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Imran Alli, a 70-year-old pensioner known as ‘Buddy’, lost his life after being attacked by a swarm of bees while clearing bushes on a plot of land near his home. The incident occurred around 11:00 hrs on Tuesday when Alli and his worker, 43-year-old Dale Husher, were engaged in clearing the area opposite their residence
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The suspension of Councillor Carol Trim-Bagot from her duties by the APNU-dominated Mayor and Town Council of New Amsterdam has become a controversial topic, with Trim-Bagot revealing underlying tensions within the body. The suspension follows ongoing concerns regarding Trim-Bagot’s conduct, which has been characterised as disruptive and disrespectful towards both the Mayor and fellow Councillors.
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With only four weeks left, roughly 18, 000 customers of Guyana Power and Light (GPL) using prepaid meters are under urgent notice to upgrade their devices before the critical October 31, 2024, deadline. This necessary transition is part of a worldwide upgrade from ‘Version 4’ to ‘Version 6’ of the Standard Transfer Specification. Speaking to
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See below the full statement issued: The Sol Group (Sol), the Caribbean’s leading provider of energy solutions has announced that it has signed an agreement with ExxonMobil to become ExxonMobil’s licensee for the use of the MobilTM brand in its network of service stations in Guyana, effective October 1, 2024. As part of this strategic
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Technical Director of the Guyana Boxing Association Terrence Poole, M.S., passed away on Wednesday morning, throwing the local sport fraternity into mourning. Poole, a key figure in boxing development in Guyana, did his usual morning run on Wednesday and complained of feeling unwell upon his return, president of the Guyana Boxing Association, Steve Ninvalle confirmed
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A whopping US$10.5 billion investment for Suriname’s Block 58 oil and gas project was announced Tuesday and as the country readies for a new era of development, Guyana has pitched itself as a key partner. Head of the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), Dr. Peter Ramsaroop was among those who congratulated the Dutch-speaking nation on
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Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali hailed China as one of the country’s steadfast developmental partners. He, however, highlighted that the rapid pace of development locally also requires strong partnerships with other countries. As he addressed an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on Tuesday, the President spoke
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The International Business Conference (IBC) gets underway on October 15 and with hundreds of investors and business players carded to attend, the Head of the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) Dr. Peter Ramsaroop hinted that additional benefits for persons looking to do business in Guyana may be announced. Dr. Ramsaroop spoke at an IBC press
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The Mayor and Town Council of New Amsterdam has suspended Councillor Carol Trim-Bagot from her duties, effective immediately. This decision follows a motion passed by the Council on 30 September 2024, invoking Cap. 28:01 Standing Order 9(h), which aims to maintain decorum and respect within the governing body. The suspension comes after ongoing concerns regarding
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Steelpan lovers and soca enthusiasts are set for an unforgettable experience as 592 Events & Entertainment, in collaboration with The Kunjaz Group, presents Pan, Brass & Soca. This highly anticipated event will take place on Thursday, October 03 at Kingston Beach, promising an exhilarating blend of steelpan, brass, and soca music that captures the vibrant
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