June 2025

The ever-strong relationship between Jamaica and China was on display last weekend as a mixture of competitors from both countries battled for supremacy at Jamaica’s first-ever Dragon Boat Festival. “I’m very very happy and humbled by all of the people who have come, everybody- I’m happy if it gets much bigger!” said president of the Chinese
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Geeta Chandan-Edmond, a member of the opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), on Monday night said she was pushing back against attempts to divide Guyanese, as she declared her endorsement of President Irfaan Ali for a second term. Her endorsement came during a sitting of the National Assembly, at a time when efforts were being
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Technology company, Apple, recently bought 100,000 of Guyana’s carbon credits as part of efforts to reduce its corporate and product emissions footprint for 2024. The credits bought from Guyana were retired by Apple. This means that the 100,000 credits issued to Apple have been removed from circulation and cannot be traded or used again.For years,
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See below the full media release from Caribbean Airlines:  Caribbean Airlines advises that a recent advertisement published in its magazine featuring an incomplete map of Guyana has been removed from its online publications. The airline has also taken steps to update the printed copies of the magazine and replace same with the ad removed. Caribbean
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To enhance their daily operation and provide a more comfortable environment, fishermen who operate at the shores of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, will soon benefit from upgraded facilities, dredging works, and Police patrols in the area. President Dr Irfaan Ali made these commitments as he interacted with fisherfolk early Tuesday morning. To address the
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A family of four is seeking assistance following the complete destruction of their home in Shieldstown, Berbice on Sunday. Jennifer Lanchan, 21, her husband Junior Nathaniel, a carpenter, and their two young children, aged two years and eight months, were living in the one-bedroom house located at Lot 108, Shieldstown, West Bank Berbice. Jennifer told
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ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), the operator of the lucrative Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, earned G$995.1 billion in profits at the end of 2024. This was revealed in the company’s income statement for last year. It was also noted that EMGL generated about G$1.7 trillion in revenues. Revenues refer to the amount of income the company
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Buzz Bee Dam at Diamond, East Bank Demerara is set for a stunning transformation as U.S.-based Coastal Rim Properties breaks ground on TAJ DIAMOND—a $multi-million luxury gated community poised to redefine high-end living in Guyana. Strategically located at the crossroads of Buzz Bee Dam Highway and Heroes Highway in Diamond, the master-planned development will feature
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Guyana has taken another big step to protect the rights and safety of children by passing a new law that will help deal with complex family issues involving children across different countries. The International Measures for the Protection of Children (Hague Convention) Bill was successfully passed in the National Assembly on Monday evening. It was
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A 34-year-old gold miner and his family were left shaken but unharmed after gunshots shattered a bedroom window at their South Ruimveldt, Georgetown home late Monday night. Police have confirmed that the shooting occurred at around 23:30 hrs on at Lot 567 Toucan Drive, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown. According to reports, Rickford Horilall, who resides at
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