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Confront the reality that many Guyanese are still not benefiting equally from the spoils of the ‘new Dubai’
Stabroek News
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July 3, 2025
Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst, I am often asked for my opinion on the popular statements that Guyana has the fastest-growing economy, or that it is “the new Dubai” or even “a little America.” While such comparisons may be...
PM Phillips: Innovation challenge key to building qualified, future-ready workforce
Guyana Chronicle
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July 5, 2025
THE Innovation Challenge 2025, hosted by the Industry and Innovation Unit under the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), officially opened on July 4 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, signalling Guyana’s bold leap forward in embracing...
Guyanese expert has knowledge, experience to lead IICA
Guyana Chronicle
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July 2, 2025
–enhance agriculture in the region By Dr Saboto Caesar, Minister of Agriculture of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines THE Government of Guyana has nominated Dr Muhammad Ibrahim as the country’s candidate for the position of Director General of the...
Cooperatives in the Caribbean
Now Grenada
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July 5, 2025
by Joni Musabayana, Director ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to...
President Ali announces plans to build daycare facilities countrywide
Guyana Chronicle
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July 5, 2025
-says ‘targeted and serious’ investments will be made to help young professionals balance career development and family life PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali has pledged “targeted and serious” investments in childcare infrastructure and services aimed at...
Guyana Basketball Federation & Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation endorse Pres. Ali
I News Guyana
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July 1, 2025
Joint press statement by the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) and the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMAF) Michael Singh, president of both the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) and the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMAF),...
East Bank/West Demerara ‘Kares One Guyana T10 Blast’ bowls off this weekend
I News Guyana
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July 2, 2025
Following a weekend of compelling action in Berbice, the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast will now focus on the East Bank and West Demerara zones this weekend. Despite weather disruptions necessitating venue adjustments, the Berbice leg...
GSL stars set to tour Guyana, explore its eco-tourism treasures
I News Guyana
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July 2, 2025
The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSLT20) is taking cricket beyond the stadium and into the heart of Guyana’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities. In a bold and exciting move, the league’s stars from across the globe will...
Guyana Cuts The Ribbon On India-Backed Coastal Road Project
StratNews Global
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July 1, 2025
Home Don't Miss Guyana Cuts The Ribbon On India-Backed Coastal Road Project Small infrastructure projects that directly help local communities and businesses has been the hallmark of India backed projects in the Global South An important milestone...
Capybara Location: Where Do Capybaras Live?
AOL
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top 10 non-traditional pets - Capybara© Andrew M. Allport/Shutterstock.comCosta Rica is no stranger to drug smuggling incidents, but on May 22, 2025, police in the Central American country intercepted two men trafficking more than just illegal...
Guyanese man cleared in Brooklyn killing wants to return to U.S. after deportation
Gothamist - New York
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July 1, 2025
A man wrongfully convicted of a fatal shooting in a Brooklyn video game room more than two decades ago and then deported to his native Guyana will work to return to the United States now that his name has been cleared, his attorney said Tuesday. A...
Kares One Guyana T10: Spotlight shifts to East Bank/West Demerara after Berbice thrills
News Room
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July 2, 2025
Following a weekend of compelling action in Berbice, the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast will now focus on the East Bank and West Demerara zones. Despite weather disruptions necessitating venue adjustments, the Berbice leg delivered on its...
Venezuela and Haiti, the countries most vulnerable to climate change and with the fewest resources to adapt
El País
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July 2, 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks second after Africa as the region of the world most vulnerable to climate change. This is true not only if factors such as its geographic location and topography are taken into account, but also if other...
OP-ED: Cooperatives in the Caribbean, a proven path to decent work and sustainable development
Dominica News Online
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July 2, 2025
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...
CARICOM, Ham radio communications, and Ramleela in Trinidad
The Indian Express
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July 5, 2025
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Story continues...
Guyana Cricket Board head endorses President Ali for second term
News Room
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June 30, 2025
President of the Guyana Cricket Board, Director of Cricket West Indies and businessman Bissoondyal Singh has endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term. Delivering remarks at the Berbice Cricket Board’s annual awards ceremony, Singh told the...
Guyana launches net billing scheme for rooftop PV
pv-magazine
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June 30, 2025
Guyana has introduced a net billing program for rooftop PV systems up to 100 kW and for larger systems based on a customer’s maximum demand. It aims to expand distributed generation and reduce grid dependency. June 30, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Image:...
Sustainability & tangible results at the forefront of Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme’s annual stocktaking
World Customs Organization
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The WCO’s Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, funded by the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), organized its annual National Focal Points Meeting at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels from 3 to 5 June 2025 to assess the...
Grenada Named Host Country for PISLM as Bahamas Reaffirms Commitment to Climate Resilience and Soil Health
ZNS
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July 1, 2025
Caribbean efforts to protect fragile landscapes took a major step forward recently as Grenada signed an agreement to become the new headquarters of the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), a regional body supporting...
St. George’s School of Sciences commissioned as ‘torch bearer’ for diversifying education in Guyana
News Room
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July 1, 2025
The St. George’s School of Sciences, the first-of-its-kind in Guyana, was officially commissioned by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday. The Head of State described the institution as ‘torch bearer’ and a school of excellence in transforming...