November 2024

Concacaf conducted the official draw for the 2025 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Qualifiers. The qualifying tournament for next year’s Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship will take place from February 20 to 25 across four venues in Central America and the Caribbean. Guyana is in Group A alongside Haiti, Belize and Antigua and Barbuda. The 24 Women’s U-20 national teams participating were split
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The Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) will host the prestigious ‘Mr. Guyana’ National Seniors’ Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships on December 1, 2024, at Olympic House. Top athletes, including recent Central American and Caribbean gold medalists Emmerson Campbell, Hannah Rampersaud, Nicholas Albert, and Julio Sinclair, are expected to compete. Other notable participants include Christina Ramsammy,
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A successful police operation in Agatash Village, Bartica on Thursday resulted in the arrest of a murder suspect and the discovery of three unlicensed shotguns. The operation was led by Senior Superintendent Dion Moore, Commander of Regional Police Division #7, who acted on intelligence received at approximately 11:04 hrs. Commander Moore, accompanied by a team
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Four individuals, including two teenagers, have been formally charged with the murder of 40-year-old Davanan Hosea, a chainsaw operator, who was killed on November 17 during a violent altercation. The accused, 24-year-old Javon Granstuart and 21-year-old Rodwell Fraser, both construction workers from Victory Valley, Timehri, were charged alongside two 16-year-olds. All four appeared before Principal
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See the full statement issued below: On November 21, 2024, Demerara Bank Ltd proudly commemorated its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of excellence and impact in the banking industry. During this landmark event, the Chairman of Demerara Bank Ltd delivered an inspiring speech that reflected on the bank’s remarkable journey, its accomplishments and its aspirations
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo believes immediate action is needed as concerns mount over the growing issue of expired goods being sold in Guyana’s supermarkets. At a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo didn’t mince words, condemning the practice as both dangerous and irresponsible. His comments come in response to a recent report that highlighted a
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has confirmed that Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is seeking a license to provide internet services in Guyana. This marks a significant step in the country’s push towards digitalization, which Jagdeo highlighted as a critical component of President Irfaan Ali’s vision for a digital
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Discussions are ongoing with Citibank regarding the expansion of banking services in Guyana. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said these discussions are important when examined against the challenges faced by Guyana and other small countries in attracting major international banks, as well as the government’s efforts to deepen the local financial sector. “We are
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–  Says constitution and laws must be respected Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Thursday dismissed opposition claims about the presence of foreigners on Guyana’s voter list and reiterated that the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has no need to rely on fake external votes to win the upcoming 2025 elections. Jagdeo was responding to accusations
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See below the full statement issued by the Government of Guyana:  The Government of Guyana categorically condemns the disinformation campaign orchestrated by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) and the Working People’s Alliance (WPA)  regarding the registration process for the $100,000 cash grant initiative and remains committed to safeguarding the process against fraud and misinformation. 
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