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East Ruimveldt man shot after bar argument

An East Ruimveldt resident is in a serious condition at the GPHC, after being shot thrice about his body by a licenced firearm holder about 02:00 hrs this morning at the Wings and Things Bar, located at Mandela Avenue, the police said in a release.

The Kara Kara Creek, Which separates Speightland (left bank) from Kara Kara (Photo by Joanna Dhanraj)

Speightland, Mackenzie

After visiting Central Mackenzie, the World Beyond Georgetown continued on to Speightland, which is just past the old Aluminium Factory.

 Fidel Castro

Castro remembered as friend to Guyana

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro was yesterday hailed as a friend to Guyana by local political leaders, who said he would be remembered as an inspiration for his revolutionary commitment and generosity as a leader.

D’Urban Park a ‘monumental scandal’

Calling the D’Urban Park project a “monumental scandal and cover-up,” PPP/C member Gail Teixeira yesterday said that her party will continue to probe until all the outstanding questions are answered.

Front row from left: Captain Gerald Gouveia of Roraima Group of Companies, Rehana Rahim of Palm Springs Hotel, Shawn McGrath of Cara Lodge, Gary Jordon of Obama Boat Service, Dicky Alvin of Rewa Eco Lodge, Iwokrama representative Shera Seelall and Leroy Ignacio of South Rupununi Conservation Society. Back row: Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank Sophie Makonnen (second, left), Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin (fourth, left) and Minister of Public Telecommunications Catherine Hughes (third, right) along with tourism and private sector executives.

Businesses, individuals awarded for work in tourism sector

Eight local companies and personalities were recognised for their work in the development of the tourism industry on Friday evening, when the Ministry of Business in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority hosted the ninth annual Tourism Awards and Dinner at the Guyana Marriott Hotel.

Granger offers condolences on passing of Fidel Castro

As the Republic of Cuba begins its nine-day period of national mourning for their former leader, Fidel Castro, who died last evening, President David Granger, today, extended condolences to the people of Cuba, the Ministry of the Presidency said today in a statement.

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