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UK High Commissioner Jane Miller (third from right) with invitees. (Jane Miller’s Facebook page)
UK High Commissioner Jane Miller (third from right) with invitees. (Jane Miller’s Facebook page)

UK High Commissioner hosts celebration of LGBTQ+ community

In observance of International Trans-gender Day of Visibility,  British High Commissioner, Jane Miller on Thursday hosted a celebration of Guyana’s LGBTQ+ community in partnership with the Guyana Trans United as they celebrated their 10th anniversary of leadership, advocacy, pride and strength.

Minister of Human Services and Social Security,  Dr. Vindhya Persaud presenting a hamper to  Hilton ‘Champ’ Lewis (Ministry of Human Services and Social Security photo)
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud presenting a hamper to Hilton ‘Champ’ Lewis (Ministry of Human Services and Social Security photo)

Hilton ‘Champ’ Lewis 103 not out

Minister of Human Services and Social Security,  Dr. Vindhya Persaud on Thursday joined Hilton ‘Champ’ Lewis in his birthday celebrations.

Bartica Regatta returns

Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bartica Easter Regatta will return next week and a week of activities has been planned.

Best Graduating Student Constable Travis Hercules (left) receives an award from Crime Chief, Snr Supt Wendell Blanhum (Guyana Police Force photo)

Police force has 66 new detectives

The Guyana Police Force’s Criminal Investigation Department throughout the twelve Regional Police Divisions is soon expected to be strengthened, as 66 ranks yesterday successfully completed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Induction Course.

Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat (second from right) and ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge (second from left) with the licence. (Ministry of Natural Resources photo)

Way clear for Exxon’s Yellowtail project

ExxonMobil was yesterday cleared for its fourth well offshore after the government issued a production licence two days after the EPA granted a stoutly contested environmental permit for what will be the largest oil extraction operation yet in Guyana’s waters.

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