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The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) continued its ongoing developmental efforts with an exciting day of action at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym on Saturday, as young and emerging pugilists thrilled the audience with skill and determination in the ring. The event featured a competitive slate of bouts across the School Boys, Youth, and Elite…
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(New York Times) Venezuelan officials, hoping to end their country’s clash with the United States, offered the Trump administration a dominant stake in Venezuela’s oil and other mineral wealth in discussions that lasted for months, according to multiple people close to the talks. The far-reaching offer remained on the table as the Trump administration called…
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Darren Wade on Sunday confirmed that there was some collaboration between WIN and APNU in the 2025 General and Regional Elections. “During the election period, I was asked at Congress Place [the headquarters of the People’s National Congress] by senior stakeholders to file legal proceedings on behalf of WIN. “Before proceeding, I sought confirmation from…
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President Mohamed Irfaan Ali has confirmed his government’s support in developing and installing several mini-pitches in Guyana next year as part of the FIFA Arena programme, following a phone conversation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday. Announced by the FIFA President during the International Summit on Sports for Sustainable Development in Paris in July…
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President Dr Irfaan Ali met today with the contractor, China Road & Bridge Corporation (CRBC); the consultant, Sheladia Associates Inc.; engineers; and a traffic management team working on the rehabilitation and expansion of the East Bank Public Road. The President read the riot act to the contractor and consultant regarding the pace of the project…
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West Indies made it to the second new ball for the first time this year, they registered their highest partnership for the year – an unbroken 138 between John Campbell and Shai Hope, Campbell became their first half-centurion of the series with a career-best 87, Hope scored his first half-century in 31 innings, but for all that good work they still needed 97…
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Four new government software applications (apps) will be launched soon to make service delivery more efficient and transparent, according to President Dr Irfaan Ali. The Guyanese Head of State spoke about these plans on Saturday at the opening of the TOTALTEC-owned Soma Hotel in Houston, Greater Georgetown. These ventures are part of a wider government…
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See below the full release from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry:  The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is deeply concerned by continued recurrences of shipping delays from Trinidad as a result of port congestion—an issue which has over the  years resulted in impediments to regional trade and hindrances to local supply…
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The stage is set for an electrifying finale at the Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 2, where determination meets destiny in the Street Bike Championship. It is a classic showdown between the underdog Elwin Chase and championship leader Elan Rahaman, the rising star from one of Guyana’s most celebrated racing families. Rahaman’s path to…
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British Superbike rider Dan Linfoot has officially confirmed his return to Guyana for the Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 2 at the South Dakota Circuit, and this time, he will not be alone. Joining him will be fellow British rider Gregg Black, as both will represent Team GuyAmerica in the Superbike class, adding an…
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