December 2024

Deryck Carl Holder, a 40-year-old taxi driver from Lot 9, Second Street, Meadow Bank, Georgetown, has been charged with ‘Robbery Under Arms’ following an alleged armed robbery at the home of a Lusignan businessman. Holder was arrested on Monday and faced the charges in court yesterday. The incident, which occurred on October 12, 2024, saw
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As Donald Trump’s administration prepares to take office next month, a wave of uncertainty is sweeping through the immigrant communities in the United States, particularly among those living in the country without documentation. With Trump’s vow to commence mass deportations, immigration attorneys like Kinda Velloza are advising immigrants—especially those from the Guyanese diaspora—to act swiftly
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Efforts are in full swing to connect the second power ship, docked at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) terminal at Ruimveldt, Georgetown, to the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS). This power ship will add a crucial 60 MW of power to the national grid. Currently, a 3.9 km double-circuit 69 kV transmission line is being constructed
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Youth in Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) can now use a new ‘Youth Vibes’ centre established by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). This centre, established at Block 22 in Region 10, is meant for young persons, especially those who are at-risk. “This space
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The Region Six edition of the CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited- National Schools Teams and Singles Table Tennis Championships has been celebrated as a major triumph for the sport. The tournament is being held in collaboration with the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA)  and the Ministry of Education According to the GTTA, the event showcased the
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Aimed at increasing the presence and demand for local products on the international market and expanding its services, a new state-of-the-art laboratory and administration building was commissioned for the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Wednesday. The facility was financed through a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and built at a cost
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See full statement below: Restaurant Brands Holdings Inc. (RBH) is proud to announce its acquisition of exclusive franchise rights for Papa John’s in Guyana, Suriname, Curacao, and Aruba. This strategic expansion highlights RBH’s ongoing mission to bring internationally acclaimed dining brands to the region, offering exceptional quality, service, and experiences tailored to local tastes. As
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By Telesha Ramnarine telesha@newsroom.gy A new force has emerged on the political scene, with the official launch of the United Workers Party on Wednesday. Sherwyn Downer, the party’s founder and former supporter of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) for over twenty years, made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday. Held at the
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall has again voiced concerns over attempts to delay the 2020 election fraud trial, highlighting what he believes are clear efforts by the defence, including Attorney Nigel Highes, to stall proceedings. Speaking on Tuesday evening, Nandlall expressed frustration with the ongoing delays in the case, which has been pending for over four
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The attorneys-at-law representing embattled Barbados Pride captain Raymon Reifer have written to Cricket West Indies (CWI) urging them to withdraw the charges against him because he cannot get a “fair and impartial hearing.” In a letter addressed to CWI’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Lynford Inverary dated December 6, 2024, attorney Philip Nicholls, who, in association
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