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(Schengen News) – The Ambassador of Guyana to Belgium and the EU, Sasnarine Singh, has advocated for visa-free travel for Guyanese nationals to the Schengen Area. Singh’s appeal to lift the visa requirements for nationals of Guyana was made during a meeting of the Central and South American ambassadors at the European Union Parliament, Schengen.News reports. The
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On the heels of the girls’ selection, the Guyana Under-21 boys hockey team has been selected for the 2025 PAHF Junior Challenge scheduled for Bridgetown, Barbados, from March 8-16. The Guyana Hockey Board, in announcing the squad, said it comprises a good balance of experienced players and young newcomers, who have shown great potential as
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Close to two years after she was charged, the teenager who is accused of setting the Mahdia Secondary School dormitory on fire back in 2023, causing the death of 20 children was recently committed to stand trial in the High Court. The decision was handed down following the completion of a preliminary inquiry on February
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The final of the One Guyana Hope Festival football tournament was held on Sunday last (February 16) at the Queenstown Center Ground, with the championship played under the newly installed lights, a promise fulfilled by Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The event was hosted by Queenstown PYO and supported by Director General of the Ministry of
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Shubman Gill scored a superb unbeaten century after Mohammed Shami took 5-53 as India began their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh. Set a modest target of 229 to win, Gill batted through and finished on 101 from 129 balls as India cruised to victory with 3.3 overs to spare. India made
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Guyana’s Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh told investors gathered on Thursday at the 2025 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo that the government is serious, responsible, and eager to support new business ventures in the small South American nation. To evidence his point, the Finance Minister outlined the government’s investments and wealth management. A
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In an exciting development, Guyana Electric, owned and operated by the dynamic duo Michelle and Keon Howard, has announced a strategic partnership with GE Vernova. The partnership, revealed on the sidelines of the 2025 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, promises to enhance Guyana’s electric grid, deliver crucial local training, and foster long-term growth
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In an address at the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting held in Barbados, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, reiterated Europe’s commitment to deeper collaboration with the Caribbean. “Europe will always be ready to listen and engage with you,” von der Leyen stated, emphasising the importance of solidarity between the two
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In a powerful and impassioned address on Wednesday evening, Mia Amor Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados and current Chair of CARICOM, addressed the distinguished gathering at the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Bridgetown. Mottley’s speech echoed a deep call for regional solidarity and immediate action as the Caribbean faces unprecedented global challenges.
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See below full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security unequivocally condemns the appalling increase in the retraumatisation of child victims of sexual violence and assault. This grave injustice demands immediate and decisive action by law enforcement and the Childcare and Protection Agency. The
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