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As part of its commitment to community development and public welfare, Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire & Life Insurance Companies Limited recently donated traffic cones and reflective vests to aid the Traffic Department of Regional Division 4 ‘C’. This contribution is intended to support the Traffic Department in its mission to improve the safety and efficiency of
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Dayna Sukrah has pledged to be guided by integrity and honesty as she takes up her role as an attorney-at-law following the recent acceptance of her petition by Justice Priscilla Chandra Hanif, to practice law in the courts of Guyana. The 26-year-old, who started her academic journey at the Marian Academy, is the first in
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Thirty-two girls from the Campbellville Government Secondary School in Georgetown came out on Saturday for an initiative by the Rotary Club of Garden City (Georgetown) called the Girls’ Empowerment Wellness Weekend. The initiative, the third of its kind so far, sought to empower girls, ages 12 to 17, to be what they can be; to
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A bandit died on Saturday morning after he was chopped while attempting to rob a jewelry stall at the Port Mourant Market, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne). The News Room understands that two perpetrators, both armed with guns, went to rob the store early Saturday morning. During the robbery attempt, the bandits fired gunshots and
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By Kurt Campbell In a historic turn of events, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Commonwealth, a decision solidified on the final day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa on Friday, October 25, 2024. Her ascent
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Over 600 Berbicians received house lots at Plantation Block ‘A’ Bath, and Plantation ‘B’ Experiment, West Coast Berbice on Friday. The allocation exercise was held at the Bath Community Centre Ground in Region Five, as part of the Ministry of Housing and Water’s ‘Dream Realised’ housing drive. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal along
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Since its launch in 2020, SATWA has swiftly captured the attention of food lovers and home cooks alike, establishing itself as a versatile, nutritious, and user-friendly staple. Now available at the Guyana Shop and set to grace local supermarkets soon, SATWA is the latest gem from B&R Products, proudly operating under the brand “Intrinsic Quality.”
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Concacaf has conducted the official draw for the 2025 Concacaf U-17 Men’s Qualifiers. The region’s FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifying competition will take place from February 7 to 16, 2025, across six venues, and 35 Concacaf Member Associations will participate. Guyana will be based in Costa Rica and grouped alongside the hosts, Trinidad and Tobago,
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New Zealand completed a historic first Test series victory in India with a 113-run win in the second Test that ended the hosts’ 12-year unbeaten streak. The triumph in Pune gives the Black Caps an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and ends India’s remarkable run of 18 consecutive home series wins since Alastair
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A new $95 million children’s playpark was commissioned at the National Park in Georgetown on Friday, adding to the array of attractions in the space. The playpark was developed by the Office of the First Lady, through the National Beautification Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works. First Lady Arya Ali and Minister
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