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CPL T20 Cricket… Capacity crowd see Warriors find another way to lose; Tallawahs snatch thrilling two-run win

CPL T20 Cricket… Capacity crowd see Warriors find another way to lose; Tallawahs snatch thrilling two-run win

Aug 18, 2017 Sports 0

By Sean Devers The Warriors could not want better support. The atmosphere was absolutely fantastic at Providence last night as a sold out crowd, only second in size to Trinidad, danced and waved...
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COI into alleged plot to assassinate Granger … Crime Chief Blanhum seeks to challenge Ramnarine’s statements

COI into alleged plot to assassinate Granger … Crime Chief Blanhum seeks to challenge Ramnarine’s statements

Aug 17, 2017 News 0

describes them as “deliberate falsehoods” Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum has written to the Commission of Inquiry, (COI) established to investigate the alleged plot to assassinate President Granger...
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More weapons, cell phones found in Camp St. Prison

More weapons, cell phones found in Camp St. Prison

Aug 17, 2017 News 0

Less than a month after a number of inmates were transferred back to the Camp Street Prison, some of them have managed to get their hands on contraband. Director of Prisons, Gladwin Samuel said that...
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PM confirms strangulation in Chinese businessman’s murder

PM confirms strangulation in Chinese businessman’s murder

Aug 17, 2017 News 0

The 44-year-old businessman, whose bound body was found in his Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) restaurant last Thursday, was strangled. A post mortem examination performed on the remains of Liyan...
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‘Boyo’ Ramlall murder PI… Prosecution to call final witness next Friday

‘Boyo’ Ramlall murder PI… Prosecution to call final witness next Friday

Aug 17, 2017 News 0

After two years of calling several detectives and civilian witnesses to testify, Special Prosecutor Nigel Hughes will call the final witness to testify next week Friday, August 25, in the Preliminary...
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Minister Valerie Patterson ties the knot

Minister Valerie Patterson ties the knot

Aug 17, 2017 News 0

– President Granger extends congratulations, best wishes President David Granger yesterday attended the wedding reception of Minister within the Ministry of Communities with responsibility for...
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Over 200 birth certificates distributed to Baramita residents

Over 200 birth certificates distributed to Baramita residents

Aug 17, 2017 News 0

Over 200 birth certificates were distributed to residents of Baramita, Region One over the weekend. The documents were delivered by a team of officials, including Permanent Secretary (PS) of the...
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Lethem to be officially declared a town on October 20

Lethem to be officially declared a town on October 20

Aug 17, 2017 News 0

The declaration to officially grant Lethem township on October 20, 2017, will be part of the first ever Town Week. Mayor of Lethem, Carlton Beckles, said plans are on stream for the hosting of the...
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Region one RDC seeks to address issues affecting Matthew’s Ridge

Region one RDC seeks to address issues affecting Matthew’s Ridge

Aug 17, 2017 News 0

The Regional Democratic Council of Region One, Barima-Waini will be working to address a number of issues within the Matthew’s Ridge community. This is according to Regional Chairman, Brentnol...
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ExxonMobil caught putting $$M into private bank account of African Govt.

ExxonMobil caught putting $$M into private bank account of African Govt.

Aug 13, 2017 Features / Columnists, News, What Guyana needs to know about ExxonMobil 0

…Boss says nothing wrong with that In the early 90s, an African country, Equatorial Guinea, found oil. It was a momentous turning point for one of the poorest nations in the world. On paper, the...
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China’s modus operandi around the world mirrors events in Guyana – Pt 3

China’s modus operandi around the world mirrors events in Guyana – Pt 3

Aug 13, 2017 China’s Modus Operandi, News 0

Guyana, Sri Lanka tricked on Conference Centre projects  When powerful nations are eager and willing to invest in your country’s development, is this because they genuinely care? When they provide...
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Bisram’s legal team questions extradition law

Bisram’s legal team questions extradition law

Aug 13, 2017 News 0

businessman claimed he received police protection as a dignitary Embattled US-based Guyanese businessman, Marcus Bisram, wanted in Guyana to face charges related to the murder of a Berbice carpenter,...
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Versatile Beekeeper, Carlotta DeJesus, is a ‘Special Person’

Versatile Beekeeper, Carlotta DeJesus, is a ‘Special Person’

Aug 13, 2017 Features / Columnists, News, Special Person 0

“Always ensure you take care of yourself. No matter what profession or activities you get into, keep in mind that you have to maintain a high self esteem and look good doing it too.” By Sharmain...
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Pastor, husband carjacked outside home

Pastor, husband carjacked outside home

Aug 13, 2017 News 0

A pastor and her husband were held at gunpoint and forced to hand over their car at around 21:00 hrs on Friday after three armed men confronted the couple and their 11-year-old daughter outside their...
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The Story Within The Story… You mad or what? Licences for our contractors?

The Story Within The Story… You mad or what? Licences for our contractors?

Aug 13, 2017 News 0

By Leonard Gildarie In the latter 1980s and early 1990s, the priorities of Guyanese were much, much different. Life was a slow grind with sugar reigning supreme and very little else happening. Many...
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Slick Britain win 4×100 relay as Bolt pulls up

Slick Britain win 4×100 relay as Bolt pulls up

Aug 13, 2017 Sports 0

LONDON (Reuters) – Usain Bolt’s final appearance on the track ended in agony yesterday as he pulled up injured running the final leg of the World Championships 4×100 metres relay as...
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Don’t panic when faced with a request for evidence

Don’t panic when faced with a request for evidence

Aug 13, 2017 News 0

By Attorney Gail Seeram Many of our clients are already very nervous while awaiting decisions related to their immigration status. The last thing they want to receive in the mail is a Request for...
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CONCACAF Group D Under-17 female World Cup qualifiers… Lady Jags clash with Cuba in final group match this evening @Lenora from 5pm

CONCACAF Group D Under-17 female World Cup qualifiers… Lady Jags clash with Cuba in final group match this evening @Lenora from 5pm

Aug 13, 2017 Sports 0

GFF head, Wayne Forde, urging fans to come out and support the local side The Lady Jags are set to clash with Cuba this evening at the Leonora Track and Field Facility in the third and final Group D...
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Guinness / Three Peat Promotions Cage Competition… Strong Brazilian team among 32 invited

Guinness / Three Peat Promotions Cage Competition… Strong Brazilian team among 32 invited

Aug 13, 2017 Sports 0

-over $800,000 in prizes up for grabs The glut of futsal tournaments being staged recently will certainly guarantee a high standard of play when the inaugural Guinness Cage Competition, which is...
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Extra Beer/Ballers in the Summer Street Football… Future Stars, ESPN, Lot-20 flawless on opening night of group play

Extra Beer/Ballers in the Summer Street Football… Future Stars, ESPN, Lot-20 flawless on opening night of group play

Aug 13, 2017 Sports 0

Future Stars, ESPN with an upset win over Dave and Celina All Stars of Linden and Lot-20 were all flawless with two wins apiece when round-robin play in the Third edition of the Second Ground...
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Hero CPL t20 cricket… Munro hits masterful unbeaten 70 as Warriors slump to 3rd successive loss

Hero CPL t20 cricket… Munro hits masterful unbeaten 70 as Warriors slump to 3rd successive loss

Aug 13, 2017 Sports 0

By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Mings products & Services, Carib Beer, Vnet Communications and Rose Hall Town Sports Club Watched by the largest crowd of the competition, a...
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Whopping 102 entries and $15M at stake in Guyana Cup race meet today

Whopping 102 entries and $15M at stake in Guyana Cup race meet today

Aug 13, 2017 Sports 0

The day has finally arrived and all systems are in place for the much anticipated 11th Annual Guyana Cup 2017 Horserace Meet at the Rising Sun Turf Club, Arima Park West Cast Berbice. With over 102...
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Hamilton Green Cup Football continues on Friday in Linden

Hamilton Green Cup Football continues on Friday in Linden

Aug 13, 2017 Sports 0

Competition in the Hamilton Green Cup Knockout Football tournament continues on Friday at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground in Linden on Friday. The tournament kicked off last week with a few matches...
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CAREBACO DAY TWO RESULTS… Guyana continue winning ways

CAREBACO DAY TWO RESULTS… Guyana continue winning ways

Aug 13, 2017 Sports 0

The Guyana Badminton Team continued their winning streak on day 2 of the Caribbean Regional & International Badminton Championships currently playing at the National Racket Centre in Tacarigua,...
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EBDCA Sterling Products Ltd T20 on today

EBDCA Sterling Products Ltd T20 on today

Aug 13, 2017 Sports 0

The East Bank Demerara Cricket Association Sterling Products Sterling Products Ltd T20 competition is set to continue today at Laluni. Sandpipers will take on Providence in the opening fixture at...
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NSC swim clinic concludes at NAC

NSC swim clinic concludes at NAC

Aug 19, 2017

The National Sports Commission annual swimming programme concluded yesterday at the National Aquatic Centre, Lilliendaal. The programme which lasted for six weeks was attended by 152 males and 164...
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Colours Boutique continues to support sports with Kaysan Ninvalle sponsorship

Colours Boutique continues to support sports with...

Aug 19, 2017

P&P holiday Tennis Camp concludes

P&P holiday Tennis Camp concludes

Aug 19, 2017

GMAA ‘keep fit’ set for August 27

GMAA ‘keep fit’ set for August 27

Aug 19, 2017

60 children attend UDFA football camp

60 children attend UDFA football camp

Aug 19, 2017

Further adjustment made to Nand Persaud Sprint Classic over 55 entered

Further adjustment made to Nand Persaud Sprint...

Aug 19, 2017

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