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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has confirmed that police ranks stationed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) are under investigation following an allegation that they demanded money from a passenger in order to release her lawful items. According to the GPF, CCTV footage and other supporting evidence have substantiated the complaint, leading to the…
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Shemar Britton seized a remarkable double title on the opening day of the National Senior Table Tennis Championships, showcasing his national dominance at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue. Britton first secured the Mixed Doubles crown alongside Chelsea Edghill before partnering with Jonathan Van Lange to capture the Men’s Doubles title, marking a clinical start…
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The inaugural One Guyana Unification Cup Softball T20 Cup reaches its highly anticipated climax today, with all four finals scheduled to be contested at the historic Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground, Bourda. The tournament, backed by title sponsor Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, has seen fierce competition across four categories, culminating in a quadruple-header showdown…
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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has unveiled a 20-player shortlist ahead of the FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship, which will take place on home soil at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from November 9th to 17th. GBF President Michael Singh expressed high expectations, stating his belief that the national side can successfully defend their home court…
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Team AJM Racing is set for a landmark moment in Guyanese motorsport, confirming the historic debut of a Porsche GT3 at the prestigious Caribbean Clash of Champions event on 2nd November at the South Dakota Circuit. Local driver Nasrudeen Mohamed Jr will pilot the new high-performance machine. His entry marks a significant development for the…
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November is set to be a historic month for motorsports in Guyana. The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC) will dedicate the entire month to speed and adrenaline as it prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary. Established in 1955, the GMRSC is one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting organisations in the Caribbean….
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  The national sporting base is set to be expanded after President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a landmark initiative to create dedicated Indigenous national teams across three major disciplines. Speaking at the Amerindian Heritage Games on Saturday, President Ali confirmed that the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has been tasked with immediately developing Indigenous…
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Minister of Education Sonia Parag has underscored the national importance of timely and quality completion of Guyana’s first dedicated School for the Deaf, now under construction at Cummings Lodge. During a site visit on Saturday, Minister Parag told the contractor that the project must be delivered to the highest standard, describing it as a “model…
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(AP) — Officials put the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on administrative leave Saturday, a day after federal immigration agents arrested him because they said he was in the country illegally. The Des Moines school board voted unanimously to place Superintendent Ian Roberts on paid leave during a three-minute-long special meeting. The board said Roberts was…
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Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Lakeram Persaud, a Guyanese of East Indian descent from Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, which occurred around 11:30 hrs on Saturday at Friendship backdam, East Bank Demerara. The suspect, Rockie Blackman, a 64-year-old hunter of Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara, is in custody assisting investigators. Blackman, who has…
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