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Ali unveils Guyana Cabinet, taps new faces and youth for key roles
President Mohamed Irfaan Ali administered the oath to his new Cabinet members at State House during Saturday evening ceremonies. The leader emphasized that national success depends on the entire People's Progressive Party/Civic candidate roster rather than just ministers and parliamentarians. Ali described the election slate as technically skilled individuals who will support government operations at multiple levels. The administration plans to integrate non-parliamentary candidates into technical and policy positions to accelerate transformation. Government service delivery will rely on collective efforts from this broader team rather than Cabinet members alone. Seven fresh appointees joined the executive branch, while three new...
Guyana mourns Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, a trailblazing diplomat dies at 67
Ambassador Elisabeth Anne Harper passed away Saturday at age 67 following an extended illness. The veteran diplomat served as Guyana's representative to the Caribbean Community and held the position of Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Harper dedicated over four decades to public service after joining the foreign ministry in 1976 as a registry clerk. She advanced through various roles before becoming Director General in 2001. President Irfaan Ali praised Harper as one of Guyana's most distinguished citizens and exceptional diplomats. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo recalled their professional collaboration during his presidency and highlighted her wisdom and commitment to national...
Haiti pushes back gangs as Fils-Aimé vows to restore order in capital
Haitian authorities deploy all available forces to reclaim gang-controlled territories across the nation. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé declares that government efforts focus on restoring the central Port-au-Prince areas. Officials emphasize the importance of citizen cooperation in achieving security and dignity. Public safety remains a non-negotiable priority for state leadership. The administration pledges never to abandon its population during this crisis. Security forces from both police and military units conduct active operations downtown. Government teams removed over 1,000 cubic meters of debris and 200 damaged vehicles from affected zones. Infrastructure repairs enable normal traffic flow throughout previously blocked...
Windows 11 adds speed test shortcut and AI settings in new build
Microsoft adds new features to Windows 11 through recent Insider channel updates. Users can access internet speed testing by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray. The feature opens Bing to perform the actual speed measurement rather than running natively within Windows. Bluetooth settings receive reorganization with mobile devices appearing on separate dedicated pages. The privacy and security sections gain clearer labels and detailed explanations for improved user comprehension. The company introduces a background AI tasks page that currently remains non-functional due to crashes during testing. This addition suggests Microsoft is preparing new monitoring tools for AI processes within the operating system. Updates appear...
ASUS ProArt X870E board and RTX 50 GPU lift creator workflows
ASUS targets professional creators with new ProArt hardware designed for intensive workflows. The X870E-Creator WiFi motherboard delivers PCIe 5.0 connectivity alongside multiple M.2 storage options and dual Ethernet ports at 10 gigabit and 2.5 gigabit speeds. WiFi 7 technology enhances wireless performance while AI Cache Boost optimization works with AMD 800 and 600 series boards to accelerate Ryzen 9000 processors. This feature boosts local LLM operations by 29 percent through improved cache and memory efficiency. Intel-based systems receive support through the Z890-Creator WiFi board featuring dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and Thunderbolt 5 capabilities. Advanced DDR5 memory support complements the networking features found across both...
ASUS powers up creators with TRX50-SAGE board and ET500I W8 desktop
ASUS launches two workstation solutions targeting professional markets. The Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A motherboard supports AMD Threadripper PRO processors with 96-core capabilities. Memory capacity reaches one terabyte through ECC DDR5 technology for enterprise applications. The board features PCIe 5.0 connectivity, 10-gigabit Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 7 wireless standards. Multiple graphics card configurations enable advanced rendering and computational tasks. The ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 desktop delivers compact workstation performance through Intel Core Ultra chips. Discrete graphics support enhances visual design and content development workflows. ISV certification ensures software compatibility across professional applications used by...
NVIDIA ditches SOCAMM in favor of SOCAMM2 as Samsung joins the lineup
NVIDIA abandons its first-generation SOCAMM memory module technology while concentrating efforts on SOCAMM2 development. The original version operated as a proprietary system with 694 input-output pins and LPDDR5X integration, restricting usage to NVIDIA platforms exclusively. SOCAMM2 maintains backward compatibility through its 649-pin motherboard connection while boosting memory speeds to 9600 MT/s from the previous 8533 MT/s configuration. This enhancement delivers approximately 16 TB/s bandwidth compared to the earlier 14.3 TB/s performance in Blackwell Ultra GB300 NVL72 systems. Future LPDDR6 support remains possible within the SOCAMM2 architecture. Supplier partnerships expand beyond the original Micron-only arrangement to...
NUP cries foul as Kaija, seized in Kampala, stirs abduction row
Armed security personnel allegedly removed Doreen Kaija from her residence and transported her to an unknown destination, according to Uganda's National Unity Platform opposition party. The party's Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, announced on social media that heavily armed men using two vehicles conducted the operation against their School of Leadership coordinator. Recent criminal charges have targeted multiple NUP members, with authorities accusing Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro and Saudah Madaada of conducting unauthorized military-style training at the party's February headquarters gathering. The opposition group disputes these allegations and maintains that the February event represented legitimate political activities while...
Nsanzuwera claims Lugazi crown as Uganda Open ends in style
Celestine Nsanzuwera from Rwanda captured the 2025 Uganda Professional Golf Open at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. The Kigali Golf Resort player posted rounds of 73, 69, 65, and 71 for a six-under-par total of 278 strokes. His victory earned him 31.5 million Ugandan shillings from the 150 million shilling prize fund. This marked his third major championship within one month after recent wins in Kigali and Nairobi. Kenya's Njoroge Kibugu finished second at three-under-par 281, while Cameroon's Pristhy Fon Nji claimed third place with 282. Marvin Kibirige from Uganda and Zimbabwe's Robson Chinhoi shared fourth position at 283. Joseph Cwinya-ai earned top amateur honors following his recent Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open success...
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