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Deandra Daniels, a young theatre actress, shares her views and those of others as they navigate the evolving landscape of Guyanese theatre. She highlights the challenges, triumphs, and aspirations of theatre practitioners, including the excitement surrounding the upcoming play The Untold. Through their voices, Deandra delves into the rich cultural significance of theatre in Guyana
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(Reuters) Suriname’s former President Desi Bouterse has died aged 79, the country’s government said on Wednesday, almost a year after he fled authorities to avoid jail following his conviction over the murder of 15 political activists in 1982. “The government has been informed through the family and its own investigations of the passing of Mr.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a public advisory regarding the deteriorating air quality across the Low Coastal Plain, including Georgetown and surrounding areas. Since December 23, 2024, air quality has been in the ‘Unhealthy’ range, with conditions worsening to ‘Very Unhealthy’ in Georgetown. Meanwhile, Whim in Berbice is experiencing ‘Unhealthy’ air quality. Current
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Following the conclusion of the historic Government of Guyana (GoG) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) multi-year agreement with respect to employment benefits for public servants for years 2024 to 2025, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh affirmed Tuesday that 69,000
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See below full Christmas message from the PPP/C: As the season of Yuletide embraces us, families come together in love and joy, and communities celebrate in unique ways, sharing warmth and goodwill. It is a time cherished by children for treats, gifts, and special festive meals. In this spirit, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends
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See below full message from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC): The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends warm Christmas greetings and fellowship to  every Guyanese, especially the Christian community.   As our Christian brothers and sisters honour this piteous occasion, let us collectively as a unified  nation embrace the true spirit of Christmas in peace and goodwill
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See below full statement from the Ministry of Finance:  The Ministry of Finance has taken note of specious and baseless claims by some people in the public domain that dead people were registered for the 100,000 Government of Guyana cash grant that is currently being implemented in regions of the country. The Ministry would like
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Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh confirmed Tuesday that a large number of public sector employees under the purview of various Government Ministries across the country, including teachers and health workers have started to receive their $100,000 cash grants as part of
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A major milestone has been reached in Guyana’s ambitious Gas-to-Energy project, with the arrival of two cutting-edge steam turbines and two advanced oil tanks, LNDCH4, the joint-venture company building out the project has announced. Delivered on December 21, 2024, these components are key to the project which will play a pivotal role in transforming the
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In a significant boost to his budding athletic career, multi-talented national athlete Zion Hickerson has signed a one-year sponsorship agreement with ENet, a leading digital service provider in Guyana. This partnership aims to support the young prodigy as he seeks to excel in multiple sports locally and internationally. ENet, recognised as Guyana’s foremost provider of
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