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Press Release from Cricket West Indies  Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that the Board of Directors has approved the recommendations for International Retainer Contracts for the 2025/26 season, which commences on October 1. Contracts have been offered to both West Indies Men’s and Women’s players following the 2024/25 evaluation period, with selections based on…
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Nepal came into Sharjah eyeing a historic whitewash, but ran into a revived West Indies side that put on the perfect game. However, that shouldn’t take away too much from their impressive feat of completing their first series win against a Full Member nation. Ramon Simmonds, one of the two changes they made, took a…
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For more than 10 years, Randolph Branford, a mechanic living in the Five Miles Housing Scheme along the Potaro Road in Bartica, has been living in fear with his family as repeated encounters with jaguars continue to disrupt their lives. Branford explained that ever since he moved into the scheme, the presence of the predator…
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Minister of Education Sonia Parag has committed to taking a tough stance against bullying in schools, amid reports of incidents since the reopening of classes. Speaking with the News Room, Minister Parag said the issue will be addressed with urgency and determination. She stressed that stronger anti-bullying measures are needed, combining immediate action with sustainable…
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Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Monday evening on Regent Street, Bourda, Georgetown, involving a security guard and a man accused of tampering with telecommunications infrastructure. At approximately 21:45 hrs, police responded to reports of gunfire near Classic Styles Boutique. Investigations revealed that the victim, 38-year-old Quacy Jandoo — unemployed and of…
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Fresh from high-level engagements at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, President Ali highlighted Guyana’s leading role in climate and biodiversity negotiations, saying the country is not just “a listener, but a leader.” In his early morning exchange on Tuesday, Ali pointed to Guyana’s alliances on forests and biodiversity, including joint work with Brazil’s President…
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India staged a brilliant comeback after a middle-order collapse to beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in a rain-affected opening match of the Women’s World Cup in Guwahati. Hosts India lost four wickets for four runs in the space of 11 balls, including three in the 26th over for spinner Inoka Ranaweera, which saw them…
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Traffic congestion along the East Coast of Demerara roadways has intensified as construction continues along the railway embankment from Success to Enmore. Many motorists are avoiding the construction zone and are instead using the main thoroughfare, which has increased delays. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stephen Gobin, the Traffic Officer responsible for Police Division 4C, said…
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  Police are probing a fatal accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian in the early hours of Tuesday, along the Mon Repos Public Road, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred at around 00:20 hrs and involved a white motor car, PAC 9262, which was owned and driven by a 26-year-old Police Lance Corporal…
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With global prices for paddy on the decline, the President of the Guyana Rice Producers Association Lekha Rambrich, urged farmers to scale back their investments in order to boost their earnings despite the challenging market conditions. In an interview with reporters, he noted that India has produced a staggering 154 million tons of rice, with over…
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