May 2025

Addressing the opening of the first Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP) meeting to be held in Guyana, President Dr Irfaan Ali issued a clarion call for global climate actors to translate promises into practical financing that supports both development and conservation. Speaking as co-chair of the 32-member coalition—formed in 2022 and representing nations with
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Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks appear set to miss the rearranged IPL 2025 playoffs after they were named in England’s squad for a home ODI series against West Indies. England’s players left the IPL when the tournament was suspended last week following cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, but are expected to return
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Momentum is building for the first-ever Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Independence T10 Cup on May 25, with Regal Stationery and Computer Centre confirming its support to the grand fund-raising event. Set to start at 10:00h and conclude under lights at the LBI Ground, East Coast Demerara, the competition promises scintillating cricket with top local players
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Officers from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) have carried out a series of drug raids in Tabatinga, Central Rupununi, resulting in the seizure of over 13 kilograms of cannabis and cocaine over a two-day period. The operations, conducted between Monday and Tuesday, were all based on intelligence received by CANU and formed part of an
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A retired officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Leonard McCoshen, will officially begin working on the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge from Wednesday. McCoshen arrived in Guyana on Monday night and is expected to lend his expertise to the high-profile investigation, which has drawn national and international attention. His involvement
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Several Toshaos of North Rupununi villages in Region Nine (Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo) have responded to a letter from Mr. Charles Sugrim, representative of Team Mohameds, about a planned visit to their communities. The Toshaos, in their letter, acknowledged philanthropy work done by businessman Azruddin Mohamed but said they are also aware of allegations of
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Retired Assistant Police Commissioner Carol Fraser never intended to pursue a career in law enforcement, but looking back, she said if she had to do it over again, the Guyana Police Force would be her first choice. In an interview with the News Room, Fraser shared that her 34-year journey in the Force allowed her
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Some cycling clubs have publicly extended their gratitude to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for their crucial role in ensuring the staging of the 42nd Independence Three-Stage Road Race. Following initial uncertainty surrounding the event, the NSC’s direct engagement on Monday with the nation’s leading cycling clubs
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The People’s Youth Organisation (PYO) officially launched its Tapeball Cricket Tournament on Sunday. The tournament will bring together 21 teams from across Region Two for what promises to be an exciting display of local talent. The tournament, set to feature players from all corners of Essequibo, significantly emphasises nurturing young cricketers, mandating the inclusion of
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Migrants from Venezuela in Guyana, many with children enrolled in schools, are benefitting from the education grants currently being distributed in across the country. The distribution of the ‘Because We Care’ student grants commenced on Monday in Regions Seven and Nine. Deodat Deochand, a Guyanese father who returned from Venezuela with his three daughters and
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