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West Indies won their first Test at home in two-and-a-half years when they beat Bangladesh in the first Test in Antigua by 201 runs. The visitors’ chase of 334 was brought to a close at 132-9 on the fifth morning, just an over after Alzarri Joseph struck No. 11 Shoriful Islam on the back of his shoulder. The Bangladesh
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As part of a comprehensive process of distributing the $100,000 cash grant, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Tuesday said persons must have their photo taken during the registration process. “We are not of course compelling anybody to have their picture taken, they do have the option not to have your picture taken but if
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On Monday, November 25, 2024, in Nassau, Bahamas, Guyana and the Bahamas signed an open skies Air Services Agreement to promote and facilitate airlines to operate air services between the two countries, as well as other countries. Signing the Agreement on behalf of the Bahamas was Hon. Isaac Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
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Thirty-two small contractors from Ituni, Region Ten, have been charged with upgrading the community’s road network under the Ministry of Public Works’ miscellaneous road programme. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips delivering remarks during a simple signing ceremony on Friday The initiative follows a pre-qualification process where residents recommended contractors from the community. At the
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The National Assembly on Monday passed amendments to the Deceased Persons Estate Administration Act to allow better access to monies left by deceased persons. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC presented the bill for its second reading at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Monday, where it received unanimous support. The
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Competing for the first time since he migrated to the USA a few months ago, Guyana’s squat gold medallist at the 2023 World Sub-Junior and Junior Championships, Romeo Hunter has continued to prove that he is a top class athlete. Competing at the Load The Kilos Classic in Houston, Texas, on Sunday last with the
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All-rounder Sherfane Rutherford will get the opportunity to shine on T20 franchise cricket’s biggest stage once again after being picked up by the Gujarat Giants on Monday’s second day of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) Mega Auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rutherford, who entered the auction with a base price of US$182,000, was the
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The second Hope and Justice Centre opened its doors to comprehensively serve the public on Monday at Vergenoegen, Region Three. The centre was built with financial aid from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and boasts of the country’s first-ever forensic interview unit. It offers a plethora of services like the one at Lusignan, East Coast
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Another landmark legislation to advance Guyana’s transition to a digital economy was on Monday passed in the National Assembly. The Open Data Bill, which was presented by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, signals another critical step forward in the governance and utilisation of data for the benefit of Guyanese. It provides for the use
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West Indies are three wickets away from clinching the Antigua Test against Bangladesh. The visitors ended the fourth day on 109-7 after they were set a target of 334. Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales led the way for the hosts with three wickets each, as Bangladesh’s specialist batters failed to put together a performance for the umpteenth time
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