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The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has issued an urgent warning regarding a potentially dangerous substance that could be circulating, especially within school environments. The substance, known as “Strawberry Quick,” has raised concerns due to its resemblance to candy and its potentially harmful effects. “Strawberry Quick” appears like a strawberry-flavoured pop rock candy that sizzles and
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The Private Sector Commission (PSC), in support of moves to revise the Local Content Act, has finalised its own set of proposals to ensure that local businesses continue to participate in the oil and gas sector, and that new categories for local participation are identified. The proposal follows a two-year consultation across the country, and
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Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton clashed on the food items that were banned in the 1970s. Norton, the last opposition parliamentarian to address the 2025 National Budget Debate, said the party was proud of banning these food items decades ago. The food ban was instituted by former President Forbes Burnham
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See below the full statement issued:  MACORP, on Thursday, officially commissioned its first Caterpillar RM400 Road Reclaimer at Alya Construction, marking a significant step in advancing road construction technology in the country. This powerful machine, the first of its kind brought in by MACORP, plays a crucial role in road paving and earthmoving. The commissioning
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Guyana Harpy Eagles finished day two of their West Indies Championship clash against Barbados Pride in a commanding position, thanks to an unbroken 179-run partnership between captain Kemol Savory and Kevlon Anderson. At the National Stadium, Providence, Savory is just five runs short of a century, having reached 95 not out, while Anderson is unbeaten
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Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh wrapped up the 2025 National Budget on Thursday night but made a point of criticising the APNU+AFC parliamentary opposition for absenting themselves during contributions from the government side. “You will note… that our benches are full when the Opposition is speaking, but we see the Opposition benches are empty when
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Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton wrapped up the opposition’s contributions to the 2025 National Budget Debate on Thursday, highlighting various plans he believes state funds will be better spent on. From the onset, expressed his disapproval of the $1.38 trillion spending plan. And he opined that the opposition, if in office, would be spending that amount
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Three men who are accused of attacking police ranks with cutlasses appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Fort Magistrates Court on Thursday and were remanded to prison. Kadon Singh, 22, of Fouls Village; Renaldo Alder, 20, of Seafield Village; and Antonio Abrams, 21, of Paradise Village, faced charges of assaulting a peace officer, to
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Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 31-year-old Linden taxi driver Ronald Balgobin for the alleged abduction of Basmattie ‘Penny’ Basant. The incident involving Basant, a 37-year-old housewife of Annandale, East Coast Demerara, occurred on October 27, 2024 at her residence. Police have the wanted man’s address as Lot 75 ‘B’ Cinderella City, Linden,
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Police are investigating the murder of 16-year-old Janelly David, whose body was discovered on Thursday in Barama Line, Baramita, North West District. Authorities are searching for Eon Moore, a 40-year-old man, who is suspected of being responsible for the teenager’s death. It is reported that Moore fled the scene on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in
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