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Thirty-seven-year-old Ridley Joseph, the Toshao of Tasserene Village in Region Seven was stabbed 19 times. Police Headquarters in a statement revealed that he received eleven stab wounds to the right side back, four to the centre of the back, two to the right side chest, one to the left side neck, and one to the
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Fifty-six-year-old Kenny Reece was discovered dead in front his Alberttown, Georgetown house on Monday after reportedly consumed a substance given to him. In an interview with the News Room, Reece’s cousin Mikada Oudkerk said she was at home when she received a call from a relative overseas. “She was telling me that they heard that
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Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) has extended their immense appreciation to ENet – Guyana’s leading provider of digital cable television, internet, information technology, and media services – for their continued partnership has raised the profile of youth and school basketball. Chris Bowman, Co-Director of YBG, praised ENet’s unwavering support during the Titans Bowl finals held at
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A three-day energy audit training workshop commenced at Cara Lodge in Georgetown, bringing together stakeholders to build capacity under the Mainstreaming Low Emission Energy Technologies project. The workshop focuses on energy audits and aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to assess energy consumption in various sectors. Shevon Wood of the GEA
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A 56-year-old businesswoman was Sunday allegedly raped at knifepoint by a man while at her shop in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). Police Headquarters reported that the incident occurred at about 20:30 hrs. A report was lodged at the Imbaimadai Police Station at about 22:50hrs. The perpetrator was described as an identifiable man. According to a Police
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Daren Sammy has been named head coach of the West Indies men’s team across all formats. CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe announced in St Vincent that Sammy, who has coached the West Indies’ T20I and ODI teams since last year, will take charge of the Test side in April 2025, replacing Andre Coley. “It’s
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Three employees of the Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital were placed before the court on Monday and charged with embezzlement. The employees are accused of stealing millions of dollars from the private hospital between February 2024 and December 2024. Those charged are: Shivannie Guyadeen, a 23-year-old from Belle West, Canal No. 2 Polder, West Bank Demerara;
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Jamaican motorsport is on the brink of a significant breakthrough as emerging talents Tommi Gore and Senna Summerbell, sons of renowned drivers Doug Gore and David Summerbell Jr., are reportedly in advanced discussions with German automotive powerhouse Porsche to secure their primary sponsorship for the upcoming 2025 ADAC GT4 Germany Championship. Following a remarkable third-place
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A man died while traveling to an interior location in Region Seven, sources said on Monday. The deceased, identified as Sookaran Kumar, was reportedly en route to relieve workers so they could travel out home for the Christmas holidays when the incident occurred. Kumar was a passenger in a truck driven by Sherwin Fraser. Witnesses
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Dehring as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A visionary leader with an extraordinary track record in finance, sports management, media, and telecommunications, Dehring is uniquely positioned to steer CWI into a bold new chapter of growth and development. Selected from a competitive
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