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Issue No. 6570
THE BEACON OF TRUTH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
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WHAT'S INSIDE:
Govt accounting officers warned of consequences for breaches of procurement rules …as VP tightens focus on accountability, transparency in Govt operations President Ali advances Qatar talks on energy, finance, food security, climate
3-day State visit
ERC issued 270 cautions over online ethnic hate speech so far in 2026 P5 GPL loses more than $2B as electricity theft drives 13-15% P13 losses Guyana’s gas shift could unlock new, greater onshore investments – Routledge P13
US-sanctioned LOO’s video P9 editor charged for unlawfully operating drone
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…granted $600K bail
Qatar’s Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Ghanem bin Shaheen Bin Ghanem Al Ghanem and Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali discussed advancing cooperation in education, culture, and heritage
Power grid under strain as evening …says overloaded feeders demand surges – GPL driving power outages
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Pensioner dies, 2 others hospitalised in 3-vehicle crash Page 5
Fisherman stabbed to death at friend’s Albion house Page 7
“So nonsensical” – Public Service Minister rejects misinformation on e-ID cards P2
MV Barima tragedy
US-sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed a threat to national security – witness tells court Page 11
3 accused further remanded; paper committal set for P8 Nov 16