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The Region Six edition of the CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited- National Schools Teams and Singles Table Tennis Championships has been celebrated as a major triumph for the sport. The tournament is being held in collaboration with the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA)  and the Ministry of Education According to the GTTA, the event showcased the
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Aimed at increasing the presence and demand for local products on the international market and expanding its services, a new state-of-the-art laboratory and administration building was commissioned for the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Wednesday. The facility was financed through a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and built at a cost
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See full statement below: Restaurant Brands Holdings Inc. (RBH) is proud to announce its acquisition of exclusive franchise rights for Papa John’s in Guyana, Suriname, Curacao, and Aruba. This strategic expansion highlights RBH’s ongoing mission to bring internationally acclaimed dining brands to the region, offering exceptional quality, service, and experiences tailored to local tastes. As
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By Telesha Ramnarine telesha@newsroom.gy A new force has emerged on the political scene, with the official launch of the United Workers Party on Wednesday. Sherwyn Downer, the party’s founder and former supporter of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) for over twenty years, made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday. Held at the
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall has again voiced concerns over attempts to delay the 2020 election fraud trial, highlighting what he believes are clear efforts by the defence, including Attorney Nigel Highes, to stall proceedings. Speaking on Tuesday evening, Nandlall expressed frustration with the ongoing delays in the case, which has been pending for over four
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The attorneys-at-law representing embattled Barbados Pride captain Raymon Reifer have written to Cricket West Indies (CWI) urging them to withdraw the charges against him because he cannot get a “fair and impartial hearing.” In a letter addressed to CWI’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Lynford Inverary dated December 6, 2024, attorney Philip Nicholls, who, in association
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A decision by Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty to allow Adonika Aulder, the pregnant wife of Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus, to leave the country for emergency medical treatment has ignited a legal dispute. The ruling, made last Thursday in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, is being challenged by Attorney General Anil Nandlall, who argues that
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The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will conclude its 2024 season with the staging of the annual Terrence Ali National Open Championship from December 13-15 at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym in Albouystown, Georgetown. President of the GBA Steve Ninvalle said the Open championship is the most prominent local event on the amateur boxing calendar
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Multi-talent Guyanese athlete Zion Hickerson made a strong impression at the prestigious Nine & under Little Mo International Tennis Tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Hickerson, also a promising footballer, advanced to the round of 16 before falling to American Max Sullivan. He secured a convincing victory in his first match against Brazilian Benicio Assis
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The finals of the different categories of the Gokarn Ramdhani Memorial Badminton tournament were held on Sunday evening at the Gymnasium. Walking away with titles in the season-ending championship were Akili Haynes, Priyanna Ramdhani, Frank Waddell, Mishka Beharry, Leshaunte Berkley, Joanathan Debidin, Gabriel Felix, Menikshi Jaikisson, Gabrielle Felix, Ruel Rambiriche, Ehan Bulkan, Ethan Bulkan, Joel Rambirche and
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