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See below the full message of condolence from Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali:  It is with profound sorrow and that I have learnt of the passing of a respected statesman, a benevolent humanitarian, and an indefatigable champion of democracy, former United States President Jimmy Carter. While I knew that in recent years his health had
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Tomal Jeremiah Clarke, a 30-year-old taxi driver of Pattensen, Georgetown, was arrested Sunday afternoon after he was nabbed with 163 pounds of marijuana. Police Headquarters said ranks from Regional Division #5 were conducting a ‘stop and search’ exercise in the vicinity of the Weldaad Police Station in West Berbice. Clarke was driving motorcar #PAG 8451
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Guyana’s pensioners will start receiving the $100,000 cash grant from Monday (December 30) and the distribution exercise will continue all week. A notice from the Ministry of Finance states that pensioners who registered for the cash grant at National Insurance Scheme (NIS) offices throughout the country will get their grants. The grants will be distributed
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By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy As they did in April at the Everest ground, Guyanese boxers Elton Dharry and Keevin Allicock delivered knockout wins on Saturday evening, much to the delight of a fair-sized crowd at the refurbished Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The first boxing card at the Homestretch Avenue venue since it has been renovated
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Former United States President Jimmy Carter, who played a leading role in the restoration of democracy in Guyana in 1992, has died. The BBC reported that the Carter Center, the body he founded, confirmed his death on Sunday. The former president and his wife, Rosalynn, opened the center in 1982 with a focus on advancing
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West Indian batsman Sherfane Rutherford’s breakout year in One-Day International cricket has culminated with him being named among the nominees for the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2024. Noted more for his prowess in the shorter white-ball format,  Rutherford flourished in the ODI game in 2024, bringing over his batting belligerence.
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Five persons, including a teenager, were injured after a violent altercation transpired at the Five Corner Junction, Mackenzie, Region 10 on Sunday morning. Police Headquarters reported that the incident transpired around 06:21 hrs. There was a heated dispute between two groups of known individuals. During the confrontation, Police said, at least three suspects drew firearms
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Press Release from the Guyana Boxing Association Another feather has been added to the large cap of sports enthusiast Odinga Lumumba following his official appointment as Advisor to the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA). The decision was taken by the executive of the GBA following a thorough assessment process to appoint ‘The Godfather’ to that portfolio.
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South Africa’s nailbiting two-wicket win against Pakistan in Centurion has confirmed their place in June’s World Test Championship (WTC) final. That means only one place is left to be decided, with three teams in contention. Here is a look at what each of India, Australia and Sri Lanka needs to do to qualify. India: Percent:
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(Reuters) The deadliest air accident ever in South Korea killed 179 people on Sunday, when an airliner belly-landed and skidded off the end of the runway, erupting in a fireball as it slammed into a wall at Muan International Airport. Jeju Air flight 7C2216, arriving from the Thai capital Bangkok with 175 passengers and six crew on
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