October 2024

A bandit died on Saturday morning after he was chopped while attempting to rob a jewelry stall at the Port Mourant Market, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne). The News Room understands that two perpetrators, both armed with guns, went to rob the store early Saturday morning. During the robbery attempt, the bandits fired gunshots and
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By Kurt Campbell In a historic turn of events, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Commonwealth, a decision solidified on the final day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa on Friday, October 25, 2024. Her ascent
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Over 600 Berbicians received house lots at Plantation Block ‘A’ Bath, and Plantation ‘B’ Experiment, West Coast Berbice on Friday. The allocation exercise was held at the Bath Community Centre Ground in Region Five, as part of the Ministry of Housing and Water’s ‘Dream Realised’ housing drive. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal along
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Since its launch in 2020, SATWA has swiftly captured the attention of food lovers and home cooks alike, establishing itself as a versatile, nutritious, and user-friendly staple. Now available at the Guyana Shop and set to grace local supermarkets soon, SATWA is the latest gem from B&R Products, proudly operating under the brand “Intrinsic Quality.”
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Concacaf has conducted the official draw for the 2025 Concacaf U-17 Men’s Qualifiers. The region’s FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifying competition will take place from February 7 to 16, 2025, across six venues, and 35 Concacaf Member Associations will participate. Guyana will be based in Costa Rica and grouped alongside the hosts, Trinidad and Tobago,
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New Zealand completed a historic first Test series victory in India with a 113-run win in the second Test that ended the hosts’ 12-year unbeaten streak. The triumph in Pune gives the Black Caps an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and ends India’s remarkable run of 18 consecutive home series wins since Alastair
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A new $95 million children’s playpark was commissioned at the National Park in Georgetown on Friday, adding to the array of attractions in the space. The playpark was developed by the Office of the First Lady, through the National Beautification Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works. First Lady Arya Ali and Minister
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England were spun to a feeble defeat before lunch on the third day of the final Test in Rawalpindi to give resurgent Pakistan a 2-1 series win. The tourists were again dissected by Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, spiralling to 112 all out, their lowest ever total in Pakistan. From 24-3 overnight, Harry Brook and
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The National Zoological Park and the Botanical Gardens are set to undergo massive transformation, and preliminary plans include emphasis on wildlife conservation, and a drive to educate the public on Guyana’s biodiversity. These upgrades are aimed at crafting a more immersive and enjoyable experience for visitors. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo This was revealed during
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The Government of Guyana has supported over 35 Mandirs and youth groups countrywide towards their participation in the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s grand Diwali Motorcade on October 30th. The Diwali Motorcade, a major event on Guyana’s national and tourism calendar, is synonymous with the celebration of Diwali in Guyana. The Motorcade attracts tens of thousands
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