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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) ruled against the use of the jaguar as a party symbol for businessman Azruddin Mohamed’s  ‘We Invest in Nationhood’ political party. “After discussion on the concerns regarding the use of Indigenous Symbols by Political Parties, the Chair ruled that pursuant to Article 7 of the Constitution of Guyana, the supreme
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A standout student from Skeldon Primary School has achieved remarkable success by topping Region Six in this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Eleven-year-old Adore Barnwell scored an impressive 486.06 marks and has earned a place at Queen’s College. “I feel excited and ecstatic,” Adore shared with News Room, adding that she was prepared for
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Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Friday announced that the 8% salary increase for government workers will be paid together with July salaries. The increase will be paid to all public servants, teachers, members of the disciplined services, constitutional office holders, as well as government pensioners. It will be retroactive to January 1, 2025 Per
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The champions of the International League T20 (ILT20), Dubai Capitals, have officially lit the fuse ahead of the 2025 edition of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) with a fiery squad announcement. From the golden sands of Dubai to the emerald fields of Guyana, the Capitals are bringing a sizzling mix of international flair,
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Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA), Justice (ret’d) William Ramlal passed away on Friday. Justice (ret’d) Ramlal was appointed Chairman of the PCA in September 2018. He served up until his death. Before this appointment to this post, Justice (ret’d) Ramlal held several other capacities. He was a judge of the High Court of
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Two armed bandits invaded an Enmore Hope West, East Coast Demerara (ECD) house of a family where they gunbutted and threatened one of the occupants before carting off with an undisclosed amount of cash, jewellery, and other valuables. The incident occurred sometime between 03:45 hrs and 04:00 hrs Friday. The house is occupied by five
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Two sisters were found on Thursday night at the Supenaam waterfront, Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) after they had been reported missing. Police Headquarters said the girls, ages 12 and 15, were found lying in a hammock. They are from the Glasgow Housing Scheme, Sisters Village, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne). “They informed the Police that
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ENet, recognised by Ookla®️ Speedtest Awards as Guyana’s Fastest Mobile Network, has improved its ultrafast mobile coverage across the West Bank of Demerara, continuing its mission to deliver affordable, high-quality connectivity to communities across the country. ENet Mobile customers can enjoy enhanced coverage of Orange Plans, ranging from a budget-friendly seven-day bundle (10 GB of
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People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo announced that if reelected, the party will continue its heavy focus on transforming education and roll out new ventures like individualised learning plans backed by artificial intelligence (AI). “Because with AI…you can have a personalised programme for every single child in primary and secondary schools that
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The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), the political party currently in office, will officially launch its election campaign and manifesto sometime in early July, according to its General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Jagdeo confirmed this on Thursday during his weekly press conference. He also said the party’s List of Candidates is being finalised. “We are
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