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For the first time in Guyana’s history, seven new judges have been recommended to be appointed to the Court of Appeal and five of them will be sworn in on Wednesday. This is the first time that so many judges will be appointed to the Court of Appeal. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs
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Over 250 firearm licences will be issued soon, as promised at this year’s National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, and Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn specified that the licences will be issued for shotguns only to support crop and livestock protection in Indigenous communities. As such, he said, the firearms must not be used to
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Days after patrol ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were attacked on three separate occasions at the border shared with Venezuela, the United States Ambassador Nicole Theriot said her country is ready to assist with crime-fighting efforts in the border area shared with Venezuela. Theriot delivered a strong message of support for Guyana’s sovereignty
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The trial into the attempts to derail the 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Tuesday. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag was one of two persons questioned as the trial restarted. Parag spoke about efforts to derail the tabulation of ballots after polls closed. And she told persons that she “guarded”
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The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) is set to amplify its offering for its second edition, promising an electrifying fusion of T20 cricket and major musical performances when it returns to the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, from 10-18 July 2025. Organisers have confirmed that the 11-match tournament, featuring champion franchises from globally renowned T20
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Climate discussions among international bodies commenced this week in Guyana and Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said new methods to track flooding in the region are being adopted here. This was disclosed during his remarks at the launch of the Mechanism for Disaster Cooperation Exercise (MECODEX) 2025, where delegations from neighbouring states are part
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Students attached to seven technical institutions across Guyana were trained on Tuesday to help them better understand the importance of verified measurement standards and associated regulations in Guyana. The training was conducted by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) at the National Exhibition Complex, Sophia. The training session is part of observances for World
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Should commercial airline operators operating in Guyana’s hinterland areas continue to unfairly hike the cost of flights, the government will invest in an airline service, according to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The Vice President acknowledged that there are instances where the cost to transport people and goods increases intermittently, placing a significant burden on
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A family of five is now faced with an urgent need for support after a fire destroyed their home on Monday afternoon. Nazeema Shivmangal, her husband, and their three children, aged 3, 7, and 8, were living in a three-bedroom wooden and concrete house they rented at Fyrish Village, Region Six. Nazeema’s brother-in-law also resided
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Orwin Rankin, a speedboat operator, was arrested Tuesday morning after he allegedly beat his wife. Police Headquarters, in an update provided to the media, confirmed that the Leguan resident was arrested and is assisting with the ongoing investigation. In a Facebook post, a woman named Sharmilla Dhanraj shared a photo of a young woman with
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