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A 27-year-old Bartica businessman and a stallholder were on Monday arrested by the Police after they were allegedly nabbed with narcotics during a cordon and search exercise. Police Headquarters said ranks of Region Seven carried out the exercise at the Bartica Market/Arcade. During the first stop, Police said the Fifth Avenue, Bartica house of businessman,
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A 21-year-old driver and a teenage passenger were arrested on Tuesday following the discovery of an unlicensed gun in the teenager’s pants crotch. In custody are Devontea Tappin, a 21-year-old labourer of Andyville, Wismar, Linden and Devon Glasgow, 19, also a labourer of West Watooka, Wismar. At the time of the interception, the men were
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Police Officers in Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) recently found and destroyed over $3.8 million worth in cannabis growing on a farm along the Berbice River. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said the discovery was made during an exercise that was conducted between the areas of Wiruni and St Lust in the Berbice River. The
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Minister of Health, Honourable Dr Frank Anthony and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag on Monday commissioned the District No.10 Lakeville Health Center in Region Five. This facility is expected to benefit persons within the community and surrounding areas. The newly constructed health center, valued at $46 million, is fully equipped to
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The 22nd edition of the Albion Community Centre Cricket Club’s Cricket Academy is set to commence on Monday, August 12 at the Albion Community Centre’s Main Hall and at the Jai Hind Cricket Ground. Over 60 young cricketers between the ages of eight and 17 are expected to participate in the six-day academy, which is
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The gym industry is evolving in Guyana, and the door to quality services is ajar in the growing industry. Fit-Rex: Fitness Training Services aims to meet Guyana’s needs and provide an elite and reliable service. Already a well-established and trusted source of comfort and quality service, Fit-Rex is expanding to accommodate more extensive and holistic
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Hardwork and discipline are key pillars of success, former Guyana and West Indies cricketer Ramnaresh Sarwan told participants of the ongoing Georgetown Cricket Club summer camp. Sarwan, a product of the Georgetown Cricket Club, lauded parents for allowing the young boys and girls to learn a sport in an era where gadgets are commanding their
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The Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire Insurance Company Limited, Guyana’s longest established, and AM Best rated insurer is excited to announce the opening of a new branch, strategically located at the West Central  Mall in the vibrant village of Leonora, WCD. This expansion marks a significant milestone in our commitment  to providing comprehensive, reliable and affordable insurance
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Guyanese sprinter Aliyah Abrams clocked 51.55 seconds- a Season-Best- to finish fifth in her 400m heat at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Monday. Abrams, who has a personal best of 50.20 seconds in the quarter-mile, will have another chance to qualify for the semi-finals when she competes in the repechage round on Tuesday. Olympic
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The second edition of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast continues to produce nail-biting finishes as most of the Round-of-16 matches at the Police Sports Club and Lusignan Community Centre had nerves on a knife’s edge on Sunday. Among the big names being eliminated from the tournament are defending champions Eccles All-Stars and the
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