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No.1081810
Gov’t ramps up hinterland agriculture investment with focus on food security and economic opportunity 04 PAGE
Single national dashboard for drugs and supplies to go fully live on July 1 –– President Ali says, cautions that any officer flouting new SOPs will be sent home
President Dr Irfaan Ali received a visit from reigning Men’s Masters Bodybuilding Champion, Lindon ‘Muscles’ Burnett, at State House, on Monday. Burnett captured gold in the Men’s Masters Bodybuilding category and silver in the 85kg Open Bodybuilding category at the IFBB Roger Boyce Classic 2026, held in Barbados on May 16–17. During the visit, the seasoned bodybuilder shared his experience at the competition and presented his medals to the President (Office of the President photo)
Pres Ali sets new standards 19 for patient care PAGE
Minister Teixeira warns of growing mental health risks linked to children’s social media use 13 PAGE
–– cyberbullying, exploitation among key concerns
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A new chapter in Guyana’s cultural landscape was marked on Monday evening as the Euro-Guyanese Classical Music and Opera Association staged its inaugural concert, bringing internationally acclaimed opera and classical performance to the historic St. George’s Cathedral in Georgetown
Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill proposes fines, jail time for failure to report suspected abuse 10 PAGE
––– unlawful disclosure of registry information could attract three years’ imprisonment
Carnegie School expands vocational training through community partnerships 04 PAGE