October 2025

President Irfaan Ali on Friday reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to regional peace and security, rejecting suggestions that Caribbean nations should fear U.S. involvement in joint anti-drug operations. Ali told reporters his government would do “everything necessary” to protect Guyana’s people and borders while working with allies to combat drug trafficking and transnational crime. “My priority as…
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The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on Friday handed over two new trucks to the Georgetown Mayor and City Council to strengthen the city’s capacity to manage solid waste and enhance the overall delivery of municipal services. Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration) of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Dr. Josh Kanhai,…
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Diwali will be celebrated on Monday October 20th. The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has been hosting countrywide motorcades and other events this month. Tonight (October 17th), the West Coast Demerara Praant’s motorcade will be held at the Oceanview Mandir Compound. Deep Jale Bazaar continues tonight and tomorrow at the Kitty Seawall Roundabout from 5:30pm. On…
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A workshop and exhibition on Counter-Terrorism and Law Enforcement was held on Friday at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, bringing together key national, regional, and international stakeholders to strengthen security collaboration across the Caribbean. The event was organised by the High Commission of India in collaboration with Guyana, the CARICOM Secretariat, United Nations Agencies in…
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Keron Sandiford and Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Aditi Joshi clinched first place in their respective categories in the I-CEE-sponsored Grand Prix One Chess tournament at the David Rose Special School that ended on October 12. Sandiford finished in fine form with an impressive seven points after playing unbeaten in the eight-round classical style format of…
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(Reuters) – Two Indian refiners have bought 4 million barrels of Guyanese crude oil from U.S. major Exxon Mobil to be delivered at the end of 2025 or in early 2026, in rare imports from the South American producer, trade sources said on Friday. Indian Oil Corp, the country’s largest refiner by capacity, has bought…
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In the coming weeks, the government will invite expressions of interest (EIOs) for 11 new tourism projects across several regions, as part of efforts to build a world-class tourism sector, supported by modern infrastructure, including the development of a regional airport in Region Nine. The head of state made the announcement while addressing the Maple…
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The legal fraternity in Guyana welcomed a new member on Thursday when Fenton Jonathan Budhram was formally admitted to practice as an attorney-at-law before the Courts of Guyana. The petition for his admission was presented before Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh at the High Courts by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mrs. Shalimar Ali-Hack, SC….
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and Machinery Corporation of Guyana (MACORP) on Thursday (October 16, 2025) announced the strengthening of their partnership to enhance the competence of local footballers. Through an alliance birthed in 2021, male and female footballers are exposed to excavator and technician scholarship programmes, preparing them for life beyond the football pitch….
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