April 2025

Widespread infrastructural development is set to roll out across Georgetown as the government moves to address persistent challenges affecting residents as it relates to dilapidated roads, bridges, and clogged drains which causes flooding after heavy rain fall. These issues were highlighted during site inspections on Saturday, led by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill,
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A man was found dead in a canal at Bloomfield, Corentyne, on Sunday morning. Dead is 41-year-old Sachin Sanichar of Letter Kenny Village, Corentyne. In an interview with reporters, Sachin’s uncle, Chandishekur Sanichar, detailed receiving the devastating news just after 07 hrs. Due to illness, Chandishekur did not visit the site where his nephew’s body
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Jacob Bethell made his return from injury as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets to go top of the table in the Indian Premier League. Bethell, making his IPL debut, scored 12 from eight balls at the top of the order as he played his first game since early February, when he picked
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The Rights of the Child Commission (RCC) and the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) at the weekend called for justice and accountability in the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge. In a press release on Sunday, the RCC said the tragic death of Adrianna, whose body was found in the pool at the Double Day Hotel on
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Jasprit Bumrah became Mumbai Indians’ all-time leading wicket-taker as his side beat Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League by 54 runs. The India bowler took 4-22, taking his overall tally to 174 and surpassing Lasith Malinga’s 170. Bumrah brilliantly took three of his wickets in the 16th over of Lucknow’s innings, which ended any hopes
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Deputy Superintendent within the Guyana Police Force, Dexter Brown, died early Sunday morning after he reportedly lost control of the vehicle he was driving and collided with a bridge at Montrose, East Coast Demerara. According to a release from the Guyana Police Force, the fatal incident occurred at about 01:20hrs. Police in Regional Division 4’C’
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A tragic accident on Saturday evening has claimed the life of O’Neil Adrian, a 65-year-old resident of Woodley Park Village, following a lorry crash along the Cotton Tree Public Road. The fatal collision occurred around 17:40 hrs when Adrian, who was driving a motor lorry bearing registration number GLL 1539, reportedly lost control of the
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The government, through the Ministry of Health, officially commissioned a brand-new $14 million drugs and medical supply bond in Lethem, Region Nine, on Friday. This facility is evidence of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare delivery in order to guarantee residents have prompt access to the necessary prescription drugs and medical supplies. Minister of
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—all vehicles to be moved by Monday or will be confiscated Truckers and heavy duty equipment operators and owners have been issued a stern warning to remove their vehicles from roadways, particularly green spaces and recreational areas, in Georgetown or face confiscation. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill sternly asserted on Saturday during an
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