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Young Teacher Laurence Vandenburg Elected New Toshao of Orealla/Siparuta Village Council

By Royan Abrams In a significant development for the Orealla/Siparuta community, 26-year-old Laurence Vandenburg, a dedicated teacher, has been elected as the new Toshao of the Orealla/Siparuta Village Council. Vandenburg emerged victorious in yesterday’s election, securing 206 votes, surpassing his competitors, including former Toshao Lewis Devair. Expressing his gratitude to the community for their support, […]

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Business and Economy News

Addressing Traffic Congestion Near KFC: Stakeholders Collaborate on Solutions

By Nakasia Logan Concerns over traffic congestion in the vicinity of the KFC outlet on Vlissingen Road and Eping Avenue have prompted relevant authorities to take action. Councilor Stephen Jacobs led a meeting with stakeholders, including the Mayor, representatives from the Public Works Ministry, the Police, and KFC management, to discuss potential solutions. Several proposals […]

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Local Development News

Collaboration Aims to Enhance Guyana’s Tourism Workforce

By Nakasia Logan A recent “mixer” hosted by British High Commissioner Jane Miller brought together professionals from Guyana’s tourism and hospitality sector. The gathering aimed to identify strategies for addressing gaps and fostering growth within the country’s tourism industry. The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), a British accreditation firm, is currently in Guyana to […]

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National Transformation News

Guyana to Insist on ‘Full Reciprocity’ in CARICOM Trade, Says Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo

By Josiah Williams Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the PPP/C, asserts that the Guyanese government will demand full reciprocity in trade matters within the CARICOM region. This declaration comes in response to recent trade issues involving DDL’s exports to Trinidad and Tobago. During a press conference, Dr. Jagdeo emphasized the necessity for equitable treatment […]

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Stena Drilling Company Supports ExxonMobil Under-14 Football Tournament

By Eric Collymore The Petra Organisation, host of the annual ExxonMobil Under-14 football tournament, has received additional support from Stena Drilling Company. Rig Manager Tim Swain expressed the company’s enthusiasm for joining the event, emphasizing their commitment to assisting Guyanese youth. Christina Ramroop, Stena’s Local Content Officer, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the company’s dedication to […]

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Golden Jags End Winless in Port of Spain Friendly Matches

By Eric Collymore The Guyana senior men’s football team, known as the Golden Jags, concluded their international friendly matches in Port of Spain without securing a win. The team lost 2-0 to the Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors on Wednesday night, marking the end of their two-match series. Despite hopes for a positive finish after […]

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Road Works Underway Along East Bank Corridor Ahead of Cricket World Cup

By Delicia Janneire Roadworks are being undertaken along the East Bank Corridor near the Providence Stadium in preparation for Guyana’s hosting of the Cricket World Cup. The Ministry of Public Works is spearheading these efforts to ensure smooth traffic flow and adequate access for the event. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, highlighted that the […]

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Human Development News

Citizens Urged to Clean Up Mosquito Breeding Sites During Awareness Week

By Tracy Ramalho Citizens are being urged to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites in and around their homes to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. This call to action comes from Crystal Crawford, Head of the Medical Entomology Unit of Vector Control Services at the Ministry of Health. As part of the 2024 Caribbean Mosquito […]

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Olympian Edghill Loses Singles Opener at Olympic Qualification Tournament

By Travis Seymour Olympian Chelsea Edghill faced a setback in her quest to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics after losing her opening match on Tuesday at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Americas Olympic Qualification Tournament in Lima, Peru. Edghill, who is the only table tennis player from Guyana and the English-speaking Caribbean to […]

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Local Development News

Squatters Impeding Development in Amelia’s Ward

By Shawnette Fiedtkou The development of new house lots and infrastructure at Amelia’s Ward Fitz Hope Scheme is being hindered by eight squatting structures, according to Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) Chief Executive Officer Sherwin Greaves. Greaves, along with a team from the Ministry of Housing and Water, visited the new housing development on […]

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