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In a ruling on Wednesday, Justice Nigel Niles of the High Court ordered the State to pay a total of $24 million to the estate of Quindon Bacchus, who was shot dead by police officers in an incident that shocked the nation and sparked widespread public outrage. The tragic death occurred on June 10, 2022,
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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo chastised Alliance for Change (AFC) leader Nigel Hughes for untrue, divisive racial utterances made recently. Jagdeo addressed the statements made by Mr. Hughes at a party press conference on Thursday. In recent weeks, Hughes has come under pressure to apologise for the party’s
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The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has officially launched its highly anticipated Harmony T10 Tapeball tournament, which commences on November 17 at the Transport Sports Club, Thomas Lands. This exciting initiative features 48 teams from across Guyana, all competing to promote unity and inclusivity through sport. The ERC T10 Harmony League is not just a cricket
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Thursday said the Guyana government expects “strong solidarity” from Florida Senator, Marco Rubio who has been nominated by United States President- elect Donald Trump to lead the State Department. At his weekly press conference, the Vice President said the Irfaan Ali- ed administration is keen on working with the incoming
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The excitement was palpable at the Retrieve Hard Court on Wednesday evening as the ‘Final Four’ teams were decided in this year’s ExxonMobil Futsal Championship. With a grand prize of $1 million at stake, teams YMCA, Money Bell, Spaniards, and Hard Knocks left no doubt about their determination to take the title in this tournament
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Some teams from this year’s men’s T20 World Cup are yet to pay players their full prize money, according to the World Cricketers’ Association. Sources have told BBC Sport the issue affects five of the 20 teams that competed in the tournament in the United States and Caribbean in June. Each nation is awarded prize
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo affirmed that the government is serious about guaranteeing transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds. As such, any concern raised is being addressed. The Vice President, speaking at a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) press conference on Thursday, delved into President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s recent meeting with errant
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LIAT (2020) Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural flight to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO), on November 19, 2024. This new route will offer increased connectivity across the region, strengthening ties between the Eastern Caribbean and South America. The introduction of LIAT 2020’s Georgetown route marks a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion
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As the probes into the abduction of Joshua David and Delon Alexander continue to unfold, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum Thursday said the intelligence so far does not suggest favourable outcomes. He, however, told reporters that the Guyana Police Force is diligently working to convert intelligence gathered into evidence to solve the crimes and convict the
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Carlos ‘Karlo’ Jerez and his wife Gabriela ‘Gabyluv’ Rodriguez are promoting the Guyana Latin Concert and Food Fest – a music, dance and culinary event catering to the Latin and Guyanese communities. The event is billed for November 23, 2024 at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. The event promises a mix of
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