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The first 25 low-income houses which are being built under the government’s Homestead Programme is 70 percent completed and in the new week construction is expected to commence on another batch. “They are building these (houses) in batches of 25. They are about 70 percent completed on the first 25, meaning that the sub structure
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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is collaborating with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the judiciary to establish a mental health court. The initiative is part of a broader national effort to ensure individuals with mental health challenges receive appropriate support within the justice system. Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud recently met with
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Sunil Mangru has been crowned the champion of the Cue Sport Association of Guyana’s (CSAG) and Fireball National Nine-Ball Pool Championship, following a gripping conclusion at Suraj Sports Bar on Saturday. The tournament commenced in early April and was the largest Nine-Ball Pool competition ever held in Guyana, attracting a strong field of 64 players
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Recognising the growing mental health challenges faced by young people, the Guyana Government and SBM Offshore have launched a nationwide initiative aimed at early intervention and education. The campaign, Kind to Your Mind, centres on a new animated series designed for children aged 12 to 15—an age group increasingly vulnerable to anxiety, depression, and suicide.
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Guyanese swimmer Raekwon Noel has secured a stunning gold medal in the Men’s 19-22 100m butterfly at the inaugural Pan Aquatics Championships in Medellín, Colombia. The National Sports Commission (NSC) congratulated the Indiana University freshman, who clocked a blistering 54.00 seconds to clinch victory in a tightly contested race. Venezuela’s Manuel Diaz (54.27s) took silver,
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The Dubai Capitals, fresh off their maiden International League T20 (ILT20) triumph, have officially thrown their hat into the ring for the 2025 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL). The annual T20 spectacle is set to electrify the Guyana National Stadium in Providence with 11 high-octane matches scheduled from July 10 to 18. The Capitals
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Several months after 15-year-old Destiny Solomon of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, was run over by a truck along the East Bank Public Road, she is recovering. The teen underwent five surgeries since the accident which occurred on November 6, 2024. She is now undergoing physiotherapy at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre but she was advised
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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has confirmed that its troops came under attack during riverine patrol operations along the Cuyuni River within the last 24 hours. The incidents, which occurred between the Eteringbang and Makapa areas, involved armed individuals in civilian attire firing from the Venezuelan side of the river. According to a statement issued
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Guyana’s Raekwon Noel has secured a gold medal in the men’s 100m butterfly at the ongoing Pan American Aquatic Championships in Medellín, Colombia. Competing in the 19-22 age category, Noel delivered a strong performance, touching the wall in a time of 54.00 seconds. This swim earned him the gold medal and established a new national
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A contingent of four promising young Guyanese boxers, flanked by two experienced coaches, is set to represent the nation at the upcoming Americas Boxing Confederation (AMBC) Elite Championships. The tournament is scheduled in Ecuador from May 18th to 23rd. Leading the charge is the highly regarded female fighter Abiola Jackman. The 22-year-old will compete in
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