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On December 15, a five-man team from Guyana showcased their skills at Club Naturaal’s Motocross Meet held at the Club 100 track in Suriname. The event saw impressive performances from the Guyanese riders, with standout results across various classes. In the 65cc category, Troquille Sealy secured a commendable third place, while Lishon Lewis claimed second
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The decomposed remains of Akeem Bruce, 26, was discovered on Monday afternoon at the Cove and John foreshore, East Coast Demerara. Police Headquarters reported that Bruce was found lodged at the water’s edge among mangrove trees. The body was positively identified by Bruce’s aunt, Monique James. Bruce, a labourer from Haslington New Housing Scheme, East
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Alonzo Melville, a 29-year-old bailiff of Byderabo Road, Bartica, appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after being charged with obtaining money by false pretense. Melville made his appearance before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed and pleaded not guilty. He was granted bail in the sum of $100,000. The matter is set for continuation on 31st
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A 37-year-old gold miner, Trevin John, was charged with attempted murder and remanded to prison on Tuesday. John of Baramita, North West District is accused of committing the offence on Joel Alanzo. He appeared Tuesday morning before Magistrate Faith McGusty, via Zoom, to answer the charge. The accused was not required to plea and he
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West Indies levelled the T20I series in style, with captain Hayley Matthews at the forefront of a robust batting performance in a nine-wicket thrashing. Matthews hit an unbeaten 85, courtesy 17 fours, just four less than India’s 21, to help West Indies break a sequence of nine straight T20I losses to India. Matthews’ brilliance helped cover for a
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After eight months of rigorous training, the first cohort of 365 students have successfully completed the One Guyana Digital programme and will soon graduate and be awarded high-paying jobs. Upon successful completion of the programme, students gain knowledge and insight and is able to construct websites and mobile applications, from end-to-end by using various language
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The US Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has given approval for a US$500 million loan to support Guyana’s US$2 billion Gas-to-Energy project, marking the largest foreign investment in the nation’s history. This was confirmed by the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian Nichols during a Monday press briefing by the US Department of State.
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During December 8-15, over 4, 176 traffic offences were recorded across the country during enforcement exercises. Speeding was listed as the majority of the offences with 739 cases made. Tinted front-windshield came in second with 637 cases. This was followed by failure to wear seat belts, with 204 cases made. One hundred and fifty eight
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Chicago Fire FC on Tuesday announced that the Club has signed winger Omari Glasgow to an MLS contract. Glasgow’s contract with the Fire runs through the 2026 season with Club options for 2027 and 2028. He will occupy an International Roster slot. “Omari has been a top performer for Chicago Fire FC II for the
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See below full press release issued by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM): In light of recent statements made by two leading members of the Alliance for Change (AFC), we find it imperative to address and debunk two significant pieces of disinformation regarding the integrity and operations of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Acting on the
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