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A letter published in the Guyana Times critiques Hadiyyah Mohamed's master's dissertation, arguing it selectively omits major corruption cases, specifically referencing allegations against Mohamed's Enterprise and the undeclared importation of a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster.
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Education Minister Sonia Parag emphasized during an engagement at Lachmansingh Primary School that educating a child is a shared responsibility, requiring meaningful partnerships between parents and educators to address challenges like bullying and violence.
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The Local Content Secretariat is working to identify specific opportunities for small and women-owned enterprises within Guyana's oil and gas industry, utilizing a new digital registration portal to track business types. Currently, over 2000 Guyanese businesses are involved, and Guyanese now constitute 70 per cent of the industry's workforce.
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The Director of the Local Content Secretariat, Michael Munroe, urged major oil and gas operators to avoid creating artificial barriers and to invest in Guyanese companies to support the growth of local suppliers in the energy sector.
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The Chateau Margot Mall and Lifestyle Centre, located on the East Coast Demerara corridor, is 55 per cent complete one year into construction, with ANSA McAL Group investing nearly US$50 million. The development is slated for a 2027 completion and will feature retail, dining, office space, and parking.
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The Guyana Times reports that 103 road fatalities have been recorded in 2026, even with a 16% decrease in total traffic accidents between January and October 2026. The Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister stressed that road safety requires more than just following traffic laws, while the government aims for a 50% reduction in accidents and deaths by 2030.
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President Ali received the title of Commonwealth Champion of Biodiversity during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, which was also the venue for the launch of King Charles III's Commonwealth Nature Initiative (CNI). This recognition highlights Guyana's role in global biodiversity action, supported by initiatives like the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) and King Charles III's Commonwealth Nature Initiative (CNI).
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An opinion piece published in Kaieteur News detailed concerns regarding the death of 32-year-old Gavin Kennard Douglas, who died in police custody at the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station on October 31, 2026. The piece called for an independent investigation and accountability, noting that six police ranks were reportedly under close arrest as the Office of Professional Responsibility investigated.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responded to criticism concerning its investment in training and human resource development, stating that its mandate is to ensure development is properly assessed and managed with environmental safeguards.
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The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) has announced its first Masters Tournament, held in memory of the late Gokarn Ramdhani, a former GBA President and badminton pioneer. The event is for veteran athletes aged 35 and older and will take place at the Guyana National Gymnasium from December 3rd to December 5th, 2026.
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Justin van der Toorn, CEO of Greenheart Gold Inc., which originated from the business combination of G Mining Ventures Corp. (GMIN) and Reunion Gold Corporation on July 15, 2024, stated at the Nordic Funds & Mines 2026 conference that both Guyana and Suriname have maintained the terms of mineral agreements with investors, citing political stability and minimal red tape as benefits for companies investing in mining projects in the Guiana Shield, according to Kaieteur News.
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A 27-year-old man from Berbice was taken into custody by the Guyana Police Force on November 3, 2026, as they investigate allegations of threats to create explosives during a protest outside the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on November 2, 2026.