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Fourteen-year-old Tiana Stephen from St. Ignatius, Region Nine, firmly believes she can achieve anything, despite being told she is “just a girl.” Her persistence has ignited her dream of becoming a mechanic. This brilliant indigenous young lady is committed to breaking gender stereotypes and during an interview with the News Room, shared how she began
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A Berbice mother who cared for her bedridden daughter for 38 years last week fed her a poisonous substance and then ingested some of it. The incident unfolded on the morning of August 21, 2024 at Warren Village, Region 6. The mother has been identified as 73-year-old Liloutie Baker and the daughter has been identified
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A 50-year-old woman is lucky to be alive after a leaking gas cylinder caused an explosion at her shop located at Herstelling, East Bank Demerara on August 1. Jaiwantie Samaroo suffered second and third degree burns about her face and body. Jaiwantie, a mother of five, started her day as she would any other day.
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Ameena Gafoor, a Guyanese philanthropist and cultural luminary, died on Monday. Gafoor was renowned for her cultural work, particularly through her role as founder and editor of The Arts Journal which distinguished her as an outstanding contributor to Caribbean cultural history. Alongside her husband, she was also involved in a myriad of charitable activities, the
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The Guyana Police Force has issued a wanted bulletin for Anthonio Benedict who is wanted for the murder of 22-year-old labourer, Francis Sukoo. Benedict’s last known address is Sand Hill, Upper Berbice River, Region 10. Police said any individual with information on the whereabouts of Benedict is asked to contact 227-1149, 225-8196, 227-1611, 226-3405, 225-6978,
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Titans All-Stars are the new Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast champions after Quentin Sampson played a belligerent innings in the final on Saturday evening at the National Stadium, Providence. Sampson hammered nine sixes and eight fours in a destructive innings of 86* from 30 balls that took the match away from Montra Jaguars. Sampson
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On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Men on Mission (MOM) handed over a newly constructed two-bedroom home in Mainstay, Anna Regina, to Shervin De Younge, a 43-year-old father of five. During the handover ceremony, the Hon. Deodat Indar, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, shared a personal reflection, stating, “I grew up in a house
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Deandra Dottin’s cool head and power hitting saw Trinbago Knight Riders defeat Guyana Amazon Warriors in a pulsating encounter in the 2024 Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. A defeat would have been terminal for Dottin’s side, but a last-gasp Super Over victory win saw the
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In a thrilling finale to the Cue Sport Association of Guyana (CSAG) National Team Pool tournament, Team Suicide Squad, led by Captain Kamil Hussain, emerged victorious, defeating Team Predators to secure the championship title. The tournament, held at Butcher’s Pools Bar, showcased the country’s top pool players, attracting 20 teams and 140 participants. After weeks
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In a display of unwavering determination, Guyana clinched their fourth consecutive Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championship title, solidifying their dominance in the region. The ENet-sponsored tournament, held at the Georgetown Club and National Racquet Centre, saw Guyana amass a total of 64 points, narrowly edging out Barbados (60 points) for the top spot.
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