October 2024

[Extracted and modified from Reuters] – Hurricane Milton made landfall at Siesta Key on Wednesday night, bringing with it destructive winds and heavy rainfall. The powerful storm has now moved off Florida’s eastern coast, but its impact continues to be felt across the region. Authorities reported significant damage to homes, with many structures either heavily
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Earlier this week, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo spearheaded the distribution of small business grants to 6,000 Berbicians, providing financial support aimed at expanding existing businesses and helping new entrepreneurs get started. The grants are part of an annual initiative by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government, designed to empower small businesses and foster economic
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Harry Brook became the first England batter for 34 years to hit a triple-century in Test cricket on an astonishing fourth day against Pakistan in Multan. Brook, Joe Root and England broke a host of records, then the visiting pace bowlers were irresistible in charging to what looks like certain victory in the first Test.
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A meeting held on Tuesday at the Classic International Hotel Conference Hall saw Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha engage in discussions with farmers on the government’s ambitious plan to transform 40,000 acres of land in Upper Corentyne into productive farmland. Vice President Jagdeo announced that these lands, including privately
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A newly refurbished Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre, designed to enhance technical and vocational training, was officially commissioned on Wednesday by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand. Located on the West Coast of Demerara, the state-of-the-art facility represents a significant investment in the development of Guyana’s workforce and the country’s technical education infrastructure. The total cost of
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During a ceremony at Base Camp Ayanganna on Wednesday, President Dr Irfaan Ali joined ranks of the Guyana Defence Force to celebrate the achievements of the newly minted officers where he announced plans for major investments in the military infrastructure. During the commissioning parade for the Standard Officer’s Course Number 55, the Commander-in-Chief of the
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In what is being termed a game-changer for the local fuel industry, Sol Guyana Inc. has officially launched its first rebranded service station on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown. The unveiling marks the introduction of Mobil™ fuels, including the cutting-edge Mobil Synergy Extra™ and Mobil Synergy Supreme+™ technologies. This new offering promises improved fuel performance, better mileage,
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Bjorn Williams recorded the best performance of his career to date when he closed off his campaign in the 105kg Open class at the Commonwealth Men’s Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa. With a huge pull of 307.5kg, the best in his career to date, Williams ended with the silver medal, just reward
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Although possessing several amateur boxers of international ranking and repute, Guyana’s lone world-ranked professional pugilist, Elton ‘Coolie Bully’ Dharry, has moved one step closer to acquiring a world title fight as he was ranked number four in the super-flyweight division by renowned sanctioning entity, the World Boxing Association (WBA). Dharry, 38, sports a record of
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Golf enthusiasts from around the region are gearing up for the prestigious DSB Golfclub Paramaribo Invitational 2024, scheduled for October 12-13 at the Golfclub Paramaribo, Indira Gandhiweg. Members of the Lusignan Golf Club will be representing Guyana with a 12-member team. The team consists of Orson Ferguson, Mohanlall Dindnauth, Vishal Harry, Patrick Prashad, Avinash Persaud,
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