October 2024

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai on Monday highlighted that the government is spending $300 million to maintain roads in communities across Region Eight (Potaro- Siparuni). Meanwhile, a programme will be rolled out soon focusing on the construction of new roads in the region. “In terms of road maintenance, very shortly… in fact, by next
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See below full message from the Private Sector Commission (PSC):  The Private Sector Commission (PSC) extends its deepest condolences to the Beharry family and the entire Beharry Group of Companies on the passing of Mr. Rabindranauth ‘Chico’ Beharry, a visionary entrepreneur, esteemed business leader, and cherished figure in the Guyanese business landscape. Mr. Beharry passed
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In the days leading up to Diwali, the Festival of Lights, the Hindu Society of Berbice will distribute over 200 food hampers to families across Guyana. According to a release from the Society, this distribution forms part of the “Diwali Sewa.” This is an initiative started by Pandit Rajon Balgobind and supported by local and
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Andray Wilson, 47, of Middle Walk, Victoria, East Coast Demerara (ECD) succumbed to stab wounds he received during an argument on October 24. Police Headquarters reported that the suspect, a taxi driver is in custody. According to the Police report, Wilson known as “Puchie,” a consultant at the Ministry of Health, reportedly called the suspect
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In a significant effort to enhance investigative capabilities within the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the Justice Education Society of British Columbia (JES), in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada, hosted a specialised training session for detectives, prosecutors, and forensic lab technicians on Monday at the Officers’ Training Center. The objective of this training session
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Three months after he was remanded to prison after being charged with the possession of firearms, ammunition and components of firearms, Eon Fagundes was granted bail on Monday. Fagundes, 46, was granted $350,000 for the possession of firearms, $150,000 for the possession of ammunitions and $150,000 for the possession of components of firearms. Bail was
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See below statement from GBTI: “It is with great sadness that we at GBTI extend our heartfelt condolences to the Beharry family on the passing of Chico Beharry. Chico was not only a visionary leader but also a cherished figure whose contributions to the business landscape of Guyana will forever be remembered. As a key
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Shaquawn Gill’s journey to success is far from ordinary. He rose from being a teenager involved in school gangs to becoming a student leader at the University of Guyana. This young media practitioner will be among the more than three thousand graduands set to walk the graduation stage when the nation’s premier tertiary institution hosts
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As parties prepare for the 2025 General and Regional Elections, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has said at his most recent press conference that the main opposition parties are unable to grow support, with leaders of the opposition embracing divisive and racist social media personalities like Rickford Burke, Mark
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The government has begun public consultation for the new ‘Protection from Harassment Bill 2024,’ as it takes proactive steps towards eradicating gender-based violence (GBV). The engagement, facilitated by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, offers citizens an opportunity to engage with government officials and voice their views on the final draft legislation. Public
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