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Noting that all citizens ought to comply with the laws of the country, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday made it clear that no corrupt practice will be tolerated by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), regardless of relationship. “The PPP will not tolerate corruption in the police force or anywhere else, and when we
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The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is set to host the Atlas Security Services Inc. Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 19, 2024. This event serves as a warm-up for the upcoming Brava Guyana Open 2024, providing golfers with a chance to hone their skills. The tournament will be a medal play format, with players divided into
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said the government’s revised $100,000 cash grant initiative is a more equitable and transparent approach. He emphasised that the initiative was a key element of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) 2020 election manifesto. Jagdeo’s comments came just a day after President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced the one-time
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West Indies’ hopes of securing another T20 International series victory went up in smokes, as they suffered a nine-wicket loss to Sri Lanka cruised in the decisive contest of the three-match series in Dambulla on Thursday. It was another clinical performance from the hosts, who secured a 2-1 series triumph –their fifth home series win
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Australia suffered a shock semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup as South Africa raced to an emphatic eight-wicket win in Dubai. The defending champions missed out on an eighth final appearance as the Proteas reached their target of 135 with 16 balls to spare. Anneke Bosch struck a sensational unbeaten 74 from 48 balls
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In the wake of a successful youth conference at Tain Campus that saw over 3,000 young attendees at the weekend, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo addressed the media at a press conference on Thursday and reaffirmed the governing party’s commitment to youth empowerment. He also criticized the opposition led People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) for
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A landmark bilateral business collaboration between the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) and other bilateral chambers between Guyana, Canada and the Dominican Republic (DR) continues to expand, with Ghana Chamber of Commerce Guyana (GCCG) officially joining the initiative. The new partnership was solidified with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday at
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Aarti Hooblal was called to the local Bar, marking the beginning of her legal career as an Attorney-at-Law. Standing before the court, she expressed her heartfelt thanks to the judiciary, her mentors, and her family for their unwavering support throughout her journey. In her address, Hooblal, who hails from a humble background, recounted the trials
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The inaugural Republic Bank/One Guyana National ‘B’ Division Volleyball competition served off last weekend (October 12-13) with the Guyana Volleyball Federation running off the playoff leg featuring 14 teams from different zones. In Mabaruma, Region One, Spartans claimed the title from Thomas Hills Club 25-21, 25-16, while in Region Four, Alpha defeated Castrol Strikers to
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ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge recently provided an update on the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), highlighting its support for the University of Guyana and the sustainable development of hinterland communities. The GGI, which is a partnership between ExxonMobil and its Stabroek Block co-venturers, aims to build capacity and support non-oil sectors in the country. Since
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