March 2025

Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) emerged winners of the latest round of action in the Georgetown Cricket Association/Georgetown City Mayor and Friends Under-17, 100 overs cricket competition. At the GCC ground, Ravaldo Pereira and Dhanesh Persaud combined for eight wickets to lead the home side to a commanding eight-wicket win over
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General Secretary of the ruling PPP Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday pointed to the connections between the Alliance for Change (AFC) and local businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed, saying that the people will not be fooled again by the AFC, no matter which new face they bring to try and win back
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Social media activist Melissa Atwell-Holder, known as Melly Mel, has been granted bail following her arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) two weeks ago. Atwell-Holder, who appeared before Judge Mwangi Francis for a master hearing on Friday, secured a bond in the sum of US$7,500, and will be released from detention once the
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Relatives of two-year-old Tauren McLennon are disputing the police report of how he tragically drowned in the Berbice River at Kwakwani on Wednesday. According to the police report, the child’s mother Tamika Joaquin, 39, said the toddler went to the Berbice River shortly after 15:00 hrs Wednesday afternoon to take a bath and subsequently disappeared.
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Trade discussions between Guyana and the United States concluded on Thursday in Georgetown, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledging to raise concerns regarding the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on China-made vessels. The issue was highlighted by the Irfaan Ali Government, who expressed apprehension about how such tariffs might affect
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Kemar Roach, the West Indies fast bowler, will return to Surrey for his fifth consecutive season of County Championship cricket after signing a deal to play in the first four rounds. Roach has taken 93 wickets at 25.60 in 28 first-class appearances for Surrey, the defending champions, playing a key role in the club’s three
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The upcoming Vitz Cup Championship is not just introducing a new racing series to Guyana’s motorsport scene; it’s also bringing fresh faces to the driver’s seat. Most notably, media professionals Kunal Persaud and Luis Kumar are transitioning from covering races to competing, setting the stage for an exciting and fiery rivalry. From behind the lens
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See below the full statement issued: The President of the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC), Mr. Manniram Prashad welcomes the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the signing of the enhanced Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Governments of Guyana and the United States. This agreement underscores the strong and
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Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has announced an ambitious plan to develop 62,000 acres of land into an agro-industrial hub spanning from Moleson Creek to the Skeldon belt in the Upper Corentyne. “We spoke of expanding not just converting GuySuCo but right now we are taking 62, 000 acres of land into an agro industrial complex,”
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When you think of the Bronx, New York, and basketball, the community of Soundview undoubtedly stands out. Soundview has produced legendary players like NBA Hall of Famer Nate “Tiny” Archibald and former NBA star Kemba Walker. Now, in the world of 3×3 basketball, they are making a name for themselves. With their sights set on
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