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The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) have completed a comprehensive officiating training programme as part of a crucial preparation drive for the upcoming Inter Guiana Games (IGG). The symposium at the National Racquet Centre focused on ensuring officials adhere to global standards ahead of the major tripartite games scheduled…
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Thornton, Colorado, USA: The inauguration of the new cricket pitch and ground at the Thornton Sports Complex marks a significant milestone in the development of cricket within the region. The event was officiated by renowned West Indian cricket legend and Hall of Famer Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who officially opened the facility on October 4, 2025. This…
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Three sergeants and an officers were transferred as the investigation into the alleged ‘inappropriate conduct’ of officers at the Guyana Police Force Academy, Georgetown campus continues. According to the Guyana Police Force, the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is currently investigating the allegations. These incidents were recently reported to the Commissioner of Police, who directed…
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Two officers were transferred as the Guyana Police Force continues a further investigation into a bribery and extortion allegation at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri. According to the allegations, the two officers attached to the Force’s Narcotics Branch at the Airport, accepted money from a female passenger in exchange for allowing her to…
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Guyana’s growing profile as a destination for electronic dance music (EDM) is set to surge with the announcement of the SounDown Music & Art Festival line-up, featuring global stars Dannic and Walshy Fire of Major Lazer. BPM Guyana is organising the event, which will be held on December 6, 2025, at the Marriott Beachfront in…
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Wakapoa and Mainstay have been crowned champions of the Essequibo leg of the Republic Bank/One Guyana ‘B’ Division Volleyball tournament. The day’s proceedings concluded with thrilling matches and outstanding performances from participating male and female teams across the region. The competition, held among several villages, saw Wakapoa females and Mainstay males emerge victorious in their…
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Press Release from the Lusignan Golf Club Guyana’s golfing warriors stood tall on foreign soil this weekend as Avinash Persaud led a triumphant campaign at the DSB Suriname Invitational 2025, capturing the overall title after two gruelling days of competition in Paramaribo. His stellar victory was matched by a superb performance from Patanjilee Persaud, who…
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Junior Sinclair’s five-wicket haul and an explosive unbeaten 75 from Kevin Sinclair propelled Berbice to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over the Select XI in the Queensway Inter-County Super50 Cup at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground on Sunday. The Select XI’s decision to bat first quickly backfired, as they were bundled out for just 139 in…
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India wanted to get out of the joint as soon as possible when they enforced the follow-on less than halfway into the match, but 200 continuous overs of bowling on an unyielding pitch later, India will have to come back on the fifth morning to complete the win. Having been set 121 to win, India…
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Mark France, the medical doctor who was chairman of A New and United Guyana (ANUG), has stepped down from his role due to “personal reasons.” Dr. France was heavily criticised for collaborating and campaigning heavily with the newly formed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), led by sanctioned businessman, Azruddin Mohamed. That collaboration was followed by…
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