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Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) Celebrates Success of Inaugural Under 23 Club Championship

By Tyriq Walters The inaugural Under 23 Club Championship organized by the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) has concluded on a high note, with President Jermaine Slater expressing satisfaction and outlining plans to establish the league as an annual event. President Slater emphasized the tournament’s success, attributing it to effective partnerships forged with both the […]

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Human Development News

Watooka Day Primary School Student Tops Region in NGSA Results

Eleven-year-old Tavion Hunte of Watooka Day Primary School has emerged as the top performer in Region Ten at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), securing 501 marks and earning a coveted place at Queen’s College. Tavion, who aspires to become a cardiologist, expressed his anticipation of passing for his first-choice school but was pleasantly […]

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St. George’s High School Transforms into School of Sciences Under Ministry of Education’s Initiative

By Saskia Warrick St. George’s High School, which was devastated by fire in 2022, will undergo a transformation into a specialized School of Sciences starting this September. Education Minister Priya Manickchand announced this initiative, aimed at nurturing students’ interests in medical sciences who may not have qualified for top-tier or list A schools. This new […]

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Preparedness Mitigates Impact of Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica

By Saskia Warrick Jamaica’s proactive preparedness measures significantly minimized the impact of Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall on Wednesday. According to reports from UN Resident Coordinator for Jamaica, Dennis Zulu, the rural areas were the most affected, resulting in one confirmed death thus far. The aftermath has left 70% of the population without access to […]

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Ministry of Labour Initiates Conversion of Friendly Societies into Cooperatives

By Samuel Gillis The Ministry of Labour is actively pursuing the conversion of several friendly societies into cooperatives, citing their engagement in profit-oriented activities as the primary reason for the transition. According to Chief Co-operative Development Officer Janaknauth Panchu, these friendly societies can no longer operate under the Friendly Societies Act (Chapter 36:04) and must […]

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Energy Local Development News

Eight Companies Express Interest in Conducting Seismic Studies Offshore Guyana

By Josiah Williams Eight companies have expressed interest in conducting 3D seismic studies offshore Guyana to assess oil levels in various blocks. This development follows Guyana’s call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to enhance the competitiveness of future bid rounds for oil exploration. The announcement was made by PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, during […]

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Local Development News

Region Ten Chairman Urges Government to Adopt 2021 Drainage Plan for Linden

By Jacquey Bourne Region Ten Chairman, Deron Adams, has called on the Central Government to revisit and implement a 2021 plan aimed at improving drainage in central Linden. Adams made this request during Thursday’s statutory meeting, addressing the severe flooding that has recently impacted the town. The recent floods in Linden have caused significant losses […]

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Ministry of Health and PAHO Launch Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Campaign in Guyana

By Fabiana McKlmon In a concerted effort to eradicate Lymphatic Filariasis in Guyana, the Ministry of Health, with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has initiated a comprehensive elimination campaign targeting populations at risk. This campaign aims to prevent the spread of Lymphatic Filariasis and eliminate the disease from the nation. The […]

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Tucville Primary Celebrates Outstanding National Grade Six Assessment Results

Tucville Primary School is abuzz with celebrations following the announcement of exceptional results in the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Several students from the school have achieved placements in the country’s top one percent, marking a significant achievement for both students and educators alike. Students and teachers at Tucville Primary expressed jubilation as they gathered […]

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Nicholas Verway Defends Title at CASA Squash Championship, Guyana Wins 9 Singles Medals

Guyanese squash champion Nicholas Verway has successfully defended his title at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) championship in the British Virgin Islands, defeating Barbadian Alex Stewart in a commanding three-set match. Verway demonstrated his dominance in the under-19 category, securing victory with scores of 11-6, 11-9, and 11-2, reaffirming his status as the top […]

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