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Cricket Victoria put in another commanding performance in the ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL) in the first of Thursday’s doubleheader of matches in Guyana. Dominating with the bat after being inserted by opponents Hampshire, the Australian outfit rattled along to a lofty total of 170-4 before dismissing their opponents for just 95 runs inside thirteen
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Days after members of the Alliance For Change (AFC) political party refused to answer questions about the 2020 General and Regional Elections, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) raised concerns about the party’s willingness to be held accountable if entrusted with political power. At his weekly press conference, Jagdeo raised concerns that
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The government has a regional registration schedule for the $100,000 cash grant but Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo clarified on Thursday that any person who was unable to register during the outlined will receive their funds subsequently. Jagdeo told reporters at his weekly press conference that the government is focused on registering citizens in Regions
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See below the full statement issued: Recover Guyana, a non-governmental organization (NGO) successfully launched the ENGAGE Project, a green entrepreneurship program designed to empower youth across Guyana with tools, resources, and knowledge to initiate and maintain environmentally sustainable businesses in eco-tourism, renewable energy, waste management, organic farming and more. In partnership with Scotiabank and Van
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See below the full statement issued: GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc. on December 4, 2024, took another significant step forward with the official opening of its Bartica office at Lot 31, Second Avenue. This office serves as a cornerstone for fostering regional development and engagement, particularly in anticipation of the Oko Gold Mines Project, slated to
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Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) signed an Air Services Agreement to promote and facilitate airlines to operate air services between the two countries, as well as other countries. Signing the Agreement on behalf of South Korea was Ambassador KIM Jinhae, Non-Permanent Representative
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A feasibility study is part and parcel of the entire proposal of every single internationally branded hotel in Guyana, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond has said. She was speaking at an end-of-year press conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, on Wednesday, providing an update on the work of the ministry
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Press Release from the Guyana Chess Federation Candidate Master Taffin Khan emerged victorious at the President’s Cup Rapid Chess Tournament, with Woman Candidate Master Aditi Joshi seizing the female crown. The long-awaited chess competition, organised by the Guyana Chess Federation, was graciously hosted by His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday, December 1, 2024,
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Outgoing Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan on Wednesday night highlighted that bilateral trade between Guyana and China skyrocketed to US$800 million (or about G$167.6 billion) in the first half of 2024. “Practical cooperation between China and Guyana has made significant progress. “In the first half of this year, our bilateral trade reached $800 million, reflecting a
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Guyanese seeking opportunities to advance their tertiary education can now apply for a scholarship through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme. The application portal is now open, and prospective students are being encouraged to apply before the 11:59 (pm) February 28, 2025, deadline. Interested individuals can access a wide range of programmes at
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