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Press Release from the Powerlifting Federation president Franklin Wilson On behalf of the executive and members of the Powerlifting fraternity, I would like to extend congratulations to Mr. Dominic Tyrrell, who was voted runner-up for the 2023 Sportsman-of-the Year award at the awards presentation on November 28 on the lawns of Castellani House. Your dedication,
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The President of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason presented Eddy Grant with the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados at the 58th Anniversary of Independence Ceremony at the Kensington Oval on Saturday 30th November 2024. The Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados was awarded to prominent entrepreneur Richard Edghill and two other global icons in an
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A 26-year-old rancher was arrested on Sunday during an investigation for stolen cattle in Lethem, Region Nine. Ronny Joseph was arrested at his father’s ranch at Sapika Creek, in Parikawaarnau Village, Central Lethem. Police Headquarters reported that a team of investigators were in search of a wanted man identified as Carlton Jones. Investigators were also
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) is excited to announce the 15-man squad selected for the eagerly awaited West Indies Men’s CG United One Day International (ODI) home series against Bangladesh. Dubbed the “West Indies Home for Christmas” series, the three-match encounter will be played at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, from December 8-12, 2024.
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Canadian Ava Sanicharan, a young tennis player with Guyanese roots, recently participated in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior Tournament in Barbados, where her steady performances stood out on a competitive stage. In the Singles draw, Sanicharan faced Trinidad and Tobago’s Shiloh Walker, showing composure and focus to advance into the quarter-finals, 6-1, 6-0. In
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See below the full release from A New and United Guyana (ANUG):  Please be advised that on November 30, 2024, A New and United Guyana (ANUG) convened its Fifth Annual National Conference at the Georgetown Club, Camp Street, Georgetown. On the Agenda was a Report on the Activities of the Party for the preceding year (2023-2024)
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(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, a reversal after pledging to stay out of legal proceedings against the younger Biden who pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges. “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I
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Promising squash talent Ethan Bulkan went back-to-back in Under-13 title success at the Barbados Squash Association Junior Squash Open over the weekend. Champion in 2023, Bulkan won the 2024 final in straight sets (11-2, 11-2, 11-2) against Finn Graham, while he got bronze in the U-15 category. His bronze medallist success also came against Graham
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The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) T10 Tapeball Harmony League has reached its quarter-final stage, with several teams vying for the championship title. Notable upsets have occurred, with strong contenders like Eccles All-Stars and Village Rams being eliminated. Teams like CJIA Warriors, Lil Rams, Movements Family, and The Guards have emerged as strong contenders. Two more
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InterCaribbean Airlines launched a direct flight between Guyana and Grenada on Sunday, aiming to create business opportunities and connect Caribbean people. There will be twice weekly between the Maurice Bishop International Airport in Grenada and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri. All flights will be operated by interCaribbean ERJ 145 jet. The inaugural flight
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