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The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will launch its countdown to Diwali 2024 with its Deep Jale event that promises to be a spectacular light – up with rich cultural items. Deep Jale will be at the Kitty Seawall Roundabout in Georgetown. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Dharmic Sabha, a bazaar will also
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For 2024, a total of 97 persons were killed on the country’s roadways after being involved in accidents, majority of the victims being pedestrians and motorcyclists. The figures reflect a decrease in road accidents when compared to the same period last year which saw 140 persons losing their lives out of the 118 accidents recorded.
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A High Court judge has denied Assistant Police Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus’ request to leave Guyana for the United States with his pregnant wife, Adonika Aulder, who requires medical care. The refusal, handed down by Justice Gino Persaud on Friday, came amid the revelation that Brutus is facing 240 charges related to financial misconduct. Brutus,
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A 27-year-old was Thursday remanded to prison on the charge of robbery under arms committed on Mohamed Hussein, a 29-year-old Albion Estate operator and a resident of Kilcoy/Chesney Housing Scheme. Kelvin Bates of New Market Street, Rose Hall Town was arrested on Monday and made his court appearance at the New Amsterdam Magistrates Court Thursday.
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As Guyana continues to work on reducing its food import bill, students at the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) introduced a bread-making project aimed at reducing the import of wheat flour. The students from GSA have created the bread using three non-traditional flours – rice, cassava, and sweet potato. “You can incorporate locally produced and
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The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), in conjunction with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), National Data Management Agency (NDMA), and with the support of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), recently executed upgrades to the four (4) Raspberry Seismographs located in the South Rupununi. The Seismographs have been installed to detect earthquakes and
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Georgetown, Guyana. October 18, 2024 – ENet (E-Networks Inc.), Guyana’s trailblazing telecommunications provider, was proudly showcased as a Salesforce success story at TM Innovate Americas 2024, one of global telecoms’ most prestigious events. Held in Dallas, Texas, from September 23-24, the event brought together global telecom leaders to explore innovative strategies for driving transformation and
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By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy Hotoquai. Hobodeia. Wiruni. Most Guyanese may have never heard these names, let alone know how to pronounce them. These are remote communities, located in Barima/Waini, the region at the top of Guyana if you look at the country on the map. The villages are among over 100 remote and poor communities
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The University of Guyana Institute for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UGIRIE) is hosting its Second Exhibition of Innovations from Thursday to Saturday, at the university’s Turkeyen Campus. Over 40 innovations and applied research projects are on display, allowing researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and innovators to showcase their work, explore collaborations, and engage with potential sponsors. Shomari
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Only one side has ever won a Test after scoring fewer than the 46 they did in the first innings of the match, but India were entertaining thoughts of doing it. They are onto something special in Bengaluru, and that through a sensational attacking approach with the bat. Don’t get it wrong, New Zealand were
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