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Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Tuesday announced a significant increase in the production of bauxite for 2024, ntoing that the year ended at 1.7 million tonnes. “An increase of 225 per cent in bauxite production in 2024 in comparison to 2023 way above the target set by the company itself. “Bauxite has been
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Luton Town have signed Isaiah Jones from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old Guyana international made 149 appearances for Boro, scoring 13 goals, after making his debut in 2020. Jones has played 23 times this season for Michael Carrick’s team, who are fifth in the Championship. “I think it’s the perfect move for both
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By Sharda Bacchus shardabacchus@newsroom.gy  The Guyana Bar Association has once again voiced its frustration over the prolonged absence of a substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice in Guyana, declaring on Tuesday that the current situation is “untenable”. For over two decades, the roles of Chancellor and Chief Justice have been filled by acting officials with Justices
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West Indies Under-19 Women secured a tense nine-run win over Nepal Under-19 Women in their opening ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Warm-up match at the Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar Ground in Malaysia on Monday. The young West Indians posted 109-4 from their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Captain Samara Ramnath
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By Deandra Daniels In a bold move to revitalise Guyana’s entertainment industry, the Ministry of Culture has announced several key initiatives aimed at creating more opportunities for performers and entertainers throughout 2024 and beyond. The country’s cultural scene has seen a resurgence, with the Ministry taking concerted steps to address concerns raised by Minister Charles
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Throughout 2024, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has recorded a 14 percent decrease in serious crimes with a total of 820 reports of serious crimes being made. Serious crimes include offenses such as murders, robberies, rape, break and enter and larceny and larceny from a person. “The Guyana Police Force has recorded a 14 percent
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Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department has announced that the chemical tanker “Four Plus,” with IMO No. 9203930, recently detained by Venezuelan authorities for unauthorized entry into their waters, was falsely flying the Guyana flag. See below the full statement issued: The Maritime Administration Department hereby advises that the chemical tanker, “Four Plus” bearing IMO No. 9203930,
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Two men, including a police officer, have been formally charged in connection with the kidnapping of 31-year-old businessman Kevin Fiedtkou, which occurred in October 2024. Okeemo Brumell, a 29-year-old labourer from Bel Air, Georgetown was jointly charged on Monday with Lance Corporal Delon Younge. The Police officer had faced the courts alone last week but
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Seven-year-old Kareena Persaud died after being crushed by a falling iron gate at the Taj Mahal Hotel and Bar in Corriverton, Berbice on Sunday. Kareena, a student at Skeldon Primary School, was living with her aunt, 40-year-old Maharanie Ramnarine, at the hotel. Maharanie, who works as a manager at the hotel, had been caring for
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During the year 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs processed and granted a total of 13, 713 work permits. The permits involved 25 companies in various sectors including oil and gas, construction, and mining. “From January to December last year, 13,713 work permits were granted and they are related to 25 companies,” Minister of Home
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