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On Friday, businesses in Guyana were reminded not to use local content laws as a convenient excuse for delivering subpar goods and services. Instead, they were encouraged to seize the opportunity to demonstrate that Guyana can compete on a global stage, both in terms of price and quality. This call to action came from Natural
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Growing up in Santa Rosa, an indigenous community in Moruca, Region One, Brayon Hosey faced daunting challenges. Limited access to higher education, finances, and scarce job opportunities created a difficult environment. But despite these obstacles, he nurtured a dream that many believed was out of reach—attending the University of Guyana. “I wrote 11 subjects and
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See below the full statement issued: Xen Aviation & Services Limited (‘Xen Aviation’), a start-up domestic operator based in Georgetown, Guyana, has finalised a deal to acquire its first Britten-Norman turbine-powered Islander. The aircraft will be used by Xen Aviation to enhance regional connectivity and support its planned commuter services across the country. The BN2T-4S,
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday dismissed criticisms of the contractors involved in the Bamia Primary School project, contending that those utterances are part of consistent disparagement of Afro- Guyanese entrepreneurs by the opposition. “It’s disgusting for me, totally disgusting. You know how many progressive companies with young people of every race… every race
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Spending on the water sector this year alone is double what the former APNU/AFC Coalition spent for their entire five-year term, General Secretary of the ruling PPP, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said Thursday. Total allocations in the water sector from 2015 to 2020, that is, the years of Coalition governance, amounted to $10.8 billion. Comparatively, Jagdeo
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In an operation on Thursday, officers from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) apprehended two Brazilian nationals during a routine patrol in the township of Lethem, Region Nine. The incident occurred around 12:45 hrs in front of the Takatu Hotel. Acting on reliable information, the officers intercepted a white vehicle bearing Brazilian number plates (QUM 2E64)
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India’s 12-year unbeaten run in home Test series is under serious threat as New Zealand’s built a lead of 301 on day two of the second Test. After the Black Caps’ historic victory in the first Test in Bengaluru, a win in Pune would give them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. That would end
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In a ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the United Nations, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips, Prime Minister of Guyana, reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to the principles of the UN Charter. Reflecting on the organization’s origins in the aftermath of World War II, Phillips emphasized the UN’s ongoing mission to prevent future conflicts and foster international
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The BetCageSports National T20 League, a highly anticipated cricket tournament organised by the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), is scheduled to commence on Saturday, October 26. This league represents a significant development in Guyana’s cricketing landscape, offering a competitive platform for local talent to shine. With the backing of President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the league aims
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What was once viewed as a stellar 25-year career in the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for Deputy Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus is now under severe scrutiny. Calvin Brutus, his pregnant wife, his driver, and a businessman were on Thursday placed on bail totaling $9.1 million after they faced a slew of charges, the majority of
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