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Kenneth Persaud, a 75-year-old retired sugar worker, lost his Martyrs’ Ville, East Coast Demerara (ECD) house to a massive blaze on Wednesday night. All of his possessions, including some funds he had saved, went up in flames and left him distraught and unable to comprehend his next move. What’s worse, is that Persaud is grappling
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Guyana Harpy Eagles had to endure a second no-result in this year’s CG United Super50 when they took on Jamaica Scorpions on Thursday at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad. Watch the game here  Persistent rainfall, which led to a saturated outfield, had the final say with Scorpions having batted 41.3 of the allotted 50
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The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will now stage the annual Lennox Blackmore National Intermediate Championship from Friday night at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis gym in Albouystown from 18:00h. Initially, the GBA had earmarked the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue as the host venue. President of the GBA Steve Ninvalle said, “While the National Gymnasium
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Shaneeza Persaud, this year’s University of Guyana Valedictorian, has a story that reflects resilience, hard work, and an inspiring journey of self-discovery. Her journey to achieving academic glory is one that many will find very interesting and inspiring. Born in Venezuela to a Venezuelan mother and a Guyanese father, Shaneeza’s connection to Guyana runs deep.
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The 110 houses that are being constructed simultaneously in the first phase of Silica City, located along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, are 50 per cent completed, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues said on Wednesday. During a site visit, she told reporters that this housing project was extremely important to the Ministry
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Paramdeo Victor, a 37-year-old resident of Rosignol, Berbice, was arrested Wednesday after faking a $10.25 million robbery. Police Headquarters reported that the man went to the Mahaica Police Station and lied about being robbed of the $10 million sum by three masked men with guns. Victor reportedly told Police that he was transporting the cash
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West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has labelled Alzarri Joseph’s behaviour during the third ODI against England as “unacceptable” after the fast bowler left the pitch following a disagreement with captain Shai Hope. During the fourth over of the innings in Bridgetown, Joseph was unhappy with a field placement and could be seen remonstrating with
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In the world of Guyanese motor racing, the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions stands as the season’s pinnacle event, drawing top racers and their roaring machines from across the Caribbean. Scheduled for November 10 at the South Dakota Circuit, the event promises high-speed action, fierce rivalries, and a showcase of the best driving talent in
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The ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions is set for a thrilling showdown in the Sports Tuner Championship, where four top drivers—Ryan Rahaman, Nasrudeen Mohamed, Azaad Hassan, and Adrian Fernandes—are all in contention for the title. With the competition heating up, fans can expect intense racing as these drivers push their limits to achieve victory. Ryan
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