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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced plans to replace the town’s decades-old market structure with a modern facility, giving vendors and shoppers a cleaner, more vibrant space. Speaking to thousands of residents of New Amsterdam and surrounding areas at a public meeting on Monday evening, the president announced to a roar of approving applause: “We…
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government has focused heavily on stamping out gold smuggling and will continue to do so. Jagdeo spoke about the government’s focus on stamping out this issue during an episode of the ‘Starting Point’ podcast, aired on Monday night. He said several foreign nationals,…
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Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) intercepted a motor car at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, on Monday and found several parcels of cocaine. In a release, CANU also noted that the ranks went to a suspect’s residence and found a pistol, 14 .22 rounds of ammunition, and several more parcels of cocaine. Four suspects…
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Shemroy Robertson was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment and fined $30,000 after he was found guilty of aiding the commission of trafficking 1.174 kilogrammes (or about 2.59 pounds) of cannabis. A release from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) noted that the conviction stemmed from a CANU operation conducted on June 17th, 2021, during which officers…
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving the salaries, welfare, and working conditions of nurses and other medical workers, announcing that the final phase of salary adjustments will be implemented before the end of this year. Speaking to healthcare staff, the President reminded them that the first phase of adjustments,…
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Randy Bacchus, a 23-year-old miner, was injured after he was shot at Providence, East Bank Demerara, on August 6. Police Headquarters said the incident occurred about 23:50 hrs in front of Lot 2242 Plantation Drive, New Migrant Scheme, Providence, East Bank Demerara on August 6. Bacchus reportedly came from Bartica on August 4 to visit…
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The $6.6 billion De Kinderen Hospital was officially commissioned on Monday, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of Guyana’s healthcare system, specifically for the residents of Region Three. The state-of-the-art facility will deliver both specialised and essential medical services, including Internal Medicine & Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Mental Health & Psychiatry, Orthopaedics,…
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced plans to build a new “world-class” horse racing track in the Berbice region. The promise was made on Sunday at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic rally in Bath, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). The President highlighted the region’s strong history with the sport, stating, “You will have in this region a world-class…
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The Ramlall sisters – Ashna, Amisha, Arshia – and Kassidy Woolford combined for an impressive 73 points to lead Guyana to a 91–72 victory over Suriname on Sunday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The matchup was part of the Georgetown Women’s Classic, hosted with the support of the Government of Guyana and backing…
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Organisers of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 have announced that tickets for the playoffs and the final will be on sale from Wednesday, August 13, at the Box Office at 233-234 Camp Street, Georgetown. The office will be open from 08:00h to 16:00h Monday through Friday and 09:00h to 13:00h Saturday. According…
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