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Dexter Jacobs, a 58-year-old resident of South Better Hope, East Coast Demerara died following an accident Tuesday morning on the Railway Embankment near UG Access Road. According to preliminary investigations, Jacobs was riding his electric bike westward at around 08:55 hrs when he struck a pothole, causing him to lose control. The impact threw Jacobs
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The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) recently launched the EnergyEcho mobile application. This cutting-edge platform provides industry updates and exclusive insights from its Energy Perspectives podcast. EnergyEcho, designed by GECSCE’s Exclusive Digital Partner, V75 Inc., delivers more than just the usual industry news; it offers fresh perspectives on international issues as well
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On Tuesday, the Ministry of Education launched a revised Mathematics Intervention Programme aimed at enhancing Guyana’s national math performance at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) level. Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain, who once criticized the previous initiative, now believes the new programme will yield significant improvements. Fifty individuals—including retired math teachers, those with math
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In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Government of Guyana, led by Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, is joining the international community to highlight the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” with a call to action: “Start the Conversation.” Dr. Anthony emphasized that changing the narrative involves a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention.
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Residents of Swan on the Linden/ Soesdyke highway now have access to improved health care following the commissioning of a  $44 million  health center in the community on Monday. The massive investment by the government will eliminate the need for villagers to travel to neighbouring villages to access basic health services. Minister of Health, Frank
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has formally adopted a child safeguarding policy, in full compliance with FIFA regulations, aimed at ensuring the protection of children involved in football across the country. Central to the policy is a requirement for all individuals engaged in football-related activities that involve minors to undergo mandatory safeguarding training. Participants must
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The operator of Enchanter Creek has issued a heartfelt apology following the tragic drowning of two young girls – Akira La Rose, 10, and Joylyn Jack, 11 – which occurred at the facility on Sunday. The operator expressed deep regret for the incident and acknowledged the need for improved safety measures. “I’m sorry about the
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The Guyana women’s hockey team has undergone final selection to compete in the 2024 PAHF Challenge set for Hamilton, Bermuda, from September 20-28, 2024. The Challenge is a qualifier for the PAHF Cup, scheduled for Uruguay in 2025 and is Guyana’s only path to qualifying for a World Cup. Guyana is the lowest ranked competitor
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Raymond Tinnis, a 49-year-old, was sentenced to three years in prison and fined $8.8 million on Monday after being convicted of drug trafficking. Tinnis was found guilty in a trial at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, presided over by Magistrate Mittleholzer. The charges stemmed from an incident on June 2, 2022, when Tinnis was stopped by
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The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), like many other local sectors, has been grappling with labour shortages that affect productivity. Even so, the body’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Paul Cheong believes that ongoing mechanisation within the sector helps to cushion the fallout. Cheong, in a recent interview with the News Room, said GuySuCo remains a huge
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