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More than five thousand additional Guyanese were able to register for the upcoming general and regional elections, as the claims component of the extended claims and objection period came to an end on Wednesday. This confirmation was made by a source at the Guyana Elections Commission. Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon described this development as ‘welcoming’, as he addressed reporters during his weekly post-Cabinet media briefing on Wednesday. According to Luncheon, Cabinet continues to review the commission’s readiness, and is pleased at the progress. “Cabinet noted the so far problem-free…

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Winners of the Guyana Prize for Literature will soon be announced, and they will be conferred with prizes by President Bharrat Jagdeo during a convocation ceremony set for August 31. The roster of awardees has been shortlisted by members of the Guyana Prize for Literature judging panel and management committee who updated the head of state during a recent meeting. Among the members were Elfreida Bissember, Victor Ramraj, Alim Hussein and Gwyneth George. The shortlist will be published soon in the lead-up to the award ceremony, according to University of…

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An Enmore family will soon be able to live comfortably in their own home, when the New Jersey Arya Samaj completes constructing a three- bedroom home for them. Kamlawattie Harrinauth, 36, related that her goal of educating her children and empowering them can now be easily realised with the construction of her own home. The family currently lives in a boxed- off compartment at the bottom of another family member. The space accommodates two beds set side by side, leaving no private space for Kamlawattie, her husband and four children,…

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New York-based friends of realtor Ed Ahmad say that the Guyanese businessman will be exonerated, even as they sought to clear the air on a number of issues raised in articles published locally. In a statement, the ‘friends of Ed Ahmad’ said: “We, the friends and associates of Queens-based entrepreneur Ed Ahmad, would like to clear the air on a number of inaccuracies contained in articles published in the Kaieteur News and Demerara Waves online news over charges filed against him recently by United States authorities.” According to the businessman’s…

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With three days until the staging of this year’s International Building Exposition, all plans are on stream and on schedule, and the Guyana National Stadium, Providence has been transformed into a hive of activity. The sounds of hammers, the smell of paint, the constant sound of electrical equipment abuzz at work, and the distant spouts of construction men best describe the scene at the site, as exhibitors and Housing Ministry officials work together to ensure they deliver an unforgettable experience come the opening of the expo, this Friday evening, July…

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Education Minister Shaik Baksh has announced that the Education Ministry will be taking legal action against Kaieteur News for what he termed its continuous ‘fabrication’ of information about the Digital Technology contract issue. Speaking at Wednesday’s post-Cabinet media briefing, Baksh refuted the story carried in the newspaper’s Wednesday edition headlined “Minister Baksh lied – Education Ministry approved Gy$223M computer contract.” The article implies that the ministry had a role to play in the awarding of the contract, and also claims that the minister lied about the dates of this contract…

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BY MICHAEL YOUNGE We are always trying to do more, and to improve our relations with our developing partners. We see more economic opportunities for us to improve our ties in Guyana and the wider Caricom bloc.” Those were the sentiments expressed by Mexican Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Sandoval, during an interview with Guyana Times International. Ambassador Sandoval insisted that Mexico sees Guyana as an important partner in the region, and will continue to work in various areas related to development to ensure that both countries benefit from the strengths and…

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