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The Petra Organisation has received a significant boost for its Republic Bank U-18 School Football League with the support of  Ronoca Concrete Inc. The Construction materials supplier has officially cemented its commitment to the grassroots programme, becoming a key partner for the upcoming 2025 edition of the tournament. The sponsorship was formalised on Tuesday during…
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As the city of Georgetown continues to grapple with the enormous costs and logistical challenges for solid waste management, Mayor Alfred Mentore has committed to supporting the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to find a resolve. The city spends nearly $500 million annually on waste removal alone. Mentore told the News Room on…
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Naderia James, 19, who was charged with the murder of 20-year-old miner Kevin Smith last month, has been granted bail following a reduction of her charge to manslaughter. Attorney Sanjeev Datadin, who represents James, announced the development on Facebook, stating that he made representations to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the charge to…
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Ranks of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) attached to the Ruimveldt Police Station have arrested a 17-year-old male following the recovery of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition during a police operation on Tuesday evening. Around 19:05hrs, a mobile patrol acting on intelligence pursued two male suspects observed riding a red motorcycle near Durban…
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Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has criticised the decision to appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in the Crystal Fisher v. Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) case, describing the litigation as “a total abuse of the process of the court” and warning that it could saddle the litigant with…
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Guyana’s Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, is on a mission to help more Guyanese experience their country and hopes to do so by making local tourism more affordable and accessible. Rodrigues told reporters that Guyana’s tourism sector is growing, but to help expand and sustain it, Guyanese themselves must be able to…
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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday urged the 31 newly commissioned officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to lead with fairness, compassion and commitment to service. The graduation parade for Standard Officers’ Course 56 was held at Base Camp Ayangana, Georgetown. The newly commissioned officers include 21 from the…
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Guyana announced today that it is working with e-Magic to advance digital transformation efforts through the use of digital twins and artificial intelligence. e-Magic, a local Guyanese company with international headquarters in Canada, is helping the EPA design and test solutions that will transform how environmental compliance data is…
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Malteenoes Sports Club and Bel Air Rubis emerged victorious last weekend when the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) continued its Georgetown City Mayor and Friends Under-17, 100-over competition. At the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) on Sunday, the home suffered a narrow one-wicket defeat at the hands of Malteenoes, while the day before Bel Air Rubis emerged…
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Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday affirmed Guyana’s support for regional and international efforts to dismantle transnational crime networks and safeguard peace. President Ali, speaking during the graduation of a new batch of Guyana Defence Force recruits, said Guyana will “support every action and embrace every partnership…
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