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Cricket West Indies (CWI) Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe has confirmed that Guyana is unlikely to host the semi-finals and final of the 2025 men’s Super50 tournament, slated for December. Bascombe, speaking at Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) quarterly press conference on Wednesday, noted that while the initial schedule had pegged Guyana as the venue for…
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Tagenarine Chanderpaul’s square-on stance, crouch at the crease, trigger movement, and his propensity to often mark his guard with the bail all indicate that he is cut from the same cloth as his father, Shivnarine Chanderpaul. And much like Shiv, Tagenarine can soak up balls and wear bowling attacks down. Since his debut in December…
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The KFC International Secondary School Football tournament is set for its largest edition after youth teams from Brazil and The Bahamas were confirmed to join the sixth annual Under-18 event in Guyana. The expanded competition, announced at the tournament’s official launch on Wednesday, will run from December 14 to 21 and will feature international teams…
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On September 29, the Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) in partnership with SBM Offshore Guyana, officially launched a booklet featuring the culture and stories of the Warrau Indigenous people of Guyana. The launch, held at the National Centre for Educational Resources Development (NCERD), marked a significant step in preserving the Warrau language, culture, and heritage. Designed…
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See below the full release from Scotiabank: Effective November 1, 2025, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) will transfer its Guyana banking operations to Scotiabank Guyana Inc. (SGI), a locally registered company which is a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Nova Scotia Canada. SGI has already been incorporated in Guyana and has been granted…
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The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) is set to expand its national reach, announcing that Berbice’s first-ever drag racing event will occur on October 12. The inaugural Berbice Drag Race represents a significant push by the GMR&SC to decentralise the sport and bring high-octane action to the ‘Ancient County’. The event, which will…
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West Indies Test captain Roston Chase has made it clear that the tourists are aiming for an upset victory in the upcoming two-match Test series against India, drawing inspiration from New Zealand’s recent success against the home side. Chase stated that the primary goal is to play “positive cricket” throughout the series, echoing the aggressive…
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The Court of Appeal, on Wednesday, heard oral arguments in the case filed by the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), challenging a High Court ruling that upheld the party’s exclusion from contesting in Regions Seven, Eight, and Nine during the 2025 General and Regional Elections. The matter was heard before…
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As climate change brings hotter conditions and dry spells across Guyana, the government is stepping up efforts to support farmers in hinterland communities should they face any serious water shortages. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Wednesday addressed the issue in an interview at the sidelines of an event. He said the Ministry has been proactive…
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Traffic congestion along the East Bank Demerara corridor remains a challenge, and motorists are being urged to exercise patience as major construction continues along the roadways. Assistant Superintendent of Police, Michael Ramdas, is the Traffic Officer of District 4B. His area of responsibility is vast, stretching from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri to the…
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