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The National Gymnasium comes alive on November 2 as the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Elite 16 tournament tips off with a double-header. At 19:15h, the action starts with New Amsterdam Warriors going head-to-head against Colts, setting the tone for a night of intense competition. Following that, two Georgetown teams- Ravens and Nets- will take the
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(Department of Public Information) After the successful hosting of the inaugural job fair in New York in July this year, the Government of Guyana is currently finalizing plans to host its second diaspora job fair in Suriname. This event is slated for Saturday November 2nd in Nickerie, where the vast majority of the diaspora has settled
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The much-anticipated trial concerning alleged election fraud during the March 2020 General and Regional elections has officially been transferred to Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, necessitating a fresh start. The change comes in light of the ongoing illness of the previous presiding magistrate, Leron Daly, who has been unwell for an extended period. During a
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Championship leader Max Verstappen will have a five-place grid penalty at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The Dutchman’s Red Bull team have fitted a new internal combustion engine, and Verstappen had already exceeded his allocation for the year. The penalty means the highest position in which Verstappen can start the race on Sunday is sixth.
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On Tuesday, Attorney General Anil Nandlall again issued a stern warning to Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) regarding the unauthorized sale of state lands, including reserves, dams, and sea front properties. This follows increasing reports of councils attempting to sell public lands without the necessary legal authority. Nandlall reiterated that the law explicitly prohibits NDCs and
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National Women’s Chess champion Jessica Callender emerged the victor of the Queenside Women’s One Day Rapid Chess Tournament, sponsored by Rouge Salon and Spa. The competition, organised by the Guyana Women in Chess Community (GWICC) on October 27th, 2024, saw an exhilarating display of strategy, skill and enthusiasm by the women and girls of the
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The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dwight Yorke as Head Coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Team. This exciting development marks a new chapter for T&T football, as Yorke returns to lead the nation’s journey with a primary focus on upcoming World Cup qualification efforts.
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The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) administration has proactively boosted salary increases for teachers annually. By 2026, Guyana’s public school teachers will benefit from a 57% increase in their salaries, based on the effect of annual increases dating back to 2021. This would result in an untrained graduate teacher, whose salary in 2020 was $157,443, benefiting
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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has confirmed the authenticity of a video circulating on social media that shows a member of its ranks stealing fuel from a service vehicle near a military installation. The video was recorded as evidence of the act, and the GDF expressed regret that it was shared publicly. The theft was
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Rain had the final say at UWI SPEC in Trinidad on Thursday, forcing Guyana Harpy Eagles and the Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) to settle for a no-result in the CG United Super50 Cup. Batting first, Harpy Eagles made 271-7 from the allotted 45 overs, with opener Matthew Nandu stroking a maiden List A hundred,
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