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Kurupukari Primary brings first Diwali motorcade to Region Eight
Pupils of Kurupukari Primary School in Region Eight will celebrate Diwali for the first time on Saturday, with a motorcade and cultural evening from 7pm.…
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1 min readKurupukari Primary brings first Diwali motorcade to Region Eight
Pupils of Kurupukari Primary School in Region Eight will celebrate Diwali for the first time on Saturday, with a motorcade and cultural evening from 7pm....
India extends US$500M credit line to Guyana for roads, health and defence
A US$500 million Line of Credit from India will fund roads, health and defence projects in Guyana, as both countries signed three agreements on digital...
Five Brazilians fined, ordered to be deported for illegal entry
Five Brazilian nationals were each fined G$30,000 and ordered to leave Guyana within 24 hours after pleading guilty to illegal entry at the Suddie Magistrate's...
- Kurupukari Primary brings first Diwali motorcade to Region Eight – (News)
- India extends US$500M credit line to Guyana for roads, health and defence – (Guyana News)
- Five Brazilians fined, ordered to be deported for illegal entry – (Crime)
- Jangoo ton lifts West Indies after early wickets – (Entertainment)
- Mabaruma SEND school brings specialised education closer to Region One families – (Guyana News)
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India extends US$500M credit line to Guyana for roads, health and defence
A US$500 million Line of Credit from India will fund roads, health and defence projects in Guyana, as both countries signed three agreements on digital…
Nov 5, 20262 min read
Five Brazilians fined, ordered to be deported for illegal entry
Five Brazilian nationals were each fined G$30,000 and ordered to leave Guyana within 24 hours after pleading guilty to illegal entry at the Suddie Magistrate's…
Jangoo ton lifts West Indies after early wickets
Amir Jangoo pulled West Indies out of early trouble as the visitors finished in a strong position at the end of the first day against…
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Mabaruma SEND school brings specialised education closer to Region One families
Region One's first Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school was commissioned in Mabaruma on Wednesday, bringing specialised education closer to families who would otherwise…
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Parag urges quality assurance systems to respond to artificial intelligence in assessment
Artificial intelligence can produce convincing answers. But how do universities establish whether a student genuinely understands the material? That question is being put to Caribbean…
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Nandlall calls Mohamed affidavit ’one of the worst’; defence says objections ’whimsical’
A High Court challenge to the refusal of bail for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed faces further delay after the State contested the main evidence supporting…
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A wake, a surprise review and the service standard behind The Balance
For The Balance owner Donella Long, providing hospitality services is about more than staffing events. It is about delivering professional care when clients need it…
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Blairmont family loses home, $200,000 and 100 chickens in fire
A family of four has been left homeless after fire destroyed their home at Zorg en Hoop, Blairmont Village, West Bank Berbice, on Monday night.…
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Democrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is on the cusp of making history as the nation's first Black speaker of the House, a generational shift in US…
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Kohli breaks new ground as first to 13,000 ODI runs at number three
Virat Kohli became the first batter to score 13,000 One-Day International (ODI) runs at number three during India's first ODI against New Zealand at Eden…
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B&J Civil Works awarded $118 million contract to build first phase of mega football stadium at D’Urban Park
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has awarded a $118 million contract to B&J Civil Works for the first phase of the Blue Water Shipping Stadium…
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Every beekeeper to receive 10 hive boxes as Guyana expands honey production
Every beekeeper in Guyana is to receive 10 beehive boxes under a government initiative aimed at expanding honey production and supporting small businesses in the...
Women to explore offshore careers at “She Goes Offshore” Georgetown event
Women interested in pursuing careers in offshore energy, maritime and marine industries will have an opportunity to explore their options when the She Goes Offshore...
SBB to explore income-generating projects with Region Seven communities
Residents of four Region Seven communities will have an opportunity to help shape local economic development projects as the Small Business Bureau (SBB) begins consultations...
Women in Business Expo returns to Pegasus for 10th anniversary
Thirty women entrepreneurs will showcase their products and services at the Pegasus Hotel Guyana this weekend, as the Women in Business Expo marks its tenth...
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VIEW ALLIndia extends US$500M credit line to Guyana for roads, health and defence
A US$500 million Line of Credit from India will fund roads, health and defence projects in Guyana, as both countries signed three agreements on digital...
Mabaruma SEND school brings specialised education closer to Region One families
Region One's first Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school was commissioned in Mabaruma on Wednesday, bringing specialised education closer to families who would otherwise...
Parag urges quality assurance systems to respond to artificial intelligence in assessment
Artificial intelligence can produce convincing answers. But how do universities establish whether a student genuinely understands the material? That question is being put to Caribbean...
Nandlall calls Mohamed affidavit ’one of the worst’; defence says objections ’whimsical’
A High Court challenge to the refusal of bail for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed faces further delay after the State contested the main evidence supporting...
B&J Civil Works awarded $118 million contract to build first phase of mega football stadium at D’Urban Park
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has awarded a $118 million contract to B&J Civil Works for the first phase of the Blue Water Shipping Stadium...
Businessman seeks investigation, alleges US$16,000, G$1.3M missing after police search
An Albouystown businessman is seeking an investigation after claiming US$16,000 and G$1.3 million went missing from his apartment during a police search that saw him...
’He cried a little’: Passenger recounts fear and relief after helping deliver baby aboard MV Ma Lisha
With no medical help on board, passenger Shanaz Joseph and others delivered a baby boy at sea, then worked to get the newborn to respond...
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Jagdeo says era of ’binary thinking’ is over, calls for PPP/C-PNC unity
The governing People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and the People's National Congress Reform(PNCR) must work together or risk eventual extinction, as the era of old, binary...
WIN, APNU take six days to announce more talks about talks
Six days after promising a joint statement on their meeting, WIN and APNU have revealed that they are considering appointing a team,to develop guidelines for...
New bond scheme to channel diaspora funds into development projects
The government of Guyana will launch a diaspora bond within a week to raise funds from citizens living abroad for public infrastructure projects, President Mohamed...
Teixeira says top diplomats’ comments ’regrettable’, announces June 5 parliamentary sitting
Government Chief Whip and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira has criticised comments from members of the diplomatic corps in Guyana regarding parliamentary sittings, saying...
New regional executive officers appointed
President Dr Irfaan Ali has approved the appointment of Regional Executive Officers (REOs) across all administrative regions of Guyana. The appointments form part of ongoing...
US EXIM signals new investment push with letter of interest for deep-water ports
A letter of interest for the development of deep-water ports has been issued, signalling new opportunities for expanded cooperation between Guyana and the United States...
Finance Minister: Suriname River charges ’unfortunate’ and ’most regrettable’, could affect cross-border trade
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh described Suriname’s reported decision to impose charges on the Corentyne...
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PSC condemns threats against businesses, police
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has warned that threats and intimidation against businesses and law enforcement officers pose a serious threat to Guyana’s stability, calling...
Simple grocery runs could bring big rewards for shoppers this Christmas
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Venezuela’s recovery could provide new markets for Guyana
Venezuela's potential economic recovery could open new commercial opportunities for Guyanese businesses, particularly in agriculture, construction and logistics, former Venezuelan Ambassador to the United Kingdom...
Investment forum planned for June to turn conservation into lasting income
Countries protecting forests and wildlife are looking beyond donations to secure lasting income from conservation, with an investment forum planned for June next year. President...
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VIEW ALLFive Brazilians fined, ordered to be deported for illegal entry
Five Brazilian nationals were each fined G$30,000 and ordered to leave Guyana within 24 hours after pleading guilty to illegal entry at the Suddie Magistrate's...
Four Police ranks arrested as post-mortem finds Gavin Douglas died from blunt trauma
Four Police ranks stationed at the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station have been arrested over the death of Gavin Douglas, 32, a labourer. The ranks are in...
Venezuelan babysitter remanded over alleged child stealing in Port Kaituma
A 20-year-old Venezuelan babysitter was remanded to prison on Monday after being charged with stealing a seven-month-old infant from Oronoque, Port Kaituma. Dariana Figuera, of...
Police dismiss cooler claim; pujari expected to face charge in Orlando case
A pujari is expected to be charged soon in connection with the death of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran, Region Five Commander, Senior Superintendent Lonsdale Whithrite, has...
Post-mortem on six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran inconclusive; police search for missing head, other body parts
A post-mortem examination on six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran was inconclusive, and police are still searching for his missing head and limbs. Region Five Commander Senior Superintendent...
Cuban national allegedly stabbed to death by roommate
A 37-year-old Cuban national was allegedly stabbed to death at Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara, on Tuesday night, and a 38-year-old compatriot who shared his...
Gunman robs police constable of gold chains at Plaisance
An 18-year-old police constable was robbed of two gold chains valued at about $600,000 by a masked gunman at Britton Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara,...
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VIEW ALLKohli breaks new ground as first to 13,000 ODI runs at number three
Virat Kohli became the first batter to score 13,000 One-Day International (ODI) runs at number three during India's first ODI against New Zealand at Eden...
Desert Vipers to expand cricket-led biodiversity programmes
The Desert Vipers are looking to expand their use of cricket to promote biodiversity conservation, with plans to grow citizen science and nature-connection programmes following...
King rules in Mirpur as West Indies cruise past Bangladesh
A King at the crease, a captain collecting wickets and a winning start for the West Indies. Brandon King’s unbeaten 81 powered the Caribbean side...
Elliot Vieira returns to Guyana’s racing circuit after 10 years
Motorcycle racer Elliot Vieira will return to local competition on Sunday after a 10-year absence at the Caribbean Clash of Champions, hosted by the Guyana...