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Bavuma, de Zorzi propel South Africa to 344-8 against West Indies

Bavuma, de Zorzi propel South Africa to 344-8 against West Indies

After starting positively on the opening day, which was lost to rain, West Indies bowlers were made to toil on Thursday’s second day as half-centuries from captain Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi propelled South Africa into a commanding position of 344-8 in the first Test at Queen’s Park Oval. Click here to view full
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Essequibo man charged after found with counterfeit money

Essequibo man charged after found with counterfeit money

Anand Alphonso, called ‘Dolo’, a 43-year-old Labourer of Lima Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, was charged with ‘possession of forged currency note’. He was arrested on Tuesday at Lima Housing Scheme and charged on Wednesday. The case was heard at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court before Tamieka Clarke, where the charge was read to Alphonso. He
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Taxi driver charged with rape of young girl

Taxi driver charged with rape of young girl

Haimraj Narine, a 22-year-old taxi driver from Aberdeen, Essequibo Coast, was charged on Wednesday with ‘Rape of a Child under (16) years’, according to a statement from the Guyana Police Force, The incident occurred on the May 13, 2023 on the Essequibo Coast. The case hearing was held at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court before
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Basketball: Star-studded US fight back to reach Olympic final

Basketball: Star-studded US fight back to reach Olympic final

A star-studded United States side showed their quality when it mattered as they fought back from a 13-point deficit to beat Serbia in a thrilling Olympic men’s basketball semi-final. The vast array of NBA superstars, led by LeBron James and Steph Curry, trailed 76-63 going into the final quarter. But they turned up the heat
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Paris 2024: Botswana’s Tebogo wins historic 200m gold as Lyles denied sprint double

Paris 2024: Botswana’s Tebogo wins historic 200m gold as Lyles denied sprint double

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo claimed a surprise Olympic 200m gold medal as Noah Lyles was denied a sprint double at Paris 2024. Tebogo, 21, stormed clear of his rivals to clock an African record of 19.46 seconds and finish ahead of American Kenneth Bednarek, who crossed the line in 19.62. Lyles, crowned the world’s fastest man
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‘Them choke mattie’ – Girl dies after ‘playful’ fight with cousin

‘Them choke mattie’ – Girl dies after ‘playful’ fight with cousin

A 12-year-old girl, Chitwrattie Rohan, died on Thursday morning following an alleged choking incident involving her cousin. The incident occurred at Rohan’s home in Martyrs’ Ville, Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. According to reports, the children were playing together when a scuffle broke out between Rohan and her cousin, also 12-years-old. During the altercation, Rohan
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Grove labourer charged with arson

Grove labourer charged with arson

Roy Anthony Callendar, a 64-year-old laborer from Grove Housing Scheme, faced serious legal trouble on Wednesday after being charged with setting fire to a dwelling house. The charge comes in connection with an incident on Sunday, August 4, 2024. According to the allegations, Callendar intentionally set fire to a house belonging to Maria Singh, located
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Fisherman arrested with over 130 grams of marijuana 

Fisherman arrested with over 130 grams of marijuana 

Matthew Beharry, 33, a fisherman known as ‘Shortman,’ was arrested late Tuesday night after being found in possession of 134.5 grams of cannabis. The arrest occurred around 11:45 hrs by CID officers from Regional Division #2. The officers were on mobile patrol when they acted on information received and visited a boat house at the
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Queenstown labourer charged with attempted murder to stand High Court trial 

Queenstown labourer charged with attempted murder to stand High Court trial 

Mark Chester, a 29-year-old labourer from Queenstown, was charged with attempted murder on Wednesday, August 7. The charge stems from an alleged attack on Marlon Jones, a 45-year-old self-employed resident of Lot 2 Queenstown, on April 12, 2024. The case at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court, was presided over by Tamieka Clarke. Chester appeared virtually
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Squatting along sea defenses, river banks will not be legitimized – Croal

Squatting along sea defenses, river banks will not be legitimized – Croal

One of the major challenges currently faced by the housing sector is addressing the issue of squatting. While some areas are being regularized, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal said that squatting along sea defenses and river banks will not be tolerated or legitimized. “There is sea defense, and as much as some individuals
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