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The Ministry of Education continues its drive to improve early childhood education with the commissioning of the new Monkey Mountain Nursery School on December 6. The modern facility, accommodating 49 children, provides a safe and stimulating environment for young learners in the hinterland community, marking another milestone in the government’s commitment to equitable access to
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As Government continues with its multi-pronged approach to expanding energy infrastructure across the country and especially to unserved, remote areas, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh today met with residents of New Forest in East Canje, Region Six to discuss developmental matters
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From 48, there are now four teams – The Guards, Lil Rams, Mahdia (Movements Family) and CJIA Warriors – who will vie for the championship title in the Ethnic Relations Commission T10 Tapeball Harmony League.   The finals will be held on Sunday (December 8) at the Everest Cricket Club.   The first semi-final will
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Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with an attempted murder that took place on Friday at Kuru Kururu, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The incident involved Claurine Stoll, who was attacked by the truck driver – her husband. Police said a video and audio interview was conducted with the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Navin
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Australia will play three Tests on their tour of West Indies next year after the two boards agreed to add an extra match to the original schedule. It will be the first time the two sides have faced each other for three Tests or more since 2015 and the first time in the Caribbean since 2012 when
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Established in 2015, VSH United (Guyana) Inc., a company renowned for providing safety solutions and services across various sectors in Guyana, has once again demonstrated its commitment to sports development. On Friday, the company outfitted Guyana’s national team with basketball shoes ahead of their participation in the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup tournament in San Juan, Puerto
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The Gokarn Ramdhani Memorial Badminton Tournament commenced on Friday afternoon at the National Gymnasium, featuring intense competition across multiple categories, including Under-13 to Under-19 Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Open Men’s and Women’s Singles. In the Women’s Singles, there were notable upsets, with seasoned players falling to rising junior stars. The evening was marked by thrilling
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Foreign Links dominated the recently held Guyana Darts Association’s National Championship, carting off the majority of the team and individual awards at the Malteenoes Sports Club. The tournament attracted three teams, namely Foreign Links Darts Club, Bank of Guyana and Malteenoes Darts team. Foreign Links, comprising Sudesh Fitzgerald, Christopher Lochan, Anil Lachhman and Hemwantie Balchand,
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NYTIMES – TikTok is one step closer to disappearing in the United States after a panel of federal judges on Friday unanimously upheld a new law that could lead to the banning of the popular Chinese-owned video app by mid-January. The three judges, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit,
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Infrastructural works on the Bartica Stelling, Region Seven is advancing significantly, with the project now nearing completion. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill conducted an inspection on Friday morning to assess its progress. Originally scheduled for completion in October, the project faced delays due to the frequent movement of vessels, which restricted the use
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