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In a display of academic prowess, Pradesh Dwarka, a student from Anna Regina Secondary School, has secured a coveted spot among Guyana’s top three students for this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examination. But it wasn’t just ambition that drove Dwarka to this extraordinary feat. His unique motivation was a quest for clarity amid
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Guyanese squash legend Nicolette Fernandes has added another title to her impressive resume, winning the women’s 40+ category at the World Squash Federation Masters tournament in the Netherlands. Fernandes, who previously won the women’s 35+ title in 2022, remained undefeated throughout this year’s tournament. Her victory over Samantha Teran in the final solidified her dominance
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Several buildings were destroyed by a massive blaze on Wednesday morning at Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara. A statement from the Guyana Fire Service revealed that the fire started at about 09:42 hrs at a single-storey wooden and concrete building owned by 48-year-old businessman Mohammed Azad Ali. He operated a pillow shop and lived with
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See below the full release from the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuco):  The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is pleased to inform consumers that contrary to reports in some sections of the media, packaged sugar is available for sale. Production for the 2nd Crop of 2024  commenced last week and the sale of packaged sugar commenced on
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Omari Holder, a student of the St. Stanislaus College, is one of Guyana’s top performers at this year’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). He secured Grade One passes in eight units, Grade Two passes in five units, and a Grade Three pass in one unit. In an interview with the News Room on Wednesday, Holder
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As part of the government’s drive to improve access to potable water, 64 wells are expected to be completed by the end of 2024 in the hinterland regions. This announcement was made by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, during his presentation at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, at the Arthur Chung Conference
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The government, through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, has invested approximately $13.1 billion over the past four years to spur development within Amerindian communities. This was disclosed on Wednesday by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, during her presentation at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference 2024, at the
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) on Wednesday evening announced the official squad of players set to represent the Golden Jaguars in their upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches against Suriname and Martinique, scheduled from September 5-9, 2024. “The head coach and technical staff have carefully selected a dynamic group of players who will lead Guyana into
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An impressive all-round bowling performance and ice veined innings from captain Hayley Matthews saw Barbados Royals defeat Guyana Amazon Warriors by one wicket with a solitary delivery remaining in a thrilling opening match of the 2024 Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). Matthews won the toss and chose to field first at the Brian Lara
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By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy Guyanese pair Ashley Khalil and Ashley DeGroot underlined their dominance in Senior Caribbean Doubles squash, charging to the Women’s Doubles title at the ENet Senior Caribbean Championship on Wednesday evening at the National Racquet Centre, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown. The dynamic duo defeated Amanda Haywood and Sumairaa Suleman of Barbados 11-3, 11-9,
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