November 2024

So far this year, a total of 182 domestic violence-related reports have been received via the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s toll-free 914 hotline. The calls form part of the more than 6,000 received through the hotline in 2024. “The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has offered the region and the
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While many Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, U.S. Ambassador Nicole Theriot is continuing a cherished tradition of sharing the holiday with a special group—75 senior citizens from local care facilities. This year, once again, she will open her home to these residents and their caregivers for a Thanksgiving feast like no
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Wednesday announced that the transformative new Evidence Bill is nearing completion. Nandlall said the bill promises to modernise Guyana’s legal framework and judicial proceedings. The new Evidence Bill will replace the 1893 Evidence Act which according to Nandlall “has no place in today’s world.” “We have drafted a new Evidence
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced an innovative development programme that will see seven of the region’s most promising young cricketers embark on a specialized training camp at the Chennai Super Kings Academy in India this December. Accompanied by West Indies Academy head coach Ramesh Subasinghe and assistant coach Rohan Nurse, the group departs for
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The Global Super League (GSL)’s second match saw a thrilling encounter between Hampshire Hawks and Rangpur Riders in Providence, Guyana. Both sides finished their 20 overs on 132 runs apiece and had to be split by the tournament’s first Super Over. The Hawks eventually prospered with one ball to spare, a Liam Dawson smear for
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A shooting incident that took place around 21:30 hrs Wednesday night in Sophia resulting in a man being shot by officers after allegedly resisting arrest and pulling a gun during a domestic violence intervention. According to initial reports, two police ranks, a Corporal and a Constable, were on mobile patrol when they received a call
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In the early hours of Thursday, a daring operation by the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) Coast Guard led to the seizure of nearly 100 kilograms of cannabis in the Demerara River. Around 2:00hrs, three Coast Guard personnel were on routine patrol aboard the Metal Shark vessel when they encountered suspicious activity near the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling.
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By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy It’s time to explore an often-overlooked treasure of Guyana: the South Rupununi. Nestled in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), this part of the country is a land of stark beauty, where vast savannahs meet towering mountains, and indigenous culture thrives. It’s a place where nature, adventure, and culture intertwine like nowhere
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See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Finance Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh successfully piloted Financial Papers Numbers 3 and 4 for 2024 through the National Assembly when the House this morning approved $84.5 billion in Supplementary Funding
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