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Phillipe Walker, 27, the recipient of the Pro-Chancellor’s Medal for Best Graduating Student in the Bachelor of Laws Programme 2023/2024 said the journey has been like no other. Walker, in a statement, said the law programme “required intense reading and many engaging discussions about interpretations.” He said he is grateful to the University of Guyana
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is seeking advice from the Pakistan government on how to proceed with its hosting of the Champions Trophy, after the BCCI made clear it will not send India to Pakistan for the tournament in February. The BCCI informed the ICC this week of the decision of the Indian government to not allow
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A total of 60 contracts valued at $300 million were signed on Saturday to upgrade infrastructure in 25 communities across Region Eight, as part of a government’s community participation programme. In Kurukubaru, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Works, Vladim Persaud signed 21 contracts with Toshaos while five additional communities signed contracts at Mahdia.
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Vendors plying their trade in the newly constructed Leonora Market on the West Coast Demerara, Region Three will soon see another set of interventions unfolding to dramatically improve their experience and boost the aesthetics of the area. President, Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday evening met with the vendors, where he outlined that the access road
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The government is investing almost $25 million to construct a koker in Baracara, Region Six along the Canje River to regulate the water level in the canal during the dry and rainy periods. The contractor will commence work on the project within one week. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during a
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Matthew Vieira retained his Superstock title, even though he did not secure a win in either race at the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions on Sunday at the South Dakota Circuit. Powered by ENet, Vieira held a 21-point gap on Kevin Persaud, and his two second-place finishes were good enough to ensure that the championship
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Three men, armed with a submachine gun and handguns, robbed a Chinese businessman, Wei Gao on Sunday of cellphones and cash. Police Headquarters reported that Gao, 43, was at his General Store in Lethem, Region Nine at about 14:15 hrs when the three men entered the premises, held him at gunpoint, and demanded money. Those
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Anthony Evelyn, who overcame a slow start in both races, came from behind with great skill, and won the two rookie races at the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions, will be a bright spark for the future. He looks to be a handful when he moves to the Starlet Cup in 2025. Evelyn, the son
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Again and again, Shan Seejatan is the gift that keeps on giving as he secured a seventh Group Two Championship title when the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions concluded Sunday at the South Dakota Circuit. The success of ‘Mr. Consistent’ is a testament to his team, led by Brian TenPow, which has given him great
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Group Two maestro Shan Seejatan, rookie driver Anthony Evelyn, Vishok Persaud, British rider Daniel Linfoot, Anand Ramchand, Kristian Jeffrey, Azaad Hassan, and Naresh Alves were among the standout performers at the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions at the South Dakota Circuit. In particular, Hassan and Alves won all three completed races, while Linfoot won the
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