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As the Lenten season begins, Guyanese citizens, both at home and abroad, as well as Christians across the world, are invited to reflect on the spiritual journey that this 40-day period offers. In his message on Thursday, President Irfaan Ali shared an uplifting reminder of the deeper purpose of Lent. Lent, a period observed by
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In defence of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and its recent promotions within the Guyana Police Force, Attorney General Anil Nandlall vehemently rejected claims that the commission’s actions were unlawful. Speaking during his Tuesday night ‘Issues in the News’ commentary, Nandlall addressed assertions circulating on social media and in the public domain that the PSC’s
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to begin operations in Guyana on June 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country’s international travel connections. In preparation for the airline’s launch, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill and his team held a pivotal meeting with KLM representatives on Wednesday at the Ministry of Public
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A security guard is currently receiving treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound early Thursday morning at Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred around 02:00 hours. Lionel Duke, a 22-year-old Supernumerary Constable with a security service, was on duty at the time, carrying a 9MM pistol with a magazine
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Over the weekend, the inaugural Bartica Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament continued its explosive run with two high-scoring encounters at Daag Point ground. In match one, Bartica Super Strikers elected to bat first against Mavericks and unleashed a batting masterclass. Openers Ronald Jeffrey and Keanu Harry forged a breathtaking 226-run partnership, setting the tone for
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Kevlon Anderson’s masterful century guided Guyana Harpy Eagles to a solid position on day one of their fourth-round clash against Jamaica Scorpions in the 2025 West Indies Four-Day Championship, but a late flurry of wickets from the hosts ensured the day ended evenly poised. The Harpy Eagles reached 268-5 from 90 overs at the close
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Guyana’s hopes of reaching the Regional Women’s Super50 final were dashed as their final league match against Trinidad and Tobago was abandoned due to rain, resulting in a no-result at Warner Park, St. Kitts. The washout meant Guyana finished third in the standings. A victory was essential for Guyana to secure a place in the
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Ralph Gonsalves, the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has made it clear that the recent Venezuelan naval incursion into Guyana’s maritime territory, particularly its interaction with Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) platforms, falls “undoubtedly under Guyana’s jurisdiction.” Gonsalves, who is the principal interlocutor under the Argyle Declaration, a peace treaty signed
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See below the full statement from Mae’s Schools The Mae’s School, having experienced the unfortunate event of a fire which completely destroyed its main structure on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, is currently putting urgent systems in place to ensure that the educational journey of its children continues uninterrupted. The building previously housed the playground, primary
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Scores of young women from across Guyana gathered at the Parliament Buildings on Wednesday as the Sitting of the Third National Assembly of Girls officially commenced. Held around International Women’s Day, the Assembly allows participants to debate a self-chosen motion addressing issues relevant to the interest of women and girls. This Assembly also marks the
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