March 2025

West Indies coach Daren Sammy believes some of the most sought- after regional T20 players can be an asset to the Test team and conversations have been productive in encouraging them to make the transition. Speaking to journalists on Microsoft Teams on March 3, Sammy used the example of many international players who are known
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Steve Smith has retired from one-day international cricket following Australia’s semi-final exit from the Champions Trophy. The 35-year-old made 170 appearances for Australia in his 50-over career, hitting 12 centuries and winning the ODI World Cup in 2015 and 2023. Smith captained the side in Pat Cummins’ absence during his final ODI appearance on Tuesday,
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Established just over a year ago, Victoria Greens, a hydroponics farm is making waves in Guyana with its quality high-value crops. Manager for Victoria Greens, Roland Beckles-Lamazon shared insights on the project’s progress during an interview with the News Room on Tuesday. “In terms of the products, we have about 15 different types and for
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall announced Tuesday night that over 500,000 cash grants have been successfully distributed across the country, as he spoke during his “Issues in the News” commentary. He highlighted that spouses and children of deceased individuals are eligible to collect these funds, provided they present the necessary documentation. “We have completed the distribution
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The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) on Tuesday commenced its Inter-Association Under-17, 50-over competition with two matches. At the Farm ground, Georgetown inflicted a massive 313-run whipping on East Bank, while over at LBI, West Demerara brushed aside East Coast by nine wickets. Upper Demerara drew the bye this round. Big-hitting national Under-15 batsman Shamar Apple
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Following Guyana’s dominant performance at the recently concluded Caribbean Boxing Championship in St. Lucia, president of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), Steve Ninvalle, has praised the next generation of pugilists who excelled in both the youth and junior divisions. The local team returned home with a haul of nine gold medals, two silvers and three
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Three young and talented chess players represented Guyana in the 2025 SITTU Barbados Open Chess Competition on February 20-24 in Bridgetown, St. Michael, Barbados. National Junior Champion Ricardo Narine, Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber and Alek Ubaldo-Singh participated in the five-day competition against highly rated players from Barbados and around the Caribbean. Ubaldo-Singh won the fifth-place
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See below the full release from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):  The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) wishes to clarify a matter of public interest which has generated considerable attention and inquiries, particularly from the media outlet, Demerara Waves. It is important to recall that on June 11, 2024, the United States Government, through the Department
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