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Massy Remittance Services announced on Wednesday that MoneyGram services have been fully restored in Guyana. This update comes after a brief period of disruption that affected customers across the Caribbean. In a media release, the company stated, “We are pleased to inform you that MoneyGram services have been fully restored in Guyana… they [customers] can
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Jermaine Hercules and his girlfriend welcomed their first child just eight days before he died tragically, falling to his death from the roof of a rice mill last Friday. His family is of the strong belief that it was negligence and unsafe practices at the mill that resulted in his death. Hercules’ mother, Andrea Whatley,
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Dionson Charlie, a 32-year-old miner from Jawalla Village, has been reported missing following a suspected boat mishap in the Mazaruni River on Monday last. According to reports, Charlie departed from ‘Bush Cow’ Backdam at approximately 11:00 hrs that day, en route to Kako Village for business. On his return journey, it is believed he collided
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Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal on Tuesday said the government already started allocating house lots at Silica City, an exciting venture that will be Guyana’s second city. “We already sent the first set of persons to the banks for prequalifications. “We have started the allocation there so that it will be an ongoing
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The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) welcomed the Barbados Royals for an exciting day of golf, marking another high-profile visit to the course that has increasingly become a destination for international athletes. This time, the Royals were joined by Head Coach Trevor Penney, who visited in 2023, and players David Miller and Keshav Maharaj, all making their
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In a compelling address during his ‘Issues in the News’ commentary Tuesday night, Attorney General Anil Nandlall passionately defended the principles of accountability and transparency within the incumbent People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government, asserting the role it is playing in the ongoing transformation of the country. His remarks come amid ongoing public scrutiny of
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The thoroughfare along the East Bank of Demerara, one of the vital arteries for the bustling heart of Guyana coastland, has endured its fair share of wear and tear. Over the years, the relentless flow of vehicles, from small cars to towering trucks, has taken a toll, leading to unsightly bulges and depressions along its
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See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Education: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive review and rewriting of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum for grades 7-9. This ambitious initiative, led by Deputy Chief Education Officer with responsibility for Technical Education,
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Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, on Tuesday dismissed claims from Opposition Member of Parliament Annette Ferguson regarding the funding of the $15.8 billion Government Office Complex. He asserted that the project has been thoroughly discussed and is vital for modernising government infrastructure and consolidating services for the benefit of all Guyanese. “The assertion that
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Tuesday called out Police ranks who continue to detain and lock up citizens found with small amounts of marijuana, saying it amounts to a misapplication of the recently amended Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act. Nandlall has rebuked what appears to be a constant disregard of the new clauses
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