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It has now been revealed that 23-year-old Saffia Mohammed did most of the work in strangling and stabbing her mother to death at Non-Pariel, East Coast Demerara in a story that has shocked the nation. She has now been charged with her husband who helped carry out the gruesome crime. Saffia also tried to implicate
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President Dr Irfaan Ali has again expressed confidence in the ongoing transformation of Region Three and called on businesses and residents to capitalise on the numerous opportunities emerging from the region’s rapid development. Delivering the keynote address at a dinner hosted by the Essequibo Islands–West Demerara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the President emphasised that
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The bell will ring once again for Guyana’s next generation of ring warriors as the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) stages its 2025 National Novice Championship from July 25-27 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. The three-night tournament, seen as the launch pad for future champions, will not only feature emerging talent from across the country,
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Coretta McDonald was elected president of the Guyana Teacher’s Union (GTU) following the Union’s Triennial Elections 2025 held on Monday. The Union in a statement on Tuesday made the announcement, noting that the ballot counting exercise concluded on Monday evening at the GTU Headquarters located at Woolford Avenue, Georgetown. The new elected body is as
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Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan has said “strong” security measures have been implemented to ensure that migrants from Venezuela who are intercepted entering Guyana are screened and documented. “This is disheartening but while Guyana is approaching this with compassion, we are committed to safe borders, in the protection of our borders. “So we
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One lucky spectator attending the grand finale of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast is set to win a brand new motorcycle, courtesy of Banks DIH, through their GT Beer brand. The final is scheduled for Sunday, August 3, at the National Stadium, Providence, following the preliminary rounds. The tournament action commences in Berbice
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Senior Counsel Murseline Bacchus, 83, died early Tuesday, the Guyana Bar Association has announced. The Association noted that Mr. Bacchus SC was the pre-eminent lawyer for many years in the ancient county of Berbice and was one of Guyana’s leading criminal lawyers. “He was among the earliest Caribbean-trained law graduates of the University of the
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Ben Duckett’s astonishing 149 led England to a target of 371 – one of the all-time great run chases- to beat India on a nerve-shredding final day of the first Test at Headingley. Duckett played one of the finest innings by an England batter as the home side pulled off their second-highest successful pursuit, beaten
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President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday urged Guyanese voters to support the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) at the upcoming general and regional elections, warning that a change in government could derail ongoing development projects. Ali, speaking in a video posted on social media, said re-electing the PPP/C would ensure that Guyana remains on its current
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Guyana’s First Lady, Arya Ali, has extended her Menstrual Hygiene Initiative to the remote Region Eight, aiming to combat period poverty and dismantle taboos surrounding menstruation. During a visit to the region last week, Mrs Ali launched the programme at the Kato secondary school, providing girls with free sanitary pads and guidance on menstrual hygiene.
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