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By Kurt Campbell  Kurt@newsroom.gy On Tuesday last, a freak storm swept through Linden, Region 10, unleashing heavy rains that led to flooding and destruction. The most devastating impact was the damage to numerous homes, which prompted a swift and coordinated response from local government agencies, community leaders, and the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). The following
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The top two sides in this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) duked it out in Providence with the reigning champions Guyana Amazon Warriors winning by a sizeable 35-run margin against nearest rivals at the top of the table, St. Lucia Kings. Warriors captain Imran Tahir won the toss and elected to bat on
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Daniel Rodrigues, a 31-year-old miner from Port Kaituma in the North West District, was charged on Thursday with possession of narcotics and assault. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred the previous evening. Rodrigues appeared via Zoom at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s Court from the Port Kaituma Police Station, where Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh presided. He
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Police are investigating the discovery of a body in Bartica, Region Seven early Saturday morning. At approximately 06:30 hrs, police received a report from a 36-year-old taxi driver who discovered a motionless body in the grass near Dogg Point. The deceased has been identified as Leroy Baptist, a 50-year-old miner from the same area. Upon
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A gold miner was apprehended by the ranks of the Tactical Service Unit (TSU) at the Five Stage Back Dam in the North West District, Region One on Friday for possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The arrest occurred when officers, acting on intelligence, stopped a Hilux pick-up vehicle, registration number GJJ 9916, driven by
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At the Twentieth Special Meeting of the Caribbean Community’s Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), CARICOM has reiterated its strong support for Albert Ramdin, Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, as a candidate for Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the term 2025-2030. Elections are set for March 2025. CARICOM acknowledges the
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As the world celebrates World Tourism Day 2024, Karanambu Lodge in North Rupununi stands as a beacon of hope and growth for the region’s tourism sector. With its lush wetlands and rich biodiversity, this unique destination is poised to offer even more to visitors, thanks to the innovative efforts of its Managing Director, Melanie Mc
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President Irfaan Ali has reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to preserving the nation’s rich biodiversity while advancing its development agenda. Speaking during a “Fireside Chat” at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting 2024, President Ali highlighted the economic and environmental benefits of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS 2030). During the session, President Ali announced
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The Protected Areas Commission’s Guyana Zoological Park has launched an enhancement project aimed at improving its facilities and enriching the experiences of children, visitors, and wildlife enthusiasts. This initiative underscores a strong commitment to wildlife conservation, with Schlumberger Guyana (SLB) as the first corporate partner to contribute to the cause. The zoo, which also functions
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A fire of unknown origin erupted in the Generator Room of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) at Plantation Diamond on Friday at approximately 16:30 hrs. Initial investigations by the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Fire Service revealed that the fire started in the generator room, a 60×60 concrete building housing seven generators that powers the
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