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Gudakesh Motie will be part of the Guyana Amazon Warriors squad for the 2024 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL). Motie has been a stalwart for the Amazon Warriors since making his debut for the franchise in 2021. He was part of the squad that won the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2023 and played
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Kaieteur Warriors defeated Pakaraima Force by two wickets in the female exhibition game to kickstart the final day of the first-ever Guyana Cricket Board National T20 League, powered by BetCAGESports. Batting first on Saturday, Pakaraima Force managed 89-6 from the allotted 20 overs at the National Stadium, Providence, with Tilleya Madramootoo topscoring with 34 off
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Press Release from Tourism Guyana Filled with stories about the vibrant culture, rich history and awe-inspiring natural wonders of Guyana, Tourism Guyana, in partnership with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), on Thursday unveiled the third edition of its magazine at the Guyana Exposition and Trade Fair (GuyExpo) 2024. The magazine cover featuring the enchanting view
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Investigators are currently probing a midday fire which claimed the life of a toddle in Cummings Lodge, Georgetown. Fire Chief Gregory Wickham confirmed the fire occurred sometime around 11:40hrs. He said the child’s corpse was found among the debris in a small zinc and wooden shack. Efforts are currently being made to locate the child’s
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The final of the Guyana Cricket Board’s first-ever National T20 League will be contested by the Anacondas and the Jaguars, two franchises that have the county Essequibo attached to their names. In the semi-finals on Friday at the National Stadium, Providence, Jaguars defeated Berbice Piranhas in a tense low-scoring affair, before Anacondas pulled off a
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Police in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) are investigating an alleged shooting incident at the Port Mourant Market early Saturday morning. Regional Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus confirmed that there was a report of a loaded firearm being discharged at about 03:00 hrs. The News Room understands that a motorcycle was seen in the vicinity around that
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Former employees of the Ministry of Health’s Material Management Unit (MMU) have been charged with multiple counts of money laundering in connection with a large-scale theft of pharmaceutical and COVID-19 testing supplies. The charges were brought forward by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) after a detailed investigation into the missing items, which were allegedly
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A 24-year-old man, identified as Neil Miggins, also known as “Scissors Head,” was injured following a police confrontation late Thursday night in Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara. At approximately 23:30 hrs, a team of police officers visited Miggins’ residence in connection with a robbery investigation. The suspect is accused of robbing Ronston Bostwick of $300,000
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By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy As of mid-2024, there have been 174 reported cases of sexual and gender-based violence against women in Guyana, many of whom are Venezuelan migrants who came to the region seeking refuge. This alarming figure was revealed by a representative from the non-governmental organisation Blossom Inc. during a presentation at the 191st
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By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy Vivaanta Auto Spa has launched a cutting-edge service designed to give vehicle owners a fast, touchless car wash using advanced technology and eco-friendly products. Located at the corner of Sheriff and Duncan Streets in Georgetown, this new addition to the local automotive industry will officially open its doors to the public
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