May 2025

Orwin Rankin was read the charge of unlawful wounding on Wednesday by Magistrate Bess when he appeared at the Wakenaam Magistrate’s Court He pleaded not guilty and was placed on $40,000 bail. Rankin, a speedboat captain, who was arrested on Tuesday, is accused of domestic violence directed at his wife. Police ranks of Region Three
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Reinforcing its continued focus to national development and improving the lives of everyday Guyanese, Demerara Bank Limited has announced a reduction in its residential mortgage interest rate to just 5% for amounts up to G$30 million. This revised offering, which applies exclusively to residential loans, is designed to make homeownership more accessible and affordable. The
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Through its Chief Executive Officer, Paul Subryan, KFC Guyana reiterated its strong support for the Guyana Blind Cricket Team as they finalise preparations for the 11th Regional Blind Cricket Tournament in Barbados, slated for May 21st to May 28th, 2025. In a statement released after hosting the national squad for lunch on Wednesday, Subryan lauded
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The West Indies began their tour of Ireland in disappointing fashion, crashing to a 124-run defeat in the opening One-Day International (ODI) at Malahide on Wednesday, as Andy Balbirnie’s classy century and a four-wicket haul from Barry McCarthy left the visitors reeling. Chasing a formidable 304 for victory, the Windies were bowled out for 179
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Three men from Linden were Wednesday charged with Robbery Under Arms following an incident involving a resident known as Gang Xing at Central Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, Linden. The accused – 19-year-old welder Muhamad Bakker of Powiese Crescent, Amelia’s Ward; 28-year-old labourer Javon LaFleur of Self Help, Amelia’s Ward; and 19-year-old labourer Elijah Gilkes of South
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By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy In a landmark move to deepen trade ties between Africa and the Caribbean and support local content, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) hosted its first-ever Caribbean roadshow in Guyana on Wednesday, signalling a bold new chapter in economic collaboration across the Atlantic. Held at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, the two-day
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President Dr Irfaan Ali delivered a firm and defiant message on Wednesday, just days before Venezuela’s planned elections over Guyana’s Essequibo region, declaring that not a single inch of Guyanese territory will be surrendered, now or ever. His statement comes amid heightened tensions following a border attack on Guyanese troops and growing international concern over
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Guyana is a nation brimming with opportunity, and with this growth comes an increasing need for manpower. Outgoing Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Komal Singh, has made a heartfelt appeal to Guyanese citizens facing poverty, urging them to reach out for assistance. Speaking at the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the PSC on
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In a landmark moment for Guyana’s judiciary, five new justices were sworn in to the Court of Appeal on Wednesday—marking the largest single increase in the court’s history. President Dr Irfaan Ali presided over the ceremony at his Shiv Chanderpaul Drive office, describing the appointments as “a vital step” towards a stronger, more responsive justice
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In a bold move to bring premium home furnishings and electronics closer to the people, Unicomer Guyana Inc. has launched a new series of Outlet Store by Courts across three communities—Grove, Mon Repos, and Rosignol. These outlets promise customers unprecedented deals, with discounts reaching as high as 75%, and the added bonus of in-store price
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