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Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Monday told the News Room that the government will meet with officials of the University of Guyana (UG) later this week to discuss the upcoming graduation ceremonies and funding for the institution. This meeting follows an announcement by President Dr. Irfaan Ali that tuition fees at the university will be
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Athletes and officials gathered at the National Stadium, Providence, on Sunday afternoon ahead of departure for the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) 2024, set for October 24-26 in French Guiana. The Guyana contingent was given a send-off by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr., who wished the athletes well and urged them to use
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Scores of current and past students of Queen’s College gathered at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown for a special assembly commemorating the institution’s 180th anniversary. Past and present college members sang their Latin school song, cheered as they saw the flags of each of the 10 school houses, and immersed themselves in the celebration
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Navindra Latchman, a 28-year-old taxi driver of Queenstown, Essequibo Coast was charged for attempted on Monday. Police Headquarters reported that Latchman, called Rocky, was arrested on October 15 after he attempted to murder Akeelah Maynard. Details on the incident were not provided. He appeared at the Charity Magistrate’s Court on Monday before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke.
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Two men- Jerry Anderson and Raphael Watts- were arrested on Monday after Police nabbed them with an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in the vicinity of the Timehri bus park in Georgetown. Police Headquarters reported that the men were arrested during an intelligence-led operation. A black Nisan Juke (#PZZ 4712) was intercepted by Police at about
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The Government of Guyana (GoG), through the Ministry of Natural Resources, is pleased to announce the award of contracts, through the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), to market Guyana’s share of crude from the three (3) Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels as follows: BB Energy Trading Limited – Liza Unity and
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The Congo Nya Cultural Foundation in Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, started 43 years ago by the late Ivelaw James, known as ‘Brooks.’ And it is still buzzing with activity today as his son, Lij James, has taken up the mantle of ensuring the skills taught there are passed down to young children. Starting up a
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The Guyana Chess Federation’s junior chess teams are heading to French Guiana from October 24th to 26th to participate in the 2024 Inter Guiana Games. The female team includes WCM Aditi Joshi, Ciel Clement, Kaija Clement, and Italy Ton-Chung, while the male team features CM Sachin Pitamber, Alexander Zhang, and Omar Shariff. Due to last-minute
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Jos Buttler’s return as England white-ball captain has been delayed by at least three more matches, after he was ruled out of next week’s ODI leg of their tour of the Caribbean due to his long-standing calf injury. Buttler, 34, has been plagued by the injury for four months, and has not played a competitive
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The Tapas, Rum & Wine culinary experience, launched on Monday, will provide a platform for local chefs and mixologists to showcase their talent and culinary creativities. Persons can expect expertly- crafted dishes fused with local ingredients and paired with exceptional wines and rums. The event is set to take place on October 27, 2024, at
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