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On October 3, 2024, the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana commemorated the 125th anniversary of the Arbitral Award of 1899, which marked the final settlement of the boundary between the then British Guiana and Venezuela. This Award, delivered by a distinguished international tribunal, remains a cornerstone of Guyana’s territorial integrity and international law.
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South Africa opened their Women’s T20 World Cup with a statement 10-wicket win over West Indies in Dubai. Last year’s finalists reached their below-par target of 119 with 13 balls to spare as Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits both struck impressive half-centuries. Captain Wolvaardt finished unbeaten on 59 and Brits made 57 to complete a
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… but Jagdeo says laws must be enforced Some persons are concerned about the increasing number of Chinese shops in communities all across the country but Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said it is difficult for the government to restrict any such foreign ventures in Guyana. He, however, noted that those businesses must
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The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is thrilled to announce that the much-anticipated Trophy Stall Golf Tournament will tee off at 12:30h on Saturday (October 5) on the club’s meticulously maintained course. Sponsored by Trophy Stall, this prestigious event is set to attract top golfing talent from across the region, promising an exciting day of competition.
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The Government of Guyana has made its fourth withdrawal from the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) for the year 2024. On October 1, the government transferred US$300 million (equivalent to G$62.394 billion) from the NRF to the Consolidated Fund. This latest transfer brings the total withdrawals for the year so far to US$1.150 billion (G$239.176 billion),
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Approximately 500 residents of Samville, Kuru Kuru – a community located miles off the Soesdyke Highway – will for the first time benefit from the services of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). It fulfills an undertaking by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during one of his recent outreaches to the community. Representatives of GPL visited
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Suriname, Guyana’s eastern continental neighbour, is entering a new era of offshore oil and gas development. Though Guyana supports the country’s new pursuits, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Thursday said that the English-speaking nation remains keen on joint natural gas development and shared infrastructure with Suriname. “We are looking forward to working on Suriname with
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Investigators are probing the cause of a fire that destroyed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) storage room at Eve Leary, Georgetown on Wednesday night. Reports are that the fire started at 18:27 hrs. The single- storey structure was used as a storage facility, formerly known as the CID Identification room. In a statement, the Guyana
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