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The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has issued wanted bulletins for three foreign nationals in connection with a recent major drug bust at Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). Those wanted are Venezuelans Richard Daniel Rodriguez Criollo and Hernan Dario Martinez Canon, along with Colombian Camilo Morales Gonzalez of Hadfield Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown. According to CANU, on…
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The Ministry of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation has officially launched a national upskilling initiative in partnership with Coursera, aimed at transforming Guyana’s public sector through world-class training. The programme, officially launched on Monday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, will provide free and continuous learning opportunities to public servants across all regions and…
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The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) has been confirmed as a formidable force in national sport, sweeping three top accolades at the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) Sport Awards, confirming the discipline’s status as an undisputed power both regionally and internationally. Leading the charge was Nicolette Fernandes, who was crowned the 2024 Senior Sportswoman-of-the-Year following another spectacular…
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For the second year in succession, ENet, Guyana’s leading provider of digital cable television, internet, information technology and media services, has been recognised by the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its continued investment in sport. Last Saturday at the NSC National Sports Awards for 2024, ENet copped the Corporate Sponsor of the Year accolade in…
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The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) made a resounding impact at the National Sports Commission’s 2024 awards ceremony, with its young sprinters sweeping the top prizes for junior athletes following a phenomenal season on the regional and continental stage. Sprinters Malachi Austin and Athaleyha Hinckson claimed the coveted Junior Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year…
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Almost 92 percent of teachers in Guyana’s hinterland teachers are now trained, Education Minister Sonia Parag said recently. A total of 1,345 teachers gradated this year from the Cyril Potter College of Education’s (CPCE). “The percentage of trained teachers in the hinterland after this 2025 graduation will be close to 92 percent. “We are moving…
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National cricket coaches Ryan Hercules and Tremayne Smartt were jointly named Coaches of the Year for 2024 at the National Sports Commission (NSC) annual awards ceremony on Saturday evening at the Pegasus Hotel. The duo played a pivotal role in delivering major regional titles across both the men’s and women’s age-group circuits, cementing their status…
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Belém, Brazil  – 10 November 2025: The Co-operative Republic of Guyana today underscored its leadership in global climate and biodiversity action at the opening of the COP30 negotiators’ session in Belém, Brazil. The Guyana delegation is led by Pradeepa Bholanath, Guyana’s Lead Negotiator for the UNFCCC, and Derrick John, Chair of the National Toshaos’ Council…
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Extradition proceedings against businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed resumed on Monday before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, with several key documents being presented. During the hearing, the prosecution presented the documents, including a diplomatic note, an authenticated declaration from the U.S. Secretary of State, and arrest warrants for both…
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Spain-based professional Joy Adams has been named captain of Guyana’s senior women’s basketball team, which will tip off its campaign on Wednesday evening against The Bahamas at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Five countries- Guyana, The Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Suriname, and Jamaica- will compete in a round-robin format to determine the champion of the FIBA…
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