October 2025

The Cummings Lodge community along the East Coast of Demerara is rapidly evolving into a thriving urban centre, driven by massive public and private sector investments, modern infrastructure, and improved access to essential services. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali highlighted this transformation on Saturday afternoon during the commissioning of the new Cummings Lodge Water Treatment…
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The Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire and Life Insurance Companies has officially opened a new branch at Hotel Amazonas in Lethem, extending its footprint to the Rupununi region and further strengthening its nationwide network of nineteen offices. The launch ceremony, which attracted residents and special guests, marked a key milestone in Hand-in-Hand’s mission to bring reliable and…
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Lord takes 6-61 for GCC; Hohenkirk misses hundred for TSC SUMMARY: Transport Sports Club 205 all out from 47 overs (Nehemiah Hohenkirk 46, Ewert Samuels 38, John Persaud 30; Devon Lord 6-61) and 215-4 from 36.3 overs (Jeremiah Hohenkirk 85, Jadon Campbell 59, John Persaud 54; Kishan Singh 2-18) vs Georgetown Cricket Club 379-3 declared…
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The nation’s top amateur gyms are intensifying their preparations ahead of the Terrence Poole National Intermediate Championship, set for October 24-26 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. Among them is the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym based in Albouystown who is leaving no stones unturned in the build-up to the competition. This year’s edition carries…
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Rosanna Fung has officially become the first athlete in Guyana’s history to win a World Championship title at the IFBB World Championship, held as part of the prestigious Binous Classics in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Competing in the Wellness category, Rosanna delivered a world-class performance that earned her the gold against top international athletes. The…
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The Guyana Cancer Society on Sunday hosted its annual Fundraising Brunch, an event dedicated to reflection, recognition and renewed commitment to cancer prevention, screening and treatment across the country. Held in honour of distinguished guests Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, and his wife, Dr Shanti Singh, the brunch brought together board members, committee representatives,…
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[Sunday Express] – Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs has broken its silence on the US military presence and lethal boat-strikes in the Caribbean, signaling Government’s support for the action which is believed to have killed at least two Trinidadian fishermen. In a release on Sunday, the Ministry said it wished to categorically…
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Police ranks stationed at the Corkwood Police Checkpoint in Regional Division Nine (Upper Takutu–Upper Essequibo) on Sunday arrested a 43-year-old gold miner from Providence, East Bank Demerara, after discovering a quantity of suspected cocaine and cannabis in his possession. Reports indicate that around 07:45 hrs, ranks were conducting a routine operation when they intercepted a…
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dominated the United States Grand Prix to increase the pressure on McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the championship. Norris and Piastri finished second and fifth, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton between them. Briton Norris cut Piastri’s championship lead to 14 points with five races remaining, while…
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Ranks of the Guyana Police Force stationed at the Itaballi Police Checkpoint in Regional Division Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) have arrested a 32-year-old man after a quantity of suspected cannabis was discovered during a routine vehicle search on Sunday morning. According to the Police, the incident occurred around 07:20 hrs when ranks were conducting checks on vehicles…
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