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Joe Root’s impeccable century on the day he became England’s all-time leading runscorer led the charge back into the first Test against Pakistan in Multan. Beginning day three on 32, Root needed another 39 to break Sir Alastair Cook’s record. The 33-year-old, in his 147th Test, created a moment of British sporting history, then went
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See below the full statement issued: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for this flagship event, scheduled to be held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel from February 18th to 21st, 2025. This event, which enjoys the exclusive support of the Guyana government is
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There is no need for concern among investors regarding Guyana’s ability to manage its oil resources, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, assured the local, regional, and international business community on Wednesday. Speaking on the second day of the 2nd Annual Regional Investments and Capital Markets
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The natural gas pipeline, which will bring gas onshore from offshore Guyana, is ready to become operational and help fire the 300-megawatt (MW) power plant nearing completion at Wales. This follows a two-week shutdown of production on two oil vessels in July and August, during which critical work was carried out to connect the pipeline
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The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, is hosting the One Guyana Three-Stage Cycling Race on October 12-13. This national cycling event aims to promote unity, sportsmanship, and excellence in Guyana. The race, endorsed by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, is designed to challenge cyclists through diverse terrains,
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President Irfaan Ali announced plans on Tuesday for an innovation fund aimed at fostering business development and entrepreneurship at St. Stanislaus College in Georgetown. The Head of State also proposed launching an innovation competition within the school to encourage students to develop new products and technologies. “I know many persons will be willing to contribute
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The 2024 edition of the KFC Goodwill International Schools’ Football Tournament is poised to be an exciting showcase of talent and sportsmanship. It will feature teams from eight schools—four local and four international. This tournament will take place from December 15th to 22nd and will use two venues: the Queen’s College and the Ministry of
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St. Stanislaus College in Georgetown unveiled its new Physics and Chemistry Lab on Tuesday night, honouring former teacher Father Herbert Feeny, alongside the renovated Richard Harford Staff Room. Father Feeny taught at the school for many years, from 1946 to 1970. Harford, a former student who went on to become a successful businessman, made significant
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In defence of President Irfaan Ali’s decision to appoint Clifton Hicken as the substantive Commissioner of Police, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has dismissed objections from Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton, describing them as unfounded and legally flawed. Speaking on his weekly programme ‘Issues in the News’ Tuesday night, Nandlall rejected Norton’s claim that the President had
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As Guyana stands at the cusp of a golden era in its economic history, the stage was set for a high-stakes conversation about the country’s future on Tuesday evening. The second annual Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference kicked off at the Pegasus Suites in Kingston, bringing together some of the Caribbean’s brightest business minds
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