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The Government of Guyana on Wednesday announced its third withdrawal for the year from the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), amounting to US$300 million. This withdrawal was made pursuant to the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Act 2021, as amended by the Fiscal Enactments (Amendment) Act 2024, following parliamentary approval. According to a statement from the Ministry
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The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana on Wednesday issued a statement addressing recent public statements, particularly on social media, which have included personal attacks against judicial officers involved in ongoing or past court proceedings. The Bar Council emphasized the need for responsibility when making public statements concerning the administration of justice and
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The 16th annual Guyana Cup Day, one of the nation’s biggest horse racing events, continues to attract major sponsors.  Slated for Sunday, August 11, at the Rising Sun Turf Club (RSTC), the event promises a thrilling day at the races. Adding their names to the growing roster of supporters are real estate giant Century 21,
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Guyana’s eight-member junior chess team returned home after a successful showing at the 34th Pan-American Youth Chess Championship. The young players impressed, accumulating a combined total of 25.5 points. The US Chess Federation, the Confederation of Chess for the Americas, and Rosen Shingle Creek organized the event, which was held in Orlando, Florida, from July
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See below the full statement issued:   Scotiabank has expanded its digital offerings and, using its proprietary application technology, can help clients elevate their retail shopping experience through self-checkout, cashless kiosks. Clients can now accept and process payments through self-check and kiosk services. This payment solution provides clients with seamless, self-sufficient technology that allows their
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President, Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced plans to enhance the working conditions for some 500 fisherfolk at Mon Repos, along the East Coast Demerara (ECD). The Head of State met with the fishermen and women in the community, where a number of crucial issues were addressed. A construction project for an access road is
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In a recently published report by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), Guyana was acknowledged for its substantial advancements in understanding and addressing risks related to money laundering and terrorism financing. While Guyana has made significant strides in addressing AML/CFT risks and has a robust legal framework, the report noted clear areas for improvement
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A mid-afternoon fire on Wednesday in Bartica claimed the life of 94-year-old Albert Hopkinson, known as ‘Major’. While Major was recused from the inferno and rushed to the Bartica Regional Hospital, he succumbed while receiving treatment for burns he sustained on his body. The elder Hopkinson and his daughter Dawn Hopkinson were rendered homeless within
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Skipper Mavendra Dindyal turned in a sparkling all-round performance and all-rounder Jonathan Van Lange also starred with bat and ball as Guyana trounced Leeward Islands by 122 runs to remain unbeaten after two rounds of the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars 50-over tournament in St. Vincent. After taking 5-24 from nine overs in the 13-run
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Guyanese off-spinner Jairam Wahid is aiming to build on the exposure he received by playing for the first time in the just concluded fifth edition of the Dream11 T10 Blast in Trinidad and Tobago. The 32-year-old, who has been playing club cricket in the twin-island republic for the last decade, was selected by eventual runners-up
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