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Singer Michael Ball performed at the wedding of Dawn and Dave, following a surprise radio proposal staged by the couple. Dawn expressed being overwhelmed by the unexpected appearance at Weston Hall, a location significant to their relationship.
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The BBC UK reported that Tommy Walsh, a building and DIY expert recognized for his appearances on programs such as Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer, has passed away at the age of 69.
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Kashim Chowdhury, a 56-year-old civil servant from east London, was found guilty of nine counts of fraud for secretly holding multiple full-time public sector positions, fraudulently earning over £284,000 of taxpayer money. The case also involves separate allegations from his siblings regarding undue influence over his mother.
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Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha stated that production has risen across nearly all subsectors since 2020 and expressed a goal to double agricultural output while enhancing Guyana's ability to supply regional markets. The government intends to cease importing onions by the first quarter of 2027, alongside plans to increase corn and soya production to eliminate imports by the same timeframe.
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ExxonMobil Guyana's Socioeconomic Manager, Lorna Carlson, advised local businesses to develop capabilities to participate in Guyana's expanding oil and gas sector during the Guyana Supplier Forum 2026. The company is involved in the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project and is also working with the Guyana Government on a larger gas development project in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
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President Dr Irfaan Ali urged Guyanese to recommit to national development, peace, and justice during Remembrance Day commemorations. Furthermore, the Government and private sector collectively pledged $8.5 million to support the welfare and support programs of the Guyana Veterans Legion.
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Mohamed Shiraz Roshandin, President of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC), met with Formula 1 Honorary Chairman Emeritus Bernie Ecclestone and his wife, Fabiana, in Brazil on November 9, 2026, to learn about marketing strategies native to the region.
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The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is soliciting expressions of interest from contractors, firms, service providers, and investors to handle maintenance, janitorial supplies, and septic tank emptying for public convenience facilities throughout Guyana. This effort is part of a national push to enhance urban sanitation, public health, and environmental management.
APNU MP Sharma Solomon is requesting clarification from the Government of Guyana regarding the expenditures on the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project and the steps being taken to prevent ongoing blackouts while the power plant is under construction.
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Vincent Alexander, a commissioner of the electoral body, questioned the authority of the GECOM Chairperson, Justice Claudette Singh, to meet foreign diplomats while the commission has been non-functional since September 17, 2025. Alexander described GECOM as a "comatose" institution, citing the Chairperson's refusal to meet over the status of opposition-appointed commissioners.
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Lithuania is engaged in discussions with Taiwan regarding the renaming of a disputed representative office in Vilnius, with the Lithuanian president stating the current administration is not bound by prior government policies.
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A report by state broadcaster CCTV released just before the PLA Air Force's 77th anniversary featured images of the GJ-11, providing a first detailed view of its sizable internal weapon bay.