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According to Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Chris Dehring, the path back to greatness for West Indies cricket will be challenging, but it is achievable through a united and collective effort. Speaking after a two-day emergency summit, Dehring emphasised that all stakeholders must collaborate to overcome the systemic issues hindering team performance. The summit, held…
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See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce: The Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce is urging the public and media to disregard recently circulated AI-generated videos falsely claiming that major airlines have suspended operations to Guyana. These claims are entirely untrue. Guyana’s airlift remains strong, with all scheduled airlines…
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The 92 youth participants for the 10th Annual Youth Parliament kicked off their debates on Thursday with a focus on tackling social issues plaguing the nation. These debates prepare participants for future roles in public service, politics, and community leadership. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir and Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton were…
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Residents of the hinterland regions are no longer limited when it comes to learning, according to Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett. She said that for the first time, many children can now complete their secondary education without leaving the community, a change she credited to sustained investments under the PPP/C government….
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After waiting for 30 years, 72-year-old Angela Emmanuel’s long-standing dream of owning her own home has finally materialised, thanks to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. Emmanuel received the keys to her brand-new home on Tuesday at Vigilance, along the East Coast of Demerara. She said that she had applied for…
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Nicholas Pooran has been named Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) captain ahead of CPL 2025. He will take over from Kieron Pollard, who has led the team since 2019, when he replaced Dwayne Bravo in the role. “It means a lot, first and foremost, to represent Trinbago Knight Riders. It is a privilege that I’m getting…
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A total of $9 billion has been invested over the years to enhance the operation of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) allowing them to reach citizens in distress faster than before. These investments include the procurement of modern firefighting equipment such as water bowers, pickups and hydraulic platform to reach high rise building. Twenty-two new…
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A truck driver who struck down a 23-year-old man at Supply, East Coast Demerara on Wednesday afternoon, was arrested hours later during an attempt to flee. Regional Commander, Superintendent Wayne DeHearte told the News Room that the suspect, identified as 30-year-old David Ragnauth, from Kalichararan Road, Soesdyke, East Bank Demrara, was arrested during a sting…
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With the recent graduation of 29 new medex, the total number of serving medex in Guyana’s healthcare system has risen to 109. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says the increase is vital as the country expands its network of hospitals and equips them with modern technology. He was addressing the graduating batch of 140 individuals…
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The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), which is seeking re-election, is confident that nurses and other healthcare workers who left Guyana in search of better salaries will return to capitalise on the developments here. Better salaries and other benefits for local workers have been a key promise for party representatives on the campaign trail. On…
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