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The Guyana Zoological Park- or the zoo, as it is commonly called, will undergo massive renovations and upgrades through the $2.8 billion sum approved for the National Parks Commission, under the Office of the President. The $2.8 billion was approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply as budgetary allocations for the Office of the President
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Monday (February 3) officially welcomed Chris Dehring as he begins his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dehring was greeted at the CWI headquarters at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) by CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow, Vice-President Azim Bassarath, and Chief Operating Officer Lynford Inverary as he takes up the mantle
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The ‘Men on Mission’ initiative will be advanced this year with a $700 million allocation approved Monday. Of that sum, $395 million will be used to build 52 houses for vulnerable individuals across Guyana. The $700 million was approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply as budgetary allocations for the Office of the President were
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For the year, there have been three cases of gender-based violence that resulted in the deaths of three women, including a teenager. One of the cases could have been avoided had the Guyana Police Force (GPF) acted on previous reports made by the victim, Bibi Fazila Ali. To address this, Minister of Human Services and
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Retold by Deandra Daniels Photography Deandra Daniels Series editor Neil Marks At the bustling junction of Regent and Camp Street in Georgetown, a vibrant cluster of vendors compete for attention. But amidst the noise and activity, something unique catches your eye—a wooden trestle adorned with rows of small bottles glistening in the sunlight. Each bottle
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Eighteen-year-old Finidy Miggins was Sunday killed, and his brother injured, after the unlicensed motorcycle they were riding crashed into a car as they attempted to overtake another vehicle. At the time of the accident, Miggins was riding the unregistered motorcycle, JSP 4. His brother, 19-year-old Terron Miggins of Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara (WCD), was
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Former West Indies cricket captains paid tribute to Colin Cumberbatch, the outstanding photojournalist, who died on Friday last (January 31, 2025). Cumberbatch, who was Guyanese and made his home in Antigua, provided coverage of all international cricket on the island dating back to the 1980s. Among his many famous photos feature the first Test played
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Olympic Kremlin, the star of Slingerz Stables, was named Horse-of-the-Year at the One Guyana Thoroughbred Racing Awards held recently in Berbice. The Brazilian-bred champion’s dominance throughout the 2024 season made the recognition almost inevitable, as it completed an undefeated run with victories in the President’s Cup, Guyana Cup and Showdown of Champions. “We’re doing it
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The Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym was a cauldron of youthful energy and fierce competition on Saturday, as the Pepsi Michael Parris Under-16 Boxing Tournament delivered an evening of fistic fury. Hosted by the Guyana Boxing Association, the event saw promising young pugilists step into the ring, eager to showcase their skills, resilience and hunger
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On Monday, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira raised concerns about the official office of the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton, citing that the building—rented at a cost of $400,000 per month—is often closed, creating difficulties, especially when it comes to delivering important mail. The issue was highlighted during a sitting of
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