September 2025

Chairman of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Shurwayne Holder, has resigned from his post, becoming the latest senior figure to part ways with the party’s leadership. His departure comes just one day after former Executive Member Mervyn Williams announced his resignation, citing “unfortunate occurrences” within the party. Holder, who has been at the centre…
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The multi-talented Guyanaese Zion Hickerson has caught the attention of two of the world’s most prestigious football clubs. The young athlete from the Vurlon Mills Football Academy has received offers to join the Juventus Academy New York and the BVB Academy New York. Hickerson, 10,  showcased his skills at a recent Juventus Academy tryout on…
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  The curtains came down on the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria, with organisers hailing the event as a record-breaking success that secured nearly US$50 billion in trade and investment deals. For the Caribbean, which has been deepening ties with Africa in recent years, the outcomes present new opportunities to strengthen economic…
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On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would undertake far-reaching reforms in India’s Goods & Services Tax (GST) aimed at further simplifying the taxation system with significant positive impact on India’s foreign trade, especially in sectors like pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, agricultural commodities and equipment, textile and apparel and other commodities with major…
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The fifth game of the Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) saw a preview of this year’s final as Guyana Amazon Warriors took on Barbados Royals at the Providence Stadium. A see-sawing match went down to the final over with Warriors needing 11 runs to pull off a calculated chase. A thrilling last six balls…
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Guyana Amazon Warriors shot up to second place to end the league stage of CPL 2025 with their second win on the bounce, this one by brushing aside bottom-placed Barbados Royals. Shimron Hetmyer turned his form around with 68 off 39 balls, Quentin Sampson continued his fine form with 50 from 36 deliveries, and Gudakesh…
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Police have arrested the mastermind behind the acid-throwing incident that injured two women earlier this month at Middle and East Streets, Georgetown, and he has since confessed to his involvement in the crime. The suspect has been identified as 32-year-old driver Keron Daniels of Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed that Daniels…
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“I had a good run,” former Member of Parliament Mervyn Williams declared as he announced his resignation from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) and its Central Executive Committee. In a televised address following an interview with Dr Terrence Campbell, Williams made the announcement and said the decision was taken with a “heavy heart” but…
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  A woman has died and her teenage son was released from the hospital following a gas cylinder explosion at a home in C Field Sophia, Georgetown, last Thursday morning. Harriet Ray, 36, lost her life in the incident, while her 13-year-old son, Jaden Jarod, who was also injured, has since been discharged from hospital….
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On her first day as Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand wasted no time in signalling her priorities—pressing contractors to deliver on long-delayed projects, starting with the flagship Bamia Primary School in Region Ten. In a Facebook post titled “Day One | Different Ministry, continuous service,” Manickchand recounted a site visit to…
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