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The late Khushwant Singh, one of the more illustrious lovers and residents of Delhi, called October in the city the “pleasantest” of all the months in the northern hemisphere. Like with most things Khushwant, the statement sparks lively debate, especially with lovers of spring in late February and March. This is all relative now: with…
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A proposal to establish a small sugar factory at Skeldon is among the key initiatives being considered as the government and private sector work together to boost Guyana’s agriculture sector. In a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture, subject Zulfikar Mustapha stated that the government has already received an offer from an investor in…
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Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira on Wednesday said the International Human Rights Law Certificate Programme continues to receive overwhelming public interest. This year, the course curated by Guyana to build public understanding of human rights, international treaties, and constitutional obligations, had 1,000 applications with only 300 accepted due to space constraints. The…
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See below the full press release issued by the Guyana Power and Light:  The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) signed a US$15.6 million contract with InterEnergy Group for Supervisory, Engineering and Project Management Consultancy Services. This agreement is aimed at supporting the acceleration of the modernisation of Guyana’s energy infrastructure, enhancing grid reliability and…
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Ackeem Auguste has earned a first call-up to the West Indies’ ODI squad for the white-ball tour of Bangladesh in the second half of October, as a replacement for Evin Lewis, who has been ruled out with an injured wrist. Khary Pierre, who made his Test debut in the first match against India earlier this…
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By Avenash Ramzan Fresh off a prolific season with Billesdon Cricket Club in the Leicestershire and Rutland 50-over Cricket League in England, Guyanese fast bowler Joshua Jones is aiming to extend that form to the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board’s Senior Inter-County 50-over competition. Jones, a Corporal in the Guyana Defence Force, has been named in…
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The United Kingdom (UK) has once again increased the amount of designated funds available for the Guyanese government and private sector to tap into. In a statement, the British High Commission in Georgetown said the financing capacity has been raised from 2.1 billion pounds to 3 billion pounds. Before it was hiked to 2.1 billion…
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The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has finalised the competition structure for the highly anticipated Berbice Drag Invasion, the first-ever drag racing event in the Ancient County. The Rose Hall Canjie Airstrip event, scheduled for Sunday, October 12, will feature a packed programme across multiple categories. Organisers promise trophies and special prizes for…
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The senior national team, the Golden Jaguars, will kick off their campaign in the inaugural 2025/26 Concacaf Friendly Series (CFS) this November as they look to boost their FIFA ranking and build towards future regional competitions. The Concacaf Friendly Series is a new tournament created to provide official friendly matches for Concacaf Member Associations who…
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has confirmed it is actively working to secure a series of international friendly matches for the senior men’s national team, the Golden Jaguars, as part of their preparations for the 2026 Concacaf Nations League. The move is vital to provide new head coach Thomas Dooley with the necessary time to…
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