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Juvenile Justice Processing Centre set to open in December 14 PAGE
World Bank reaffirms support for Guyana’s development 03 PAGE
–– pledges continued partnership on health, housing and food security
King Charles III to visit Guyana in October 08 PAGE
Investment in young people is Guyana’s most important investment – Dr Singh 10 PAGE
–– highlights education as key to preparing youth to drive the country’s future development
President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean, Mr. Achim Fock, on Wednesday, at State House. During their engagement, the World Bank team reiterated its commitment to working with Government to advance co-operation and partnerships in several critical areas, including health, education, poverty reduction, housing, flood mitigation and food security. Mr. Fock and his team are in Guyana as the World Bank’s Guyana and Suriname Representative, Ms Diletta Doretti, comes to the end of her term (OP photo)
New standards introduced for Guyana’s expanding 12 precious metals industry PAGE
No licence –– silver, platinum and palladium now covered as Government strengthens quality controls found for advances UN chief fast craft 03 Rodrigues-Birkett bid in talks with Greek PM 13 or Azruddin Mohamed, MARAD says PAGE
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Immigration ranks were in Kato Village yesterday, providing passport services to residents using the mobile biometrics kit. A total of 39 passport applications were processed (OP photo)