Nov 15, 2025
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Region Two farmers warned to keep livestock off roads
Authorities in Region Two have urged farmers to secure their livestock, warning that animals roaming freely on roads have caused deaths, serious injuries, and…
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India smell victory after 15-wicket day on a tough Eden Gardens pitch
South Africa 159 and 93 for 7 (Bavuma 29, Jadeja 4-29) lead India 189 (Rahul 39, Harmer 4-30, Jansen 3-35) by 63 runs* India began…
Boost for hinterland businesses, services with commissioning of Kato Hydro Plant
A newly commissioned hydropower plant in Kato, Region Eight, is expected to transform the hinterland community by delivering more reliable electricity to power businesses, strengthen…
Investment chief tells small business owners to ’follow the money’
Chief Investment Officer, Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, urged small business owners to “follow the money” and focus on service-based industries, highlighting construction, deep ports, agriculture, and…
Smugglers overpower GRA team, escape with uncustomed goods
Revenue Authority officers were attacked by suspected smugglers in Berbice on Thursday during an operation that intercepted a vessel carrying uncustomed goods, the Guyana Revenue…
Police report sharp drop in robberies, steep rise in cybercrime
Robberies fell sharply this year even as cybercrime surged, the Police Force said on Friday, outlining crime trends ahead of the holiday security period. Crime…
Police ramp up security for holiday season
With the holiday period fast approaching, the Guyana Police Force has unveiled a comprehensive security plan aimed at safeguarding both residents and visitors throughout Georgetown.…
Women’s basketball championship: Virgin Islands get better of Guyana
Guyana’s promising start at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship suffered a significant setback on November 13, as the Virgin Islands dominated the hosts 78-54…
Cyclist fatally struck by lorry
A 69-year-old cyclist died on Thursday after being struck by a lorry at the intersection of Lamaha Street and Vlissengen Road in Georgetown. Lennox George…
Motorcyclist dies in Lethem road collision
A 22-year-old motorcyclist died on Thursday after colliding with a Brazil-registered pickup on the Barrack Retreat Corridor in Lethem, police said. Barth Paul, of St.…
More than 13,000 SMEs empowered through training, funding
More than 13,000 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) have received training, and nearly 4,000 have benefited from small business grants worth $1 billion over the…
Interest-free development bank to become operational early next year
The government’s planned Guyana Development Bank, capitalised at a minimum of US$200 million, is expected to become operational before the end of the first quarter…
Buxton’s Frances Azore is 101 years young
Buxton resident Ms. Frances Azore, affectionately known as “Granny,” marked her 101st birthday this week, surrounded by family, community members, and warm tributes to her…
Taste of rodeo comes to GuyExpo
The Rupununi Rancher’s Rodeo will participate in this year’s GuyExpo for the first time, giving city residents and visitors a preview of the cultural and…
Rosignol fisherman reeling from seine theft
Seine theft has emerged as a serious and growing concern for fishermen, veteran Deodat Ramoutar said, as several of his boats remain idle following repeated…
Local participation, environmental compliance non-negotiable in new Guyana petroleum deal
Local participation, social development contributions, and compliance with environmental and safety obligations are non-negotiables in Guyana’s latest petroleum agreement. Director of the Local Content Secretariat…
Public consultation: City residents call for recycling programme, anti-squatting measures
Residents of Constituencies Five and Six are calling for a national recycling programme and stronger action on squatting, while urging the government to keep the…
$350M in contracts awarded to clear Le Repentir Cemetery
Ninety-eight small contracts worth approximately $350 million have been awarded to clear overgrown vegetation at the Le Repentir Cemetery. The works, expected to last four…