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Smoking can lead to numerous health issues, including one of the deadliest cancers affecting a critical organ – the lung.According to local doctors attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital, a major preventative measure is to stop smoking. Dr Cheetanand Mahadeo, a general and thoracic surgeon at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, told the News Room…
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The government is set to launch the Guyana Digital School in early December, a transformative platform that will provide 24/7 access to learning and strengthen equity across the education system. Speaking at his press conference on the lawns of the Albion Sugar Estate, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali stated that the initiative is designed to…
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Dylan Fields holds a narrow lead at the Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) Fullbore National Championships after a tense opening day of long-range competition at the Timehri Rifle Ranges. The annual championship, which serves as a crucial staging post for the national team’s regional preparation, saw shooters tackle targets at 300, 500, and 600 yards…
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In the span of five madcap hours at Perth Stadium, England went from a position of strength to crashing to a calamitous eight-wicket defeat as the first Ashes Test remarkably finished inside two days. Somehow topping a 19-wicket opening day, Australia turned the series-opener on its head with quicks Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc, who…
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The national men’s rugby team – Green Machine –   delivered a statement of intent on the opening day of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens, but mixed results mean they now face a critical fixture to keep their knockout hopes alive. The tournament, which is underway in Trinidad, carries high stakes, offering pathways to both…
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New Zealand’s four-man pace attack tore through West Indies’ fragile batting line-up with swing, pace and bounce, dismissing the visitors for 161 in the third ODI in Hamilton. Having already wrapped up the series, New Zealand swept West Indies 3-0 and fortified their command at home – they have lost just two ODIs at home…
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Bris-O Promotions and the newly-formed Caribbean Boxing Organisation (CBO) have teamed up with the Guyana Boxing Board of Control and the Guyana Boxing Association to stage what is so far a six-fight card on Boxing Day at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, featuring Guyanese duo Keevin Allicock and Desmond Amsterdam. The card, set to showcase pugilists…
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A 16-year-old girl lost her life following an accident on the Number 63 road in Corentyne, Berbice Friday night. Regional Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus confirmed that the young girl was from Limlair Village in Corentyne, Berbice and was pronounced dead by a doctor on duty. Commander Bacchus also mentioned that other victims, including a teacher, are…
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Guyana Harpy Eagles’ chances of making the final of the CG United Super50 Cup took a massive blow on Friday when their second round match against the Windward Islands Volcanoes was washed out without a ball bowled. The two teams had to settle for an equal share of the points after rain made the outfield…
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Guyana’s ability to host major regional events was placed firmly in the spotlight after the Guyana Squash Association (GSA), with massive corporate and government backing, successfully launched the 2025 Senior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships on just 15 days’ notice. The Championships, which feature over 120 athletes from nine nations, will run from November…
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