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Superintendent Shellon Daniels is reminding members of the public that reports of domestic violence can be made at any Police Station across the country, either in person or by telephone, as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) continues to strengthen its response under the Family Violence Act 2024. Speaking on a recent episode of the ‘Police…
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Following the launch of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) e-services landing permit system, aircrafts seeking permission to land in Guyana can now do so digitally. The digitisation of aviation services marks a major leap forward in how public services are delivered, according to Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar. Speaking at the…
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Police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of an unidentified man early Tuesday morning on Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown. The shooting occurred around 03:45 hrs. According to reports, the victim, a male of mixed race, was found lying motionless on the roadway by residents who alerted the authorities. The News Room was…
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A young mother who sought help after enduring years of abuse has been fined a total of $60,000 after refusing to testify against her husband. In June of this year, Joanna Ramoutar posted on social media, claiming that she had faced six years of abuse from her husband, 25-year-old Karran Sukhan, a businessman from Lot…
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It took India a little over an hour on the final day and a further loss of two wickets to knock off the 121-run target to seal the 2-0 series win against West Indies. The win took them to 61.9% points on the World Test Championship points table, still at No. 3. KL Rahul anchored…
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Construction is on track at Palmyra Stadium in Region Six, with a targeted completion date set for the first quarter of 2026. This update was provided by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. during his inspection of the site on Sunday last (October 12). Minister Ramson told reporters that significant work is…
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Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Charles Ramson Jr., announced that the New Amsterdam Synthetic Track is currently 85% complete. He made this statement after inspecting the ongoing construction alongside Minister within the ministry Steven Jacobs and other officials on Sunday (October 12). During the inspection, Minister Ramson spoke with reporters and explained that when…
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After four days of thrilling badminton action featuring 80 participants, 222 entries across 22 events, and 188 matches, the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) successfully concluded its National Senior and Junior Championships on Sunday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. In the Senior Division, defending champions Akili Haynes and Priyanna Ramdhani continued their impressive dominance,…
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Guyana is producing about 740,000 barrels of oil per day from four projects in the giant Stabroek Block offshore, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge said on Monday. The four projects offshore are: Liza I, Liza II, Payara, and Yellowtail. Production at Yellowtail, the newest venture, started in August, around four months ahead of schedule. The…
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Young girls from across Guyana were celebrated at a special event held to mark International Day of the Girl Child at the Umana Yana on Monday. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, focused on empowering girls to access opportunities, overcome challenges, and lead in their communities. The event featured…
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