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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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Residents of De Hoop, Mahaica, have been assured that the ongoing $294.3 million infrastructural works on the main access road will be completed by the end of August. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill provided the update while addressing residents’ concerns on Tuesday. He explained that the project was delayed due to changes in
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Fast bowler Jeremiah Louis has been ruled out of the final Test between West Indies and England due to a hamstring injury, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced in a statement. The visitors have opted for a like-for-like replacement, bringing Akeem Jordan into the squad. Louis, who did not feature in the first two Tests, picked
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Guyana emerged victorious in their Cricket West Indies Rising Stars U19 Regional 50-Over match against Jamaica, securing a narrow 15-run win on Tuesday in Vincent and the Grenadines. Batting first, Guyana posted a total of 175 all out in 49.5 overs. Opener Rampertab Ramnauth top-scored with a well-compiled 45 (5x4s), while contributions from Thaddeus Lovell
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Reviews of the Auditor General Reports for the APNU+AFC Coalition’s tenure in government continue before the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Attorney General Anil Nandlall has urged the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) not to let revelations of financial crimes simply remain on public record. The Attorney General said further investigations should be initiated
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High interest rates and tight budgets are making monthly bills unaffordable for a growing number of vehicle owners.
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