Oct 31, 2025
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Keys to happiness: four families receive homes through Men on Mission
Smiles, tears, and laughter filled the air on the Essequibo Coast as four families began a new chapter in their lives — stepping into brand-new...
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Efforts intensify to eliminate filaria in Guyana
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), on Friday launched the 2025 phase of Guyana’s national campaign...
Brazil’s foreign minister to visit Guyana
Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, will make an official bilateral visit to Guyana from October 31 to November 1, accompanied by senior officials...
Citi moves to expand footprint in Guyana amid rapid economic growth
Citi said on Friday it plans to establish a representative office in Guyana, pending regulatory approval from the Bank of Guyana, as part of its...
Lamborghini tax case delayed after Mohamed’s lawyer reports client’s arrest
The High Court hearing in the high-profile judicial review (JR) case involving businessman Azruddin Mohamed and the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) was deferred on Friday...
Magistrate grants bail to Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed amid US sanctions, tax-evasion allegations
Magistrate Judy Latchman on Thursday granted GY$150,000 bail each to prominent businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed, who are currently facing a series of criminal...
Shepherd hat-trick and twin fifties complete WI’s 3-0 sweep over Bangladesh
Ackeem Auguste and Roston Chase struck fifties to help West Indies to a five-wicket win in the third T20I against Bangladesh in Chattogram. Romario Shepherd's...
Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed arrested ahead of extradition to US
Businessmen Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed were arrested in Georgetown on Friday under a magistrate’s warrant, following a U.S. request for their extradition on charges...
Charity man dies in collision with cow
Enrico Rodriguez, 18, of Charity Extension Scheme, died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a stray cow on the Danielstown Public Road, Essequibo...
Guyana starts South American Junior campaign today in Peru
Guyana is sending a powerhouse team of young athletes to the Junior South American Games, which kick off today in Lima, Peru. Leading the charge...
President Ali named among world’s 500 most influential Muslims
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been listed in the 2026 edition of The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims under the category...
Sophia resident celebrates 100th birthday with joy and gratitude
Sophia resident Lucille marked a remarkable milestone this week as she celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and members of her church community....
Berbice Expo 2025 opens tomorrow with record number of exhibitors
All 180 exhibition spots for the 2025 Berbice Expo and Trade Fair have been fully booked, marking a record turnout for the event, which opens...
Children in Mobil Gas Station bombing recovering
Twelve-year-old Seddia McIntosh and seven-year-old Reshard Lord are in stable condition and on the path to recovery following the tragic explosion at the Mobil Gas...
India stun Australia in record chase to reach final
Jemimah Rodrigues struck a remarkable unbeaten century as India completed a record chase to claim a stunning five-wicket victory over Australia and reach the Women's...
‘No parent should endure this,’ says Manickchand as she comforts family of teen killed in accident
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand said on Wednesday that no parent should have to endure the loss of a child under such...
Teen battles leukaemia, family seeks help
Thirteen-year-old Davie Nirdhan from Region Three is fighting for her life as her family struggles to secure funds for specialised overseas treatment for leukaemia. For...
Republic Bank (Guyana) reports $8.3 billion profit
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited has reported a profit after taxation of $8.37 billion for the financial year ended September 30, 2025, reflecting an increase from...