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One in custody following early-morning fire at Suddie Hospital,
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One in custody following early-morning fire at Suddie Hospital
Police have arrested one person in connection with an early-morning fire at the Suddie Public Hospital today. According to reports, the fire started around 03:30 hrs under a shed near the hospital’s...
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· 8h
Joe Vieira Park on track for 2026 opening,
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Joe Vieira Park on track for 2026 opening
The US$12 million China-Guyana Joe Vieira Friendship Park on the West Bank of Demerara is 83 per cent complete and remains on schedule for official completion, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works...
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Essequibo trade expo creates new opportunities for business growth,
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Essequibo trade expo creates new opportunities for business growth
The Essequibo Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) officially opened its 19th Annual Agro and Trade Fair on Friday evening, providing a platform for businesses to connect, innovate, and grow. Held...
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· 11h
Agriculture Minister: Rice farmers’ interests at heart as negotiations continue for higher prices,
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Agriculture Minister: Rice farmers’ interests at heart as negotiations continue for higher prices
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to securing higher prices for rice farmers as it continues negotiations with millers, amid challenging conditions in the global rice market. Speaking at a...
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· 11h
Steps of hope: Cancer survivors to take to the streets tomorrow,
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Steps of hope: Cancer survivors to take to the streets tomorrow
When survivors like Nalini Boodramlall and Hazel Chase take to the streets of Georgetown tomorrow, their steps will carry more than purpose — they will symbolise courage, resilience, and unity in the...
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Justice George-Wiltshire remains acting Chancellor; Justice Singh continues as acting Chief Justice,
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Justice George-Wiltshire remains acting Chancellor; Justice Singh continues as acting Chief Justice
Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire will continue to serve as the acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, while Justice Navindra Singh will retain his position as the acting Chief Justice. President Dr Mohamed...
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Vintage Ro-Ko masterclass guides India home,
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Vintage Ro-Ko masterclass guides India home
India 237 for 1 (Rohit 121, Kohli 74) beat Australia 236 (Renshaw 56, Rana 4-39) by nine wickets** The majority of the SCG crowd got what they wanted as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, playing what will...
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· 15h
$14.8B invested to develop East Berbice housing schemes,
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$14.8B invested to develop East Berbice housing schemes
The government has rolled out a $14.8 billion infrastructure programme to accelerate housing development at Providence, Glasgow, and Overwinning on the East Bank of Berbice, Region Six. The investment...
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Guyana launches national campaign on prevention of adolescent pregnancies,
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Guyana launches national campaign on prevention of adolescent pregnancies
In a bold step toward reducing adolescent pregnancies and promoting safe motherhood, the Healthy Life Course Unit of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), in collaboration with the Adolescent Health...
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Rice farmers struggle with high private land fees despite government reductions,
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Rice farmers struggle with high private land fees despite government reductions
Rice farmers continue to face unsustainable land lease costs on the private market, despite government efforts to reduce official land rental and drainage and irrigation (D&I) charges. Speaking at a recent...
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Palmyra’s first 100 three-bedroom homes set for Christmas move-in,
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Palmyra’s first 100 three-bedroom homes set for Christmas move-in
The first 100 three-bedroom homes at the Palmyra Housing Scheme in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are nearing completion and are expected to be ready for residents to move in before Christmas. During...
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Two remanded for fatal shooting of West Ruimveldt woman,
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Two remanded for fatal shooting of West Ruimveldt woman
Two men were on Friday remanded to prison after being charged with the murder of 24-year-old Faynel Brewster, who was gunned down at her West Ruimveldt home last Sunday night. The accused — 27-year-old...
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Caribbean MegaBounce brings region’s biggest inflatable adventure to Guyana,
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Caribbean MegaBounce brings region’s biggest inflatable adventure to Guyana
This Halloween weekend, Georgetown is set to experience an entertainment spectacle unlike anything seen before. The Caribbean’s largest inflatable theme park, Caribbean MegaBounce, is making its grand...
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Iwokrama Centre wins FAO award for sustainable forest management,
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Iwokrama Centre wins FAO award for sustainable forest management
The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development has received a Global Technical Recognition Award from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) for its work in sustainable...
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CARICOM-UNICEF study: Caribbean youth facing high rates of depression, anxiety,
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CARICOM-UNICEF study: Caribbean youth facing high rates of depression, anxiety
A significant number of children and adolescents across the Caribbean are experiencing high levels of symptoms of depression and anxiety. This is according to the 2025 Caribbean Child and Youth Mental...
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First-ever Orealla & Siparuta Safari launched,
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First-ever Orealla & Siparuta Safari launched
The first-ever Orealla & Siparuta Safari was officially launched on Thursday by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, through the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), in partnership with Rainforest...
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Region must guard its peace, former heads of government say,
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Region must guard its peace, former heads of government say
Ten former Caribbean heads of government have called on regional states to maintain the Caribbean as a “zone of peace” where the rule of law prevails, expressing concern over increasing military activity...
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Trade expert: Caribbean states strengthening trade resilience amid global challenges,
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Trade expert: Caribbean states strengthening trade resilience amid global challenges
As global trade systems face mounting disruption and geopolitical uncertainty, Caribbean states are accelerating efforts to strengthen regional integration, diversify trade partners, and build economic...
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Trade expert: Caribbean states strengthening trade resilience amid global Clchallenges,
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Trade expert: Caribbean states strengthening trade resilience amid global Clchallenges
As global trade systems face mounting disruption and geopolitical uncertainty, Caribbean states are accelerating efforts to strengthen regional integration, diversify trade partners, and build economic...
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Aviation authority flags airport downgrade report as misleading,
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Aviation authority flags airport downgrade report as misleading
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Thursday denied a media report claiming that the Cheddi Jagan International Airport’s rescue and fire-fighting capacity had been downgraded. In a statement,...
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Motorcyclist dies in multi-vehicle collision on Rupert Craig Highway,
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Motorcyclist dies in multi-vehicle collision on Rupert Craig Highway
Jomo Peters, 45, of Haslington New Scheme, East Coast Demerara, died today in an accident on the Rupert Craig Highway near Pump Road. The accident involved Peters, who was riding motorcycle CR 2701, and...
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Bourda Market gets major cleanup,
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Bourda Market gets major cleanup
Georgetown’s bustling Bourda Market was the focus of a major cleanup campaign yesterday, as the Solid Waste Department intensified efforts to tackle littering and illegal dumping across the city. Director...
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GCCI business forum to help entrepreneurs scale businesses, access finance,
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GCCI business forum to help entrepreneurs scale businesses, access finance
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is preparing to host its 2025 Business Development Forum, one of Guyana’s premier private sector events aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, driving...
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13th Parliament to sit on November 3,
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13th Parliament to sit on November 3
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced the date, time, and venue for the first sitting of Guyana’s 13th Parliament, following the conclusion of General and Regional Elections on 1 September 2025....
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President Ali: National security and development go hand in hand,
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President Ali: National security and development go hand in hand
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed that Guyana’s national security is inseparable from its national development, emphasising that the strength of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is foundational...
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