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Travis Head scored a stunning unbeaten 154 as Australia claimed a convincing seven-wicket win over England in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge. After England had collapsed from 213-2 to 315 all out, Head’s magnificent innings helped Australia to knock off the runs with 36 balls to spare. The 30-year-old opener put on an
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An unbeaten century by Ravichandran Ashwin led India’s fightback from a poor start against Bangladesh on day one of the first Test in Chennai. Ashwin hit 102 not out on his home ground – his sixth Test ton – to lift the hosts from 144-6 to 339-6 at the close. He put on 195 from
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The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is experiencing a surge in youth engagement, with the Progressive Youth Organization (PYO) reporting an influx of new members. This significant boost comes on the heels of recent outreach initiatives led by the party’s General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, aimed at energizing the younger generation and ensuring their voices are
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Ambassador Sasenarine Singh officially presented his Letters of Credence to King Philippe on Thursday at a ceremony held at the Castle of Laeken in Brussels. This formal act accredits Singh as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the Kingdom of Belgium. Following the presentation, Ambassador Singh was honoured with
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[WATERKANT] – Last week, the police in Suriname received a report of a fraud case in which a woman allegedly ‘sold’ a worker’s house in Mariënburg to two people. The suspect told the victims that she was going to leave for Guyana and that they could move into the house. They would have to pay
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In what can be an exciting development for student-athletes across Guyana, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced significant enhancements to the National Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. This initiative aims to promote athletic excellence while aligning with recommendations from key stakeholders, including the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA),
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Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill announced on Thursday that the completion date for the highly anticipated Demerara River Bridge has been pushed back to March 31, 2025. This update came during an early morning site visit, where the minister shared insights into the project’s progress. Originally slated for completion by December 31, 2024, the
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More than a decade after he disappeared without a trace, Police have arrested the prime suspect in the 2013 murder of former Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) employee, Levoy Taljit. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed that the prime suspect, 46-year-old Ryvan Francis of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara was arrested on Tuesday. The News Room understands that
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Ashinee Abrams, originally of Waramuri Village in Moruca, Region One, faced a new reality eight years ago when a spinal cord injury rendered her unable to walk and bound to a wheelchair. Realising that all of her days were passing her by, and feeling like she was no longer getting to accomplish anything meaningful, she
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The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has raised alarm over the increasing incidence of HIV among young people in the Caribbean, highlighting that countries like Guyana and Suriname report alarming rates of 14%, while Barbados sees numbers as high as 37%. This trend necessitates immediate scrutiny and action. Dr. Richard Amenyah, UNAIDS Multi-Country
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