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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has commenced distributing the 2025 Old Age Pension (OAP) books, aiming to complete the process by January 31. The books will remain available throughout the year for individuals turning 65. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud attributed the delayed distribution to the discovery
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Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira noted on Monday that government has been busy this year with training programmes and workshops seeking to develop the 16 agencies that are a part of anti-corruption in Guyana. She was speaking at the opening of the 2024 Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Expo at the Arthur Chung
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As of October 2024, a total of 12 gender-based related murders were recorded and majority of the attackers were men. “I can say to you, compared to last year, over the same period of January to October we have less murders from gender-based violence. “Every life is important and we shouldn’t have any at all,”
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Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty will deliver a decision on December 30 regarding whether the 2020 election fraud trial will commence afresh. This conclusion was reached on Monday when the case was called at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for oral submissions on what exactly is mean to restart the trial anew. The case has already
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Guyana today (Monday, December 9, 2024) submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague its final written brief on the merits in its case against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The brief, officially entitled Guyana’s Reply to Venezuela’s Counter-Memorial, was personally delivered to the Registrar of the Court by His Excellency Sasenarine Singh,
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In its inaugural year, the One Guyana National Futsal Championship, powered by the Government of Guyana, has already begun to attract the might of Guyana’s corporate community, with Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain signing on as a partner. Sharing remarks at the opening ceremony and march pass of this historic championship with male and
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Commanding margins of victory was the order of the night when action continued in the One Guyana National Futsal Championship at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, at the weekend. Five of the six games produced one-sided affairs on a night that produced 37 goals. Below are the results Stabroek ‘B’ 7 (Nikolai Andrews 4, Jonathan
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The Ministry of Education’s Secondary Sector recently launched an innovative program aimed at empowering inmates and Prison Service Officers through education. This groundbreaking initiative, part of the Ministry’s EduReform program, underscores the importance of rehabilitation and social reintegration in modern correctional systems. Recognizing the transformative power of education, the Ministry’s initiative offers a two-year curriculum
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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday addressed recent media claims concerning the alleged transfer of Deputy Superintendent Phiona Harris and matters involving Ms. Adonika Aulder, the wife of Assistant Police Commissioner Mr. Calvin Brutus, who recently left the country. In a statement issued to clarify the situation, the GPF confirmed that it fully respects
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Mahdia’s Movements Family emerged as champions of the inaugural Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) Harmony League T10 Tapeball Tournament. A powerful batting performance from Ricardo Adams and Ershaad Ali propelled Mahdia to a convincing victory over Lil Rams in the final at the Everest Cricket Club on Sunday. The duo’s explosive batting display proved too much
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