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Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the first ODI at Pallekele on Sunday, marking their third consecutive victory after winning the last two T20 Internationals to clinch the series 2-1. Chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 232 in 37 overs, Sri Lanka’s pursuit was powered by a crucial
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New Zealand were crowned surprise champions of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 32-run win over South Africa in Dubai. The White Ferns had lost 10 successive matches coming into the tournament, and this is their first T20 title, after losing successive finals in 2009 and 2010. They were on top at the
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The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has released the Guyana Harpy Eagles (GHE) 14-man squad for the Cricket West Indies Super50 tournament, which will commence on Tuesday, October 29, in Trinidad and Tobago. Guyana Harpy Eagles Squad: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Matthew Nandu, Tevin Imlach (captain), Kevlon Anderson, Kemol Savory, Kevin Sinclair, Keemo Paul (vice-captain), Ronaldo Aimohamed, Veerasammy
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Police are currently investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in a fatality early Sunday morning on the Tuschen Public Road. The accident involved two motor vehicles and an unidentified pedestrian. At approximately 02:45 hrs, a pedestrian, believed to be a male Guyanese of Amerindian descent, was attempting to cross the road from the southern side
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New Zealand captain Tom Latham said it was a “proud moment” after his side claimed their first Test victory in India for 36 years – and only their third ever. Latham had to watch from the dressing room after being removed for a duck by Jasprit Bumrah as the visitors chased 107 to win. But
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The excitement is palpable as the Mainstay Drag Race event unfolds today in Cinderella County, where anticipation has reached a fever pitch among competitors and fans alike. More than 50 racers have traveled a nearly six-hour journey to participate in what promises to be a thrilling day of high-speed competition. This year’s event is particularly
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Mockesha Standford, a  27-year-old hairdresser from Wismar, Linden is the victim of an armed robbery that occurred at about 21:20 hrs on Saturday at her salon on Coca Road. According to Standford, the suspect is a male, about 5’4″ tall, dark in complexion with short dreadlocks, dressed with a black mask covering part of his
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The Guyana Cancer Society (GCS) hosted its annual fundraiser on Saturday evening at Project Dawn, Liliendaal, drawing attention to the urgent need for cancer detection and treatment, particularly for colon cancer. Attended by several prominent health figures, including Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, the event highlighted the organization’s growing efforts in providing essential medical services
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By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy Guyana’s first boutique hotel – Aiden by Best Western – has officially opened for business, creating over seventy jobs for locals in various roles and promising to deliver “unmatched” customer service to its guests. Offering a 180-degree view of the city, the nine-storey modern and luxurious structure, at the corner of
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By Kurt Campbell  kurt@newsroom.gy  In a significant development for public health, Subject Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced on Saturday that mammogram services will soon be available in regions across Guyana and outside of Georgetown for the first time. Aimed at expanding access to early cancer detection, mammogram machines will be deployed in New Amsterdam (Region
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