November 2024

In a bold move to foster entrepreneurship and strengthen the economy of Guyana, the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has launched GBTI GROW, a specialized division aimed at empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The grand opening event, which took place at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara on Friday, was graced by the
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The Bar Association of Guyana convened a special meeting on November 28, 2024, to address a request made to the Attorney General concerning the admission of two U.S.-trained attorneys to practice law in Guyana. The meeting, held in accordance with Rule 6(4) of the Association’s Rules, marked a significant moment in the country’s legal landscape,
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A 72-year-old pensioner from Yakarinta Village, Angelina Mora, was found dead under suspicious circumstances, prompting a police investigation into what is believed to be a case of murder. Mora, a woman of Amerindian descent, was reportedly killed between 15:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs on November 28 at her home. The prime suspect, 53-year-old Jeffrey Edwards,
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The third match of the Global Super League saw another close encounter between home favourites Guyana Amazon Warriors and Victoria. With four balls remaining, the Australian side came out on top by four wickets. Corey Anderson won the toss for the visiting side and he decided to stick the opposition in and field first in
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By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy In the brightly lit corridors of the convention centre in Baku, Azerbaijan, a senior Caribbean climate negotiator paused, coffee in hand, and promised a blunt assessment of this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29. That candid evaluation would come almost a week later, delivered over Google Meet. “At
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Leading sprinters Emanuel Archibald and Jasmine Abrams won the respective Senior Sportsman and Sportswoman-of-the-Year for 2023 accolades when the National Sports Commission (NSC) awards were hosted at Castellani House on Thursday evening. Archibald’s highlight in 2023 was becoming the first Guyanese athlete to secure a gold medal in the 100m event at the Central American
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