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Nicholas Johnson, known as ‘Suga,’ has been apprehended as the prime suspect in a murder that occurred in 2024.  Johnson, 25, a laborer from Lot 90 Number 51 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, voluntarily visited the Criminal Investigation Department at the Springlands Police Station on Wednesday, accompanied by his attorney. This arrest was confirmed by Region Six
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The Demerara Cricket Board is proud to host the Independence T10 Cup, a thrilling and impactful fund-raising event on August 1 at the LBI Ground, dedicated to the development of young male and female cricketers at the inter-association level. This exciting tournament not only promises entertaining cricket action, but also serves as a platform to
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday officially launched the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) in partnership with regional member states, conservationists, researchers and financiers at the Arthur Chung Conference Center (ACCC). Known as the “Georgetown Declaration,” the signatories committed to advancing efforts to support the Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) – an international agreement adopted in
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To enhance connectivity and better accommodate traffic, the sum of $14.4 billion will be invested to upgrade main access roads across several East Coast Demerara villages. The project will see the expansion of narrow roads into four-lane carriageways capable of handling the growing traffic demand. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, during visits to the
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The United States government is concerned about the possibility of sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed getting elected to Parliament, even in an opposition position, according to its Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot.  “Anytime a US Department of the Treasury, OFAC-sanctioned individual has the potential to become a member of government, that is concerning for us. It
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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday revealed that at least 2,000 individuals are needed over the next five to seven years to meet the growing demand of the country’s maritime sector. And so, to meet this demand, the government is partnering with the United Kingdom and Nations University to establish a certification programme. “I was
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Guyana is working with Barbados to create a seamless trade and transport platform that could become a model for regional integration, President Irfaan Ali announced during the Shipping Association of Guyana’s networking and business mixer on Tuesday night. “We want to lead with Barbados to set an example for the rest of the region, in
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See below the full statement issued: The U.S. Embassy in Georgetown and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), hosted a team of forensic science experts from the U.S.-based Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) from July 14-18.  The SCG team conducted a technical evaluation and assessment of the Guyana
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Guyana is entering into a landmark agreement with Yale University’s Center for Biodiversity and Global Change focused on biodiversity science, data, and technology. The agreement was announced by President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday as he opened the Global Biodiversity Alliance. “This is a monumental step forward—not just for Guyana, but for South-South and North-South collaboration
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Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mahendra Singh, has outlined a series of initiatives designed to improve transparency, accountability, and fairness in the enforcement of the country’s road laws. “Perception drives conflict,” Singh said, noting that many citizens believe enforcement decisions are influenced by who you know. “The recognition of this perception of who you know, it
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