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The PPP/C Government is on the cusp of making the ‘Guyana Dream’ a reality, through steady and consistent economic, infrastructural and socioeconomic change. This is according to the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who emphasised the government’s commitment to creating a just and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive,
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Eon De Viera, a dedicated goalkeeper coach, is now equipped with the skills necessary to nurture Guyana’s upcoming goalkeepers after recently completing the FIFA Elite Youth Goalkeeper Coaches Workshop in Tobago. The intensive programme, which ran from August 21-25, 2024, was designed to boost the skills of youth goalkeeper coaches from across the region, and
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See below the full statement issued: In a significant milestone for Guyana’s transportation industry, Book A Ride, the innovative 24/7 ground transportation provider, is celebrating its second anniversary. Founded under the visionary leadership of CEO Ken Deocharran, Book A Ride has quickly become an essential part of everyday life for many Guyanese and a vital
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The Albion Community Centre Cricket Club recently concluded its 22nd annual cricket camp, which was deemed a major success. At an impressive closing ceremony held at the Albion Community Centre’s Main Hall, the Club’s Vice-president Karamchand Harripersaud congratulated the close to 60 young cricketers for their participation and urged them to put into practice whatever
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The fourth annual Innovation Challenge opened on Friday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown. This year’s competition offers a grand prize first-place prize of $1 million, $500,000 for second place, and a special prize of $500,000 for the best team with members under 25 years old. The competition will run for
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The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) hosted a small event on Friday to congratulate three lucky winners of their “In with the Vroom Auto Loan” promotion, which concluded on July 30. Duane Archer, Anjanie Hackett, and Rameshwar Baijnauth were selected in a live draw held through a random selection process. They gathered at
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With above-normal temperatures expected across Guyana from September to November 2024, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is urging the public to take heightened fire safety measures. The Hydrometeorological Service has forecasted a period of extreme heat, particularly during the traditionally warm months of September and October, which may lead to an increased risk of fires
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For years, Guyana’s manufacturing sector has largely been beset by key challenges such as the high cost of energy. The forthcoming Wales Gas-to-Energy project, which will harness natural gas produced offshore, promises to slash the cost of energy, thereby supporting the growth of the manufacturing sector. President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA),
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Early Friday morning, around 1:15 hrs, police officers on patrol in the Brickdam Police Station district responded to a tip-off and uncovered a firearm on Cross Street, near Leopold Street. The officers, who were conducting routine patrols in a police vehicle, observed a man dressed in dark clothing with a black strap bag on his
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A tragic accident claimed the life of a 76-year-old pedestrian, Eton Levans, on Thursday evening around 19:30 hrs. The collision occurred on the public road in Vergenoegen, involving a motorcar and the elderly pedestrian. According to police reports, the incident took place when motorcar #PPP 3346, driven by a 27-year-old resident of Zeelugt North, East
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