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First Lady Arya Ali on Saturday commissioned Independence Park at Anna Regina on the Essequibo Coast, fulfilling a promise  made to residents of Region two last year.   Situated near the State House with access from the Anna Regina Public Road, the newly built  park is equipped with gazebos, benches, garbage receptacles, washroom facilities, and play
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To ensure early diagnoses and improve life expectancy in Guyana, every citizen will now benefit from a $10,000 health care voucher, an initiative expected to benefit 500,000 individuals. This is made possible under the universal healthcare voucher programme which was launched on Saturday at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, Liliendaal. Additionally, citizens can get a 
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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday said the government is engaging the United States on its recent decision to place visa restrictions on officials believed to be involved in the export of Cuban workers. And President Ali assured the public that the Cubans working in Guyana are treated fairly, per the country’s labour laws, and
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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday assured the public that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government will comply with the constitution and announce a date for the 2025 General and Regional Elections shortly. “Constitutionally, I still have a lot of time. “Elections, constitutionally, (are) still closer to the end of the year so don’t
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Guyana Beverages Inc. has reaffirmed its commitment to football development in Guyana, announcing a G$2.5 million sponsorship deal with Fruta Conquerors Football Club. The agreement, which includes financial and product support, extends a long-standing partnership between the two organisations. At a signing ceremony, Guyana Beverages Inc. General Manager Samuel Arjoon emphasised the company’s focus on
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(The New York Times) The Trump administration is considering targeting the citizens of as many as 43 countries as part of a new ban on travel to the United States that would be broader than the restrictions imposed during President Trump’s first term, according to officials familiar with the matter. A draft list of recommendations developed
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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri made it a McLaren one-two in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton took eighth on his Ferrari debut. Norris and Piastri made life difficult for themselves with mistakes on their first laps in the final part of qualifying, but both produced strong laps on their final runs.
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) are jointly launching the inaugural West Indies Breakout League, a new cricket tournament designed to spotlight emerging talent across the region. The competition is scheduled from April 25 to May 10, 2025, featuring six teams and 17 matches. All the games will occur
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A captain’s knock of immense composure from Tevin Imlach and a spin bowling masterclass by Gudakesh Motie and Veerasammy Permaul propelled Guyana Harpy Eagles to a crushing 10-wicket victory over Windward Islands Volcanoes in their fifth-round West Indies Championship encounter at the Providence. Resuming on 159-3, the Harpy Eagles, trailing the Volcanoes’ 213, built a
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Statement March 14, 2025 – Charlevoix, Quebec – Global Affairs Canada 1. We the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in Charlevoix on March 12 to 14, 2025. Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security 2.
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