September 2024

[WATERKANT] – Last week, the police in Suriname received a report of a fraud case in which a woman allegedly ‘sold’ a worker’s house in Mariënburg to two people. The suspect told the victims that she was going to leave for Guyana and that they could move into the house. They would have to pay
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In what can be an exciting development for student-athletes across Guyana, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced significant enhancements to the National Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. This initiative aims to promote athletic excellence while aligning with recommendations from key stakeholders, including the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA),
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Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill announced on Thursday that the completion date for the highly anticipated Demerara River Bridge has been pushed back to March 31, 2025. This update came during an early morning site visit, where the minister shared insights into the project’s progress. Originally slated for completion by December 31, 2024, the
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More than a decade after he disappeared without a trace, Police have arrested the prime suspect in the 2013 murder of former Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) employee, Levoy Taljit. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed that the prime suspect, 46-year-old Ryvan Francis of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara was arrested on Tuesday. The News Room understands that
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Ashinee Abrams, originally of Waramuri Village in Moruca, Region One, faced a new reality eight years ago when a spinal cord injury rendered her unable to walk and bound to a wheelchair. Realising that all of her days were passing her by, and feeling like she was no longer getting to accomplish anything meaningful, she
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The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has raised alarm over the increasing incidence of HIV among young people in the Caribbean, highlighting that countries like Guyana and Suriname report alarming rates of 14%, while Barbados sees numbers as high as 37%. This trend necessitates immediate scrutiny and action. Dr. Richard Amenyah, UNAIDS Multi-Country
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Amid ongoing power outages affecting residents across the nation, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday with key stakeholders from the energy sector. The meeting, held at his office on Camp Street, aimed to address the urgent need for a reliable power supply in Guyana. In light of the pressing
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Rebranded LIAT 2020 (Leeward Islands Air Transport) is set to enhance its regional connectivity by launching flights to 11 new destinations, including Guyana, beginning in September 2024. This significant expansion aims to provide travelers with greater access across the Caribbean, catering to both business and leisure markets. CEO Hafsaf Abdulsalam announced on Tuesday that flights
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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched a new skills training initiative that aims to transform the lives of 500 women across the country. The programme is facilitated by the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), in collaboration with the City and Guilds Training programme. It focuses on empowering women through skills
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