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A mid-afternoon fire on Wednesday in Bartica claimed the life of 94-year-old Albert Hopkinson, known as ‘Major’. While Major was recused from the inferno and rushed to the Bartica Regional Hospital, he succumbed while receiving treatment for burns he sustained on his body. The elder Hopkinson and his daughter Dawn Hopkinson were rendered homeless within
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Skipper Mavendra Dindyal turned in a sparkling all-round performance and all-rounder Jonathan Van Lange also starred with bat and ball as Guyana trounced Leeward Islands by 122 runs to remain unbeaten after two rounds of the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars 50-over tournament in St. Vincent. After taking 5-24 from nine overs in the 13-run
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Guyanese off-spinner Jairam Wahid is aiming to build on the exposure he received by playing for the first time in the just concluded fifth edition of the Dream11 T10 Blast in Trinidad and Tobago. The 32-year-old, who has been playing club cricket in the twin-island republic for the last decade, was selected by eventual runners-up
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A mid-afternoon fire on Wednesday has left Dawn Hopkinson and her elderly father, Albert Hopkinson, known as ‘Major’, homeless. The house at Third Avenue, Bartica became engulfed in flames around 13:00 hrs with the fire suspected to have started in one of the rooms in the upper flat. Neigbhours rushed to the scene after seeing
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Shawn Davidson, a 24-year-old construction worker residing in the North East Squatting Area of Georgetown, has been formally charged with attempted murder after an incident involving his one-year-old stepson. The alleged offense took place on July 17 and Davidson appeared before Senior Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. During the court proceedings, Davidson
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The Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast continues to gain momentum, with Premier Insurance, Jacobs Jewellery, and First Change Builders Inc. signing on as sponsors. Premier Insurance returns as a major sponsor, contributing significantly. They’ve sponsored the championship trophy and the G$250,000 consolation prizes for losing semifinalists.  They’ve also taken the unique step of fielding
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In a planned intel-led operation early Wednesday morning, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) uncovered a substantial cache of firearms and ammunition at a residence in Georgetown. Led by a Superintendent, the operation at Sandy Babb Street, Kitty, resulted in the seizure of 26 handguns and high-powered rifles along with a significant quantity of assorted ammunition.
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Aimed at providing efficient, reliable and sustainable energy solutions, ENet, Guyana’s #1 telecommunications provider, and TechPro Guyana are collaborating to exclusively distribute EcoFlow products in Guyana. With products ranging from solar and battery technologies, EcoFlow’s environmentally friendly and technologically advanced products are designed to provide uninterrupted power supply. The products will enable households and businesses
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The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean and the Government of Canada on Wednesday signed a grant agreement for: “Gender-responsive Climate-smart Agriculture and Food Systems in the Caribbean.” This project, to be implemented by the FAO in collaboration with agricultural ministries in eight Caribbean countries, including Guyana, aims to promote climate-smart
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Renowned US-based Guyanese celebrity hairstylist, Ceshanna Andrea Anthony, is set to host an exclusive 2-in-1 Masterclass in Georgetown, Guyana on August 21st, 2024. The highly-anticipated workshop promises to deliver in-depth training on Glueless Closure Sew-in and Wig Installation techniques, empowering current and aspiring stylists with the skillset for excellence within the industry. Her Brooklyn-based hair
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