February 2025

Amid widespread condemnation of recent derogatory remarks made by David Hinds, a leader of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton Friday chose not to denounce Hinds, saying he has no control over the remarks. Hinds recently called Afro-Guyanese who support the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) several derogatory names, including “house
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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is among the local bodies that will be participating in the 56th annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas from May 5 to 8. The OTC is an annual conference that brings together some of the brightest minds in the energy sector from across the world
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After over three decades of rivalry, John Fernandes and Muneshwars have leveraged their expertise and capital together to create – Cranes Guyana, a joint cargo and freight company to meet the growing demands of Guyana’s development. On Friday, Cranes Guyana officially commissioned two mobile harbour cranes that will see a faster and safer development for
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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday revealed that Guyana has engaged the United States on Donald Trump’s migration plans but clarified that any cooperation will not involve persons being deported to Guyana to be held in prisons. “What we are discussing is our partnership with the US and as the US unfolds its programmes and
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Fitness equipment supplier Fitness Express has renewed its long-standing support for the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF), boosting preparations for this Sunday’s Novices/Juniors Championships. The competition, which will take place at the Saint Stanislaus College Auditorium in Georgetown, is expected to feature several new athletes. Fitness Express owner/manager Jamie McDonald presented the sponsorship to GAPLF
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See below the full statement issued by Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, the Chairman of the Board of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation:  (On Thursday) a senior doctor who has served the GPHC for a number of years was fired. Two other senior doctors were suspended. The disciplinary action followed an incident involving the delivery of a
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The Children’s Mashramani Competition Finals commenced on Thursday with an enthusiastic audience comprising schoolchildren in uniform and their teachers. Attendees gathered at the National Cultural Centre to witness students and colleagues perform on stage. The finals are set to take place over two days, with the first day featuring the Calypso and Dramatic Poetry Competitions
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Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus on Wednesday withdrew a lawsuit he filed against the Police Service Commission (PSC) tribunal convened to investigate disciplinary charges against him. The notice of withdrawal and discontinuance was filed by the lawyers for Mr. Brutus: Eusi Anderson, Renea Marcus and Casside Nurse. The tribunal, in early February, recommended
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Kaiden Pollard hit a monumental 135 to propel North Zone into the semi-finals of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) U-15 Inter-zone Youth Tournament. North skipper Pollard, the son of former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard, blasted nine sixes and 13 fours in a partnership of 209 for the third wicket with Elijah Ashton as his team amassed
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The Lusignan Sports Club is set to stage its eighth annual Ram Slam Inter-Village hardball cricket competition on Sunday (February 16) at the Lusignan ground, East Coast Demerara. The first two games- Lusignan versus Mon Repos and defending champions Good Hope versus Annadale- will be 15 overs per side, while the final will be a
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