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Bystander shot, injured during Police chase

Bystander shot, injured during Police chase

A bystander was on Monday afternoon shot and injured after the Police opened fire on a car which refused to stop for a search. The injured woman is a 28-year-old Venezuelan. She was shot in the buttocks during the incident which took place at approximately 14:00hrs on Lime Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown. Police Headquarters, in a
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‘Free, fair elections critical to upholding democracy, rule of law’ – President Ali

‘Free, fair elections critical to upholding democracy, rule of law’ – President Ali

As Guyana prepares for the 2025 general and regional elections, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated the government’s commitment to upholding democracy and the rule of law. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 46th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association on Monday, the president
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As schools embrace technology, rules to limit smartphone use would be supported – Manickchand

As schools embrace technology, rules to limit smartphone use would be supported – Manickchand

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Monday contended that it may be important for schools to monitor the use of smartphones during school hours. Manickchand believes this will reduce distractors and encourage students to be more productive. And she revealed that if schools chose to implement rules to limit the use of smartphones, the ministry
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CSEC top students, aged 14 & 15, among those starting UG

CSEC top students, aged 14 & 15, among those starting UG

The University of Guyana (UG) hosted a dynamic day filled with innovations at its 61st commencement activities last Friday, Aug 30th. Among the excited class of 3,700 freshmen were three young people who exceeded expectations by acing the CXC examinations a full year or two ahead of the normal cohort. Two of the students were
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Artificial intelligence, new tech solutions part of 2025 Energy Conference

Artificial intelligence, new tech solutions part of 2025 Energy Conference

The 2025 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo will be held from February 18 to 21 and a focus on artificial intelligence (A.I.) alongside new technology solutions are expected. At the conference launch on Monday, Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, Kiana Wilburg said several key topics will
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First-of-its-kind St George’s School of Sciences opens

First-of-its-kind St George’s School of Sciences opens

The first-of-its-kind, science-based learning school opened on Monday in Guyana. Two years after the St George’s High School was destroyed by a fire, the school was rebuilt and renamed the St George’s School of Sciences. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Monday visited the school for its orientation and revealed that only 85 children have
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Adventure man killed during early morning robbery 

Adventure man killed during early morning robbery 

Ghantaj Bhasmat, a 61-year-old businessman of Adventure on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam), was allegedly murdered early Monday morning during a robbery. Police Headquarters reported that the man’s wife,  Durpattie Ragobar told investigators that they were awakened by a noise outside their room. Ragbar reportedly stayed in bed while Bhasmat went into the
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Men caught with ganja at Bartica house 

Men caught with ganja at Bartica house 

Two men, 51-year-old Leon Narine, and 41-year-old Yugeshwarlall Hardeo, were nabbed with small quantities of marijuana at a First Avenue, Bartica, Region Seven, house. Police Headquarters reported that ranks observed Narine cutting up what appeared to be cannabis taken from a ziploc bag in his possession sometime Monday. The rank reportedly took possession of the
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Construction worker nabbed with ganja 

Construction worker nabbed with ganja 

Kevon Bunyan, a 40-year-old construction worker of New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), was nabbed with 179 grammes of marijuana after Police Officers searched his house. Police Headquarters reported that the man’s house was searched on Sunday. Ranks went in search of arms, ammunition, and narcotics. During the search conducted on his premises, a
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CSOs to get same stipend as part-time workers – President Ali

CSOs to get same stipend as part-time workers – President Ali

Community Service Officers (CSOs) will, effective immediately, receive a stipend increase to align with the wages paid to workers under the government’s part-time jobs initiative. The adjustment will raise the CSO stipend from $30,000 to $40,000. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Sunday, during the Amerindian Cultural Extravaganza 2024,  at the National
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