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IMF predicts near 60 per cent economic growth for Guyana
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday said overall economic growth is projected to be 57.8 per cent this year for Guyana as the country continues to recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic-induced recession in 2020, and protracted political transition, non-oil economic growth. The IMF executive board, which has concluded its annual bilateral discussions with Guyana,…
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Post-mortem examination confirms hanging death of Parham man, Alston Furlonge, was, indeed, a suicide
A post-mortem examination on the body of a Parham man who allegedly took his own life on August 12 has determined that his injuries are, in fact, consistent with suicide. Government Pathologist Dr. Petra Miller-Nanton examined the body of Alston Irving Furlonge last week. At the conclusion of the post mortem, she determined that his…
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Symister says PM Browne’s statements about Nigel Christian could influence murder case of the three accused
Leon “Chaku” Symister, an attorney-at-law, is concerned that recent statements made by Prime Minister Gaston Browne concerning slain Customs Officer Nigel Christian could probably impact the pending murder case. Three people have been charged with the murder of Christian, who was abducted from his home and shot over two years ago. At a town hall…
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Rethinking Tourism: World Tourism Day 2022 Message from Harold Lovell
Tourism is the heartbeat of our economy and as we celebrate World Tourism Day 2022, we must focus on getting people back to full employment and ensure that tourism businesses of all sizes and across all sectors, can recover and realize their full potential. This year’s theme “Rethinking Tourism” calls on all of us —…
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Antigua and Barbuda signs MoU with Malta to address leaks in country’s water network
As the government of Antigua and Barbuda continues to aggressively improve the supply of water to consumers, Prime Minister Gaston Browne, last week met with Robert Abela, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical cooperation between the two countries. The MoU aims to establish…
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Senator Joseph takes Sir Molwyn to task for poor work condition of clinics, particularly those in St. Mary’s North
United Progressive Party (UPP) Senator Jonathan Joseph says the health sector needs reforming, since too many clinics are in a dilapidated state and the public hospital lacks the human and other resources required to run an effective operation. The Senator’s assessment comes as Minister of Health Sir Molwyn Joseph is promising to address the long…
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Popular Jamaican social media influencer gunned down after speaking out against double murder
Gleaner: Popular Clarendon blogger Leon ‘Leegates’ McNeil was murdered in Hayes just hours after he commented on a double murder in the neighbouring community of Portland Cottage. McNeil, 36, founder of Leegates TV and Entertainment, had expressed grave concerns about Jamaica’s murder rate in a live Facebook video some five hours before his murder. The…