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Guyana Amazon Warriors have announced England international Moeen Ali as a replacement player for their 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season. Former England captain Moeen will be joining the defending champions, replacing Pakistan batsman Saim Ayub, who is unavailable. The batting all-rounder’s availability is dependent on his team’s progression in the T20 Blast
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The Rafeek Kassim-led construction firm, Kascon Engineering Services continues to provide support for young cricketers in Berbice, with Rampertab Ramnauth being the latest beneficiary. The left landed Ramnauth, a prolific national youth player who plays locally for Port Mourant, received a quality SG Grade one player edition bat, purchased from Cricnation592 Store. Ramnauth was above
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While Leader of the Alliance for Change Nigel Hughes has been “busy doing a survey on pit latrines” in the hinterland, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo emphasized that the government is committed to a broader mission of improving education. “Look at what we’re doing in bulk,” Jagdeo said during his weekly press conference at Freedom House
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In line with a recent commitment by President Irfaan Ali, the government has announced an investment of $350 million to improve the working conditions for fisherfolk at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the announcement during a visit to the community on Friday. “Over $350 million will be expended to
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While some residents of Mon Repos North on the East Coast of Demerara waited up to 50 years, others are the first in their families to receive ownership of lands they have occupied for decades. “I am the first person that ever lived on this land, that is since 1985, and I have waited since
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The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) could be funded for up to three years by the taxes owed solely by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R), according to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The amount would cover the salaries of all staff, garbage collection, and other services, Jagdeo stated on Thursday. During his weekly press
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Antigua and Barbuda Falcons claimed a dramatic final ball victory over Trinbago Knight Riders to register their first victory in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). A fluctuating Match Eight of the competition at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, saw the Falcons finally take flight at the fifth time of asking, claiming
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By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy   Guyana’s Golden Jaguars suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat at the hands of Suriname in their opening League A match of the Concacaf Nations League at the National Track and Field Facility, West Coast Demerara, on Thursday afternoon. Despite showing glimpses of promise, defensive errors and missed opportunities cost Guyana the
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The sugar industry faced significant challenges last year due to prolonged dry weather, leading to a dramatic 60.4% contraction in the sector, according to the 2024 mid-year report. In response to this downturn, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is strategizing for recovery. Chief Executive Officer Paul Cheong is confident that enhanced yields and improved crop
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The Yarrowkabra Secondary School was officially commissioned on Thursday. The idea for the school was conceived to achieve universal secondary education in Guyana. Completed in 2023 after construction began in 2020, the school was initially funded by an $826.7M contract signed with BK International under the previous administration, though this contract was later terminated by
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