April 2025

Ricardo Melville, a 19-year-old motorcyclist, died on Monday after he crashed into a concrete culvert at Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD). Police said Melville, a resident of Kaneville, EBD, was proceeding south along the eastern carriageway of the Diamond Public Road at a fast rate. He reportedly lost control of his motorcycle (#CL 4491) and
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ENet has reported a disruption to its subsea fiber optic cable serving the Essequibo region. A vessel is currently anchored directly over the cable, in an area clearly marked on marine charts to indicate its presence. As a result, internet and TV services on the Essequibo Coast are currently degraded, as the network is operating
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An accident claimed the life of a 39-year-old motorcyclist and left a minibus driver hospitalised on Monday night following a collision along the Moblissa Public Road, Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 22:00hrs and involved three vehicles: a green and silver minibus (registration number BRR 8331), a white motor car (PXX 3747), and
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The investigation into the fatal shooting of Ronaldo Peters in Linden, Region 10, is complete. In a release, Police Headquarters said Guyana Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility and the Regional Security System (RSS) completed their investigation into the alleged fatal shooting of Peters. “The case file is expected to be forwarded to the Director
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See below the full release from Tropical Shipping:  Riviera Beach, Florida – President Trump’s executive order aimed at revitalizing the U.S.  shipbuilding industry grandfathered American-owned carriers like Tropical Shipping that  currently rely on Chinese-built vessels. The United States Trade Representative (USTR)-proposed surcharges that would have cost Tropical Shipping customers an additional $3,000  per 40-foot container
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By Avenash Ramzan in Antigua in association with Cricket Zone USA, E4 and I&S Trading Following his 6-34 in the last round against Windward Islands, leg-spinner Reyaz Latif took 4-7 as Guyana defeated Leeward Islands by six wickets in the fourth round of the Cricket West Indies’ Rising Stars Under-15, 50-over Championship at the Sir
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Guyana’s Rodel Greene secured a bronze medal in the Boys’ Under-20 triple jump on Monday, the final day of the 52nd CARIFTA Games in Trinidad and Tobago, bringing the nation’s total medal count to five. Last year, Guyana’s contingent of 23 in Grenada won eight medals. This year, 42 athletes represented Guyana in the twin
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The Guyana Office for Investment in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, will lead a high level private sector delegation to Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, from April 26–28, 2025. This strategic mission underscores Guyana’s commitment to advancing international trade, promoting sustainable investment, and accelerating private sector growth through direct global engagement. 
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See below the full message from Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali:  I join the multitudes across the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. As the spiritual head of more than 1.3 billion Roman Catholics, his death will be deeply felt across all continents. On behalf of the government and people of
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 The Pele Football Club Alumni Corporation, based in the USA, launched its annual Educational/Development Youth Week Celebration 2025 with a Recognition Luncheon on Sunday at Herdmanston Lodge in Georgetown. The event saw the Alumni honour three individuals and an entity for their significant contributions to the success of the Pele FC Alumni Educational Programme. In
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