October 2024

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took his first Formula 1 victory for nearly four months with a controlled drive in the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix. Verstappen’s win extends his championship lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris to 54 points. Norris was running second going into the final lap, but a lock-up at the
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TOTALTEC Inc., a 100% Guyanese-owned company committed to national development, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking multi-sector e-learning platform. This initiative provides access to internationally accredited training programs, equipping Guyanese workers with in-demand skills across key industries. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of courses designed to meet the evolving needs of Guyana’s dynamic economy, including:
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The Ministry of Housing and Water (MoHW), through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), has issued a stern warning against the illegal sale and allocation of plots in the Mocha/Arcadia informal settlement, located on the East Bank of Demerara. Recent reports suggest that individuals, including members of the Mocha/Arcadia Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) and
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The cycling community of Guyana will come together to honour the legacy of one of its most cherished athletes, Percy Anthony Boyce, through the inaugural Percy Boyce Memorial Cycle Tournament. This inaugural event is sponsored by the PAB Foundation and will be executed by Flying Ace Cycle Club on October 20. The road race will
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New Zealand need 107 runs on the final day to beat India in the first Test in Bengaluru. The Kiwis bowled India out for 462 on day four before bad light stopped play four balls into their chase. Sarfaraz Khan hit 150 and Rishabh Pant 99 for India as they look to pull off one
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Months after he was shot and killed during a robbery, Police have issued wanted bulletin for two men in relation to the murder of 61-year-old Aubrey Richardson. In the wanted bulletin issued on Saturday, the Guyana Police Force said Antwan Sampson, 20 and Samuel Browne, 23, are wanted for questioning in relation to the murder
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Omeca Primo, 36, was on Friday remanded to prison after she was charged for obtaining over $11 million from persons, paid for cars which she promise to deliver. Primo, the owner of Primo’s lmport and Primo’s Taxi Service appeared before acting Chief Magistrate, Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate Court. She faced 13 counts of
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Over 450 students in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) benefitted from the National  Data Management Authority’s  (NDMA’s)  two-day  “Cyber  Road  Show”  on October 16 and 17, 2024. The initiative reached eight (8) schools – Manchester Secondary, Winifred Gaskin Memorial Secondary, Lower Corentyne Secondary, Port Mourant Secondary, Berbice Educational Institute, Tutorial Academy, Berbice High School, and Vryman’s
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After being diagnosed with breast cancer and following treatment and surgery, Nandranie Deochand thought she had overcome the biggest challenge in her life. But her hopes were shattered three years ago when the cancer returned. Despite the daily challenges, Deochand chooses to remain resilient and is positive that she will again survive what she described
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The Berbice Expo and Trade Fair 2024 officially opened Friday night at the Welfare Ground in East Canje Berbice, with a feature address by Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister of Agriculture. Addressing the audience at the opening ceremony, Minister Mustapha noted that the annual event is a crucial platform for promoting local businesses, fostering partnerships, and driving
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