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Guyana is a nation brimming with opportunity, and with this growth comes an increasing need for manpower. Outgoing Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Komal Singh, has made a heartfelt appeal to Guyanese citizens facing poverty, urging them to reach out for assistance. Speaking at the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the PSC on
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In a landmark moment for Guyana’s judiciary, five new justices were sworn in to the Court of Appeal on Wednesday—marking the largest single increase in the court’s history. President Dr Irfaan Ali presided over the ceremony at his Shiv Chanderpaul Drive office, describing the appointments as “a vital step” towards a stronger, more responsive justice
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In a bold move to bring premium home furnishings and electronics closer to the people, Unicomer Guyana Inc. has launched a new series of Outlet Store by Courts across three communities—Grove, Mon Repos, and Rosignol. These outlets promise customers unprecedented deals, with discounts reaching as high as 75%, and the added bonus of in-store price
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The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has dismissed an appeal it described as an “abuse of process” and awarded US$300,000 to Ann Narine—an amount owed to her since 2020. The ruling was handed down on Tuesday following a hearing before Justices Winston Anderson, Maureen Rajnauth-Lee, Denys Barrow, Peter Jamadar, and Chantal Ononaiwu. The sum was
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A late-night collision along the Bee Hive Public Road on Tuesday claimed the life of a 28-year-old man from Mahaicony and left several others nursing injuries, in what police are describing as a tragic and avoidable road accident. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 20:00hrs and involved two vehicles — motor car #PGG 2109, driven
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A routine police operation turned into a significant narcotics and contraband seizure on Tuesday when law enforcement ranks swooped down on a residence at Sixth Avenue, Bartica, unearthing illegal drugs, uncustomed alcohol, and over $900,000 in suspected drug proceeds. According to police, the operation led to the arrest of three individuals: a 66-year-old unemployed woman
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Police have launched a full-scale investigation following a daring break-in at the Xin Cheng Supermarket in Bartica. Three identifiable suspects made off with an undisclosed sum of cash and a haul of hardware and household items. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, targeted the supermarket at Lot 61 Second Avenue. The
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Two men were injured during a late-night shooting in Sophia, Georgetown, that has left residents rattled and police hunting for armed suspects. The victims have been identified as 34-year-old Andra Stewart, an unemployed resident of Guyhoc Park and Fifth Street, Alberttown, and 22-year-old Lidj Grant, a construction worker from ‘A’ Field, Sophia. The shooting occurred
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Serious concerns were raised about the conduct of some Police Officers in Baramita, Region One (Barima-Waini), and Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn vowed to thoroughly probe the matter. The concerns were raised by Baramita Toshao, Sharmain Rambajue at this year’s National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference. According to the village leader, residents complained that the officers
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Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Tuesday announced the Cabinet’s recent approval of $885 million to provide solar systems with battery storage to 21 Amerindian communities across the country. “Toshaos, these 21 solar PV with batteries will benefit 12,703 of the villages’ populations,” the Prime Minister revealed during day two of the annual National Toshaos Council
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