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Motorcyclist Reagan Martin, 27, died after he was struck down by a motorcar on the Versailles Public Road, West Bank Demerara (WBD) early Sunday morning. Police Headquarters reported that the fatal accident occurred at about 02:30 hrs, in the vicinity of a health centre. The driver involved in the accident fled the scene just after.
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In baffling disclosure, the Guyana Police Force on Sunday issued a fresh wanted bulletin for Candace Adonis, a 29-year-old teacher accused of a baby abduction that occurred a decade ago. The case, which first drew headlines in 2014, has resurfaced as authorities continue their search for Adonis, who is now wanted for child stealing. The
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Residents of Kilcoy/Chesney and surrounding areas in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) will now have access to a range of health services at a new $39.3 million health centre. The facility was officially opened on Saturday by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony. Constructed by Mario Niamatali Construction, the centre features a vaccination room, pharmacy,
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Launched under the theme “Innovation in Oil, Gas & Agriculture for a sustainable future”, the 18th Berbice Expo & Trade Fair will be held from October 18 to 21, 2024. The event was officially launched on Friday by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha at the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce building in Rose Hall. Mustapha,
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Sugar workers at the Rose Hall Estate in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) on Friday protested the dismissal of two employees. The employees dismissed are a production manager and a laboratory technician. The News Room understands that their dismissal is linked to issues with the most recent crop. Additionally, many workers do not support the
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Quinton de Kock pummelled Guyana Amazon Warriors with a brilliant century as Barbados Royals recorded a 32-run victory at Kensington Oval to move to the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League’s (CPL) top spot. After the Warriors elected to bowl, de Kock dominated the Royals’ total of 205-6 and batted almost through the innings to compile an
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Sir Shridath Ramphal- the distinguished Guyanese who served his country, the Caribbean, and the globe- was laid to rest on Saturday after a national funeral at the Promenade Gardens in Georgetown. At the funeral, many highlighted just how Sir Shridath distinguished himself. Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves described himself as
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The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) was officially launched in the United Kingdom last Wednesday. The launch event was held at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, Thomas Lord Suite. It was a sold-out event, featuring over 300 persons in attendance. Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, in a video message, expressed his support for
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(Business Insider) A federal judge in Manhattan has found former president Donald Trump liable for damages in a hotly-contested copyright battle over Eddy Grant’s ’80s dance hit “Electric Avenue.” In a 30-page decision, the judge on Friday delivered a one-two blow that essentially ends the case pretrial, with nothing now left to determine but damages. In
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Troy Rodrigues, a 23-year-old mechanic from Leopold Street, Werk-en-Rust, was shot and killed on Friday evening at Vlissengen Square. Rodrigues, also known as ‘Kelly,’ was discovered lying in a pool of blood at approximately 7:15 hrs between West Ruimveldt Front Road and Mandela Avenue. According to a 25-year-old construction worker from West Ruimveldt, he was
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