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Barbados Royals coach and players tee-off at Lusignan Golf Course

Barbados Royals coach and players tee-off at Lusignan Golf Course

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) welcomed the Barbados Royals for an exciting day of golf, marking another high-profile visit to the course that has increasingly become a destination for international athletes. This time, the Royals were joined by Head Coach Trevor Penney, who visited in 2023, and players David Miller and Keshav Maharaj, all making their
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What are the facts? Nandlall challenges critics on claims of corruption, lack of transparency

What are the facts? Nandlall challenges critics on claims of corruption, lack of transparency

In a compelling address during his ‘Issues in the News’ commentary Tuesday night, Attorney General Anil Nandlall passionately defended the principles of accountability and transparency within the incumbent People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government, asserting the role it is playing in the ongoing transformation of the country. His remarks come amid ongoing public scrutiny of
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With ambitious plan, gov’t promises smoother, safer travel for EBD road users

With ambitious plan, gov’t promises smoother, safer travel for EBD road users

The thoroughfare along the East Bank of Demerara, one of the vital arteries for the bustling heart of Guyana coastland, has endured its fair share of wear and tear. Over the years, the relentless flow of vehicles, from small cars to towering trucks, has taken a toll, leading to unsightly bulges and depressions along its
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Edu. Ministry reviewing TVET curriculum for Grades 7-9

Edu. Ministry reviewing TVET curriculum for Grades 7-9

See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Education: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive review and rewriting of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum for grades 7-9. This ambitious initiative, led by Deputy Chief Education Officer with responsibility for Technical Education,
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Edghill maintains work has started, progressing on $15.8 gov’t complex

Edghill maintains work has started, progressing on $15.8 gov’t complex

Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, on Tuesday dismissed claims from Opposition Member of Parliament Annette Ferguson regarding the funding of the $15.8 billion Government Office Complex. He asserted that the project has been thoroughly discussed and is vital for modernising government infrastructure and consolidating services for the benefit of all Guyanese. “The assertion that
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Illegal for Police to lock up persons for small amounts of ganja – Nandlall

Illegal for Police to lock up persons for small amounts of ganja – Nandlall

Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Tuesday called out Police ranks who continue to detain and lock up citizens found with small amounts of marijuana, saying it amounts to a misapplication of the recently amended Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act. Nandlall has rebuked what appears to be a constant disregard of the new clauses
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Education Ministry launches comprehensive review of TVET curriculum

Education Ministry launches comprehensive review of TVET curriculum

The Ministry of Education (MOE) is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive review and rewriting of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum for Grades 7-9. This ambitious initiative, led by Deputy Chief Education Officer with responsibility for Technical Education, Dr. Ritesh Tularam, marks a significant step forward in preparing Guyana’s
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Better water supply promised with $130M well at LBI

Better water supply promised with $130M well at LBI

Residents will soon benefit from an enhanced water supply through the construction of a $130 million well at the new housing scheme in the La Bonne Intention (LBI), East Coast Demerara. Works have already commenced to drill the well. When completed, it will deliver water to some 3,000 residents. This well will be drilled to
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$24.5M spent to remove derelict vehicles in Regions 3, 4

$24.5M spent to remove derelict vehicles in Regions 3, 4

Over the past eight months, the Ministry of Public Works has conducted 47 exercises to remove derelict vehicles from various parts of Regions Three and Four. These exercises have amounted to a cost of $24.5 million, the Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill noted. The exercise was conducted between January to September 2024. “We had
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Stakeholders pushing for greater inclusion of queer community in tourism

Stakeholders pushing for greater inclusion of queer community in tourism

Marking one year of its existence, the Guyana Together campaign on Tuesday co-hosted an event at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Kingston with the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) in honour of World Tourism Day 2024 under the theme, “Tourism and Peace: Embracing Peace through Diversity and Inclusion.” The event sought to place
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