Tragedy

Motorcyclists die after colliding with minibus

March 26, 2024 Author

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Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 06:35 hrs this morning (Tuesday, 26th March 2024) at the intersection of Brickdam and Brummel Place, Georgetown, which resulted in the death of motorcyclist Nigel Harvey, a 34-year-old of Lot 731 'C' Field Sophia, Georgetown.

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Crime

Miner arrested after throwing gun overboard he had intended to use to kill man

March 26, 2024 Author

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Fernando Fredericks, a 29-year-old miner from Old Scheme Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, was arrested by a Police rank at the Bartica Stelling on March 22nd, 2024. At the time, he was a passenger in a Parika-bound speedboat.

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Uncategorized

Mother of 2 hospitalized following accident at Bushy Park, E.B.E

March 26, 2024 Author

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A mother of two is now hospitalized following an accident which occurred on Friday, March 15, 2024, at around 13:00 hours at Bushy Park New Road, East Bank Essequibo (EBE).

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Crime

Woman, 48, with disability killed by speeding vehicle in Lethem

March 26, 2024 Author

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Forty-eight-year-old Shamel Lindy, of Lot 48 Culvert City, Lethem, was killed on Friday March 22, after being struck down by a speeding vehicle while crossing a public road in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo).

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Health

53 prisoners contracted chicken pox at Lusignan Prison

March 26, 2024 Author

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The Guyana Prison Service has confirmed that the recent outbreak of chicken pox at the Lusignan Prison is under control.

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Uncategorized

Fire Claims Life and Leaves Four Homeless in McKenzie, Linden

March 25, 2024 admin

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In the early hours of today, tragedy struck the community of MacKenzie, Linden, as firefighters battled a fierce blaze that claimed the life of one individual and rendered four others homeless.

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State Bulletins

President calls for Unity and Love at New Amsterdam Phagwah Celebration

March 25, 2024 admin

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali, accompanied by several government officials, joined hundreds of Guyanese in New Amsterdam, Region Six, to kick-start the eagerly awaited Holi (Phagwah) celebrations on Sunday.

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Global

Political Activist Melly Mel Admits to Submitting Human Rights Complaints to the United Nations

March 25, 2024 admin

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In a recent development, Guyanese activist Melissa Atwell, widely known as "Melly Mel," has acknowledged her involvement in submitting complaints to the United Nations regarding alleged human rights violations in Guyana. This admission adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding human rights issues in the country.

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Oil & Gas

Evaluating Transparency in Guyana’s Oil Sector Management

March 24, 2024 admin

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Recent discussions have brought to light the critical importance of transparency and strategic planning in Guyana's burgeoning oil industry. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, charged with overseeing this sector, has found himself at the heart of these debates, prompting a closer look at the government's strategies from the parliamentary opposition.

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State Bulletins

Suriname and Guyana Move Forward on Strategic Bridge Project

March 24, 2024 admin

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Heads of State Chandrikapersad Santokhi of Suriname and Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of Guyana convened on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Soesdyke, Guyana, to advance discussions on the construction of a bridge over the Corantijn/Corentyne River.

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