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Annai Residents Set to Benefit from Modern Facilities Under Labour Ministry Initiatives

Residents of Annai are on the verge of gaining access to advanced facilities for welding, commercial food preparation, and a modern computer lab, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Labour. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton recently conducted a site inspection at the Bina Hill Institute in Region 9, where several projects are […]

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Government Enhances Training in Oil and Gas Sector for Improved Capacity

The Government of Guyana is intensifying its commitment to strengthening the capacity of its agencies, particularly in the oil and gas sector. This initiative follows the release of the 2024 mid-year report by the Ministry of Finance, which highlighted the extensive training programs undertaken by key government agencies. These training sessions focused on essential areas […]

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11th Pee Wee Football Tournament Kicks Off

The 11th edition of the Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Football Tournament commenced over the weekend at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue. During the opening ceremony, Director of the Petra Organization, Troy Mendonca, encouraged the young players to prioritize their education while fostering friendships with their teammates. He emphasized that the success […]

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Local Development News

Diamond Residents Praise Rehabilitation of 75 Roads by Public Works Ministry

Residents of Diamond, East Bank Demerara, have expressed their appreciation for the recent rehabilitation of 75 roads, a project executed by the Special Projects Unit of the Ministry of Public Works. The infrastructural upgrades, which have significantly improved the road network in the housing scheme, were inspected by Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, over […]

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Ministry of Public Works Develops Policy to Address Truck Operators’ Road Use

The Ministry of Public Works is in the process of formulating a new policy aimed at regulating the use of roadways by truck operators. Minister Juan Edghill stated that the initiative seeks to prevent accidents and reduce inconveniences faced by other road users. As part of this effort, the ministry has been engaging with truck […]

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Human Development News

Over 1,000 Young Girls Benefit from First Lady’s Menstrual Hygiene Initiative

The First Lady of Guyana, Mrs. Arya Ali, has positively impacted over 1,000 young girls in the Hinterland communities of Region One through her Mental Hygiene Initiative. Recently, she visited the Moruca sub-district to engage with students on vital issues surrounding menstrual hygiene and period poverty. The initiative aims to improve women’s health by addressing […]

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Ravens Triumph Over Royals in Overtime Thriller

In an electrifying matchup at the National Gymnasium, the North Ruimveldt Ravens, captained by Dominic Vincente, secured a narrow victory against the Victory Valley Royals, the champions from Linden, during the Guyana Basketball Federation’s National and International tournament. The final score was 81-79 after an intense overtime battle. The game started with the Royals displaying […]

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Falcons Secure Second CPL Victory Over Knight Riders

In a thrilling match on Thursday night at Queen’s Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons triumphed over the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) for the second time this season in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. The Knight Riders, batting first, managed to put up a score of 134 runs for the loss […]

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Human Development News

Guyana Stumbles at FIDE Chess Olympiad; Pitamber and Joshi Earn Candidate Master Titles

Guyana’s chess teams faced a challenging day in round nine of the International Chess Federation’s Olympiad, held in Budapest, Hungary, on Friday. Both the men’s and women’s teams were unable to secure victories against their opponents. The men’s team played against Afghanistan, suffering a 4-0 defeat. Despite their efforts, FIDE Master Anthony Drayton, Keron Sandiford, […]

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Government Addresses Ongoing Power Outages Amid Infrastructure Challenges

The government of Guyana is actively working to resolve the persistent issues of power outages affecting citizens across the country. This commitment was expressed by the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, in a recent statement regarding the situation. While the government continues to invest in boosting […]

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