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Nationwide coverage from the best news team in Guyana Issue No. 6353
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THE BEACON OF TRUTH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
President Ali arrives in Belize on 3-day state visit Page 11
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President to P7 engage Region 7 small-scale miners February 6 …lotteries to be held in April, May – GGMC
2 men charged over Kitty breakand-enter, $2M P10 car theft CANU issues P8 public warning on sale of cartoon-themed ‘drug packaging’
President Dr Irfaan Ali began his first state visit to Belize on Sunday, when he arrived to a full ceremonial welcome. The President is being accompanied by Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd for the three-day visit (President Dr Irfaan Ali Facebook page photo)
McCoy debunks claims Budget 2026 caters only for elites
Guyanese P15 businesses urged to prepare for volatile global trading environment
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Govt to invest $100.3B in 2 killed during Improved lighting, modern landscaping, for Hiab operations pavements security city avenues sector in 2026 – marine fire station among several planned constructions near GPL lines Page 3
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ECD tout dies after e-bike collision at Ann’s Grove
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P11 – as Govt moves to restore “The Garden City”