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New passport appointment system takes effect October 1 No.1081888
–– no walk-in applications will be accepted
The Central Immigration and Passport Office has taken its services to Region One, where immigration officers are currently processing passport applications using mobile biometric kits (OP photo)
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The Council of the Americas (COA), led by President & CEO Susan Segal, made its first-ever visit to Guyana, bringing senior executives from leading member companies to explore opportunities. The delegation held high-level engagements with His Excellency, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and members of Cabinet, Senior Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh, the U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot, Guyana’s private sector leadership, and ExxonMobil Guyana. The discussions covered areas such as energy, infrastructure, public-private collaboration, and Guyana’s long-term economic vision (Photo: Rosh Khan/Facebook)
Billions in budgeted funds to drive New CJIA baggage-handling system to five‑year ‘model village’ rollout 03 be completed by end of September 09 PAGE
– President Ali announces, says initiative will redesign village life
US-sanctioned Mohameds fail again to halt extradition proceedings 05 PAGE
–– as Court of Appeal allows case to continue but blocks final decision pending expedited constitutional challenge
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-faster, seamless experience expected
WIN MP released on $200,000 bail after firearm found in vehicle PAGE
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