April 2025

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced the one-off payments that some senior citizens will receive as part of an earlier commitment to support those who do not meet the minimum requirement for the NIS pension. At least $10 billion will be spent to help those senior citizens, the President said in a live address.
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Days after Chandradeo Kumar Singh was shot and killed during a robbery, the Guyana Police Force issued bulletins for three of the suspects. The suspects are: Damion Bobb called ‘Black Ants’, a 22-year-old from Bareroot, Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara; Ryan Goodluck, 31, of Lot 928 Herstelling East Bank Demerara; and Tyrese Mullin called Kevin
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The Secretariat of the Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) is pleased to announce the fifth edition of the region’s premier energy and investment event, scheduled for February 17-20, 2026, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. Under the theme “Building Tomorrow’s Future Today,” the conference will bring together global leaders, industry experts, investors, and innovators to explore
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Rohan Persaud, a 57-year-old driver, died after the brakes on the truck he was driving failed, causing the vehicle to roll down a hill and pin him inside. The incident occurred on Tuesday at about 07:00 hrs at Kamechara Creek, Lower Pomeroon River. Police reported that the truck’s porter, Deonarine Warren, was also injured. The
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MS Dhoni will captain Chennai Super Kings for the remainder of IPL 2025 after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the rest of the season with an elbow injury. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the development on the eve of the home game against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. It is a significant blow to CSK, who have made a bad
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Reigning BBL champions Hobart Hurricanes look set to send a team to the Global Super League in Guyana with the tournament being moved to July this year. Hurricanes, who are run by Cricket Tasmania, have been invited to play in the GSL after winning the BBL for the first time this January. They would be
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has received a shipment of sports uniforms from Canadian company D8 Door and Hardware Inc., which will be distributed to sports teams across Guyana. Company representative Ricky Mohamed made the simple yet meaningful presentation to Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, at the NSC’s headquarters on Middle Street, Georgetown, this week.
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What was once touted as a shining example of a modern gated community on the East Bank of Demerara has unravelled into a web of controversy, frustration and alleged fraud. Raydan Housing Inc., a private company formed in 2015 to develop a 17-acre residential scheme at Plantation Little Diamond, is now facing growing outrage from
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See the full statement issued below: Express International Inc., a premier business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first and only 100% Guyanese-owned and managed firm to secure placement in the prestigious OA500 2025 Index. The company ranked #1,341 among more than 3,000 verified outsourcing providers worldwide, marking a
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Trinidad and Tobago Red Force fought to stay in contention on day one of their crucial round seven encounter in the 2025 West Indies Championship against the Guyana Harpy Eagles at Queen’s Park Oval. With the title on the line, the home side reached 217-7 by the close of play after 80.3 overs on a
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