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Jos Buttler smashed a blistering 83 from 45 balls as England cruised to a seven-wicket win over West Indies in the second T20. The England captain came in after Phil Salt was dismissed from the first ball of the tourists’ chase and proceeded to hit eight fours and six sixes in a stunning knock. Buttler
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Police are investigating a tragic river mishap that led to the death of Davenand Williams, a 34-year-old man from Kangaruma Village, in the Middle Mazaruni River region. The incident occurred near Fish Pond, involving a collision between a jet boat and a wooden boat. According to the investigation, a jet boat, known as the River
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In a heartfelt display of reverence and unity, Guyana marked Remembrance Day with a solemn ceremony at the Cenotaph in Georgetown early Sunday morning. The ceremony, which honoured the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for peace, freedom, and justice, was attended by national leaders, diplomats, military personnel, and citizens alike. The event,
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Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred early Sunday morning in Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara, resulting in the death of a 47-year-old pedestrian. The incident took place at approximately 12:10 a.m. on November 10, 2024. The accident involved motorcar #PAG 7971, which was owned and driven by 33-year-old Raschad Adal, a resident of
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In a landmark address at the 44th Annual Bar Dinner held on Saturday at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Justice Chantal Ononaiwu, the newest appointee to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), underscored the crucial role of Guyana and the wider Caribbean legal fraternity in the development and mainstreaming of Caribbean Community Law. Justice Ononaiwu, a
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The annual Bar Dinner, held on Saturday at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, was a momentous occasion for the Bar Association of Guyana. This year’s event, attended by legal professionals, members of the judiciary, and distinguished guests, was an opportunity for Kamal Ramkarran, the Association’s president, to reflect on the transformative journey the Bar has
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In a significant step towards agricultural modernization and food security in Guyana, the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, commissioned a new Model Farm today at Tarlogie, East Berbice Corentyne. The new facility, developed at an estimated cost of $14 million, received funding through the Ministry’s Sustainable Agriculture Development Project (SADP) with support from the
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On Friday, Calvin Brutus and his wife, Adonika Aulder, withdrew and discontinued yet another High Court action which they filed on the 19th of August, 2024, against the Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General. In these proceedings, Mr. Brutus and his wife sought a number of Orders, including,
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Championship leader Vishok Persaud is in pole position after clocking the unofficial fastest lap time of 1:16.084s in Group 4 (2WD) in qualifying at the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions on Saturday at the South Dakota Circuit. The lap record, which Persaud currently holds at 1:16.691s, can only be broken during an official race (excluding
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Phil Salt powered a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados. After a disappointing defeat in the one-day international series, Salt struck an unbeaten 103 off 54 balls on the island he used to call home as England cruised to a pursuit of
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