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The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony. Swapping a stadium for a waterway for the first time to open the “greatest show on Earth”, the near four-hour spectacle
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Retold by Danielle Swain; danielle@newsroom.gy Photography Yusuf Ali Series editor Neil Marks The News Room team travels across Guyana, capturing stories from Guyanese to highlight our collective identity. ‘People of the Republic’ showcases these tales, connecting us as a nation and celebrating our shared humanity, one story at a time. Scroll to interact with the story
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The Guyana Fire Service on Friday confirmed that it has launched a comprehensive investigation into a serious incident involving Station Officer Clayton Pantlitz, who was recently found with a large quantity of illegal alcohol. On July 18, Pantlitz was intercepted by police at Melanie, East Coast Demerara. During a search of his vehicle, authorities discovered
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England lost openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett late in the evening session as they surrendered the initiative to reach 38-3 at stumps on day one of the third Test against West Indies. Gus Atkinson had earlier taken four wickets as England’s bowlers rallied to snuff out a West Indies fightback and restrict them to
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Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Councillors and Overseers have one of the most important roles nationally. To successfully execute their day-to-day duties, they are encouraged to be visible in the communities they represent and to the residents. “You cannot gain or maintain the confidence of the residents if you do not appear. “The foremost thing should
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The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has certified three new local companies under its Made in Guyana and Product Certification Programmes in July 2024. Under the Made in Guyana Certification Mark programme, the GNBS certified Sand Flower Products of 85 New Haven, Siriki Sands, Upper Pomeroon, and Genuine Products of Lot 42 Stanleytown, New
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On Wednesday, July 31, Adrienne Galanek, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy, Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, and the Male Empowerment Network (MEN) will launch the Ignite Project to equip youths with the skills needed for Guyana’s future workforce. The project is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Youth Resilience, Inclusion,
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Zion Hickerson, a promising nine-year-old Guyanese athlete, is set to embark on an intensive training regimen aimed at propelling him to international stardom. With the backing of ANSA McAL Distribution Inc. (AMDI), Hickerson will attend the prestigious Arsenal Football Camp in Richmond, Virginia, from July 29 to August 2, 2024. After that, he will attend
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The Guyana Women’s Football Association (WFA) is brimming with confidence as they prepare to send an 18-player squad to compete in the Concacaf Under-15 Girls’ Championship in Aruba. The tournament kicks off on August 5th and runs until the 11th. Guyana has been placed in League C, Group G, alongside Anguilla, St. Vincent and the
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The Guyana Defence Force Football Club (GDF FC), is ready to represent Guyana at the ongoing Caribbean Football Union Club Shield tournament. The 20-team tournament features defending champions SV Robinhood from Suriname, with two spots in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup up for grabs. The GDF FC, currently leading the Elite League, will face off against
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