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Police Officers in Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni) recovered quantities of cannabis and cocaine at the Honey Camp Landing, Issano. Cash, believed to be from the sale of the narcotics, was also found. A release from Police Headquarters noted that the ranks intercepted two males: a 48-year-old resident of Linden and a 29-year-old resident of Lethem…
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President Dr Irfaan Ali disagreed with the recent ruling by Justice Gino Persaud in the luxury vehicle tax case involving the Guyana Revenue Authority and Azruddin Mohamed, stating instead that post-clearance assessments are critical. Justice Persaud last week ruled that the GRA could not legally assess imports after they were cleared and taxes paid, though…
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A day after the European Union Elections Observation Mission released its final report on the 2025 General and Regional elections in Guyana, the country’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali objected to some aspects of the report but acknowledged other areas where improvements are indeed needed. The President, in a Facebook live broadcast on Wednesday night, welcomed…
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Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, has paid tribute to five-time national triple jump champion Domon Williams, mourning the athlete’s loss while emphasising his impact both on and off the field. Williams, widely recognised as Guyana’s most stellar triple jumpers, passed away recently following a brief period of illness. Williams, who had been based in Jamaica,…
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Guyana Harpy Eagles’ top order delivered a formidable batting display in their opening match of the Cricket West Indies Regional Super50 tournament, only for persistent rain to ultimately wash out the contest against the Jamaica Scorpions at the Queen’s Park Oval on Wednesday. The Harpy Eagles had reached a strong total of 287 for 6…
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Guyana is stepping up to host the 2025 Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships, taking over the prestigious Senior event from November 23-29 after it was relocated from Jamaica due to Hurricane Melissa. In a press release, the Guyana Squash Association confirmed that preparations are moving ahead rapidly to ensure a successful hosting of the…
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The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) and the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) have united to praise the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for fulfilling their promise to host a landmark national sports awards gala, highlighting what they call an “unprecedented era of collaboration.” In a press release, both federations…
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Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh says the Safe Road Intelligence System has become a decisive tool in tightening traffic enforcement nationwide, with more than 15,000 speeding tickets issued through the system alone since it became operational in April 2025. Speaking at the launch of the Guyana Police Force’s Christmas Policing Plan, Singh said the integration of…
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Every connection on Earth begins with one simple thing — location. At ENet, that simple idea is transforming how we see, plan, and connect our world. This GIS Day, ENet is celebrating the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) — a digital technology that turns complex data into clear insights, helping people and businesses across…
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Guyana’s national men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens teams have received a timely boost in funding and resources from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport as they finalise preparations for the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Championship in Trinidad and Tobago. The crucial tournament, scheduled from November 21 to 23 at the Larry Gomes Stadium…
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