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West Indies quick Shamar Joseph was in line for a return to international cricket this weekend after missing the Test tour of India, but he has been set back by “some discomfort in his shoulder.” The 26-year-old, who was with the ODI squad in Dhaka, has now been sidelined from the three-match series against Bangladesh as well. Joseph…
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A new era for football in Berbice has officially begun with the launch of the Senior Men’s Football League, backed by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. The competition, which signals the return of structured, high-level senior football to the region after a long absence, was inaugurated at the All Saints Ground in New…
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Over the weekend, Guyana hosted the Caribbean’s most significant sport leadership summit as the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) convened its XIII Annual Workshop and XXIII General Assembly at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre. The gathering drew over 100 delegates from 28 nations and featured a powerful assembly of global sport administrators,…
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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has extended warm Diwali greetings to all Guyanese, especially to the Hindu community, urging reflection on the deeper meaning of the Festival of Lights — the inner light of goodness, compassion, and unity that must continue to guide the nation forward. In a heartfelt message titled “The Light Within That…
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Archery Guyana has received significant corporate backing from Massy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd. ahead of its participation in the seventh Caribbean Development Championships (CDC) in Trinidad and Tobago. The sponsorship is specifically allocated to procuring standardised national apparel for the Guyanese contingent. The championships are set to run from October 22–28, 2025. Archery Guyana is…
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PEOPLE’S PROGRESSIVE PARTY ON THE OCCASION OF DIWALI 2025  The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends warm greetings and best wishes to all Guyanese, particularly  our Hindu brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of Diwali.  Diwali is a time that reminds us of the enduring triumph of light over darkness, good…
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Mavendra Dindyal’s unbeaten 61 was the bedrock of a nervy chase that saw defending champions Demerara edge out Berbice by three wickets in the final preliminary match of the Queensway Senior Inter-County Super50 Cup. The victory seals Demerara’s place in the final, where they will face Essequibo on Sunday, October 26. The Guyana Cricket Board…
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The Cummings Lodge community along the East Coast of Demerara is rapidly evolving into a thriving urban centre, driven by massive public and private sector investments, modern infrastructure, and improved access to essential services. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali highlighted this transformation on Saturday afternoon during the commissioning of the new Cummings Lodge Water Treatment…
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The Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire and Life Insurance Companies has officially opened a new branch at Hotel Amazonas in Lethem, extending its footprint to the Rupununi region and further strengthening its nationwide network of nineteen offices. The launch ceremony, which attracted residents and special guests, marked a key milestone in Hand-in-Hand’s mission to bring reliable and…
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Lord takes 6-61 for GCC; Hohenkirk misses hundred for TSC SUMMARY: Transport Sports Club 205 all out from 47 overs (Nehemiah Hohenkirk 46, Ewert Samuels 38, John Persaud 30; Devon Lord 6-61) and 215-4 from 36.3 overs (Jeremiah Hohenkirk 85, Jadon Campbell 59, John Persaud 54; Kishan Singh 2-18) vs Georgetown Cricket Club 379-3 declared…
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