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See below full message from President Dr. Irfaan Ali:  The passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal marks the end of an era, not only for Guyana but for the entire Caribbean and the Commonwealth of Nations. We mourn the loss of an outstanding statesman, a regionalist par excellence, and a committed internationalist. Sir Shridath’s life was
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Several schools across Guyana will not re-open on Monday, September 2, due to ongoing rehabilitative works. The Ministry of Education, in a memorandum on Friday afternoon, noted that “rehabilitative work was historically undertaken in most schools during the August vacation with a completion rate of 98.1%.” The memorandum revealed that “some contractors and other service
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The University of Guyana launched the 2024/2025 academic year with a week of orientation events, culminating in a vibrant formal opening ceremony on Friday. This year, the University anticipates welcoming over 3,500 new students, adding to the existing 8,000+ students enrolled in various academic programs. The new Multipurpose Auditorium at the Turkeyen Campus was the
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See below the full statement issued by the Guyana Energy and Supply Chain Expo:    ExxonMobil Guyana has pledged its support for the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE), proudly returning as the Title Sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. This flagship event, which enjoys the exclusive support of the Government of Guyana,
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With profound sadness, the family of Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal on Friday announced his serene passing . Sir Shridath departed this world earlier in the day as he had lived—surrounded by family, and with grace. Born on October 3, 1928, in New Amsterdam, British Guiana (now Guyana), Sir Shridath Ramphal was not merely a figure
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The PPP/C Government is on the cusp of making the ‘Guyana Dream’ a reality, through steady and consistent economic, infrastructural and socioeconomic change. This is according to the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who emphasised the government’s commitment to creating a just and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive,
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Eon De Viera, a dedicated goalkeeper coach, is now equipped with the skills necessary to nurture Guyana’s upcoming goalkeepers after recently completing the FIFA Elite Youth Goalkeeper Coaches Workshop in Tobago. The intensive programme, which ran from August 21-25, 2024, was designed to boost the skills of youth goalkeeper coaches from across the region, and
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See below the full statement issued: In a significant milestone for Guyana’s transportation industry, Book A Ride, the innovative 24/7 ground transportation provider, is celebrating its second anniversary. Founded under the visionary leadership of CEO Ken Deocharran, Book A Ride has quickly become an essential part of everyday life for many Guyanese and a vital
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The Albion Community Centre Cricket Club recently concluded its 22nd annual cricket camp, which was deemed a major success. At an impressive closing ceremony held at the Albion Community Centre’s Main Hall, the Club’s Vice-president Karamchand Harripersaud congratulated the close to 60 young cricketers for their participation and urged them to put into practice whatever
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The fourth annual Innovation Challenge opened on Friday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown. This year’s competition offers a grand prize first-place prize of $1 million, $500,000 for second place, and a special prize of $500,000 for the best team with members under 25 years old. The competition will run for
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