# lucia (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover lucia. Page: Feed: --- ## [Shot Rings Out Near President’s Office, Suspected Warhead Recovered](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/shot-rings-out-near-presidents-office-suspected-warhead-recovered/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Police have launched an investigation into a late-night gunfire incident near the Office of the President after a vehicle belonging to the presidential office was damaged and a suspected 9mm warhead was recovered from the compound. The incident occurred at about 9:15 p.m. Friday, according to the Guyana Police Force, which said several people have \[…\] ## [Guyana’s Oil Wealth Must Create Real Opportunities for Young People- APNU](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/guyanas-oil-wealth-must-create-real-opportunities-for-young-people-apnu/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has raised concerns about the economic prospects of young Guyanese, questioning whether the country’s unprecedented oil revenues and economic growth are translating into meaningful employment, affordable housing and better incomes for the younger generation. The issue was raised at an APNU press conference on Friday, where Michael Richmond \[…\] ## [President Ali Coming After Social Media Users as Govt Considers New Laws](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/president-ali-coming-after-social-media-users-as-govt-considers-new-laws/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ President Irfaan Ali has signalled that his administration is considering tougher legal measures against social media users, warning that Guyana may amend its laws to address what he described as the growing misuse of online platforms. Ali made the remarks at his press conference on Tuesday in response to questions about misinformation and harmful material \[…\] ## [First Digital Health Institute Cohort Graduates in Guyana](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/first-digital-health-institute-cohort-graduates-in-guyana/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Fifteen trainees have graduated from Guyana’s newly established Digital Health Training Institute, qualifying them to join the Ministry of Health as Digital Health Specialists as the public healthcare system expands its use of technology. The first cohort completed 17 training modules and a two-part final assessment, preparing the graduates to support digital systems being introduced \[…\] ## [Ferguson Demands Accountability as Barima Families Await Closure](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/ferguson-demands-accountability-as-barima-families-await-closure/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Former government minister and former Member of Parliament Annette Ferguson is demanding answers from the PPP/C Government over its handling of the MV Barima tragedy, saying grieving families continue to face uncertainty, inadequate support and a painful lack of closure more than a month after the disaster. In a strongly worded letter published today by \[…\] ## [Copper Theft, Vandalism Hit Telecom Network](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/copper-theft-vandalism-hit-telecom-network/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Copper theft and vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure have disrupted services for approximately 7,000 residential and business customers in Guyana over the past two months, according to One Communications, which is calling for stronger measures to protect critical network assets. The telecommunications company said it recorded five incidents of vandalism and copper theft during the… ## [Six Foreign Nationals Detained in Illegal Underground Mining Crackdown](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/six-foreign-nationals-detained-in-illegal-underground-mining-crackdown/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Guyanese authorities have detained six foreign nationals, including Brazilians and a Chinese national, after allegedly catching them operating an unauthorised underground mining operation through a shaft without the required approvals. The six were detained on August 20 during a joint enforcement operation by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Corps of Wardens and the \[…\] ## [Families Deserve Answers, Support and Closure in MV Barima Tragedy](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/families-deserve-answers-support-and-closure-in-mv-barima-tragedy/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Dear Editor, Over a month and four days ago, on July 18, 2026, our brothers and sisters were high in spirits, preparing to travel by what was considered the cheapest means available to Port Kaituma aboard the MV Barima ferry. They were oblivious to the fact that, hours after departing the Georgetown Goods Wharf, their \[…\] ## [WIN Councillors Take Region 10 Chairman Deadlock to Court](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/win-councillors-take-region-10-chairman-deadlock-to-court/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ The political deadlock paralysing Region 10 has now moved to the High Court, with nine elected WIN councillors accusing the Regional Administration of frustrating the completion of the democratic process and denying residents a fully functioning Regional Democratic Council (RDC). The councillors, represented by Dhurjon Chambers and Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, filed a Fixed Date \[…\] ## [The People Did Not Elect Government to Tell Them How to Eat](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/the-people-did-not-elect-government-to-tell-them-how-to-eat/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Dear Editor, The recent comments by President Irfaan Ali suggesting that Guyanese need to change their eating habits, shop differently and eat out less because of the rising cost of living deserve a strong response. With all due respect to the President, Guyanese people did not create this cost-of-living crisis by deciding to shop in \[…\] ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/C9WoFeLWN462) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [1823 Demerara Rebellion: The Revolt That Shook the British Empire](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/1823-demerara-rebellion-the-revolt-that-shook-the-british-empire/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ In August 1823, thousands of enslaved Africans in Demerara made a choice that carried enormous risk: they refused to accept slavery as their fate. For generations, they had been treated as property, denied freedom and subjected to a system enforced by violence. Then, across the plantations of Demerara, they rose. The Demerara Rebellion of 1823 \[…\] ## [Leader of the Opposition Blundered- Lall](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/leader-of-the-opposition-blundered-lall/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ By GHK Lall- I think that the Hon Leader of the Opposition (LOO), Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, blundered. Three Local Govt seats in hand. One went to the Hon Ms. Amanza Walton-Desir’s Forward Guyana Movement. Good! The second should have gone to the APNU. Would have been reflective of long-term thinking. Indicative of strategic positioning. Mr. \[…\] ## [Digicel’s AI Expansion Could Transform Customer Service in Guyana](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/digicels-ai-expansion-could-transform-customer-service-in-guyana/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Nearly two decades after Digicel entered Guyana and transformed the competitive landscape of the local telecommunications industry, the company is preparing for another potentially significant shift—this time through artificial intelligence. Digicel is expanding Ruby, its AI-powered customer-service assistant, beyond its initial Jamaican deployment into additional Caribbean markets. While the… ## [Saint Lucia is Looking Back — Perhaps to Find the Way Forward | Part 2](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/saint-lucia-is-looking-back-perhaps-to-find-the-way-forward-part-2/) _2026-08-22 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ WE MUST RESIST THE TEMPTATION TO CREATE SAINTS This is why biographies such as Reynolds’ work are important, but they … The post Saint Lucia is Looking Back — Perhaps to Find the Way Forward | Part 2 appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [‘Free Them From Fear’: Jonas Stresses Importance of Confirming Judicial Appointments](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/free-them-from-fear-jonas-stresses-importance-of-confirming-judicial-appointments/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Senior Counsel Timothy Jonas is warning that Guyana’s prolonged reliance on acting appointments to its two highest judicial offices risks weakening judicial independence, arguing that the Chancellor and Chief Justice must have secure tenure to make decisions without fear of political or career consequences. Speaking to the Guyana Business Journal, Jonas said the word “acting” \[…\] ## [Guyana Integrity Commission From 2017 With Seven Nolan Principles; Swot Guyana 2026 Vs. Nolan; And History Of Nolan Principles (Uk) By Lord Michael Nolan In 1994](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/guyana-integrity-commission-from-2017-with-seven-nolan-principles-swot-guyana-2026-vs-nolan-and-history-of-nolan-principles-uk-by-lord-michael-nolan-in-1994/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ GUYANA Government 2017 FOCUS CENTERED EXPLICITLY on the traditional SEVEN NOLAN Principles, Guyana’s modern statutory framework—ADMINISTERED by the GUYANA INTEGRITY COMMISSION—now OFFICIALLY evaluates public service using a broadened SET of Ten Principles of Public Life. These current standards explicitly include Accountability, Dignity, Diligence, Duty, Honour, Integrity, Loyalty, Objectivity,… ## [WORD OF THE DAY: AUGUST](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/word-of-the-day-august/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ WORD OF THE DAY: AUGUST adjective | aw-GUST The word august, which is pronounced with the accent on “gust,” describes someone or something marked by majestic dignity or grandeur. // We toured the old mansion’s august halls and expansive grounds. EXAMPLE OF AUGUST “His tone is temperate, but the words echo through the State Capitol’s \[…\] ## [Facts, Due Process and Fairness: The CCJ’s Test](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/facts-due-process-and-fairness-the-ccjs-test/) _2026-08-22 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ I have been an advocate of the Caribbean Court of Justice from its conception. In 2015, on the Court’s tenth … The post Facts, Due Process and Fairness: The CCJ’s Test appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [The Kings And I](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/the-kings-and-i/) _2026-08-22 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ When it was announced that five matches would be played at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucians were understandably … The post The Kings And I appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [“Allegations Not Sustained” | Is Minister Richard Frederick Still in the ‘Hot Seat’?](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/allegations-not-sustained-is-minister-richard-frederick-still-in-the-hot-seat/) _2026-08-22 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ Commissioner of Police Verne Garde has confirmed that an investigation was conducted into allegations against Minister Richard Frederick... The post “Allegations Not Sustained” | Is Minister Richard Frederick Still in the ‘Hot Seat’? appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rDL0diPAlhod) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Government Enhances Police Officers’ Capabilities as Court Prosecutors](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/government-enhances-police-officers-capabilities-as-court-prosecutors/) _2026-08-22 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ The Government of Saint Lucia is taking significant steps to aid aspiring legal scholars within the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force... The post Government Enhances Police Officers’ Capabilities as Court Prosecutors appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [Cabinet to Weigh St. Omer Family’s Call for Inquiry](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/cabinet-to-weigh-st-omer-familys-call-for-inquiry/) _2026-08-22 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ St. Omer family’s call for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Joy St. Omer’s death is now set to go before Cabinet... The post Cabinet to Weigh St. Omer Family’s Call for Inquiry appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [HISTORY MADE | Saint Lucian Elected Youngest-Ever Co-chair of the CDB Future Leaders Network](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/history-made-saint-lucian-elected-youngest-ever-co-chair-of-the-cdb-future-leaders-network/) _2026-08-22 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ Saint Lucian Naeem Philbert has been elected Co-Chair of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Future Leaders Network (FLN)... The post HISTORY MADE | Saint Lucian Elected Youngest-Ever Co-chair of the CDB Future Leaders Network appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [Ministry of Health Training Targets Faster, Stronger Development Plan Assessments](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/ministry-of-health-training-targets-faster-stronger-development-plan-assessments/) _2026-08-22 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ The Environmental Health Division within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is working to strengthen the assessment of proposed … The post Ministry of Health Training Targets Faster, Stronger Development Plan Assessments appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [Forty Years of Regional Integration in Action](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/forty-years-of-regional-integration-in-action/) _2026-08-22 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ For four decades, St. Lucia and the rest of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) through the OECS Pharmaceutical … The post Forty Years of Regional Integration in Action appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [UWI on Cyber Alert as Ransomware Claims Surface](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/uwi-on-cyber-alert-as-ransomware-claims-surface/) _2026-08-22 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ THE University of the West Indies (The UWI) is investigating a potential cyber security issue involving ransom ware claims, but … The post UWI on Cyber Alert as Ransomware Claims Surface appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [JANNOU Credit Union Celebrates Excellence at Its 2026 Scholarship and Bursary Program](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/jannou-credit-union-celebrates-excellence-at-its-2026-scholarship-and-bursary-program/) _2026-08-21 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ PRESS RELEASE — Jannou Credit Union is proud to celebrate 46 years of investing in the education of its members through the CPEA Scholarship... The post JANNOU Credit Union Celebrates Excellence at Its 2026 Scholarship and Bursary Program appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [SDA Women’s Department Hosts Anti-Violence Campaign](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/sda-womens-department-hosts-anti-violence-campaign/) _2026-08-21 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ The Saint Lucia Mission of Seventh-day Adventists’ Women’s Ministries Department is taking a bold stand against violence... The post SDA Women’s Department Hosts Anti-Violence Campaign appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [Linden Paid the Price—14 Years Later, Where Are the Promised Benefits?](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/21/linden-paid-the-price-14-years-later-where-are-the-promised-benefits/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Fourteen years after the people of Linden staged a 33-day protest that forced the Government to reverse a controversial electricity tariff increase, much of the broader promise contained in the historic August 21 Agreement remains unfulfilled. A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament Sharma Solomon, who was Region Ten Regional Chairman during the \[…\] ## [SLFA to Host Prestigious Football Awards Ceremony](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/slfa-to-host-prestigious-football-awards-ceremony/) _2026-08-21 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ On Saturday, August 22, the Saint Lucia Football Association (SLFA) Inc. will host its 2025 Awards Ceremony at the Bougainvillea … The post SLFA to Host Prestigious Football Awards Ceremony appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News . ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ELuGwJaz4jT7) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Shadab leads Falcons past Patriots to fourth place on the table](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/21/shadab-leads-falcons-past-patriots-to-fourth-place-on-the-table/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 191 for 7 (Lewis 48, Nawaz 33, Shadab 30, Holder 2-39) beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 187 for 6 (Shanaka 49\*, Mayers 34, Springer 2-42) by three wickets Antigua and Barbuda Falcons got the better of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in a bottom-of-the-table contest in CPL 2026. Falcons won by three wickets with three balls left \[…\] ## [JAMAICA | Guyana Has Been Selling Hurricane-Proof Houses Since 2022. Jamaica Sent Its Order to Jiangsu](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/21/jamaica-guyana-has-been-selling-hurricane-proof-houses-since-2022-jamaica-sent-its-order-to-jiangsu/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Ten months after Melissa, Hanover families are still without homes. A CARICOM neighbour manufactures the answer in hardwood — and Kingston has been shopping in the wrong hemisphere. HOPEWELL, Hanover, 21 August 2026 by Calvin G Brown — The most damning testimony at Wednesday’s public forum in Hopewell came not from the platform but from the \[…\] ## [Open letter to President Ali: Show Guyanese What 39.8% of Stabroek Block Oil Really Means](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/21/open-letter-to-president-ali-show-guyanese-what-39-8-of-stabroek-block-oil-really-means/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Village Voice News_ President Ali, Your announcement on Tuesday,18th August, that Guyana is now entitled to 39.8% of crude production from the Stabroek Block, following the reported recovery of approximately US$55 billion in project costs by the ExxonMobil led consortium, is of significant national importance. An announcement of this magnitude cannot end with a percentage. Guyanese are entitled \[…\] ## [Demerara Revolt: Solomon Blasts Government for Ignoring Historic Fight for Freedom](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/21/demerara-revolt-solomon-blasts-government-for-ignoring-historic-fight-for-freedom/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Village Voice News_ More than two centuries after thousands of enslaved Africans rose against the brutal plantation system in Demerara, the legacy of the 1823 Demerara Revolt remains one of the defining chapters in Guyana’s struggle for freedom. But as Guyana marks the anniversary of that historic uprising, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament K. \[…\] ## [GRSI Makes Aviation History, Opens New Lifeline to Guyana’s Hinterland](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/21/grsi-makes-aviation-history-opens-new-lifeline-to-guyanas-hinterland/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Village Voice News_ A new chapter has opened in Guyana’s aviation history with Guyana Rotorcraft Services Inc. (GRSI) becoming the first domestic aviation company to secure a Rotorcraft Air Operations Certification, clearing the way for commercial helicopter services across all administrative regions. The milestone is more than a regulatory achievement. For communities scattered across Guyana’s vast interior, it \[…\] ## [CSEC Success Must Open Doors for Guyana’s Youth- PNCR/APNU](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/21/csec-success-must-open-doors-for-guyanas-youth-pncr-apnu/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Village Voice News_ The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), a major component of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has congratulated Guyanese students who successfully completed the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, while urging them to build on their achievements as they prepare for the next stage of their lives. In a message following the release of \[…\] ## [Director of Education Has Mixed Feelings About CXC Removing SBAs Amid AI and Paid-Work Concerns](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/21/director-of-education-has-mixed-feelings-about-cxc-removing-sbas-amid-ai-and-paid-work-concerns/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Director of Education Clare Browne says he has mixed feelings about CXC’s decision to remove school-based assessments from several subjects beginning in 2028, arguing that the move could address academic misconduct but also force students to depend more heavily on high-pressure, one-off examinations. Browne acknowledged concerns about students misusing artificial intelligence and paying other… ## [Bassant, Kissoon win CBU awards](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/21/bassant-kissoon-win-cbu-awards/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Village Voice News_ TWO veteran journalists with the Express were among the Caribbean journalists recognised at the 37th Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Media Awards in Georgetown, Guyana, on Wednesday night, with CCN journal­ists also receiving special mentions. Senior multimedia investigative journalist Mark Bassant won the award for Best Print Item for his investigative report “The $440 Million LifeSport \[…\] ## [AI needs a symbiotic reset with humanity](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/21/ai-needs-a-symbiotic-reset-with-humanity/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Village Voice News_ China Daily As companies pour billions of dollars into artificial intelligence while cutting jobs, fears of human replacement are mounting. Oracle is reportedly preparing another round of layoffs ahead of Sept 1, according to Business Insider. But the 2026 Stanford AI Index shows that AI is reshaping the labor market without yet causing mass job \[…\] ## [China makes a $2 billion push into Africa’s third-most industrialized nation as Beijing moves ahead of the US](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/20/china-makes-a-2-billion-push-into-africas-third-most-industrialized-nation-as-beijing-moves-ahead-of-the-us/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Village Voice News_ This proposed initiative would establish a massive, integrated industrial complex in the Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), marking a key milestone in China’s expanding economic footprint in Egypt. A massive Chinese investment in Egypt’s Suez Canal On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Hussein Issa, met with a high-level \[…\] ## [Pretorius, Shamar, batters give Guyana Amazon Warriors second straight win](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/20/pretorius-shamar-batters-give-guyana-amazon-warriors-second-straight-win/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Guyana Amazon Warriors 157 for 3 (Dindyal 50, Phillips 36, Theekshana 2-33) beat St Lucia Kings 151 for 7 (Asalanka 35, Pretorius 3-29, Shamar 2-25) by seven wickets The Guyana Amazon Warriors quicks Dwaine Pretorius and Shamar Joseph shared five wickets between them to set up an emphatic win at home by restricting St Lucia Kings to 151 for 7. If Pretorius varied his \[…\] ## [St Lucia Kings lose Noor Ahmad for CPL after ACB revokes his NOC](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/20/st-lucia-kings-lose-noor-ahmad-for-cpl-after-acb-revokes-his-noc/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Noor Ahmad, the Afghanistan left-arm wristspinner, will miss the CPL 2026 season, where he was a part of the St Lucia Kings squad, after the Afghanistan Cricket Board revoked his no-objection certificate (NOC), the franchise said in a statement. Tim Seifert, the New Zealand opening batter and wicketkeeper, will, however, link up with the team soon and add firepower to the top order. “Noor \[…\] ## [WHO and Africa CDC Welcome Allocation of Ebola vaccines to Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/20/who-and-africa-cdc-welcome-allocation-of-ebola-vaccines-to-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Last week, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision (ICG). The request was for use of the vaccine in the current Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. Ervebo vaccine is licensed \[…\] ## [More communities to benefit from phased electricity cost reductions – Pres Ali](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/20/more-communities-to-benefit-from-phased-electricity-cost-reductions-pres-ali/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Village Voice News_ More communities are expected to benefit from reductions in electricity costs in the coming months, as the government moves ahead with the phased implementation of its commitment to slash electricity prices by 50 per cent nationwide. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the reduction has already started in communities where investments in solar energy, battery \[…\] ## [Robotics boom fueling nation’s tech ambitions](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/20/robotics-boom-fueling-nations-tech-ambitions/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Village Voice News_ More than 3,000 cutting-edge robots and related products packed the 2026 World Robot Conference, which opened in Beijing on Wednesday, the same day that Unitree Robotics made its debut on the STAR Market in Shanghai and surged 629.44 percent to 1,100 yuan ($163) per share from its initial public offering price. As the Beijing conference \[…\] ## [Over 250 Melanie families to secure land titles through regularisation exercise](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/20/over-250-melanie-families-to-secure-land-titles-through-regularisation-exercise/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Village Voice News_ More than 250 families in Melanie and surrounding communities are expected to secure formal titles to the land they currently occupy, as the government resumes its land regularisation exercise in the area. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, speaking during an engagement with residents at the Melanie Nursery School on Wednesday, said \[…\] ## [WIN–APNU Rift Deepens as Hinds Blasts Mohamed’s Local Gov’t Decision](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/20/win-apnu-rift-deepens-as-hinds-blasts-mohameds-local-govt-decision/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Village Voice News_ A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament and Working People’s Alliance (WPA) co-leader Dr. David Hinds has sharply criticised Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s handling of nominations to the Local Government Commission (LGC), arguing that the decision exposes a widening political divide between We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) and APNU and raises questions about \[…\] ## [Norton Tells Mohamed APNU Deserves Seat on Local Government Commission](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/20/norton-tells-mohamed-apnu-deserves-seat-on-local-government-commission/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Village Voice News_ A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has challenged the proposed opposition nominations to Guyana’s Local Government Commission, warning that the process could produce a politically unbalanced body and deepen divisions within the opposition at a critical time for local governance. In a letter dated August 19, 2026, APNU Leader Aubrey Norton wrote to Opposition Leader \[…\] ## [Nations Foundation Launches “Learn to Earn” Programme to Turn Practical Skills into Opportunity](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/20/nations-foundation-launches-learn-to-earn-programme-to-turn-practical-skills-into-opportunity/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Village Voice News_ The Nations Foundation has launched its Learn to Earn Programme, a new free skills-development initiative designed to equip individuals with practical abilities that can help create pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and greater economic independence. The programme is the brainchild of Pamela O’Toole, Co-founder of Nations Inc., who, together with a group of individuals committed to \[…\] ## [Saint Lucia is Looking Back — Perhaps to Find the Way Forward](https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/08/saint-lucia-is-looking-back-perhaps-to-find-the-way-forward/) _2026-08-20 · VP Digital · The Voice St. Lucia News_ Something unusual—and potentially very important- is happening in Saint Lucia. We appear to be looking backward, not in the sense … The post Saint Lucia is Looking Back — Perhaps to Find the Way Forward appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News .