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Mitchell Marsh spoiled counterpart Shubman Gill’s ODI captaincy debut after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggled in their much-anticipated comeback to international cricket. On a damp day at Optus Stadium, the series-opening ODI was reduced to 26 overs per side with India making 136 for 9, after a series of rain delays frustrated the crowd…
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Over 100 delegates, representing 28 nations and key international governing bodies, have gathered in Georgetown this weekend as the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) hosts its XXIII General Assembly and XIII Annual Workshop. The ongoing two-day summit, held at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, has the central theme “Charting the Future of…
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Slingerz Racing Stable’s Galo White delivered a sensational performance to finish second in the João Borges Filho Grand Prix – Haras Rio Iguassu (G2), a major component of the 41st Grand Premiere Latin American Cup held at the Gávea Racecourse in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The result cements the Guyanese stable’s status on the South…
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Everyone knows that water is essential for life, but not just any water – clean, safe, and drinkable water. For the residents of Cummings Lodge, that vital necessity has now become a reality, as clean water flows directly from their taps for the very first time. This is as a result of the commissioning of…
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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is calling on the nation’s religious and social institutions to partner with the government in building a stronger moral and civic foundation for Guyana’s citizens. In his speech at the opening of the Cummings Lodge Water Treatment Plant on Saturday, the head of state announced that his administration will soon…
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Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul has rejected claims that the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is attempting to influence the election of the Leader of the Opposition, describing the allegations made by WIN politician Azruddin Mohamed as “fundamentally flawed and politically naïve.” Mahipaul’s comments came in response to social media posts by Mohamed, who…
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Guyana’s infrastructure landscape is set for another major transformation through a new US$156 million loan agreement with the World Bank, which will finance the Integrated Transport Corridors Project (ITCP)—a national initiative aimed at modernising transport networks, improving connectivity, and building climate-resilient infrastructure. The agreement was signed in Washington, D.C., by Senior Minister in the Office…
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Essequibo booked their place in the final of the Queensway Senior Inter-County Super50 Cup with a crushing 10-wicket demolition of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Select XI at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground on Saturday. A devastating bowling performance, spearheaded by left-arm spinner Antony Adams, saw the Select XI bundled out for a paltry 69…
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See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Education: The Ministry of Education (MoE) wishes to notify of the following: 1. No teacher from BV Primary School has been transferred in relation to raising concerns about pigeon infestation, nor has any such transfer been under consideration by the Ministry or the Teaching Service…
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The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have reaffirmed their collective commitment to maintaining the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, even as regional tensions rise amid an increased security build-up in parts of the hemisphere. At their recent high-level discussions, regional leaders reviewed a number of pressing issues on the Caribbean agenda,…
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