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The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is currently upgrading its services with the use of technology and later this year, the company will be implementing a smart meter programme. The programme, GWI Chief Executive Officer Shaik Baksh said, will kick off with the procurement and installation of 10,000 smart meters in Georgetown. “A smart metering pilot
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A 24-year-old labourer of Block ‘F’ North, Sophia, Greater Georgetown was arrested just after midnight on Friday with an orange improvised firearm and three 9mm rounds of ammunition. Anthony Bumbury was at a street party on Pike Street, Sophia when he was arrested. He was questioned by ranks from the Alberttown Police Station on whether
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The Kriya Yoga Institute brought its work to Guyana recently, providing a free lecture to the public on the ancient and scientific path of kriya yoga meditation by Swami Purnatmananda Giri. Kriya Yoga International is organised into regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America. Each region has its headquarters plus several ashrams
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Jamal Halley, a 19-year-old security guard of Sophia, Georgetown was sentenced to six years imprisonment on Thursday after being charged with escaping from lawful custody and break and enter and larceny. Halley was arrested on August 13 and is accused of breaking and entering Onessa Gibson’s home at First Street Kaneville, East Bank Demerara. Halley
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During a joint police operation conducted on Thursday between 10:00 and 14:30 hrs, law enforcement officials seized three motor blowers suspected to be stolen. The operation, part of the ‘Eye in the Sky’ and ‘Cordon and Search’ initiatives, was led by Inspector Looknauth, Sergeant Haynes, Sergeant Tyndall, Constable Watson, and other members of Regional Police
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Police intervened Thursday morning in response to a protest that blocked Denis Street, Sophia and managed to remove the obstruction, consisting of approximately 15 tyres. The protest was allegedly orchestrated by three men on two motorcycles. One suspect was apprehended by the police and is currently in custody. According to reports, the tyres were placed
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A 37-year-old businessman was arrested on Thursday evening after he was found with 6.3 grams of cocaine. Yancy Garraway was arrested during a cordon and search exercise at Bourda Market, Merriman’s Mall, North Road. Police said the exercise was conducted between 15:30 and 17:00 hrs at a known drugs block. Several other persons were stopped
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In a landmark initiative to promote the rich culture and heritage of Guyana, the first-ever permanent Guyana exhibit outside of its homeland is set to be established in the Dominican Republic. This groundbreaking project represents a significant step in strengthening ties between Guyana and a more United Caribbean. The Hon. Prime Minister Mark Phillips, was
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The final stages of Guyana’s first-ever national pool tournament will be played out this weekend, with six teams vying for the coveted 2024 Cue Sports Association Guyana Inc. National Team Championship title. After weeks of intense competition across the country, East Bank Snipers and Suicide Squad have secured their places in the semi-finals. However, the
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The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) will host its Raw National Championships at the Guyana Defence Force Gymnasium this Sunday. The event marks a significant milestone as the competition will be held at the military facility for the first time. The GAPLF has expressed gratitude to the Guyana Defence Force for their support in hosting
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