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Mohamed says expects smooth voting process on Monday
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues on Thursday evening joined President Irfaan Ali for the official opening ceremony of Texas de Brazil at MovieTowne Guyana. Rodrigues participated in the ribbon-cutting, while the President...
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Bullying incident:
Education Minister Sonia Parag was yesterday at the Zeeburg Secondary School on the West Coast of Demerara speaking to teachers and students on the matters of violence and bullying. This followed a video circulating on social media showing a student...
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A good day for learning:
A teaching session at the Aishalton Primary School (South Rupununi District Council photo)
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Opposition Leader to be elected Monday – Nadir
Closer to opening: Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues and Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, conducted a preliminary assessment of the Hyde Park Zoological Sanctuary and Tropical Garden as it moves closer...
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AG to address Guptar extradition case
Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, is expected to issue a formal response during his “Issues in the News” programme tonight following allegations made by businessman Azruddin Mohamed regarding the government’s handling of extradition...
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111 not out!
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security yesterday celebrated Zourie De Matos, a resident of the Palms Geriatric Home, after she reached the milestone of 111 years old. The ministry described the woman as “one of the sweetest souls you could...
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Mashramani launch:
Energy and colour were on full display as the Ministry of Home Affairs launched its Mash band last night at the Mashramani 2026 Launch at the Railway Courtyard. Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond was part of the revelry.
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WIN says wants to work with other parties on Region Seven council
Chairperson of Region Seven June Shurland-Gittens has signalled a collaborative approach to governance, saying she intends to work closely with councillors from all political parties as the region enters a new phase under the leadership of We Invest in...
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Buzz Bee Dam four-lane:
President Irfaan Ali yesterday visited the four-lane construction underway at Buzz Bee Dam, Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara to receive an update on the project. The new thoroughfare is being constructed in eight lots under the Ministry of Housing....
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MPs slam Ali over misleading hands-off stance in opposition leader election delay
Modern plant: President Irfaan Ali and Chairman of Banks DIH Clifford Reis unveil a plaque for the GY$13.7 billion malts bottling plant at Thirst Park, Greater Georgetown. He welcomed the investment and challenged the company to ensure its brand plays...
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Ten affected by house collapse in La Penitence
Following the collapse of a home in La Penitence, a team from the Difficult Circumstances Unit (DCU) of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security visited the site yesterday afternoon to conduct a needs assessment for the 10 residents affected....
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Annai dorm refurbished:
The Annai Secondary School Dormitory in Region Nine has been refurbished, bringing improved living conditions to 213 students (113 males and 100 females) who reside at the facility. The upgrades were carried out in keeping with new dormitory standards,...
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New $800m Paramakatoi airstrip commissioned
The newly constructed Paramakatoi airstrip was officially commissioned yesterday, delivering a critical upgrade to air access for the Region Eight village and surrounding communities. The airstrip, which measures approximately 2,500 feet in length and...
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Ram raps govt on secrecy shrouding Silica City project
The government’s much-touted Silica City project on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway continues to unfold under a veil of secrecy, civil society activist and newspaper columnist Christopher Ram said, adding that it reeks of troubling parallels with past...
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President promises integrity, fair governance
President Irfaan Ali has pledged to lead with integrity, discipline and compassion, while ensuring fairness in governance and placing the national interest above all else. He said so during his New Year’s address to the nation just after midnight on...
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Juman-Yassin raises spectre that gov’t-orchestrated plot ousted Cummings-Edwards as Chancellor
Addressing the surprise retirement last year of Justice Yonette CummingsEdwards as Chancellor of the Judiciary, Senior Counsel K Juman-Yassin has raised the spectre that a governmentorchestrated plot ousted her from the position. Justice...
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Ministry says flood easing in Black Bush
The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday said that several sections of the residential and cultivation areas in Black Bush Polder, Corentyne are no longer flooded following relief measures that were put in place by the National Drainage and Irrigation...
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Anns Grove gold miner remanded on murder charge
A 25-year-old Anns Grove, East Coast Demerara resident was yesterday remanded to prison by Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court after he was charged with murder. Colin Anderson called ‘Strongy’ or ‘Biggs’, a gold miner, was...
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Aurora Gold Mine workers temporarily halt work over pay, conditions
Workers attached to the Aurora Gold Mine in Region Seven yesterday downed tools over stagnant wages and what they described as worsening working conditions, raising fresh concerns about labour relations at Guyana’s largest gold operation. Employees...
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Pretty in red:
These girls were all smiles and dressed for the season during Tuesday’s distribution of gifts by Subordinate Officer In-Charge of Annai Police Station Sergeant Osborne to the children of Annai, Wowetta, Rupertee, and Kwatamang Villages. photo)
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Users positive about Gov’t Service Centre on West Demerara
Just one week after its opening, citizens are hailing the Government Service Centre at the West Central Mall, Leonora, West Coast Demerara, as a much needed and timely initiative. During a visit to the centre, Stabroek News spoke with several persons...
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City carols:
Yesterday, the Mayor and Councillors of the city of Georgetown were entertained to a festive musical presentation of Christmas carols by the Guyana Police Force Live Band. The Mayor and Councillors expressed appreciation to the Guyana Police Force for...
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Helping a neighbour:
Mmebers Guyana Defence Force recently completed the rebuilding of the roofs of several homes in Jamaica damaged by Hurricane Melissa. During a visit to affected communities last month, President Dr Irfaan Ali committed to rebuilding 200 roofs, in...
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`Demon’ gets life sentence for murder of miner, Deon Stoll
Shane Morgan, also known as Delon Morgan or `Demon’, was on Wednesday sentenced to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 25 years for the murder of gold miner Deon Stoll in a shoot-out in October 2019. According to court documents,...
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Air Transat launches Guyana-Canada flights
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) yesterday marked a milestone with the arrival of Air Transat’s inaugural direct flight between Canada and Guyana. A release from the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation said that the service will...
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Trump orders ‘blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport’s (CJIA) 15th Annual Santa Parade came alive yesterday in a celebration of community and festive cheer. First Lady Arya Ali, Deodat Indar, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation; Alfonso De Armas, Director...
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Edghill says new Demerara bridge safe, no abnormal settlement has occurred
The Ministry of Public Works has dismissed claims circulating on social media that the recently commissioned Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge has shown signs of abnormal settlement, assuring that the structure remains safe following technical...
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Probe launched into Sophia shooting incident
Police are investigating an incident that occurred last Friday involving two policemen and a civilian, during which the civilian was shot in the left foot. According to a police press release, preliminary investigations revealed that the officers had...
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APNU calls for transparency on Guyana, US defence `Statement of Intent’
Chief Daniel Aguilar laid to rest: On Wednesday evening, Maruranau Village Chief Daniel Aguilar was laid to rest. The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) said that he was a respected leader, mentor, and pillar of Wapichan territory. “His passing...
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Exxon aims for US$25 billion earnings growth by 2030
– Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), is targeting US$25 billion in earnings growth from 2024 to 2030 and will increase oil and gas production, the top U.S. oil producer said on Tuesday as it leans on profitable assets in Guyana and the Permian Basin. Exxon also...
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US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela falsely flying Guyana flag
Bishops’ musical treat: Students of the Bishops’ High School at the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce booth at the One Guyana Christmas Village and Supermarket spreading Christmas Joy with their steel pans. (Ministry of Tourism, Industry and...
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GAICO, US company in sugar refinery deal
Chief Executive Officer of GAICO, Komal Singh (left) and Founder and CEO of Sucro, Jonathan Taylor exchange documents following the signing of the 60:40 partnership agreement between the two companies. They are flanked by Minister of Finance Dr Ashni...
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EU walk-run:
Some of the participants in the European Union 5K/1.5K Walk- Run on Sunday in the National Park in observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. (EU Delegation in Guyana Facebook page)
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Activism:
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security yesterday held a walk along the Kitty Seawall in observance of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindya Persaud and British High...
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Christmas village launched:
The 2025 One Guyana Christmas Village and Supermarket along Main Street was officially opened last night by President Irfaan Ali. The president reminded Guyanese that the season’s true spirit lies in the strength of community and said the Village...
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Cop remanded over drunken rampage at Kaituma with AK-47
Police Constable Daniel Henry, who was videoed in a drunken rampage brandishing an AK-47 assault rifle, was yesterday charged with possession of a firearm with intent to injure and remanded. Henry, 20, appeared at the Port Kaituma Magistrate’s Court...
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Four patients receive kidneys in historic chain transplant at GPHC
Creativity and resilience: In observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security yesterday celebrated the creativity and resilience within the community. The ministry featured on its...
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Linden contractor arrested over gun, ammo
The 9mm pistol and 48 rounds A 28-year-old contractor was arrested and taken into police custody during an intelligence-led operation on Castello Avenue, Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden that revealed a 9mm pistol and ammunition. Police in Regional...
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Linden to Mabura Hill Road upgrade at 50%
-way behind schedule The Linden to Mabura Hill Road Upgrade Project, a vital US$190 million link, has reached the 50% completion mark, according to an announcement from the British High Commission (BHC). However, this milestone announced yesterday was...
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Some 111 infractions highlighted in ERC election observation report
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) last week handed over its completed observation report of the 2025 General and Regional Elections, which highlighted that while some 111 infractions were logged, the elections were free and fair and reflected the...
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Walrond announces new vehicle tint policy
The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday announced a new vehicle tint policy which will allow no less than 35% light penetration for all users without any application process. Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond, in a live video posted to her Facebook...
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President can’t run from mismanagement of sugar -Panday
Following the award of 98 contracts by the Ministry of Public Works, vegetation which had for years overtaken Le Repentir Cemetery has been removed. (Screenshot from the ministry’s drone footage)
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Suriname’s 50th:
Prime Minister Mark Phillips (second from right) yesterday attended the Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly of the Republic of Suriname, held as part of the official programme marking the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary. Following...
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Prosecution submits more documents in Mohameds extradition case
The extradition hearing for city businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, continued yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where prosecuting attorneys submitted additional pieces of evidence to support the US request. However,...
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NGOs raise concerns over exclusion from EITI stakeholder group selection meeting -several organisations selected
The US Navy and the Guyana Defence Force successfully completed a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) within Guyana’s territorial waters on Saturday between USS Mahan and GDFS Shahoud. A post on the US Embassy’s Facebook page said that the exercise strengthened...
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Lecture for Lethem truck drivers:
Yesterday, ranks from the Lethem Police Station Traffic Department, led by Sergeant Persaud and Constable Joseph, conducted an educational session with truck drivers attached to the Guyana COEMA Construction Company at Industrial Site, Lethem. The...
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Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security
Protesters clashed yesterday with security guards at the COP climate summit in Belem, Brazil. (Reuters photo)
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Presidential scholarship goes to first and second CXC top students - sources
The Presidential Scholarship is traditionally granted to the first and second-place Caribbean Secondary Schools Examination (CSEC) and the first and second-place CAPE performers for Guyana, based strictly on the criteria set by CXC, according to...
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Justice Pierre rules EPA permit for oil and gas waste management facility in Coverden illegal
Justice Nicola Pierre has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted illegally and outside of its powers when it granted an environmental permit to Global Oil Environmental Services Guyana Inc (GOES) to operate an oil and gas waste...
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Kato Secondary dorms still incomplete despite 2021 contract – Auditor General’s report
The Auditor General’s Report for 2024 has delivered scathing criticism of the management of infrastructure projects in Region 8 (Potaro/Siparuni) such as the repairs at Paramakatoi Secondary and the absence of works at the Kato Secondary Dorms,...
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CH&PA warns again of house lot scams
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) of the Ministry of Housing is again warning the public about persistent scams targeting Guyanese citizens, and in a release yesterday, emphasised that it is not offering any discounts, special...
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Seven charged over gas station bombing
Following the explosion at a gas station in the city on October 26 that claimed the life of a girl and injured others, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that seven persons be charged with terrorism and they are to appear in court...
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Middle Mazaruni get first secondary school
Construction of the Issano Secondary School in Region 7 is now complete, making history as the first ever secondary school to be built in the (Ministry of Education photo
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PM launches multi-purpose building at CDC Headquarters
Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed leaving the holding cell after being released on bail Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday commissioned a new multi-purpose building and bond at the Civil Defence Commission Headquarters, Thomas Lands, Georgetown,...
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Road safety talk:
Due to the rising cases of road fatalities, the traffic department at the Lethem Police Station carried out a routine talk to drivers in the Lethem , Central Rupununi . A police officer is seen talking to one of the drivers. (Guyana Police Force photo)
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Trucks for development:
Minister Of Labour & Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith hands over Caterpillar trucks and other equipment to a community in Region One. The minister, along with his colleague Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek, who is standing third...
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Main suspect in deadly gas station blast confessed – Crime Chief
In a major breakthrough in last Sunday’s deadly explosion, police yesterday arrested a Venezuelan man, Daniel Alexander Ramirez Peodomo, who has since confessed to the heinous crime, including that it involved a device triggered by a switch he...
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Cops nab three in connection with gas station blast
High level: Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond during a high-level meeting on the bombing incident early yesterday morning with Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan; Head of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Sheldon...
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Eight-yr-old killed, others injured in car explosion at Regent St gas station
An eight-year-old child is now dead and two others injured along with two adults, following an explosion at the Mobil Gas Station at Regent and King streets. Dead is eight-year-old Saraya Bourne, while eight-year-old Radad Lord and 11year-old Sadiya...
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Bora galore:
Farmers at the Lethem Public Market for their Grand Market celebration. (Ministry of Agriculture photo)
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Judicial quandary following return of Justice Cummings from leave
Mining interns: AGM recently welcomed its second batch of interns from the Guyana Mining School and Training Centre Inc. to the Aurora Mine Site for their five-week internship programme. The group — Tiann Williams, Anil Melville, Felicity Roberts, and...
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NAMILCO announces $10b investment
Recreational park: Work is progressing on the new Diamond–Grove Recreational Park, currently being developed under the National Beautification Project. Minister of Housing, Collin Croal and Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn...
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Inspection:
The Guyana Association of Women Police (GAWP) yesterday conducted an inspection at the Central Police Station in Linden, Regional Division #10, despite challenging weather conditions. A release from the police said that leading the inspection was...
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Good over evil:
This Stone Avenue, Blygezight Gardens family ensured they lit their Diwali diyas as a symbol of triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. (Marcelle Thomas photo)
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Colourful:
One of the many colourful and lighted floats that formed part of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s Diwali motorcades to usher in the religious observance today. Some 40 floats from Demerara, Essequibo and Berbice formed part of the motorcade which ended...
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ANSA McAL agrees to sell Guyanese products in all its supermarkets
Regional conglomerate ANSA McAL yesterday agreed to a proposition from President Irfaan Ali to immediately begin distribution of local products at its supermarkets in the region and said it will also ensure that locals have meaningful retail and...
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Venezuelan envoy warns Caribbean at risk amid US military escalation
Venezuelan Ambassador to Guyana Carlos Amador Perez Silva has expressed grave concern that escalating military activity by the United States is endangering the Caribbean region. In an exclusive interview with Stabroek News yesterday, he highlighted the...
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Guyana supports partners in fight against transnational crimes, President says
President Irfaan Ali yesterday underscored that Guyana remains a zone of peace and holds no ill will towards Venezuela, but it will not accept bullying and aggression over its sovereignty or attempts to disrupt peace in the region, and therefore this...
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WIN to move ahead with court action against Region Ten clerk – Mohamed
City Hall interior: A restored section of the interior of City Hall with organ pipes visible. The $780 million restoration project of the historic building is ongoing. The contract was awarded in 2021 to Trinidad-based contractor Fides Limited with an...
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Day of the Girl Child:
The Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security yesterday joined the global observance of International Day of the Girl Child, celebrating under the theme lead.” The day began with an official opening...
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President upbraids contractor, consultant over East Bank road works
Amid severe delays for persons travelling to CJIA, President Irfaan Ali met yesterday with the contractor, China Road & Bridge Corporation (CRBC); the consultant, Sheladia Associates Inc.; engineers; and a traffic management team working on the...
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Trio remanded over 2023 murder of Port Mourant pensioner
Rajendra Balkarran, called ‘Gomes’, 45, a cane harvester of Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice; Dorwin Trim, called ‘Rusty’, 32, unemployed, of Free Yard, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice; and Premchand Ramsohai, 28, a labourer, of Dispensary Dam,...
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Decluttering:
Bulky waste items were disposed of in Newtown, Kitty yesterday after a call by Minister of Local Government Priya Manickchand. She said that the call was made to declutter yards and the minds of the people. (Priya Manickchand Facebook page)
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Commonwealth Secretary General on visit
President Irfaan Ali yesterday hosted a luncheon at State House in honour of the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Botchwey. She is visiting Guyana for the first time since her election victory on 1 April 2025. During the meeting,...
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Policeman remanded over rape of girl
Erwin Gentle, a 19-year-old Police constable from Supenaam, Essequibo Coast, was arrested by a rank from the Regional Division 4B headquarters and was charged on 2025-10-06 by a rank from the Division’s Gender-Based Violence Unit with the rape of a...
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