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Indigenous people are making their mark in every field by contributing to the development of the country and this is due to the astute leadership showcase in their communities that is geared at moulding them for the future. “Astute leadership is not simply about holding positions and power. It is about guiding our communities with
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Three bandits, one armed with a handgun, carted off an undisclosed amount of local currency and other valuables from Johnny P’s Supermarket during a robbery on Monday night. The incident occurred at about 20:00 hrs at the entity’s Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown location, Police Headquarters reported. Two employees at the supermarket were also robbed. Police said
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A tragic accident claimed the life of 29-year-old Horman Bumbery from Matthew’s Ridge. The fatal incident occurred on August 12, 2024, along Jawbone Backdam Trail. According to preliminary reports, Bumbery and two others were traveling on a motor tractor when the vehicle overturned. The driver, 35-year-old Anzel Ashby, was arrested and is currently in police
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A law enforcement operation in Regional Police Division #6 on Tuesday, spanning from 03:30 to 13:00 hrs along the Berbice River uncovered an illegal shotgun and matching ammunition. The coordinated Cordon, Search, and Eradication Exercise was aimed at addressing illicit activities in the region. During the operation, police officers targeted a one-storey wooden house located
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Chevon Lim, a seasoned Communications and Marketing Specialist, author, and CEO of L’Evate Management Studio, is readying for the launch of her latest novel later this year called Lakshmi and the Djembe. Lakshmi and the Djembe is a story she has been ruminating on for some time as she recognises and appreciates deeply the richness
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See below the full statement issued by ENet:   ENet, Guyana’s industry-defining telecommunications provider, today announced a significant expansion of its fiber network now available to 60,000 homes. This marks a major milestone in ENet’s mission to deliver Guyana’s fastest and most affordable network to more Guyanese. With this network expansion, ENet also introduced a
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Concacaf has confirmed the schedule, host venues, and kickoff times for the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League Group Stage matches that will be played during the September 2024 FIFA Match Window. Guyana’s Golden Jaguars will face neighbours and long-time rivals Suriname on Thursday, September 5, at 16:00h at the National Track and Field Facility, West Coast
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Nine people were left homeless following a fire that destroyed their home in Kwakwani, Berbice River. According to a press release from the Guyana Fire Service, a call was received around 18:10 hrs of a fire at Lot 68, Second Phase Housing Scheme, Kwakwani. A water tender with five auxiliary firefighters responded promptly and arrived
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A team of experienced journalists and videographers of the News Room Tuesday night scored multiple wins at the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s annual awards, which was held in Belize this year. Journalist Neil Marks and videographer Yusuf Ali won Best News Story on Poverty Reduction & Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups (Digital), an award sponsored by the
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Press Release from the Guyana Olympic Association The executive committee of the Guyana Olympic Association, as part of its strategic undertaking on charting a new course, will be embarking on developing a critical Strategic and Operational plan for the period 2024 to 2032. The committee believes that the development and implementation of a strategic and
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