May 2025

Guyana will celebrate its 59th Independence anniversary on Monday, and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, said outlining the government’s vision for the country’s development will be a key part of the celebrations. President Dr. Irfaan Ali will give the customary independence address in Albion, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne); Jagdeo said this is part of
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Police ranks attached to Regional Division Two seized over 50 grams of suspected cocaine and more than 12 grams of suspected cannabis during a late-night patrol on Tuesday near the Farmer’s Wharf at the Supenaam Waterfront. According to police reports, the ranks were on mobile patrol at approximately 23:17 hrs when they observed four identifiable
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A Brazilian national has been arrested following a high-level intelligence-led joint operation conducted by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) in Central Mahdia, Region Eight, on Wednesday. The operation, which targeted the business premises known as Filhao Shop, resulted in the arrest of Osmil Da Silva. Authorities seized a substantial quantity of raw gold, various
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The accuracy of the speed cameras installed under the new Automated Speed Ticketed System is verified through calibration by the Guyana National Bureau of Standard (GNBS). The new system was implemented in April with 2,000 tickets issued. The head of the Legal Metrology Department at the bureau, Shailendra Rai confirmed that the company installing these
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The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Guyana, in collaboration with the South Florida District Export Council and the U.S. Department of Commerce — U.S. Commercial Service, led its first outbound trade mission to Miami, Florida, from May 11–15, 2025. Led by Executive Director, Richard Leo and supported by Project Coordinator, Tandi Rampersaud, the inaugural trade
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During an impromptu visit to the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference on Thursday, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced that Indigenous communities will be reimbursed for funds used from their Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) grants to construct roads and bridges. “Funds used from the LCDS to do bridges and roads particularly, those need to
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Firefighters from the New Amsterdam Fire Station demonstrated outstanding efficiency on Thursday, successfully preventing a major disaster when they swiftly responded to a building fire. At approximately 8:50 hrs, the Fire Service received an urgent call reporting flames at Lot 4 Mount Sinai, New Amsterdam, Berbice. At the scene Divisional Fire Officer Clive McDonald told
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By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy In a dynamic world shaped by economic uncertainty and rapid geopolitical shifts, few institutions have stepped up to the challenge of creating tangible cross-regional impact like the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). At the heart of its vision lies a bold, transformative agenda—one that ties together Africa and the Caribbean in a
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Marlan DaSilva, the city businessman who is charged with the brutal murder of his partner, Kenesha Vaughn remains on remand and is expected to make his next court appearance on June 13. The case was called on Thursday morning before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. During the proceedings, the prosecution disclosed
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