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Guyana is set to strengthen its position as a regional trade and logistics hub, with the International Road Transport Agreement (IRTA) with Brazil expected to transform cross-border transport, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has said. On Friday, Minister Edghill met with truckers operating along the Georgetown–Brazil corridor in Lethem, Region Nine, to discuss…
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Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) across the East Bank of Demerara have been urged to work collaboratively and deliver real, people-centred results, as Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, reminded councillors that they were elected because residents trust them to bring relief, service, and joy to their communities. The call came on Wednesday…
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Police in Regional Division #9 have arrested Tony Joseph, a 54-year-old farmer of Shiri Village, South Central Rupununi, after he allegedly threatened to shoot several village councillors during a domestic dispute. According to reports, police ranks acted swiftly on Friday after receiving complaints from the councillors who said Joseph had made violent threats following an…
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Two men, both previously known to law enforcement, have been remanded to prison for the murder of 24-year-old Faynell Brewster, who was fatally attacked during a robbery in West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, earlier this week. Charged with murder in the furtherance of a robbery are Akande Ross, a 25-year-old machine operator of Lot 1358 Herstelling, East…
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Lusignan A and B teams and Fairfield emerged victorious in the latest round of games in the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB)/Naven’s Construction First Division 50-over cricket tournament. Lusignan A defeated Industry All Stars by 19 runs, Lusignan B trounced Golden Grove A by eight wickets, and Fairfield prevailed by five wickets over Enmore. For…
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Five persons were arrested on Wednesday after ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) found 5.96 kilogrammes (or about 13.2 pounds) of cocaine at a South Ruimveldt Park house. CANU said several parcels containing a whitish powdery substance suspected to be cocaine were found at the residence. The five suspects were arrested and escorted to…
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Kennard Smith, a businessman of Adventure Village, Essequibo Coast, was arrested on Thursday after 13.79 kilogrammes (or about 30 pounds) of cocaine was found at his premises. A release from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) noted that officers went to the premises based on intelligence received. When the building was searched, several parcels containing a…
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President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Friday afternoon that former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards, is proceeding on pre-retirement leave. Resultantly, the President said, Justice Roxane George will remain acting Chancellor and Justice Navindra, acting Chief Justice. The Head of State, in a live broadcast, said Justice Cummings-Edwards requested to proceed on pre-retirement…
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Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton has criticised the bombing of suspected narco-traffickers in the Caribbean Sea, a move that has been led by the United States as part of a counter-drug campaign. “The rule of law should prevail both at the local level and the international level. “I do not…
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday announced the official fixtures for the 2025 CG United Super50 Cup, with Guyana Harpy Eagles opening their campaign against Jamaica Scorpions on November 19. Guyana last won the Super50 title in 2005. The 50-over rivalry returns with six regional squads squaring off from November 19-29, with matches taking place…
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