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Rigorous, credible evidence shows that Guyana’s ecosystem services are worth over US$15.2 billion a year, President Irfaan Ali said Wednesday, as he issued a rallying cry for governments, institutions, investors, communities, and citizens, to invest in nature for planet earth’s survival. “The forests of Guyana—not being cleared, not being sold, not being converted—are providing more
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall says the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is on an unstoppable roll as packed rallies across the country demonstrate overwhelming support built on real delivery while the opposition APNU and AFC limp behind with dwindling crowds and broken promises. Speaking during his weekly Tuesday night commentary, Nandlall said the contrast on the
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Morris Cameron was arrested during a Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) operation on Tuesday in Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, after he was found with 7.860 kilogrammes (or about 17.3 pounds) of cocaine. CANU, in a statement, said Cameron was intercepted carrying a bag with several parcels of cocaine. Investigations are ongoing.
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Amid recent tragedies, Guyana’s Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, emphasised that all Police Officers must undergo training to respond better to domestic violence reports. In 2021, Dr. Persaud launched the COPSQUAD initiative to provide specialised training to ranks on how to address domestic violence. Since then, many officers have been
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Lancashire County Cricket Club has recognised legendary West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd with a stand named in his honour at their historic Old Trafford ground. The Sir Clive Lloyd Stand will be unveiled on Wednesday during the fourth Test match between England and India. Lloyd, who captained the West Indies to two World Cup
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A youth-friendly, men’s empowerment hub- called the BRAVE Centre- was commissioned on Tuesday at the West Central Mall, Leonora, Region Three (Essequibo Islands- West Demerara).  This centre is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in collaboration with the Region Three Chamber of Commerce and Industry. With it, men and youth
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“This is such a productive move,” Nandlall said, explaining that President Dr. Irfaan Ali intends to designate the Chief Justice to act as Chancellor in the continuing absence of a substantive appointment. Guyana’s top judicial posts — Chancellor and Chief Justice — have remained substantively vacant for nearly two decades due to the constitutional requirement
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The Ministry of Health launched the National Suicide Surveillance System, a move described as a critical milestone in the country’s progressive mental health agenda. Director of the Mental Health Unit, Dr. Timothy Morgan, described the system as “long overdue and very needed” at Tuesday’s launch at the Ministry of Health’s Brickdam office. The system will
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A blistering, record third-wicket stand for Australia between Josh Inglis and Cameron Green, combined with five wickets to Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell, denied Andre Russell a fairytale farewell to international cricket at Sabina Park and handed the visitors a 2-0 series lead. Player-of-the-Match Inglis smashed 78 not out off just 33 balls, with seven
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At least two candidates of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party led by US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed have been told that their bank accounts will be closed. “A number of candidates have received letters from the bank stating that they would be discontinuing business with them,” party representative Odessa Primus said at a press
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