The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched an investigation following the aircraft accident near the Aricheng Airstrip, Region Seven. The accident involved an CESSNA 182P aircraft with registration number N9347G, which occurred during takeoff from the Aricheng Airstrip. The GCAA said reports indicate that there are no fatalities and…
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It took them 18 years to win their first title, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took no time in becoming only the third team to successfully defend it. Their seam bowlers made superb use of a slightly sticky surface after Rajat Patidar won the toss, restricting the Gujarat Titans (GT),…
Lombard St buildings destroyed by fire
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Aircraft crashes in Region Seven
The location of the accident A Cessna 182P Skylane aircraft N9347G, reportedly owned by well-known Guyanese pilot and operator Orlando Charles crashed on Sunday morning near the Aricheng Airstrip in Region Seven. Reports on social media indicate that the aircraft went down sometime around 7:50 AM. It is believed that…
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Parmeshwar Ram to lead Guyana at Regional U-19 50-over tournament
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