February 2025

By Faith Seabra  In 2016, Kobe Smith lost his mother—not just to cancer, but to a system that failed her. “She died not only because cancer is deadly and dangerous and terrible, but she died also because she lacked access,” said Smith. The resources existed, but they were out of reach. His mother’s death was
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In a significant development for the Golden Jaguars, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announced that their upcoming home match against Guatemala in the Concacaf Gold Cup qualifiers will take place at the Barbados Football Association (BFA) Technical Centre on March 21 with kick-off scheduled for 21:00h. The decision to shift the venue comes after
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See below the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation: The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has concluded its internal investigation into the recent stillbirth case at term pregnancy, which was reported in the media. The investigation was conducted thoroughly to ensure a comprehensive review of all aspects of care provided during the incident. The hospital’s independent review
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Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), producers of the world-renowned Demerara Rums, has significantly upgraded its ageing capacity with the construction of a new barrel ageing warehouse, Warehouse N, at its Plantation Diamond, East Bank Demerara facility. Designed to accommodate 30,000 barrels, the new warehouse brings DDL’s total ageing and storage capacity to 130,000 barrels. This expansion
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As Guyana prepares for its General and Regional elections later this year, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Irfaan Ali urged the country’s military to remain vigilant against any attempt to disrupt order. “While we do not anticipate unrest or anything that is contrary to the rule of law, we must remain vigilant against
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Highlighting confidence in the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) capability to detect threats and defend Guyana, Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan said that the army remains vigilant of “constant & unscrupulous” threats to the country’s territory. “Amidst all the challenges, the constant and unscrupulous claim to our territory from an increasingly unstable neighbour continues
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Kevin Evans, a 26-year-old vendor at Staboek Market was arrested after a search at his stall unearthed several parcels of cannabis. Police Headquarters reported that ranks conducted a raid exercise Wednesday night at the Stabroek Market Tarmac when the drugs were found. Police found cannabis in and near the stall amounting to 17.8 grams and
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Fast bowler Shamar Joseph‘s breathtaking 7-68 in Brisbane to deliver West Indies a first Test win in Australia in 27 years was the runaway winner in a stacked men’s Test bowling field of the ESPNcricinfo Awards for 2024. Joseph’s overall display in his breakout year also fetched him the men’s debutant award. Shamar Joseph 7 for 68, vs
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Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) Aubrey Norton on Thursday said the party is “resilient” as it marks 70 years since its founding and would join with other parties to contest the upcoming general elections. Norton spoke at a flag-raising event, commemorating the party’s 70th anniversary at its headquarters, Congress Place, Sophia, Georgetown.
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See below the full release from the CJIA:  The CTX 5800 scanner at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport has been temporarily taken out of service, due to damage to the rotating gantry caused by an oversized bag. We are awaiting the arrival of a replacement part from the manufacturer. In the interim, passenger luggage is
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