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One of five men wanted for the abduction of Joshua David has surrendered to the Police. The News Room was reliably informed that Osafo Peters, known as Saddest, turned himself into Police Monday afternoon. The other suspects are: Aaron Alleyne called Cats, Alpha Poole, Wayne Barker, and Dwayne Griffith. Earlier Monday, the Guyana Police Force’s
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[Virgin Islands News Online]  – Noting that he was pleased to announce visa-free access to Guyana nationals to the British Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio D. Wheatley said this step strengthens the bond between the Virgin Islands and the region, facilitating greater ease in travel, trade, tourism and investment. “It underscores
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Caribbean Cinemas at Giftland Mall announced the opening of the new “CXC” (Caribbean Cinemas Extreme) auditorium, a totally immersive sound experience with Dolby Atmos digital surround sound system. This new technology combines over 30 thousand watts of power, up to 128 audio channels and 50 speakers strategically distributed 360° around the auditorium. It also has
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Torginol Paints is thrilled to officially announce Jamal Higgins as the grand prize winner of the ‘Name That Shade’ promotion. His winning entry, “Savannah Sunset,” has been selected as Torginol’s new Caribbean Premier League (CPL)-inspired paint colour, capturing the essence of both the vibrant Guyanese landscape and the spirit of cricket. The announcement was made
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A concerning swarm of bees at the New Amsterdam Secondary School Multilateral in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) has disrupted learning and caused many to become fearful for their safety. Over the past nine days, the school has been invaded by aggressive swarms on three separate occasions, disrupting learning at the school. A teacher complained
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Health authorities are set to roll out a national action plan by this year’s end to combat the misuse of antibiotics. On the sidelines of a pharmacy symposium on Sunday, Acting Chief Pharmacist in the Ministry of Health Sookdeo Singh told the News Room that there is quite a number of systems that have not
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It has been four days since Joshua David was abducted while purchasing food on Main Street, Georgetown and Police Headquarters on Monday said they are “following all leads” to locate him. Guyana Police Force’s Corporate Communications Department, Mark Ramotar told reporters that searches continue at Buxton, East Coast Demerara and “other places.” Ramotar was also
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Thirty-eight-year-old Julie Higgins of One Koker Squatting Area, Wismar, Linden, died in an accident on Sunday on the Rockstone Trail, about 10 minutes in from the Rockstone Junction. The accident, involving motorcar PJJ 9024, a Toyota 212, driven by Kenrick Johnson of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, occurred at about 15:35 hours. According to a Police
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Acting Chief Pharmacist at the Ministry of Health Sookdeo Singh used the occasion of World Pharmacists’ Day 2024 to remind pharmacists that the country’s current laws governing the sale of medicines should be complied with. “We also need to put systems in place to detect substandard and falsified medication,” he said at a symposium on
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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Sunday hosted a forum which sought to positively impact the lives of men. The forum facilitated by the ministry’s Gender Affairs Bureau provided a safe space for men to discuss both national and personal challenges while fostering camaraderie through shared experiences. Minister of Human Services and
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