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The PPP/C government has implemented initiatives that have led to a significant number of people now enjoying gainful employment in just four years. This accomplishment has led to a shortage of labourers in certain sectors of the country, as disclosed by People’s Progressive Party General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. He was at the time dismissing
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Guyana will host the Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean School Boys and Girls Boxing Championship at the National Gymnasium from August 16, showcasing the region’s burgeoning boxing talent. Now in its eighth year, the tournament has grown significantly from its humble beginnings with just three nations. Suriname, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, and St.
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West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair has extended his impact beyond the cricket field by launching the ‘Kevin Sinclair Foundation’ in his hometown of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amerstand, Berbice. The initiative provided school supplies to over 300 children and offered mentorship from Sinclair and former national cricketer Steven Jacobs. The foundation’s launch brought the entire community
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Romario Ramdeholl followed up his first innings performance of 6-38 with another mesmerising spell of 6-62 against host Trinidad and Tobago in the Cricket West Indies Two-Day Under-17 tournament. The off-spinner ended with splendid match figures of 12-100 from 39.4 overs. Trinidad took first-innings points in the drawn encounter at the Inshan Ali Park in
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Shamar Joseph’s dream start to Test cricket continued, but Wiaan Mulder and Nandre Burger led a spirited fightback for the touring South Africans on Thursday, day one of the second Test at the National Stadium, Providence. After winning the toss and batting first, South Africa was bowled out for 160 in 54 overs, while the
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Authorities are investigating the death of Kapil Ramsamuj, a 41-year-old headmaster from Bonasika Creek Primary School, located along the Essequibo River. Ramsamuj, who also resided in the Zeelugt New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, reportedly died under tragic circumstances on August 12. According to information provided by Ramsamuj’s sister, Vimla, her brother allegedly ingested poison
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See below full statement from the Ministry of Agriculture: The Uitvlugt Sugar Factory is scheduled to commence grinding over the weekend. This was disclosed by Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha during a meeting with cane farmers and management on Wednesday in the estate’s boardroom. During the meeting, Minister Mustapha told the farmers that sufficient canes
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Over 600 young people from Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) recently signed up to become members of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C). This is according to party General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, who on Thursday offered a brief update on his two-day outreach to the region. While there, Jagdeo met and addressed participants
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See below the full statement issued: Banks DIH Ltd. is proud to announce the successful launch of its subsidiary, BASI, which was commemorated with a grand opening ceremony on July 26, 2024 at the company’s location, Block ‘X’ Plantation Ruimveldt, Guyana. BASI, incorporated in May 2019, has been active in various sectors since its inception.
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Dredging of the East Demerara water conservancy during the recent drought resulted in a buildup of sludge which contaminated the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) Shelterbelt, resulting in the distribution the ‘rusty’ water in Central Georgetown. To remedy the situation, GWI Chief Executive Officer, Shaik Baksh on Thursday said immediate measures were taken to flush out the system. And
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