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By Malisa Playter- Harry Sewdat Persaud, an aquaculture farmer and businessman, grew up around his father’s modest fish farm. It was a venture his father made a living from, as he supplied locals with seafood. Persaud, now the Secretary of the Aquaculture Cooperative Society, followed his father’s footsteps but expanded operations significantly, getting much more
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The second edition of the Vice President’s T20 Softball Cup returns on November 7 and will conclude on November 10 at the Police Sports Club, Eve Leary. Regal Stationery & Computer Centre has been locked in as the event’s title sponsor this year, and it will pay over $3M in prizes. Launched on Monday at
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has launched the CONCACAF ‘C’ Licensing Coach Training program, a vital step for coaches aspiring to manage teams in regional competitions. The launch took place on Monday at the National Training Centre in Providence. The C License is becoming a crucial requirement for Elite League clubs in Guyana, as it
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See below the full release from the Ministry of Public Works: The Ministry of Public Works hereby informs members of the public that the Demerara  Harbour Bridge will be closed for critical maintenance work for a duration of 4 hours:  Commencing: 23:59 hrs (11:59 pm) on Tuesday 29th October 2024  Ending: 04:00 hrs (4:00 am)
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Shaheed Abdool Jahoor, his wife Rookmanie Nowrang, and their two young children are now homeless after a massive blaze destroyed the house they lived in and their belongings. The fire swept through the family’s rental house in Adelphi, East Canje Berbice early Monday morning. Jahoor’s day began like any other. He ended his night shift
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The prolonged dry season has badly- affected residents of Mahdia and Campbelltown, Region Eight (Potaro – Siparuni). Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal led a team to the region on Monday and sought to find solutions to remedy the situation. The main solution, Croal told reporters, is that additional wells will be drilled. “Traditionally,
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Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai on Monday highlighted that the government is spending $300 million to maintain roads in communities across Region Eight (Potaro- Siparuni). Meanwhile, a programme will be rolled out soon focusing on the construction of new roads in the region. “In terms of road maintenance, very shortly… in fact, by next
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See below full message from the Private Sector Commission (PSC):  The Private Sector Commission (PSC) extends its deepest condolences to the Beharry family and the entire Beharry Group of Companies on the passing of Mr. Rabindranauth ‘Chico’ Beharry, a visionary entrepreneur, esteemed business leader, and cherished figure in the Guyanese business landscape. Mr. Beharry passed
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In the days leading up to Diwali, the Festival of Lights, the Hindu Society of Berbice will distribute over 200 food hampers to families across Guyana. According to a release from the Society, this distribution forms part of the “Diwali Sewa.” This is an initiative started by Pandit Rajon Balgobind and supported by local and
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Andray Wilson, 47, of Middle Walk, Victoria, East Coast Demerara (ECD) succumbed to stab wounds he received during an argument on October 24. Police Headquarters reported that the suspect, a taxi driver is in custody. According to the Police report, Wilson known as “Puchie,” a consultant at the Ministry of Health, reportedly called the suspect
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