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The Guyana Digital School aims to transform learning in Guyana, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) being used to identify gaps in students who use the platform. Recently, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has been launching the digital learning platform at various schools across Guyana. Since its introduction, some 2,400 students, teachers, and parents have registered from
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The Ministry of Public Works clarified on Tuesday that formal approvals are needed before any individual or entity can publish advertisements or awareness notices on the sea wall between Georgetown and Ogle. In a public notice published on Facebook, the ministry said formal approvals must be granted by the Sea and River Defence Board. Requirements
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The 20th Chinese Medical Team last weekend officially launched its “Healthy Village” initiative at Malali Village in Region 10. The initiative, themed “Hope in Action,” is designed to provide free medical consultations to 15 remote villages. The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs identified the villages the Chinese doctors will work in, and they also have the
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Ukraine said it is ready to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire after Tuesday’s peace talks with the United States. The proposed ceasefire will be extendable by mutual agreement of both parties and is subject to acceptance and implementation by Russia, a joint statement noted. The statement added that the
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The National Track and Field Facility erupted in a kaleidoscope of colors and boundless energy as the inaugural National Secondary Schools Track & Field Championships 2025 officially commenced, signaling a new era for youth athletics in Guyana. The opening ceremony featured impassioned speeches from key government officials, including Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, and Minister
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Guyana’s track and field athletes will receive a major boost next month with the arrival of Olympic gold medallist Felix Sanchez. Sanchez will provide elite training to the nation’s top talents. Sanchez, the two-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion, will be in Guyana from April 22 to 28, providing expert coaching as part of the Ministry
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By Isanella Patoir isanella@newsroom.gy The inaugural Memorial Lecture in honour of Madam Justice Desiree Bernard, on the topic “Article 29: Women’s Participation in Decision Making: Have We Arrived?” sparked insightful reflection and discussion from women judges in Guyana and the Caribbean. The event, organised by the Guyana Association of Women Judges in collaboration with the
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Onix Duncan, a 28-year-old office assistant, was on Monday night robbed of his Honda Navi motorcycle by two cutlass-wielding bandits at UG Road, Turkeyen, Georgetown. The incident occurred at about 23:20 hrs. Police said Duncan was relieved of his motorcycle, CP 234, valued at $250,000. According to a Police report, inquiries revealed that Duncan was
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Jonnah Pedro, a 25-year-old labourer, was allegedly stabbed to death on Monday night after an argument erupted during a family discussion in Karasabai, Region Nine. Police said Pedro’s attacker is his stepfather, Michael Francis, a 45-year-old unemployed resident of Rukumuta Village, South Pakarima, who is currently hospitalised under Police guard. He was also injured during
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Crabwood Creek fisherman, Umar Jumai and a group of friends allegedly punched and slapped a man, Nigel Garnette, during an altercation on Monday. Garnette reportedly stabbed Jumai in retaliation, resulting in his death. Garnette, also known as Nancy, was arrested by the Police around 15:00 hrs Monday. He is in custody assisting with the investigation.
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