 with overnight batter Amir Jangoo converting his overnight 29* to an unbeaten 63. The left-hander, who made a century on ODI debut last month, struck eight
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Kemol Savory and Akshaya Persaud made half-centuries, while fast bowler Joshua Jones was amongst the wickets on day two of the Guyana Harpy Eagles day/night practice match at the National Stadium, Providence, on Friday. Responding to 230 made by Tagenarine Chanderpaul’s XI, Kemol Savory’s XI made 275. By the close, Chanderpaul XI reached 96-4, a
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