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An investment of more than $369 million was made in land and water transportation for Guyana’s Indigenous Peoples last year, a sum Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai said is a big investment that plays a huge role in their economic activities and social life. At a press conference Wednesday to review the work of
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Moonie Ramnarine, a 65-year-old businessman from Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, Region Six is on $1 million station bail after allegedly shooting and killing 29-year-old Yognand Chaitram. Chaitram is a cane harvester from Alness Village. He died on New Year’s morning. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum told the News Room that Ramnarine is required to report to
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With $800M allocated in 2024 for Amerindian land titling, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs on Wednesday reported that one of its key achievements for that year is being able to allocate a whopping eight more titles. This carries the total to 21 titles handed out since the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) government took office in
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) is targeting an April 18 to May 11 window for the upcoming Regional T20 tournament, according to Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe. He made the statement Tuesday evening on the popular Barbadian radio programme Mason and Guest. While the blueprint of the tournament is still to be finalised, Bascombe indicated the
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A half-day sensitization workshop aimed at advancing energy efficiency standards and labelling in Guyana was held on Wednesday at Cara Lodge in Georgetown. The event brought together importers, retailers, and other stakeholders in the energy and manufacturing sectors to discuss the country’s evolving standards for electrical appliances. The workshop is part of the “Mainstreaming Low-emission
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Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. and a member of the global Star Alliance network, announces the expansion of its flight schedule between Georgetown, Guyana, and Panama City. Starting January 5, 2025, passengers will enjoy increased flexibility and more travel options with the addition of two weekly flights, bringing the total to seven
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A relative of an 18-year-old college student from Atlanta, Georgia, United States who drowned on December 26, 2024 is disputing reports by the Guyana Police Force about how the teen died. Police Headquarters on Wednesday stated that Demarius Payne drowned while swimming at Coomacka Mines, Linden, Region 10. His relative, Onica Narr, said that was
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New speed clocks can be seen along some of Guyana’s highways.  These clocks are part of a government-led effort to make the roadways safer and are a crucial part of the forthcoming e-ticketing system, according to Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall.  “It is a complex exercise because we are moving a
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that all Joint Services Ranks will receive a minimum salary of $130,000. Currently, constables in the Joint Services earn between $105,000 and $110,000. The President, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Guyana, said  this decision means a new minimum salary will be in place.
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See below the full release from the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo:  The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is pleased to announce that registration is now open for members of the media. Media and Operations Director, Fareeza Haniff noted that registration can now be done seamlessly via the company’s website (www.guyanaenergy.gy)
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