October 2025

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday that the government will implement stronger regulations to curb the negative effects of gambling at the community level. Speaking at a press conference at Freedom House, Jagdeo highlighted the social and economic consequences of widespread gambling, particularly online platforms. “Gambling has blossomed and created a series of…
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Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday that the government will increase online advertising of public contracts and pursue reforms to make procurement more efficient, transparent and accessible to all Guyanese. Jagdeo said the PPP/C identified procurement as a priority issue during the election campaign and is actively implementing changes….
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The Cue Sports Association of Guyana (CSAG) has concluded its inaugural Ladies 8-Ball Championship and Mixed Doubles 8-Ball Championship, marking a significant step for inclusivity in the local cue sports scene. Held recently at the Sheriff Pool Hall and proudly supported by Demerara Distillers Limited’s Diamond Reserve rum brand, the tournament showcased high-level talent and…
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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is focused on crafting solutions to the country’s pressing challenges, rather than simply identifying problems, Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday during a press conference at Freedom House. Addressing the media, Dr. Jagdeo stressed that while the opposition is “only identifying issues,” the PPP/C…
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The Petra Organisation has received a significant boost for its Republic Bank U-18 School Football League with the support of  Ronoca Concrete Inc. The Construction materials supplier has officially cemented its commitment to the grassroots programme, becoming a key partner for the upcoming 2025 edition of the tournament. The sponsorship was formalised on Tuesday during…
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As the city of Georgetown continues to grapple with the enormous costs and logistical challenges for solid waste management, Mayor Alfred Mentore has committed to supporting the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to find a resolve. The city spends nearly $500 million annually on waste removal alone. Mentore told the News Room on…
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Naderia James, 19, who was charged with the murder of 20-year-old miner Kevin Smith last month, has been granted bail following a reduction of her charge to manslaughter. Attorney Sanjeev Datadin, who represents James, announced the development on Facebook, stating that he made representations to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the charge to…
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Ranks of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) attached to the Ruimveldt Police Station have arrested a 17-year-old male following the recovery of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition during a police operation on Tuesday evening. Around 19:05hrs, a mobile patrol acting on intelligence pursued two male suspects observed riding a red motorcycle near Durban…
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Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has criticised the decision to appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in the Crystal Fisher v. Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) case, describing the litigation as “a total abuse of the process of the court” and warning that it could saddle the litigant with…
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Guyana’s Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, is on a mission to help more Guyanese experience their country and hopes to do so by making local tourism more affordable and accessible. Rodrigues told reporters that Guyana’s tourism sector is growing, but to help expand and sustain it, Guyanese themselves must be able to…
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