September 2025

  A 39-year-old truck driver from Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with multiple traffic offences following an incident earlier this month. Stephen Sumner of Lot 12-13 Farm, Mahaicony, appeared at the Mahaica Magistrate’s Court on 10th September 2025, facing three charges under the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02. The charges…
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Mae’s School is now required to provide supporting documents—either approved or in the process of being approved—in order to continue its occupancy at Farnum Ground, Subryanville, where it currently accommodates more than 2,000 students. The issue, which is being addressed through the Georgetown Mayor and City Council’s office, continued this week. Mayor Alfred Mentore expressed…
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Just two days into his new role, Keoma Griffith, Guyana’s freshly appointed Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, says he is still “pinching himself” as he settles into the Cabinet of President Dr Irfaan Ali. Griffith, a 34-year-old attorney with nearly a decade of experience in the courts, including appearances before the Caribbean Court of…
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its 15-member touring squad for the October 2nd-14th, two-test series against India, with matches in Ahmedabad and Delhi. The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship and will be the first away fixture for the test team in the new cycle and the first test tour of…
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Police in Region Seven have charged 41-year-old excavator operator, Dexter Agrian, for the brutal killing of gold miner Mark Benn, called ‘Tattoo’, which occurred last Thursday night at Big Mara Mara Backdam, Puruni River. Benn, 38, of Lot 218 Blueberry Hill, Linden, was fatally chopped during an altercation at a shop owned by 28-year-old dredge…
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  A 47-year-old businessman of Nandy Park, East Bank Demerara, was on Tuesday morning arrested after police discovered an illegal firearm and ammunition in his motor car during an intelligence-led operation. Police identified the man as Freeman Fordyce, who was intercepted around 07:50 hrs while seated in the driver’s seat of motor car PAH 6733,…
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Deodat Indar has stepped into a newly created role with a wide-reaching mandate, serving as Guyana’s first Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation. Sworn in on Saturday before President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Indar will oversee a portfolio that touches every Guyanese household while also shaping the nation’s growing status as a regional aviation hub….
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The Massy Group of Companies has stepped in to sponsor the highly anticipated Lusignan Golf Club tournament on September 20, 2025. The sponsorship celebrates the company’s commitment to community, wellness, and sports, bringing golfers together for a day of skill and healthy competition. At the official handover, Troy Beharry, CEO of Massy Distribution, spoke of…
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Following a bumper home series against Australia and Pakistan and the conclusion of the CPL, the West Indies senior men’s team is set for a busy final quarter of 2025, with high-profile overseas tours to three continents. The team will play 22 international matches across all formats, commencing with a historic series against Nepal. The…
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The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) and its counterpart, Suriname Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHATA) are in discussions to improve the Canawaima ferry service. During an interview with the News Room, THAG President Mitra Ramkumar said the outdated ferry service is a barrier that reduces the efficiency of multi-destintion travel. It is suggested…
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