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Emergency works on the Stanleytown Bridge, West Bank of Demerara (WBD), were completed early Monday morning and traffic flow has resumed as per normal. However, these much-needed repairs are only a temporary fix. “(The repairs were done) to ensure the integrity of the bridge while traffic continues to proceed” Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill
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For many nations, access to clean, reliable and sustainable water sources remains a profound challenge. And while efforts are made to increase reliable access to water, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal on Monday said it is forecast that with climate change, the Caribbean is likely to face increased risks with water security becoming
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Now in its fourth season of awards, the University of Guyana has announced its 2024 list of exemplars in science, business, the arts, and education who will be awarded honorary doctorates in this year’s convocation exercises. Alumnus of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Guyana and Founder of Baron Foods Sir Ronal
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The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance could support the establishment of a new Human Rights Academy as there seems to be much interest in learning more about human rights. This was highlighted by the subject Minister, Gail Teixeira on Saturday when 162 persons graduated from the government’s International Human Rights Law certificate course. The
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Graduation is often a personal milestone, but for Jermaine Johnson and his daughter, Jasmaine Johnson, it is a shared success—a moment of family pride and accomplishment. This week, the father-daughter duo will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, a beautiful achievement that speaks volumes about love, perseverance, and family bonds. Jermaine will be
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Ravi Etwaroo, the proprietor of Cricket Zone USA and brainchild of the E4 line of cricket gear, is warning cricketers about the sale of imitation products in Guyana. Etwaroo said it was brought to his attention that fake E4 branded products are being sold at unauthorised locations across the country. “We found this out only
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In an effort to honour his legacy following his unexpected passing, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will stage the inaugural Terrence Poole Memorial International Boxing Championship in October 2025. The event, which will be an annual affair and feature participation from several Caribbean nations, will be open to all age categories and weight divisions. GBA
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Guyana is poised to become a regional transportation hub and Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said the Eugene F. Correia International Airport at Ogle, East Coast Demerara (ECD) will be expanded. Edghill, speaking ahead of Caribbean Airlines’ inaugural direct flight between Suriname and Guyana on Sunday, highlighted that the current administration is positioning Guyana as
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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Elite 16 tournament bounced off with dominating performances by Ravens and Colts, delivering statement wins before an energized crowd at the National Gymnasium on Saturday. In the opening game of the tournament, Colts surged ahead with a commanding 32-point win over the New Amsterdam Warriors (88-56), while Ravens soared to
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is gearing up for a busy period for its youth national teams, with the U17 Boys and Girls teams set to compete in international tournaments. The U17 teams will face off against their Surinamese counterparts in a series of friendlies in November, building on a successful bilateral agreement established last
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