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Joint opposition emphasizes support for biometrics at elections

The Joint Opposition (JO) says it has noted that the Guyana Elections Com-mission (GECOM), at its meeting on Tuesday, 5th November, 2024, commenced discussions on the feasibility study on utilizing biometrics technology in elections that was prepared by its Chief Election Officer (CEO), Vishnu Persaud, on the recommendation of GECOM Com-missioner Vincent Alexander.

Twenty-two have died in lorry accidents this year

In a collaborative effort to enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents, the Ministry of Home Affairs, in partnership with the Guyana Police Force, the National Road Safety Council, AKT Motorcycles/Unicomer, ANSA McAl, and other key stakeholders, has launched the “Do The Right Thing” campaign for Road Safety Month 2024.

Berbice High School students who took part in the ERC’s outreach in New Amsterdam (ERC photo)

Ethnic Relations Commission in Region Six outreach

As part of its mission to combat discrimination and advance ethnic tolerance throughout Guyana, the ERC on Monday conducted stakeholder engagements in New Amsterdam, Rose Hall and Corriverton, and Orealla on Tuesday, an ERC release stated on Wednesday.

Stalls that are completed in the Parika Market

Parika Market 85 per cent completed

The Parika Market on the East Bank of Essequibo, Region Three is nearing completion, with approximately 85 per cent of the construction now finished, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said on Wednesday.

The seamstresses with Minister of Human Services,  Dr Vindhya Persaud

23 women graduate as seamstresses through WIIN programme

As part of government’s initiative to offer life skills to every citizen, 23 women, 18 of whom are unemployed, have been successfully trained in garment construction through the Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) from Sophia, Region Four, and are the second batch of trained seamstresses who will now become entrepreneurs.

Group of 20 must honour commitment to arrest global warming

–Caricom environment ministers Caricom continues to express deep concern about the impact of climate change and its negative effects on the livelihoods of current and future generations and as such called on the Group of 20, responsible for 80 percent of global emissions, to honour commitments made to arrest global warming.

Alzarri Joseph

West Indies quick Joseph suspended for ODI walkoff

 (Reuters) – West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been suspended for two matches for storming off the field after a row with captain Shai Hope during Wednesday’s one-day international victory over England, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said today.

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