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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, today commissioned the historic 0.65 megawatt grid-forming solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight). The project, which is funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under the Energy Matrix Diversification and Strengthening of the Department of Energy (EMISDE) programme, signifies a crucial advancement in Guyana’s
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Australia’s bowlers backed up a majestic century from Travis Head on his home ground to put the hosts in a strong position to win the second Test against India. Head played in a typically carefree manner on day two at the Adelaide Oval as his 140 off 141 balls provided the bulk of Australia’s first-innings
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Jacob Bethell stroked 96 after Gus Atkinson’s hat-trick as England took a stranglehold on the second Test against New Zealand after two days in Wellington. Bethell, the 21-year-old winning his second cap, gave another demonstration of his immense promise in falling four runs short of becoming the youngest England man in 85 years to make
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Rangpur Riders dominated Cricket Victoria to win by 56 runs and become the inaugural ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) champions on a historic night in Providence. The Riders put in a near flawless performance in the final and carried on where they left off after Thursday’s victory saw them finish second in the standings
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See below the full statement issued by the Government of Guyana:  The Government of Guyana has taken note of a Facebook post that seems to suggest that there may have been an incident infringing the religious rights of one or more Muslim citizens during the registration process for the $100,000 Cash Grant. We wish to
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In 2024, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) conditionally approved 26 Bed and Breakfast properties, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond has revealed. She was speaking at her end-of-year press conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal. Minister Walrond noted how these facilities continue to contribute to unique and personalised experiences for persons
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Chairman of A New and United Guyana (ANUG) Dr. Mark France admitted to medical malpractice which caused him to be suspended from practicing medicine for two years. The executive member made this disclosure during his party’s press conference on Friday. “That is what I am saying. It was misconduct,” Dr. France said in response to
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The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown has placed 10 waste receptacles at strategic points along bus stops on Regent Street in a bid to deter littering and manage garbage build-up. The waste receptacles were donated to the municipality by Mings Products and Services, and City Hall is hoping that other businesses will come
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Keesha Greene, 29, and Shaquille Thompson, 28, two Cheddi Jagan International Airport workers, were arrested after they were caught with cocaine on Thursday. In a press release, the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) said a quantity of cocaine was found strapped on the body of Green, an aviation security officer during a routine search. She was
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President Dr Irfaan Ali received the prestigious Wilson Award from the Wilson Centre for his unwavering dedication to climate change action and biodiversity during a Gala and Dinner in Miami last evening. While delivering feature remarks, the President emphasised the importance of leaders uniting to craft common policies to address global climate challenges, underscoring the
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