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Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has put to rest concerns that Guyanese without bank accounts will be unable to get their $100,000 cash grant, emphasising that no one will be denied this disbursement. “Nobody will be denied their cash grant on account that they don’t have a bank account. “(If you don’t have an account),…
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President Irfaan Ali once again emphasised his government’s commitment to rebuilding the sugar industry, positing that gains have been made over the past few years. The President spoke at an event organised at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, on Thursday to commemorate the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union’s (GAWU) 50 years of recognition…
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The Surinamese Foreign Minister has engaged local authorities after Guyanese President Dr. Irfaan Ali made known his objections to the Dutch-speaking nation’s move to institute charges for the use of the Corentyne River, particularly for timber and quarry operators. In a statement published on Facebook on Thursday morning, President Ali described the development as troubling,…
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As Government moves into the second phase of distribution of the National $100,000 Cash Grant as promised by President Irfaan Ali, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh has announced that the online portal on which eligible Guyanese can self-register for the National Cash Grant went live…
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Shipping and logistics company, Pas Cargo has invested in a new logistics facility that promises to improve cargo processing and thereby enhance the services customers enjoy. The facility, located at Rome, East Bank Demerara, is also the country’s first commercial off-port customs operation. This means cargo clearance and delivery can be done at this single…
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Guyana’s Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo says countries need to focus on real, workable solutions to climate change, warning that the world still depends heavily on fossil fuels or oil and gas. Speaking at a CARICOM meeting in Georgetown Thursday, Jagdeo said the current global conflict has shown how quickly problems with fuel supply can affect…
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A 28-year-old East Bank Berbice man was on Thursday remanded to prison after being charged with rape and attempted murder involving the mother of his child. Christopher Ali, a seaman of Pepper Street, Edinburgh, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court. Ali was not required to plead to the indictable charges….
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See below the full message from Dr. Vindhya Persaud, President of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha:  On this auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, as we celebrate the birth of Shri Ram, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, I extend my heartiest greetings to the Hindu community and all Guyanese. Today, we honor the descent of…
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The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has issued a passionate call to action for the public to turn out in force for this weekend’s Karting Revival, and has confirmed that entry will be completely free for spectators. In a move designed to breathe new life into the grassroots level of the sport, officials…
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PRESS RELEASE || Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed the availability and management plans for three of its frontline fast bowling assets- Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, and Alzarri Joseph- as the organisation continues to prioritise the long-term health and performance of its players ahead of an exceptionally demanding international calendar. Seales and Shamar Joseph– Managed Return to Regional…
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