July 2024

Guyanese swimmer Raekwon Noel made history on Saturday, shattering his national record in the 400m freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Noel clocked an impressive time of 4:02.29s, eclipsing his previous best of 4:03.57s. Although he finished second in his heat, the 18-year-old’s performance showcased his talent on the world stage. While Noel’s journey
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Guyana secured a dominant 89-run victory over Trinidad & Tobago in the third round of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Men’s U-19 Super50 competition. Captain Mavendra Dindyal’s half-century and a disciplined bowling performance led Guyana to their third consecutive win. Opener Rampertab Ramnauth also contributed significantly with a half-century as Guyana posted a
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African organisations have received grants from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports to spearhead Emancipation activities and celebrations. This financial support, aimed at preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Africans, was handed over at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Friday. Chairman of the Victoria CDC Alex Fraser, a recipient of the
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President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali assured the 170 children participating in a national youth camp organised by Men on Mission (MoM) that the government is dedicated to moulding them into exemplary citizens. The second youth camp at the Kuru Kuru Training Centre, facilitated by volunteers from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), aims to equip children
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Orisvaldo De Oliveira Moura and Sabastiao De Oliveira Moura, Brazilian nationals, have been charged by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) for violating the Guyana Gold Board Act, Chapter 66:01. The charge alleges “Failure to Keep and Produce a Book to an Officer of the Board or to another person authorized by the Board.” Orisvaldo
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Jobo Keion Singh, an 18-year-old labourer from Land of Canaan Squatting Area, was Friday charged with being an accessory to murder in connection with the recent death of Ivor Sherwin Hamilton, known locally as ‘Nastyman.’ Sherwin Hamilton, a 49-year-old self-employed man from Sarah Johanna, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was murdered in the wee hours of
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A major breakthrough in a high-profile murder investigation occurred late Friday night when police apprehended Quacy Jamal Craig, a suspect wanted for questioning in a murder case. At approximately 10:45 hrs, police on mobile patrol in Georgetown intercepted a black Allion motor car (#PAC 9713) near the Pegasus Hotel on Seawall Road. Craig, a 36-year-old
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Banks DIH Limited on Friday launched its US$13 million automotive dealership and parking facility at Plantation Ruimveldt, Georgetown. This six-storey, 208,000-square-foot building is a regional first. The ground floor features Banks Automotive & Services Inc., a subsidiary of Banks DIH Limited, which is now the official dealer for UniCarriers Forklift trucks, Daikin Air Conditioning units,
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The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony. Swapping a stadium for a waterway for the first time to open the “greatest show on Earth”, the near four-hour spectacle
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