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As the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) continues its unprecedented infrastructure development programme, Region Ten is set to benefit from a further $10 billion in community roads. Speaking to close to 700 small contractors at the Watooka Guest House on Friday, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo underscored the impact this level of investment will have on
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A man was found dead in a drain at Adelphi Village, East Canje, Berbice on Saturday. The deceased, identified as Parsram Shivpersaud, 52, was an unemployed resident of Lot 15 Adelphi Settlement, East Canje, Berbice. Known for his heavy alcohol consumption, Shivpersaud was last seen alive at his sister’s home. The News Room understands that
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Defending champions Cropper Primary are still in the hunt to retain their title in the Berbice zone of the Future Warriors Tapeball Tournament for Primary Schools. Cropper will face Tain Primary in the second semi-final while Betsy Ground Primary battles New Market Primary in the first semi-final today at the Albion Sports Complex.  In their
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President Dr Irfaan Ali at the weekend held bilateral discussions with the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in Brasília. The talks focused on advancing infrastructure projects and strengthening international mobilisation efforts around biodiversity conservation and forest protection, particularly in preparation for COP30. President Ali is in the Brazilian
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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday paid tribute to fathers across the country, describing fatherhood as one of life’s greatest callings and a foundation for strong homes and communities. In his Father’s Day message, the Head of State extended gratitude to the nation’s fathers who have embraced the responsibility of parenting with dedication and love.
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Authorities in Guyana and Suriname are investigating the disappearance of 34-year-old Coretta Blair Sandy, also known as “Mindy”, a resident of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara. She vanished while on a trip to Suriname with her husband, Terrence Glasgow. According to media reports out of Suriname, Sandy travelled from Cayenne, French Guiana to Suriname earlier
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The government’s drive to include citizens in the rapidly growing oil and gas sector is beginning to yield results. Thanks in large part to the administration’s local content policy and support from the private sector, about 3,000 Guyanese have now received specialized training in the industry. And nearly all of them, an impressive 99 per
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Land clearance works have already commenced on 95 acres of land at the housing development at Tracts A and B, Four Miles at Mahdia in Region Eight. This housing development, the first of its kind in the region, offers over 300 residential house lots. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues addressing
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A new wave of infrastructure development valued at over $10 billion is set to boost community development and create employment in Region Ten. Designed to benefit both new and established small contractors, the initiative was announced by Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill at the Watooka Guest House
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The Guyana leg of the 2025 Trade and Investment Mission, jointly hosted by the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) and the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA), concluded on a high note Wednesday evening with a reception at the Aura Sky Lounge, Pegasus Hotel. The event celebrated tangible business engagements, emerging partnerships, and a renewed
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