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There was record rice production in Guyana this year, according to the Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha. Mustapha, speaking during his ministry’s yearend press conference on Monday, said 725,282 tonnes of rice were produced between January and December 2024. About 6.6 tonnes per hectare, on average, have been produced. “This is a record-breaking production. “Since
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Daniel Darrell Snr., a 39-year-old truck driver from Tabatinga in Central Lethem, Region Nine died on Sunday after he was attacked by a swarm of bees. Police Headquarters reported that Daniel’s 13-year-old son, Daniel Jnr. was also injured during the attack at Huntoil Stretch, Central Rupununi. According to the report, the father and son were
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The Government of Trinidad and Tobago, in declaring a State of Emergency (SOE) in the wee hours of Monday morning, has said that the circumstances that mandated this “extreme action” is the virtual outbreak of gang violence and the increased use of high-powered illegal firearms, including automatic weapons. Furthermore, the government said it believes that
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The Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority (DCRA) earned $2.6 billion in revenue from January to November 2024. This information was provided by the Attorney General’s Chambers. The sum is likely to increase when December’s earnings are are tallied. It was also noted that the revenue generated by the body has been steadily increasing. In 2022,
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Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said recently that the United States Department of the Treasury sanctioned five oil tankers that are reportedly owned by a Syrian conglomerate and were fraudulently using Guyana’s flag. See below the full release issued by MARAD:  The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) wishes to share the facts in relation to information shared
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(Loop News) Trinidad and Tobago has declared a State of Emergency. In a statement Monday morning, the government said: “Pursuant to secton 8 of the Consttuton of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief, has, on the advice of Dr
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Australia beat India by 184 runs in a thrilling conclusion to the fourth Test in Melbourne to take a 2-1 lead going into the final match of the series. India were set a target of 340 in 92 overs and batted cautiously throughout the innings with little ambition to chase an unlikely victory. But a
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See below the full message of condolence from Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo:  It is with deep sadness that I extend heartfelt condolences on behalf of myself and the People’s Progressive Party to the family, friends, and the people of the United States on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was not
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The Alliance For Change (AFC) has saluted former US President Jimmy Carter and his observer missions despite blocking the Carter Center from fully observing the 2020 elections while it held on to the seat of government with its Coalition partner APNU and tried to rig those elections. The Carter Center, which had been instrumental in
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See below the full message of condolence from Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali:  It is with profound sorrow and that I have learnt of the passing of a respected statesman, a benevolent humanitarian, and an indefatigable champion of democracy, former United States President Jimmy Carter. While I knew that in recent years his health had
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