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Months after he was shot and killed during a robbery, Police have issued wanted bulletin for two men in relation to the murder of 61-year-old Aubrey Richardson. In the wanted bulletin issued on Saturday, the Guyana Police Force said Antwan Sampson, 20 and Samuel Browne, 23, are wanted for questioning in relation to the murder
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Omeca Primo, 36, was on Friday remanded to prison after she was charged for obtaining over $11 million from persons, paid for cars which she promise to deliver. Primo, the owner of Primo’s lmport and Primo’s Taxi Service appeared before acting Chief Magistrate, Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate Court. She faced 13 counts of
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Over 450 students in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) benefitted from the National  Data Management Authority’s  (NDMA’s)  two-day  “Cyber  Road  Show”  on October 16 and 17, 2024. The initiative reached eight (8) schools – Manchester Secondary, Winifred Gaskin Memorial Secondary, Lower Corentyne Secondary, Port Mourant Secondary, Berbice Educational Institute, Tutorial Academy, Berbice High School, and Vryman’s
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After being diagnosed with breast cancer and following treatment and surgery, Nandranie Deochand thought she had overcome the biggest challenge in her life. But her hopes were shattered three years ago when the cancer returned. Despite the daily challenges, Deochand chooses to remain resilient and is positive that she will again survive what she described
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The Berbice Expo and Trade Fair 2024 officially opened Friday night at the Welfare Ground in East Canje Berbice, with a feature address by Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister of Agriculture. Addressing the audience at the opening ceremony, Minister Mustapha noted that the annual event is a crucial platform for promoting local businesses, fostering partnerships, and driving
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The Guyana Rugby Football Union Sevens tournament will take place this weekend at the National Park. It focuses on mentally and physically preparing teams for the upcoming Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Championships. With cash and prizes at stake, this final tournament of the season will determine the top team in Guyana, as the Police
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The sod-turning of the Blue Water Shipping Stadium represents a monumental milestone for football in Guyana, transforming a long-held dream into a tangible reality. This significant event on Friday, attended by a delegation led by Concacaf President and FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani and Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde, serves as a pivotal moment
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See full press release below: The Government continues in its aggressive efforts to ensure that employment is increased throughout the country with its support to the private sector and the facilitation of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) centres in various Regions. This was no different on Friday when Senior Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and Minister of
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New Zealand stormed into the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup after 14 years, beating the 2016 champions West Indies by eight runs in a low-scoring thriller in Sharjah. New Zealand will meet the 2023 edition’s runners-up South Africa as the tournament is set for a first-time champion. Opting to bat first, Sophie Devine’s
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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security hosted the ‘Her Vision, Her Future Empowerment Workshop’ on Friday to help young girls in childcare take control of their lives by envisioning what they want their future to be like. It was organised by the Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA), through its Family Support Services
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