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August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024
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High-powered rifles, shotgun & ammo seized in Reg. 7 

Police Officers on Wednesday seized multiple firearms and a large quantity of ammunition at Waikarai Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni)....

August 28, 2024
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Teen jailed after nabbed with ganja

Nineteen-year-old Ovid Akeem Williams was Monday sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for the unlawful possession of 39 grammes of cannabis....

August 28, 2024
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Man, 35, charged with rape

Desmond George, a 35-year-old resident of Charity, Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) was on Monday placed on $300,000 bail after he...

August 28, 2024
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Decomposed body of man found at Tapakuma

The decomposed body of a man was on Tuesday found at in a building at Tapakuma Village, Region Two (Pomeroon-...

August 28, 2024
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All you need to know about CPL 2024: New team, new players, new intrigue

The 12th edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will kick off on August 29 with a number of T20 stars returning...

August 28, 2024
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Jagdeo rejects Norton’s claim of discrimination in ECD road construction

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday rejected allegations made by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton regarding discriminatory practices in the...

August 28, 2024
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Jagdeo criticises City Council’s tax cuts amid PNC/R’s $6.7B debt

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has sharply criticised a recent decision by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council to reduce...

August 28, 2024
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Hilton announces debut in Guyana with Hilton Georgetown and DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

See full press release from Hilton: Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of the dual brand Hilton Georgetown and DoubleTree Suites...

August 28, 2024
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Teen charged with rape gets $300,000 bail

Nicolas Williams, an 18-year-old from Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, was granted $300,000 bail after being charged with the Offence...

August 28, 2024
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‘I had to give up social media’ – Mae’s CSEC student

Sixteen-year-old Khemesh Persaud, who wrote the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations at Mae’s Schools in Subryanville, Georgetown, says one...

August 28, 2024
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Over 300 jobs for residents as US$161M contract inked to reconstruct Linden Highway

Residents along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway are set to benefit from a significant employment boost with over 300 new jobs created...

August 28, 2024
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Nandlall slams City Council’s rate cut for political parties as ‘shameless, vulgar’

The Georgetown Town Council recently passed a motion that would result in political parties paying reduced rates and taxes but...

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