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Government to Support CARIFTA Medalists with Elite Training Program

By Tyriq Walters Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Jr. has announced government support for the country’s medalists from the recently concluded CARIFTA Games. During Tuesday’s welcome reception for the athletes who competed in the CARIFTA Games, Minister Ramson revealed plans to provide support to all medal winners. Since the inception of the CARIFTA Games in […]

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Linden’s Kaidon Persaud Clinches CARIFTA Silver in Athletics

By Tracy Liverpool Linden’s own Kaidon Persaud has secured a silver medal in the 800 meters event at the 51st CARIFTA Games held in Grenada. The Guyana team returned home with an impressive tally of eight medals, including four gold, two silver, and two bronze. Among these medals was Persaud’s silver in the under 17 […]

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Prime Minister Dismisses Opposition’s Claims on Electricity Investments

By Samuel Sukhnandan & Nakasia Logan Prime Minister Marks Phillips has rejected claims made by Opposition MP David Patterson regarding the APNU/AFC’s investments in increased power generation. Phillips accused Patterson of attempting to mislead the Guyanese public and provided a factual response to refute Patterson’s assertions. Patterson, a former Minister of Public Infrastructure under the […]

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Minister Ramson Sets Sights on 2028 Olympics for Guyana

By Eric Collymore In a recent interview with HJ Radio, Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Jr. expressed his belief that with the right support, Guyana has the potential to earn a medal at the 2028 Olympic Games. Ramson’s optimism stems from the conviction that with adequate backing, local athletes can compete at the highest level […]

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Keevin Allicock Prepares for Pro Debut in Boxing

By Eric Collymore In the realm of professional boxing, anticipation is building as Olympian Keevin Allicock gears up to make his pro debut on the undercard of the Elton Dharry/Dexter Marques card scheduled for April 20 at the Everest Cricket Club ground. As one of Guyana’s esteemed boxing talents, Allicock believes that the time has […]

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Guyana’s Carifta Games Team Receives Hero’s Welcome

By Tyriq Walters The Guyanese team returned home to a hero’s welcome at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport after their exceptional performance at the 51st Carifta Games held in Grenada. Amidst the vibrant beats of tassa drums, Team Guyana touched down on Tuesday evening at approximately 17:15. Leading the delegation was Minister of Culture, Youth, […]

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Police FC and Den Amstel Secure Victories in KFC Elite League

By Travis Seymour In the latest matches of the KFC Elite League season 6, both Police FC and Den Amstel FC emerged victorious, showcasing their dominance on the field. Firstly, the Guyana Police Force FC displayed their prowess against Santos FC, securing a 2-0 victory at the Guyana Football Federation National Training Center. Nicholas MacArthur […]

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Annual Victory Valley Basketball Tournament Sees Tappin Brothers Dominate Senior Division

By Reycia Nedd Scores of Lindeners gathered to witness the excitement of the third annual Easter Basketball Tournament in Victory Valley, Wismar, and Linden. Organized by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd in collaboration with the Embassy of China in Guyana, the one-day tournament showcased the talent and enthusiasm of local basketball […]

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USA Tri-State U17 Dominates GCB Eleven in Guyana Tour Opener

By Tyriq Walters In a commanding display of cricket prowess, the USA Tri-State Under-17 team secured a resounding 10-wicket victory against the GCB Eleven during their tour of Guyana. The match took place at the Malteenoes Sports Club in Thomas Lands, marking the Tri-State team’s first win on their Guyanese tour. The encounter, played over […]

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Guyana Celebrates Historic Medal Win at Masters Indoor Hockey World Cup

By Travis Seymour The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) is beaming with pride following Guyana’s historic performance at the 2024 Masters Indoor Hockey World Cup. This achievement marks Guyana’s best finish in their debut appearance at a global championship event. Competing at the Indoor World Cup in Nottingham, England, Guyana’s over-45 team remained undefeated until the […]

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