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West Indies Aiming to Bounce Back in Second Test Against Pakistan

January 23, 2025 The West Indies cricket team is gearing up for the second Test match against Pakistan, hoping to level the series after suffering a heavy 127-run defeat in the first encounter. Batsman Alick Athanaze emphasized the team’s need to adapt quickly in order to stand any chance of success in the upcoming match. […]

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Demerara Under-15 Defeats East Coast U-17 by 48 Runs in Practice Match

January 23, 2025 Demerara Under-15 delivered a dominant performance in a practice match against the East Coast Cricket Board Under-17, winning by 48 runs at the LBI Ground over the weekend. The victory served as a confidence booster for Demerara as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board Under-15 Inter-County Tournament. The […]

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Guyana Basketball Team Confident Ahead of Nations Cup Challenge

January 23, 2025 The Head Coach of Guyana’s Senior Men’s Basketball Team, Adrian Hooper, is confident in his team’s chances ahead of their Nations Cup challenge in Suriname, starting this Friday. In preparation for the upcoming tournament, the national team held a practice match that was attended by a small crowd. Reflecting on the warm-up […]

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Slingerz FC Optimistic About Jamaal Shabazz’s Potential Signing

January 23, 2025 Slingerz Football Club is eagerly anticipating the possibility of Jamaal Shabazz joining the team as head coach for the upcoming season. After finishing second in Season 6 of the Elite League, the club is looking forward to a stronger performance in the new season. Midfielder Curtez Kellman, who had a standout season […]

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Trade Unions Support Budget 2025, Cite Benefits for Workers

January 23, 2025 Representatives from various trade unions across Guyana have expressed strong support for the government’s 2025 budget, stating that it caters to both working-class citizens and ordinary Guyanese. Their remarks came after the presentation of the budget on January 17, with many union leaders lauding the fiscal plan for its focus on improving […]

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Jagdeo Calls APNU-AFC Agreement ‘Tragic and Comic’

January 23, 2025 Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has dismissed the recent agreement between the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance for Change (AFC) as both “tragic and comic.” Speaking at his weekly press conference, Jagdeo expressed skepticism about the seriousness of the agreement, which […]

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Gov’t Plans Beyond 2025 for Housing and Water Development – Minister Rodrigues

January 25, 2025 As the government nears the completion of its housing and water development goals for 2025, work has already begun on strategies for the years ahead. Minister of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, provided an update on the government’s progress and plans during an interview this week. The government is well on track […]

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Jagdeo Dismisses Opposition’s Criticism of Budget 2025

January 23, 2025 Vice President and PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has rejected the opposition’s criticisms of Budget 2025, calling them a “lazy response” to a well-thought-out fiscal document. According to Jagdeo, the opposition’s remarks are nothing more than “dimwitted and comical,” failing to provide any substantive analysis. In his comments, Dr. Jagdeo criticized […]

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Amerindian Development Gets Boost in Budget 2025

January 23, 2025 In a bid to continue empowering the Amerindian community, Budget 2025 allocates a significant $7.2 billion for Amerindian development, with key initiatives aimed at accelerating land titling, youth entrepreneurship, and education. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai, highlighted the progress of several ongoing programs, particularly the Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Programme. […]

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Fire Destroys Silvertown Community Centre, Disrupting Key Services

January 23, 2025 The Silvertown Community Centre was tragically destroyed by a fire of unknown origin on Tuesday night, leaving the once-vibrant hub in ruins. The fire, which broke out around 10:00 PM, consumed the top floor of the building, rendering the facility unusable. Patrick Caesar, also known as Zar, manages the community centre and […]

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