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Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has said soya production output will be doubled with plans to cultivate 12,000 acres of soya twice per year by 2026. The initiative, which forms part of the government’s wider push toward agricultural expansion and food security, is expected to make Guyana a net exporter of soya within the Caribbean….
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Newly appointed Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally has assured public servants that the changes being introduced under his leadership are aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and accountability and not taking away jobs. During a recent appearance on the National Communications Network (NCN) programme, ‘Beyond the Title,’ Minister Ally outlined the…
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With approximately 2, 600 child abuse cases recorded this year thus far, neglect has been identified as the leading cause followed by physical abuse and then sexual abuse. This was revealed Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud on this week’s episode of the Starting Point Podcast. In a troubling revelation, Minister…
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Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of elderly citizens signing over their properties to relatives, only to face neglect and abandonment shortly after. Speaking on an episode of the Starting Point Podcast aired on Friday, Dr. Persaud spoke about heartbreaking cases where seniors…
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The final round of the Caribbean Clash of Champions is set for an explosive climax in the Super Bikes B category, where two high-ranking executives from the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) will put their rivalry on the line. Adrian Mohar and Alain Hopkinson, both influential figures within the club, will go head-to-head…
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The Guyana Badminton Association’s National Junior and Senior Badminton Tournament is officially underway on Thursday with a competitive showing by top players and promising youth talent at the National Gymnasium. The competition features singles and doubles events across senior and junior divisions, reflecting the GBA’s commitment to growing the sport from the grassroots up. “The…
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By Avenash Ramzan Guyanese company Queensway Security Service Inc. has been confirmed as the official sponsor of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Senior Super50 Inter-County Cup, set to bowl off on October 11. The entity’s alignment with the tournament was announced on Thursday morning at a media launch at Herdmanston Lodge in Georgetown. President of…
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The Guyana Chess Federation’s (GCF) Grand Prix series kicked off last weekend with a record-breaking turnout. Sponsored by I-CEE and held at the David Rose Special School, the event attracted over 50 participants, the largest number ever for a Grand Prix tournament. After four intense rounds, Keron Sandiford, a former Junior Chess Champion, leads with…
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East Coast Demerara clubs Lusignan and Young Rivals will journey to neighbouring Suriname to compete in a T10 hardball cricket tournament featuring home side Spartans. The three-team competition will be played on October 11-12 at Dr Snellen Park. Lusignan Sports Club won the tournament in 2024, and according to skipper Robin Williams, they are returning…
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Trevon Stanislaus and Suresh Dhanai combined for 18 wickets to lead Young Warriors Cricket Club to a 57-run win over a strong Tucber Park team in the Berbice Cricket Board’s First Division Two-Day competition. Stanislaus completed an 11-wicket match haul, while Dhanai had seven in the game. Zeynul Ramsammy’s nine-wicket haul in the game was…
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