Sep 28, 2025
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1 Infantry Battalion wins third GDF quarterly fitness contest
The 1 Infantry Battalion claimed top spot in the Guyana Defence Force’s third quarterly fitness competition on Friday, edging out teams from across the Force…
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Kaneville man fatally shot during hunting trip
A 29-year-old man, Lakeram Persaud, of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, was fatally shot on Saturday during a hunting trip at Friendship backdam, police said. Rockie…
Abhishek 2, Afridi 0 — the duel that could decide the Asia Cup final
Abhishek Sharma has been India’s spark plug at the Asia Cup, his fearlessness in the powerplay providing his team with enough momentum to make up…
Demerara Bank pushes digital frontier with mobile wallet, e-banking upgrades, and trade automation
Demerara Bank Limited said on Saturday it plans to modernise Guyana’s financial landscape with the launch of its first mobile banking app, a revamped e-banking…
Demerara Bank launches $10 million innovation tank to support local entrepreneurs
Demerara Bank Limited has launched a new initiative aimed at boosting local entrepreneurship, unveiling the Dream. Build. Lead. (DBL) Innovation Tank with $10 million in…
Bosai conciliation talks set for Monday
Workers of the BOSAI Bauxite Mining Company have ended their recent strike following the intervention of the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning. Employees in…
Pakistan’s Rauf fined, Farhan warned for provocative gestures
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been fined 30 percent of his match fees for a provocative gesture during the high-voltage Asia Cup Super Four…
Sustainable tourism must be central to Guyana’s development strategy, says THAG president
Sustainable tourism must be at the heart of Guyana’s development strategy, Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) President Mitra Ramkumar said on Saturday in…
Guyanese-born Olympic athlete and Iowa Schools chief arrested by ICE
Guyanese-born superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools — Iowa’s largest school district — was detained on Friday morning by immigration agents, according to the Department…
Teen driver dies in Kwakwani accident
A 17-year-old driver, Adrian Welch of Kwakwani Park, died on Friday morning following a collision between his motor car and a lorry on Mines…
Students could move into New Nismes Secondary by next week
Construction of the new Nismes Secondary School, a $1.3 billion state-of-the-art facility on the West Bank of Demerara, is being accelerated to be fully ready…
Propa Local Wines and Propa Local Teas receive official ‘Made In Guyana’ certification
Local entrepreneur Abigale John has marked a significant milestone in her business after receiving the official ‘Made In Guyana’ certification for her products, Propa…
Guyana, Rwanda ink agreement to boost Africa-Guyana air connectivity
Guyana has taken another step toward strengthening its international aviation links with the signing of an “open skies” Air Services Agreement with Rwanda. The signing…
Region One takes athletics title at Amerindian Heritage Championships
Region One showcased their dominance on day two of the Amerindian Heritage Sports Championships at the Everest Sports Club on Thursday. They amassed an impressive…
Police seize 8 lbs of cannabis shipped from Florida
Police on Thursday intercepted a shipment containing eight pounds of cannabis at a shipping company in Georgetown. Detectives, acting on intelligence, conducted a search at…
President Ali briefs UN chief on Venezuela border case
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday briefed UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the country’s border controversy with Venezuela, saying the case before the International Court…
President urges unified global climate action, calls for end to Cuba embargo
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday called on world leaders to accelerate action on climate change, warning that global efforts to halve emissions are…
Guyana scales up respiratory virus surveillance: A quiet revolution in public health
Over the past two years, the Ministry of Health, with continued supporIn a decisive move to strengthen national health security, the Ministry of Health,…