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December 31, 2025

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More than 21,000 women across all ten administrative regions of Guyana have received free skills training through the Women’s Innovation Investment Network (WIN) since the programme’s launch in 2021, officials said. Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, highlighted the achievement, noting that 5,526 women were trained this year alone using a hybrid […]

December 31, 2025

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Guyana will end its two-year tenure as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council at midnight on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, marking the conclusion of a period guided by the theme “Partnering for Peace and Prosperity.” Guyana’s term, which began on January 1, 2024, coincided with major global crises, including […]

December 31, 2025

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The Guyana Police Force has warned against the sale and use of firecrackers and other explosive devices during the New Year celebrations, citing the risk of serious injuries to users and bystanders. The Force said past incidents have seen both children and adults sustain grievous injuries from firecrackers and urged the public to exercise caution […]

December 30, 2025

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Region Two has added 105 new frontline health workers following the graduation of Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs) from the Suddie Healthcare Training Institute, officials said. The graduation ceremony was held at the Anna Regina Secondary School auditorium and was attended by Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, Minister within the Ministry […]

December 30, 2025

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Dion Shawn Ramdyhan, a 47-year-old bus driver and poultry farmer, was shot dead early on Tuesday at his home in Bamia, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, police said. Officers reported that Ramdyhan was inside a small zinc-structure house when loud explosions were heard. He was later found motionless. No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.

December 29, 2025

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Starting January 1, 2026, vehicles in Guyana will be allowed to carry some level of window tint, with front side windows requiring a minimum 25 per cent Visible Light Transmission (VLT), rear side windows and rear windscreens 20 per cent, and mirrored or reflective tints prohibited. Front windscreens may only have a six-inch visor. Exemptions […]

December 29, 2025

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In a stunning display of dominance, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Football Club solidified its reign in local women’s football by clinching the Women’s Division One League Cup with a decisive 2–0 victory over fierce rivals, the Guyana Police Force (GPF). The grand finale, held at the Guyana Football Federation’s National Training Facility in Providence, […]

December 29, 2025

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Quincy Baird, a 37-year-old photographer from Plantation “B,” Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, has been charged with larceny by clerk or servant in connection with an alleged theft of $153 million from One Communications Guyana Inc. Baird appeared on Monday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where the charge was read to […]

December 24, 2025

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Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Tuesday afternoon inspected relief supplies destined for Jamaica as Guyana continues to support regional neighbours affected by hurricane-related disasters. The inspection took place at the John Fernandes Wharf, where emergency items were being prepared for shipment as part of Guyana’s contribution to Jamaica’s hurricane relief efforts. The assistance […]

December 24, 2025

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A High Court judge has sentenced 32-year-old Joshua Connell, also known as “Black Boy,” to 20 years and 10 months’ imprisonment for manslaughter, ordering that the sentence run consecutively to an existing prison term he is already serving. The ruling was delivered by Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif at the Essequibo High Court following Connell’s conviction for […]

Tag: #update#guyana2025

21,000 women gain skills, start businesses through WIN programme

Guyana concludes term on UN Security Council

Police warn against firecracker use during New Year celebrations

105 frontline health workers added to Region Two workforce

Bamia poultry farmer shot dead

Tint rules set; $30,000 for breaches

GDF women clinch league cup with 2–0 win over police

Baird granted $1M bail in $153M theft case

More hurricane relief for Jamaica

‘Black Boy’ put away for 20 years for rape, strangulation of woman

2,500 land titles to be distributed at Building Expo 2026

Attorney General moves to sensitise banks on condominium mortgage procedures

Small entrepreneurs trained to bid, brand and grow

2,500 land titles to be distributed at Building Expo 2026

Attorney General moves to sensitise banks on condominium mortgage procedures

Small entrepreneurs trained to bid, brand and grow