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The second power ship that the Government of Guyana brought to the country is expected to be fully connected and operational before Christmas, thus eliminating power outages during the holiday season. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips toured the ship on Sunday morning in company of Guyana Power and Light (GPL) officials. While providing an
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In a thrilling finale to the One Guyana President’s Cup Squash Championships, Nicollette Fernandes and Jason-Ray Khalil clinched the Men’s and Women’s singles titles. In a captivating women’s final, Fernandes, the former world number 19 and 2006 CAC Games gold medallist, showcased her enduring talent against Mary Fung-A-Fat. While Fung-A-Fat displayed tenacity and skillful drop
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Dr. Irfaan Ali, Guyana’s President and member of the People’s Progressive Party Civic’s (PPP/C) Central Executive Committee, strongly believes that the party will win the next elections, doing so with a substantial margin. The President opined that many more individuals and communities are embracing the party, even in spaces that may have traditionally been perceived
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India’s dominance was on full display in the first One Day International (ODI) against the West Indies Women on Sunday, as they cruised to a commanding 211-run victory. India posted a formidable total of 314 for 9, with key contributions from Smriti Mandhana (91) and Harmanpreet Kaur (34), while Renuka Singh’s exceptional 5-29 dismantled the
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A young footballer competing in the KFC Goodwill International Tournament in Guyana is set for a life-changing opportunity: a fully-funded, three-month training stint at Brazil’s Academia de Futebol Real. The prestigious placement, sponsored by the Brazilian organisation itself, will see one talented player immerse themselves in a professional football environment. Talent scout and sports consultant
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St Benedict’s College from Trinidad and Tobago, the Intercol champions, will face Chase’s Academic Foundation, the U18 league champions, in the fifth KFC International Under-18 Secondary Schools Goodwill Football Series. The match, dubbed the “Clash of the Champions”, will occur on the Ministry of Education ground. On Saturday, players and coaches from both sides gathered
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Andre Coley says that while he is disappointed he wasn’t given a longer run as head coach of the West Indies Test team, he accepts that recent unfavourable results blighted his chances. Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Monday that Coley’s tenure, which began in 2023, is to end with the two-Test tour of Pakistan
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By Vishani Ragobeer  vishani@newsroom.gy Ackeem Thomas, a local creative, joined dozens of local artists at this year’s ‘Beyond the Brush: heartbeat of Heritage’ art exhibition organised by FineArt.gy at the end of November. His piece, a fusion of three-dimensional (3D) printing and traditional painting, was one of the pieces that intrigued many. His circular painting
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Guyana’s NewHayven Merchant Bank, and Coastal Rim Properties, Inc., a U.S.-based developer, are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of The Oasis at Ogle, an innovative luxury mixed-use community set to transform Georgetown’s residential and commercial landscape. This transformative development is the result of a strategic joint venture, combining NewHayven’s local expertise with Coastal Rim’s
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali issued a stern, public warning to the management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) that shortcomings in sugar production next year will not be overlooked. The corporation, which employs thousands of people needed for sugar production, performed poorly this year. Though acknowledging that the sugar sector was beset by many challenges,
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