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A 26-year-old teacher was shot and killed at a wedding reception in Linden on Saturday night by her abusive ex-partner, who she obtained a restrained order against. Dead is Jenel Pollydore, a mother of three from Low Kara Kara, Linden. The suspect is 21-year-old Shaka Vaughn Phillips, a resident of of Amelia’s Ward, Linden. He
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The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is pledging a sweeping transformation of the former sugar belt at Wales and its surrounding areas, with Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo positioning the region as a future hub of economic activity. The area is being repositioned as a “major growth pole,” Jagdeo said, citing plans for commercial and industrial development,
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Guyana’s aviation sector is set for a major upgrade with the arrival of two new Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft. The aircraft is designed and manufactured in Italy. The twin-engine planes promise to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and more comfortable travel for passengers across the country. The Tecnam P2012 is an 11-seat aircraft, valued for its versatility
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The Georgetown/East Coast Zone of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball tournament has reached its semi-final stage. Defending national champions Titans All-Stars and Village Rams are among the teams vying for the zone title. They are joined by Team Upsetters and Up Tap XI, setting up a thrilling finals day at the Lusignan Sports Club
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Bartica, a small mining township along the Essequibo River in Region Seven, has long been considered a PNC/APNU stronghold. For decades, the PNC, which is the majority partner in the APNU, maintained a dominant presence in the area. However, in the 2023 local government elections, the PPP/C made significant inroads, capturing the chairmanship after a
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Whether in government or opposition, APNU’s Prime Ministerial Candidate Juretha Fernandes has named her picks for several key positions following the September 01, 2025 elections. Speaking at the party’s campaign launch in her hometown of Bartica on Saturday night, Fernandes urged supporters to think carefully about the leadership team behind the slate they vote for.
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A family residing at Lot 67 Durban Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown, is seeking help after being constantly harassed. Nalini Rampersaud, who lives with her daughter at Durban Street, also complained of being robbed recently. Over the past few days, the family has grown increasingly worried about perpetrators coming to their Durban Street premises. Three men, whose
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Justin Smith, the 16-year-old resident of No. 47 Village, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) died after colliding with a row plough, according to information provided by Regional Police Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus. It was initially believed that the teenager died from chop wounds after he was attacked by a group of men. However, Mr. Bacchus related
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Paul Mahabal, a 33-year-old businessman from Montrose, East Coast Demerara, has been placed on $100,000 bail following the tragic incident that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Kimberley Jones in Bel Air Village, West Coast Berbice. He made a second court appearance at the Weldaad Magistrates Court recently. Businessman remanded after Bel Air hit-and-run accident  Mahabal
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The government has decided to remove the taxes on All-Terrain Vehicles and boat engines for additional categories of use, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Saturday. President Ali acknowledged the high cost of transportation in hinterland regions. Because of this high cost, a decision was made to remove the taxes beyond the categories already benefiting
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