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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday assured citizens that recent revelations that the government intends to amend Guyana’s cybercrime laws are not aimed at curbing free speech. Instead, Jagdeo emphasized that these changes are designed to align the country’s regulations with international standards set forth by the United Nations (UN). Jagdeo’s remarks join those
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo opened his weekly press conference on Thursday by addressing allegations of corruption leveled against his administration. Jagdeo in countering the accusations pointed out that the claims are largely from critics aligned to the opposition coalition, APNU+AFC. He asserted that the period during which APNU+AFC governed, from 2015 to 2020, was
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has thanked Graeme West for his 12 years of service to the organisation and to West Indies teams. West joined CWI on June 1, 2012, as the Head Coach of the High Performance Centre at Cave Hill, Barbados, and departs in his current role of High Performance Manager on September 30,
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Construction of the new Demerara Harbour Crossing is advancing despite encountering challenges related to East Bank Demerara residents and utility relocations. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, reported that the project is approximately 64 per cent complete. “The project is progressing…It’s around 64 percent (completed),” Indar told the News Room on Wednesday.
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Dozens of disgruntled New Amsterdam market vendors took to the streets in protest against a recent rate increase implemented by the New Amsterdam Town Council. The vendors argue that the council’s decision fails to consider their financial challenges. According to the vendors, some fees have been raised by as much as 100 per cent. They
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In a bid to address the pressing needs of vulnerable communities across the country, Recover Guyana hosted a highly successful fundraiser last Saturday, aimed at raising funds for its ambitious ‘green hamper’ initiative. The event, held under the theme: “Without Art, Earth is Eh,” sought to generate critical financial support for the distribution of hampers
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Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday’s attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said she was targeted after returning
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In a major boost for Mocha/Arcadia on East Bank Demerara, the government has committed another $150 million to accelerate road improvements and support local farming initiatives. The announcement, made by key ministers during a community visit on Wednesday, includes plans for new road construction and upgrades, and enhanced agricultural support. Ministers Zulfikar Mustapha (Agriculture), Sonia
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Mongolia collapsed for 10 all-out against Singapore, equalling the lowest score in a men’s T20I, in the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A in Bangi. They matched the record low that Isle of Man had registered against Spain last year. Singapore chased the 11-run target in just five balls, after losing a wicket on the first, to complete their
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Defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors made it two wins in two games with a 40-run win over St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in Match Seven of the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at Basseterre. Electing to bat first in rainy conditions could have been seen as a risk, but Imran Tahir’s Warriors had
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