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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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Residents of Region Three rejoiced on Thursday as the ribbon was cut on the highly anticipated Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway. This state-of-the-art roadway is set to transform the region’s transportation landscape. The new highway is more than just a road; it’s a gateway to economic revitalization. By enhancing connectivity, it opens up extensive areas
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The new $15.1 billion Schoonord to Crane Highway is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) while opening up new lands for development. Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali said this new highway is, however, part of a much larger plan to connect several Regions Two, Three, Four, Seven, and 10.
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In a recent statement that aims to set the record straight, the Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that there have been no formal extraditions to the United States in 2024. This clarification comes in response to a report by an online news agency, where the term “extradition” was inaccurately used. The confusion stems from
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Grenada, and its smaller dependants Carriacou and Petite Martinique, were among the countries hard-hit by Hurricane Beryl weeks ago. Many countries, particularly those within the 15-member regional bloc known as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), stepped up to help countries in need but Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell singled out Guyana’s support during his visit to
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The Ministry of Education on Thursday announced several interventions to help improve Mathematics teaching in schools across the country. Among the interventions is that math must now be taught only in morning sessions and in double periods. “The Ministry of Education has observed several undesirable practices in the teaching of mathematics across secondary schools. Specifically,
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To combat workplace fatalities, the Ministry of Labour Occupational Safety and Health Department hosted a workshop on Wednesday to promote safety and health in the construction sector. The event aimed to foster a safe working environment across the industry. The seminar, held at the Regency Suites Hotel in Georgetown, attracted 80 public and private participants.
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