October 2024

An operation on Sunday by the Guyana Police Force has uncovered a suspected mercury smuggling operation involving a Brazilian gold miner and an illegal airstrip in the South Rupununi. At approximately 10:55 hrs, Commander of Regional Police Division #9, Senior Superintendent Raphael Rose, was alerted to the presence of an aircraft attempting to land on
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After having had to wait 11 years for a maiden CPL trophy, Guyana Amazon Warriors are now just one step away from winning back-to-back titles. Imran Tahir was targeted when he was appointed Amazon Warriors’ captain last season at 44 – Tahir said “everyone was sending jokes” about it – and having been retained as captain this year,
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The Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) recently appointed and ratified the Women in Sport Commission, which will serve from September 2024 to September 2026. This was done pursuant to a nomination process. The newly appointed members of the Women in Sport Commission are: Chair: Nicolette Fernandes Vice-Chair: Denise Jeffrey General Secretary: Dacia
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The National Sports Commission (NSC), following an extensive and consultative process, has finalised a 140-member contingent that will participate in the 2025 edition of the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG), which is slated for Cayenne, French Guiana, from October 24-26. The selection process for the annual event, which lasted for several weeks and was aided by the
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Residents on the island of Wakenaam, Region Three have been grappling with water supply issues over the past few weeks. Works are, however, underway to ensure that they benefit from improved water quality and a greater supply of water. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal visited the island on Saturday and inspected works ongoing
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Guyana’s tourism industry is experiencing a meteoric rise, driven by strategic government initiatives and robust economic growth. The country is on track to welcome its one-millionth passenger by November 2024, a testament to its growing allure as a destination for both leisure and business travelers. Ramesh Ghir, CEO of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, has
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