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Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has highlighted the transformative impact of government measures, describing a wave of policies that have returned billions to the Guyanese people. According to Nandlall, Guyanese are living better and improved lives due to several government policies. “People are eating, people are traveling, people are recreating in
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An estimated $300 million is being spent to construct a ramp and small wharf, as well as to dredge waterways to improve access at the Mon Repos/North De Endragt landing site on the East Coast of Demerara. This initiative is in keeping with a commitment made by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during a meeting with
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Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn Wednesday said authorities are aware of Venezuelan ‘sleepers’ (or secret agents) in Guyana as he warned that there will be treason charges for any who support Venezuela’s election to appoint a governor and other officials for the Essequibo region. “We know that there are some sleepers here; we’ve put
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The Ministry of Education has addressed false allegations about textbook purchases and provided a thorough process for selecting and procuring books for students in Guyana. According to a statement from the ministry, the procurement begins with a selection process by the Textbook Committee. The committee includes teachers who selects the most suitable books based on
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(Trinidad Guardian)- The United Kingdom Government has announced that, with immediate effect, all nationals of Trinidad and Tobago will now require a visa to enter the UK, including for short visits. The decision, made public on 12 March 2025, comes in response to what the UK Government described as a “significant increase” in T&T nationals
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The Guyana Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency (HOATTA) continues to build robust systems to strengthen both living and deceased organ donation and transplantation. A significant milestone in this effort is the establishment of a Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) laboratory, which will enhance the country’s transplant capabilities by providing essential testing locally, a press release
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Declaring that disrespect to Police ranks by civilians must immediately stop, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn Wednesday said that patrol officers must have pepper spray, baton and tasers when executing their duties. These items, he said, will be utilised if the need arises by the ranks to protect themselves. “I don’t want Police men
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The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha notes with concern that a number of events being advertised by persons, promoters and even companies as celebrating Phagwah, carrying messages to promote alcohol, vulgarity, and other activities not in keeping with the observance of Phagwah. Although, Phagwah is a joyous and unifying festival which transcends all barriers, its spiritual
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Bell Textron Inc. and Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc have announced a joint offshore operational evaluation programme for the Bell 525 helicopter to be conducted over several months at Omni’s high-tempo operation in Georgetown, Guyana. Bell will operate the Bell 525 helicopter in collaboration with Omni to undertake a programme of offshore mission flights. The helicopter
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A fire supposedly caused by illegal electrical wiring Tuesday destroyed the home of 47-year-old Premchand Singh of Lot 2 Public Road Plantation Foulis, West Coast Berbice. The Guyana Fire Service in a statement said four firefighters responded to the fire at 11:48 hrs to extinguish the fire. The blaze severely damaged another unfinished concrete structure
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