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Issue No. 6478
THE BEACON OF TRUTH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026
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“It’s a big advantage for young people” – youths say Development Bank eases startup barriers
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Rotary urged to play greater role in tackling youth challenges P11 ...looks to expand youth programmes as new leadership takes over NA Club
Essequibo P8 Coast cook fined $25,000 for refusing breathalyser test
…as Pres Ali assures of “quick” implementation Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill
$100K fine, 3 years’ jail for officials who leak info from proposed sex offenders’ database
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44 motorcycles impounded in Region 6 traffic crackdown P8
Miner’s body P9 found 3 days after boat mishap in Barama River Guyanese receives 2026 Illuminating Impact Award in New York P10 The Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge was illuminated on Sunday evening in lavender in observance of World Cancer Survivors Day and Cancer Survivors Month. The symbolic display honours the strength, resilience and courage of cancer survivors; pays tribute to those who have lost their lives to the disease; and offers support to patients currently undergoing treatment, as well as their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Lavender, the universal colour representing all cancers, symbolises hope, resilience and unity (Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo/Facebook)
Orealla, Siparuta youths identify drug Teacher abuse as key community challenge slapped with narcotrafficking charge 23-year-old confesses to killing 7-year-old, stabbing elderly woman after confronted with video evidence Page 8
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…suspect’s blood-stained clothing retrieved by cops
P15 400 male domestic violence victims assisted since 2021 – Dr Husbands