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Acknowledging that human trafficking is a “complex” issue, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has reiterated that tackling Trafficking in Persons requires a multi-faceted approach. The ministry made this statement following the conviction of a trafficker. Asif Mohamed Abrahim was found guilty and sentenced to four years’ imprisonment on Monday after being convicted
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Days after the resumption of the 2020 General and Regional Elections fraud trial, local observer Rosalinda Rasul detailed the efforts made by the Returning Officer for Region Four, Clairmont Mingo, to falsely declare the results, despite some 500 Statements of Poll (SOPs) remaining unverified. Rasul, who is the Head of the Diaspora Unit at the
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the government has been working with the local banking sector, hoping to get the players to modernise operations and embrace more modern financial instruments. The Vice President spoke about the banking sector as he participated in a discussion on Tuesday at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo
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Following its debut at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo in 2024, MODEC has returned to this year’s event with a stronger resolve to build lasting partnerships in the local energy sector. The company’s Country Manager, Rafael Fumis, took the opportunity on Tuesday to reaffirm the company’s long-term commitment to Guyana while highlighting
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The Ministry of Labour received some 750 complaints last year from workers on issues ranging from termination and severance pay to payment of overtime and annual leave. Chief Labour Officer, Dhaneshwar Deonarine Tuesday said 90 percent of the complains were resolved. The figure, Deonarine said, reflects a “significant” reduction in complains when compared to the
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A group of five passionate Guyanese, born into the ‘Sport of Kings’ thoroughbred horse racing, is setting out on a journey to put Guyana on the map in the world of Thoroughbred racing. With a clear vision and an unshakable determination, One Guyana Racing Stable is ready to take the industry by storm, racing across
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Farm Supplies Limited (FSL) is standing out amongst a multitude of other local companies at the 2025 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo. With over three decades of experience in the industry, the company is not only displaying its robust product offerings but also emphasising the importance of excellent aftersales support and continuous training
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Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the attack of Guyanese soldiers: Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation this morning urgently summoned His Excellency Carlos Perez, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Guyana to condemn and demand redress for yesterday’s armed attack on a Guyana
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Madelene Suharsono, a 17-year-old Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) at St. Rose’s High School has secured a US$10,000 scholarship after she won her category in the Guyana Energy Conference’s first essay competition. Suharsono along with several other students was awarded at the 2025 edition of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo taking place
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J. Hunter Farris, the Senior Vice President- Deep Water at ExxonMobil, on Tuesday, confirmed that additional associated gas resources exist in the prolific Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. The additional resources, he said, can double the amount of gas supplied to the power plant under construction at the mega Gas-to-Energy project at Wales, West Bank Demerara,
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