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In a series of high-level engagements facilitated by the King’s Foundation, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, visited Scotland this week to advance Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. The visit follows the King’s Foundation’s recent engagements in Guyana and the President’s announcement that the Foundation would support the next phase of the LCDS, with
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Top-of-the-table Barbados Royals played a match to forget in Providence as they scored 96-9 in a match that saw them well beaten by seven wickets, St. Lucia Kings putting in a swaggering display to secure a spot in the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) playoffs. The Royals elected to bat first upon winning
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Guyana was prominently featured in the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) public forums held from September 9 to September 14, highlighting the urgent need for a more equitable global trade regime amid re-globalisation efforts. Minister of Tourism and Commerce, Oneidge Waldron, alongside Ambassador Leslie Ramsammy, represented Guyana in critical discussions about trade’s role in fostering development.
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Mohamed Kalameeden Nasir, a 30-year-old carpenter of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, and Arvinda Roopram, a 25-year-old  construction worker, also of Stewartville, WCD was killed in what is now a double murder early Saturday morning. Police said the incident occured at about 02:50 hrs  in the vicinity of District Club located at Leonora, WCD. According to
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Guyana Amazon Warriors inflicted a seventh defeat on the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), running out winners by 30 runs in Providence to boost their own chances of progression in this year’s competition. Electing to field first, the Patriots restricted their opponents to 137-8, Ashmead Nedd
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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, alongside the Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, convened an important meeting today with stakeholders from the town of Linden to discuss pressing issues related to flooding and long-term drainage planning, held at the Office of the Prime Minister. Chaired by the Prime Minister, the meeting featured a diverse
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The government is closely monitoring the surging demand for electricity and is taking measures to meet the nation’s growing power requirements. According to Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, peak electricity demand has risen significantly in recent months. He made this announcement on Thursday evening at the Amcham Energy Mixer held at the Guyana Marriott
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By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy In the serene but often tumultuous landscape of the Rupununi Savannahs, Meshach Pierre dedicated his life to understanding the delicate balance between humans and wildlife. A passionate mammologist, Meshach’s work reflected a deep commitment to conservation and a profound awareness of the complexities surrounding human-wildlife interactions. However, beneath his extensive academic
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall has firmly rejected allegations of constitutional rights violations during a police search at 86 BB Eccles, the family home of social media activist Melissa Atwell, on September 17, asserting that the operation was conducted lawfully based on reasonable suspicion of narcotics offences. In a letter addressed to Darren Wade, the attorney
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Guyana’s Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has announced a new initiative aimed at addressing the challenges posed by motor lorries on city streets. In a recent interview with the News Room, Edghill highlighted the need for comprehensive policies that could significantly reduce the issues stemming from these large vehicles. During his visit to the
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