Demerara’s star batsman Shemar Apple goes for the slog sweep during his blistering innings of 83 (58 balls) against the Select XI.

Demerara dominate Select XI, Berbice edge Essequibo in U17 Inter-County opener
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The Guyana Cricket Board’s Under-17 Inter-County 50-over Championship got off to an action-packed start yesterday, with Demerara asserting their dominance in a crushing 177-run victory over the Select XI at the Transport Sports Club, while Berbice edged out Essequibo by 23 runs in a thrilling contest at LBI. 

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Successful soya bean crop here attracts new investors
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-as company looking to double acreage The success of soya bean cultivation has seen new investors looking to tap into the local market, even as pilot company, Tacama Gold, begins plans to expand by more than doubling its operations, planting some 7500 hectares for its first 2025 crop.  

Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 as aid scramble intensifies

BANGKOK (Reuters) – The toll from Myanmar’s earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources.