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Three more Category One shelters

Three more Category One shelters

There are three additional Category One shelters that can house 724 people.
A statement from Government said two are privately owned: Dunamis Outreach Ministries of the Wesleyan Holiness Church, Staple…

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Police at scene of death

Police at scene of death

Police were at the scene of a sudden death, which reportedly occurred at the entrance of the Eunice Gibson Polyclinic, Warrens, St Michael, today.
More details as they come to hand. (KG)

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School starts September 21, 2020

School starts September 21, 2020

September 21, 2020 will be the first day of school for students.
However, those entering Sixth Form will have to wait on the return of results for CSEC and CAPE from the Caribbean Examinations Council….

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No Bale in Real’s Champions League squad

MADRID – Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale was left out of their 24-man Champions League squad for Friday’s last-16 tie at Manchester City, casting doubt on his future at the club.
Bale, 31, last played…

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Guyana Cabinet sworn in

Guyana Cabinet sworn in

GEORGETOWN – The remaining members of President Dr Irfaan Ali’s new “results oriented” Cabinet were sworn into office on Wednesday and he promised his administration would be transparent in dealing with…

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Millions paid in unemployment benefits

Millions paid in unemployment benefits

In the four months following the shutdown of the economy due to the impact of COVID-19, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) paid $70.6 million to approximately 29 000 claimants for unemployment benefit….

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Integrity Bill not passed

Integrity Bill not passed

The Integrity in Public Life Bill, 2020 was defeated in The Senate moments ago.
It did not gain the required two-third votes (14) needed for it to be passed.
Ten Government Senators voted in favour…

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Media group saddened by George’s passing

Media group saddened by George's passing

Kingstown – The Association of Caribbean Media Workers (ACM) Tuesday said it was “shocked and sad” at the death of veteran social activist and broadcaster, Jerry S. George, while hosting his early morning…

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COVID-19 Unit puts brakes on two party buses, four bars

COVID-19 Unit puts brakes on two party buses, four bars

Officers of the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit closed four bars on the South Coast and pulled two party buses off the road on Sunday night for breaching the protocols related to the wearing of masks in public…

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Best of times ahead, says Sir Shridath

Best of times ahead, says Sir Shridath

Sir Shridath Ramphal today issued a statement on the Guyana Elections Result.
Sir Shridath is a former Attorney-General and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guyana; second Secretary-General of the Commonwealth…

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