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England were spun to a feeble defeat before lunch on the third day of the final Test in Rawalpindi to give resurgent Pakistan a 2-1 series win. The tourists were again dissected by Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, spiralling to 112 all out, their lowest ever total in Pakistan. From 24-3 overnight, Harry Brook and
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The National Zoological Park and the Botanical Gardens are set to undergo massive transformation, and preliminary plans include emphasis on wildlife conservation, and a drive to educate the public on Guyana’s biodiversity. These upgrades are aimed at crafting a more immersive and enjoyable experience for visitors. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo This was revealed during
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The Government of Guyana has supported over 35 Mandirs and youth groups countrywide towards their participation in the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s grand Diwali Motorcade on October 30th. The Diwali Motorcade, a major event on Guyana’s national and tourism calendar, is synonymous with the celebration of Diwali in Guyana. The Motorcade attracts tens of thousands
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By Telesha Ramnarine A total of 1,502 teachers graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) on Friday and will be heading back to their respective villages and communities across the country. The graduates included several pairs of mothers and daughters and at least one husband and wife. It is the second largest batch
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The ExxonMobil Futsal Championship, organized by New Era Entertainment, is set to kick off tonight at the Retrieve Hard Court in Linden. The competition promises high stakes, with the champion team set to take home an impressive prize of GYD $1 million. The runners-up will receive $500,000, while the third and fourth-place teams will pocket
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One day after he was slapped with several charges related to financial crimes, Deputy Commissioner of Police (ag) Calvin Brutus has withdrawn an application he filed in the High Court. The legal action, filed earlier this month, named several respondents, including the Attorney General, Ministry of Home Affairs, Police Service Commission, Commissioner of Police (ag)
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The Guyana Women in Chess Community (GWICC) is hosting the Queenside Rapid Chess Tournament on October 27th, 2024, in a continued effort to boost female participation in the sport. This initiative builds on the success of their earlier tournament this month, which attracted new players and those without an ELO rating. The Rouge Salon and
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Five months after gold miner and former policeman Delon Alexander went missing, police now believe he was in fact abducted along the Church of God Road in Buxton, East Coast Demerara, on May 7, 2024. Police have issued wanted bulletins for two suspects; 28-year-old Kevral Hatton, also known as “Smokey,” from Lot 36 Vigilance, and
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The Guyana Tennis Association (GTA), supported by the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), has sent coach Kalyca Fraser to the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) at the University of Delaware. This programme aims to develop national-level coaches in various areas, including sport science, talent identification, athlete development, coaching education, and coaching management. Fraser’s participation is
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A 29-year-old single mother of four is reaching out for assistance to rebuild her life after a devastating fire five months ago left her and her children homeless and struggling to make ends meet. Kimberly [only name given] shared her heartbreaking story with the News Room on Friday, recalling the traumatic experience of her baby
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