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A 10-year-old boy remains hospitalised after being shot in the chest by his father, who moments earlier fatally shot the child’s mother in a heartbreaking incident on Charlotte Street, Georgetown, on Tuesday. The News Room understands that the boy suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest. Though his condition is stable, doctors continue to…
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Randy Wade, cousin of opposition-aligned attorney and APNU supporter Darren Wade, has openly declared his support for the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), urging Guyanese to reject race-based politics as the nation heads to the polls on September 1. Wade, who is actively campaigning with the PPP/C in West Berbice, said he was compelled to…
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Paul Yearwood, who was a vocal member of A New and United Guyana (ANUG), now says he will vote for the incumbent People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) at the upcoming polls. In a Facebook post detailing why he will vote for the party, Yearwood posited that the other political contenders are threats to Guyana. The…
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Impactful performances from Carlos LaRose and Mavendra Dindyal lifted Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) to commanding wins last weekend when the Georgetown Cricket Association staged matches in its Dave West Indian Imports’ First Division 50-over competition. On August 23, GCC thumped hosts Malteenoes by nine wickets with LaRose picking up a five-wicket haul, while the following…
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Nicholas Pooran finished the game with a huge six off Jayden Seales with eight balls and eight wickets in the bank, but Trinbago Knight Riders’ jinx-breaking win over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (they had lost all three games prior to this one) on Wednesday night in CPL 2025 had been all-but confirmed well before that….
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali confirmed early Thursday morning that commuters will be able to travel on the new Demerara River Bridge early next month, given that all structural and auxiliary works will wrap up soon. “Very early in September, we’ll be driving on and off the bridge,” President Ali declared. The President gave this assurance…
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Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has been handed a substantial fine for his behaviour in a extraordinary first-round exit. Medvedev, 29, was knocked out of the Grand Slam tournament after a meltdown sparked by a photographer walking on to the court during his defeat by France’s Benjamin Bonzi. The former world number one has…
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The new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel was opened on Wednesday, bringing much-needed accommodation options close to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport at Timehri. The hotel is a US$20 million venture pursued by the Bassoo Group and built by Cardinal Investments Inc.- a special purpose company created by Roy and Denise Bassoo. The six-storey structure has…
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The senior national men’s and women’s squash teams have secured their qualification for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, following a strong showing at the recent Pan American Squash Championships in Brazil. The teams’ placement at the Games, scheduled for late July 2026 in Santo Domingo, directly resulted from their impressive performance. Despite…
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said expressions of interest for all-inclusive resorts across Guyana will be sought next week. Though Guyana’s national elections will be held next week, the incumbent Head of State expressed confidence that he will be re-elected and that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government will be able to continue…
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