September 2024

A $261 million pump station has been commissioned in Cozier, Lower Pomeroon, Region Two, bringing improved drainage and irrigation to hundreds of farmers in the area. The rehabilitation project benefits approximately 5000 acres of cash crop, and entailed rehabilitation of the existing structure and installation of an additional pump that suffered damages some years ago. The wooden sluice
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A female radio host was arrested early Friday morning during a police stop-and-search operation on the Weldaad Public Road. Shaima Muna, a 27-year-old radio personality and local singer from Charlestown, Georgetown, found herself in a precarious situation when officers from the Weldaad Police Station noticed her visibly anxious demeanor while driving the vehicle, registered as
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The Government of Guyana invited qualified firms to submit proposals for a second natural gas-fired power plant at Wales, West Bank Demerara (WBD). According to the Request for Proposals (RFP), published in the Friday edition of the Guyana Chronicle newspaper, the government wants an investor to design, finance and operate the project. It is part
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The Guyana Posse Stand is set to elevate the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 experience, offering cricket fans an unmatched blend of comfort, culinary delights, and entertainment. Spearheaded by former national cricketer Lennox Cush and renowned businessman Fazil Mirza, this innovative stand aims to bring authentic Guyanese vibes to the matches held at the National
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo expressed his deep concern over the persisting power outages in Guyana, even as the government moves forward with its multi-million-dollar Gas to Energy project to enhance the country’s electricity supply. The recently introduced power ship, which generates up to 36 megawatts (MW) of electricity, has not been enough to stabilize
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Another intriguing match full of incident in Port-of-Spain saw the previous evening’s winners, Trinbago Knight Riders lose to Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by six wickets with an over to spare. The win sees the Falcons keep their slim chances of progression alive and also gave them double bragging rights over the Knight Riders in this
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In celebration of its 49th anniversary, the New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary School (NAMS) launched its first-ever NAMS Sports Hall of Fame. The concept of a sports hall of fame was crafted by teacher of the institution Tamesh Mohabir and features former students of NA Multi, who went on to excel in sports in their post
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, at a press conference on Thursday, announced the potential establishment of a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the killings that occurred in Guyana during the tumultuous 2000s. Jagdeo’s comments were sparked by statements from Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton and the Alliance for Change (AFC) on the recent International Day of
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