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See full press release from Hilton: Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of the dual brand Hilton Georgetown and DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Georgetown, as the company’s first hotels in Guyana. Owned by an affiliate of Assets Group and managed by Hilton, the properties’ combined 411 keys will form part of an oceanfront, mixed-use business and
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Nicolas Williams, an 18-year-old from Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, was granted $300,000 bail after being charged with the Offence of Rape. Williams appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke on Tuesday. Bail was objected to by the Prosecutor but was granted by the court in the sum of $300,000, with
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Sixteen-year-old Khemesh Persaud, who wrote the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations at Mae’s Schools in Subryanville, Georgetown, says one of the things that worked for him and kept him focused while studying was staying off of social media. The Campbellville, Georgetown student copped 13 ‘Business’ subjects at the exams including seven Grade Ones, and
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Residents along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway are set to benefit from a significant employment boost with over 300 new jobs created during the highway’s re-construction phase. This was confirmed on Wednesday as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Works, Vladim Persaud, signed a landmark US$161M contract. The project marks a collaboration between Trinidadian firm Namalco
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The Georgetown Town Council recently passed a motion that would result in political parties paying reduced rates and taxes but Attorney General Anil Nandlall said such a move is both shameless and vulgar, and does not respond to the needs of ordinary citizens. The Attorney General, on Tuesday night, reminded Guyanese that the Georgetown Mayor
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West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has retired from international cricket, ending a career that began in 2012. The 36-year-old played 59 Tests, 25 ODIs and two T20Is picking up a total of 202 wickets. “During the past 12 years,” Gabriel said on Instagram on Wednesday, “I have dedicated myself to playing international cricket for the West
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Regional Commander, Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Siwnarine issued Noise Pollution warnings to 45 entertainment venues, including bars, shops, and supermarkets in Region Three on Tuesday. Police Headquarters, in a statement, noted that these written warnings are in accordance with the laws governing noise nuisance. “The proprietors assured the Police Commander and his team that they would
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The Hydrometeorological Service, under the Ministry of Agriculture, has issued a warning of above-normal temperatures across Guyana from September through November 2024. This period, known for its typically high temperatures, is expected to experience even more extreme heat, raising concerns for public health, agriculture, and livestock. The anticipated heatwave could significantly impact public health, with
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A New Amsterdam, Berbice man was on Tuesday slapped with several charges including the assault of a Peace Officer and being an unlicensed driver. Shamar Holligan was arrested on Saturday and made his appearance at the Albion Magistrate’s Court before Michelle Matthias, where he pleaded guilty to all the offenses. He was fined as follows:
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Persons living overseas can be sued locally for defamatory social media posts, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has clarified. Nandlall, Tuesday night, strongly rejected assertions that individuals who reside abroad and make defamatory social media posts and statements cannot be held liable in Guyana. Speaking during his weekly ‘Issues in the News’ programme, the AG contended
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