‘Rapid expansion’ of synthetic drugs reshaping illicit markets, UN anti-narcotics body warns

SYNTHETIC drugs are rapidly transforming the global drug trade, fuelling an escalating public health crisis, according to the UN administered International Narcotics Control Board (INCB). In its 2024 Annual Report, released on Tuesday, the INCB explains that unlike plant-based drugs, these substances can be made anywhere, without the need for large-scale cultivation, making them easier […]

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House approves massive $1.146 trillion Budget 2024

–to deliver ‘accelerated’, people-centred development, Dr Singh says –calls out APNU+AFC for stalling progress, as Fiscal Enactments Bill passed AFTER a thorough five-hour budget presentation, two weeks of policy debates and scrutiny from the political opposition, the National Assembly, on Friday night, approved the historic $1.146 trillion budget to deliver accelerated improvement to the lives […]
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Guyana champions forests, biodiversity, and indigenous leadership at opening of COP30 negotiations

GUYANA reaffirmed its global leadership in sustainable development, biodiversity protection, and Indigenous empowerment as the country’s delegation joined world leaders for the opening of the COP30 climate negotiations in Belém, Brazil. The delegation highlighted Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 as a model for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while maintaining one of […]
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46 parties, voluntary groups and individuals contesting LGE

A TOTAL of 46 parties, voluntary groups and individuals have been approved by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to contest the June 12 Local Government Elections (LGE). Based on information from GECOM, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is already poised for default wins in 12 of the 80 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) being contested. Meanwhile, … 46 parties, voluntary groups and individuals contesting LGE Read More »
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