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People’s National Congress (PNC) leader and Presidential Candidate of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Aubrey Norton, on Friday said his APNU colleague Ganesh Mahipaul is poised to become Guyana’s Vice President, should the party win the September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections. Mr. Norton spoke about the party’s decision to name Juretha Fernandes
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Shubman Gill marked his debut as India captain with a century and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal added a sparkling ton of his own as England toiled after winning the toss on the opening day of the first Test. Following the retirement of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India proved the future of their batting is
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In alignment with the celebration of Commonwealth Pharmacy Week 2025, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) proudly announces the commissioning of a new non-hazardous compounding hood at the Maternity Pharmacy. This installation marks the official launch of GPHC’s groundbreaking Compounding Sterile Preparation IV Program—the first of its kind not only at the institution, but in
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The body of 66-year-old George Julian Harry, a pensioner of Church of God Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara was discovered on Friday morning in a trench. Police Headquarters reported that the discovery was made at about 07:45hrs. According to the report, Harry suffered from seizures and was a patient of the Georgetown Public Hospital. His
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Press Release from the Trinbago Knight Riders The Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) are delighted to announce the appointment of cricket legend and Trinidad and Tobago icon Dwayne Bravo as our new Head Coach, marking a remarkable milestone following his retirement from professional cricket last year and ushering in an exciting new era for the team
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Moving beyond her struggles to find reliable caregiving support, Anjenie Abel has created a digital platform aimed at transforming how families in Guyana access childcare and eldercare services. Though the digital platform, called Safe Haven, was first developed as a website four years ago, the mobile app was officially launched on Friday. “There were moments
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As part of efforts to achieve the ambitious goal of eliminating cervical cancer in Guyana, the First Lady, Mrs. Arya Ali visited Kato Village, Region Eight on Thursday where a massive vaccination drive was conducted. Several vaccinations were offered during the event held at the Kato Secondary School. The human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine, which
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See below the full release:  The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) acknowledges the concerns raised regarding the recent amendment to the form governing the nomination process for political parties contesting the upcoming General and Regional Elections scheduled for 1st September 2025.  GECOM recognizes the timing of the amendment and understands the challenges that procedural changes may
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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will host its 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja, Nigeria from 25–27 June 2025, with a powerful showing of global, African, and Caribbean leadership set to converge for one of the most influential trade and development gatherings on the continent. Among those attending are several Heads of State, Prime Ministers,
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See below the full release from the Guyana Marine Conservation Society:  The Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) and the National Toshaos Council (NTC) on Thursday signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration on marine and coastal conservation efforts, with a strong focus on Indigenous community engagement and leadership. The MoU was
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