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‘I want to create timeless pieces that will last long after I am gone’ – Jeweller

‘I want to create timeless pieces that will last long after I am gone’ – Jeweller

By Telesha Ramnarine David Lee Cheong stands out as one of the few professional diamond setters in Guyana. His passion for the craft was ignited at the tender age of seven, and now, at 40, he is determined to establish a classroom to share his expertise with others. Having spent over 30 years immersed in
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Kumu, Moco-Moco power plants nearing completion

Kumu, Moco-Moco power plants nearing completion

Work is advancing on the Kumu and Moco-Moco power plants in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), with both projects set to become operational by the end of 2024, providing clean, reliable energy to the region. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips during a recent visit to the region, inspected the progress of the two major
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Exclusive travel operator Abercrombie & Kent to enhance Guyana’s tourism offerings

Exclusive travel operator Abercrombie & Kent to enhance Guyana’s tourism offerings

Guyana’s tourism sector is poised for another enhancement with the entry of the exclusive tourism operator Abercrombie & Kent into the local market. This development was announced by President Dr Irfaan Ali on his Facebook page following a meeting with Geoffrey Kent, the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent, on Saturday. During the
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President Ali launches book on global food security at Oxford

President Ali launches book on global food security at Oxford

In a significant stride towards tackling global hunger, Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali unveiled his latest book, Achieving Global Food Security: The Caribbean Experience and Beyond, at the prestigious Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. This launch, held on Saturday, aims to shed light on a pressing issue affecting millions worldwide. The
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Police deploy drones over Buxton backlands in search of abducted man

Using drones, police searched the Buxton, East Coast Demerara backlands for Joshua David, who was allegedly abducted on Thursday from Main Street in Georgetown. The search took place on Saturday between 15:00 and 19:00 hrs and included ranks on feet but yielded no evidence of value. David, known as ‘Bricks,’ was reportedly taken outside the
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Pedal cyclist, 63, dies after hit along No. 28 Public Road

Pedal cyclist Standford Benjamin, 63, of Number 28 Village, West Coast Berbice lost his life in an accident on Saturday. The fatal collision occurred at 14:00 hrs on the Number 28 Public Road. The accident involved motor car PZZ 7256, owned and driven by Malcolm Nurse, a 65-year-old resident of New Amsterdam, Berbice. According to
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Linden united in response to devastating storm, flooding

Beyond the Rhetoric: Linden united in response to devastating storm, flooding

By Kurt Campbell  Kurt@newsroom.gy On Tuesday last, a freak storm swept through Linden, Region 10, unleashing heavy rains that led to flooding and destruction. The most devastating impact was the damage to numerous homes, which prompted a swift and coordinated response from local government agencies, community leaders, and the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). The following
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CPL 2024: Warriors go top with clinical win over Kings

The top two sides in this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) duked it out in Providence with the reigning champions Guyana Amazon Warriors winning by a sizeable 35-run margin against nearest rivals at the top of the table, St. Lucia Kings. Warriors captain Imran Tahir won the toss and elected to bat on
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Port Kaituma miner charged with drug possession, assault

Daniel Rodrigues, a 31-year-old miner from Port Kaituma in the North West District, was charged on Thursday with possession of narcotics and assault. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred the previous evening. Rodrigues appeared via Zoom at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s Court from the Port Kaituma Police Station, where Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh presided. He
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Body of miner found in Bartica

Police are investigating the discovery of a body in Bartica, Region Seven early Saturday morning. At approximately 06:30 hrs, police received a report from a 36-year-old taxi driver who discovered a motionless body in the grass near Dogg Point. The deceased has been identified as Leroy Baptist, a 50-year-old miner from the same area. Upon
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