March 2025

Guyana has launched a bold bid to host matches in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). The government aims to bring the excitement of international cricket to the regions of Essequibo and Berbice. President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed the government’s official request to participate in the bidding process during the grand opening of the Deeds
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Before the end of 2025, President Dr Irfaan Ali said the Government would be moving to design and subsequently rebuild the Essequibo Coast main road into a four-lane highway. “…We will commence before the end of this year, the design and rebuilding of this [road] into a four lane highway here in Essequibo,” President Ali
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After being affected by space constraints for several years, a modern $447 million facility was commissioned at Suddie to house the Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority sub-registry office. The office, which processes tens of thousands of transactions annually, was housed on the ground floor of the Suddie High Court. President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday
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Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered in a room at the Sunflower Hotel Wednesday morning, where she had been staying for an extended period. She has so far been identified as Joanne Gomes, though the police have not released official information. Gomes had reportedly been unwell for some time,
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President of the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Poonai Bhigroog, strongly supports the recent announcement that will see the cancellation of the Berbice tolls from August 2025. This decision, revealed by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a gathering at Babu Jaan in Port Mourant, Corentyne, on Sunday, will undoubtedly bolster economic activity in
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A mentally challenged man was remanded to prison on Wednesday after being charged with the murder of Parmand Singh, 30, from Dundee Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara. Diveshwanand Latchman, 24, also of Dundee Mahaicony, appeared at the Mahaicony Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Allan Wilson. The court heard that on March 22, Latchman committed the brutal act
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Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd. proudly announces the grand opening of its Suddie branch,  strengthening its commitment to providing financial security and protection to Guyanese communities.  Speaking at the launch event, CEO Melissa DeSantos emphasized Demerara Mutual’s dedication to its  policyholders in Essequibo. “We already serve clients here, but we don’t want them to
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Former national table tennis champion Nigel Bryan is competing at the prestigious World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender event in Chennai, India, from March 25 to 31. A seasoned Caribbean medalist, Bryan is signaling his intent to become a key figure in Guyana’s national men’s team for upcoming international competitions. His appearance at the Chennai
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(Trinidad Guardian)- The Court of Appeal has overturned a judge’s decision to uphold a novel constitutional challenge over this country’s homophobic buggery and serious indecency laws. It was a split decision with Appellate Judges Nolan Bereaux and Charmaine Pemberton siding with the State’s appeal in the landmark case brought by LGBTQI+ activist Jason Jones. Justice
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Xperiences, in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority, is excited to announce the upcoming visit of renowned Caribbean content creator, Certified Sampson, to Guyana this May. Known for his electrifying performances and sharp storytelling on social media, Sampson will not only entertain but also immerse himself in the local culture and explore potential business opportunities
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