April 2025

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday assured Guyanese, especially those individuals who export commodities to the United States, that the government is serious about resolving this matter favourably. Jagdeo told reporters that he met with exporters earlier this week. During the meeting, the Vice President provided background on the reciprocal tariff recently announced by
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo assured Guyanese on Thursday that the taxes for the importation of vehicles would be reviewed and eventually reduced. Jagdeo, during a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) press conference, reminded citizens that the government has been reducing import duties through various budgetary measures. Even so, he acknowledged that import duties may
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Guyana suffered a second round loss to Jamaica in the Cricket West Indies’ Rising Stars Under-15, 50-over Championship on Thursday at the Antigua Recreation Ground. Sent in to the bat on grassy pitch at the historic venue in St. John’s, Guyana wasted a relatively solid platform and ended with a score barely over 100. From
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One person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Hemchan Utam, a 54-year-old businessman of Edinburgh Village, East Bank Berbice. The tragic event occurred on Thursday morning at approximately 10:30 hrs. Initial investigations confirm that Utam was engaged in his regular business activities when he was confronted by a suspect demanding money.
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A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday morning when a businessman was shot dead by a lone assailant in Edinburgh, East Bank Berbice. The victim, Hemchand Utam, 53, was at his hardware store, located at Lot 116, Edinburgh. In an interview with reporters, Basdeo Utam, Hemchand’s brother, explained that around 10:00 hrs, he learned that his
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The Government of Guyana is spending substantial funds on infrastructure work needed to prevent flooding in Mahaica and Mahaicony, according to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Jagdeo, at a press conference on Thursday, said the work being done will also allow the government to develop thousands of acres of new farmland. In Region Five (Mahaica-
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Kemol Savory and Quentin Sampson, both serving members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and long-time cricketers for the force, have been presented with new cricket kits ahead of their participation in the inaugural West Indies Breakout T20 tournament in Trinidad and Tobago. Ravindradat Budhram, Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration and Chairman of the Guyana
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The lush greens of the Lusignan Golf Course are set to come alive this Saturday, April 20, as the much-loved Romel & Robin 9-Hole Golf Tournament returns for its landmark 10th edition. This popular private event, organised with passion by golf enthusiasts Romel Bhagwandin and Robin Tiwari, has become a staple in the local golfing
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The flooding brought on by heavy rainfall in Georgetown is being monitored by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council. Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore told the News Room on Thursday during a telephone interview that he visited the pumps across the town during the morning. He reported that kokers and pump stations are operating well, allowing
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BK International Limited on Thursday received a new fleet of heavy-duty trucks from Industrial Supply of Guyana Inc. (ISG), a prominent subsidiary of MACORP to enhance the company’s work in the nation’s development. The handover of the first eight of 50 trucks was conducted at Macorp’s Providence office. This is a new line of equipment
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