Residents and Amerindian leaders from several hinterland and riverine communities in Region Two raised concerns ranging from education and housing to roads, telecommunications, healthcare and youth development during a government outreach led by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Cabinet ministers on Tuesday at Anna Regina. The majority of the issues highlighted were resolved immediately while...
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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is urging public transportation providers and other stakeholders to act responsibly and avoid excessive fare increases as global fuel prices continue to rise due to ongoing instability in the Middle East and disruptions in international transport systems. In a statement on Tuesday, the president said Guyana, despite being a major...
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Ashley Khalil made a remarkable return to competitive badminton after 19 years away from the sport, capturing the Women’s Singles title at the 60th Independence Badminton Open on Sunday at the National Gymnasium. Khalil battled against the talented Mishka Beharry in a fiercely competitive final. Both athletes traded intense shots and defensive plays as momentum...
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Four fishermen are now safely back with their families after surviving a harrowing ordeal at sea when their vessel sank along the Atlantic Coast while they were engaged in fishing activities. The fishermen were rescued through what has been described as a coordinated effort involving Chairman of the Rosignol Fishermen’s Co-op Society Ltd, Hardat Malchan, […]
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As part of Guyana’s Independence Jubilee celebrations in New York City, Guyana’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Brotherson, says all 400 subway stations across the city will be adorned with branding celebrating Guyana’s milestone anniversary. According to the ambassador, the initiative is to showcase Guyana’s culture and achievements while strengthening national pride among Guyanese […]
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Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson MP, along with Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, conducted a walkthrough of the National Stadium, Providence, as preparations continue for Guyana’s highly anticipated National Drone Show in celebration of the nation’s 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee. The site visit was carried out […]
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…hands out US$97M more for works already catered for in contract agreement (Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana (GoG) has handed the Wales Gas-to-Energy (GTE) contractor an additional US$97M for soil stabilisation works already paid for according the company’s official proposal submitted to the state. After denying “secret payments” to Lindsayca/CH4, the Office of the […]
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(Kaieteur News) – President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday urged fuel importers and public transport providers to slash their profits in wake of the drastic increase in cost of commodities across sectors due to the ongoing U.S./Iran war. In a video posted on his official Facebook page, President Ali reminded that the Government of Guyana has taken […]
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…as 100-Day shutdown sparks concerns (Kaieteur News) – The American, British, Canadian and European (ABCEU) diplomatic missions are calling for the immediate reconvening of Guyana’s Parliament after an almost 100-day legislative hiatus, intensifying pressure on the government amid growing concerns over democratic oversight and accountability. Prime Minister Mark Phillips said he is “unable to say” when […]
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