October 2025

The government on Monday launched an Acoushi ant bait production facility and a vermicompost unit at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara as part of efforts to modernise the country’s agriculture sector and strengthen pest control. The vermicompost unit will use worms to break down organic matter…
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The Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has received a written message from President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali focusing on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring new areas of cooperation. The message was received by Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during a meeting with Safraaz…
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Roston Chase saw encouraging signs in West Indies’ performance against India in Delhi, despite the visitors losing by seven wickets. Shai Hope and John Campbell made centuries, the first two for West Indies in 2025. The team also batted 80-plus overs in both innings after failing to get to that mark all year, improvements that…
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Justice Arif Bulkan, a Guyanese, will be sworn in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Office of the President, with President Dr Irfaan Ali, administering the oath. Justice Bulkan has been appointed by the Regional Judicial and Legal…
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Superintendent Shellon Daniels is reminding members of the public that reports of domestic violence can be made at any Police Station across the country, either in person or by telephone, as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) continues to strengthen its response under the Family Violence Act 2024. Speaking on a recent episode of the ‘Police…
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Following the launch of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) e-services landing permit system, aircrafts seeking permission to land in Guyana can now do so digitally. The digitisation of aviation services marks a major leap forward in how public services are delivered, according to Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar. Speaking at the…
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Police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of an unidentified man early Tuesday morning on Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown. The shooting occurred around 03:45 hrs. According to reports, the victim, a male of mixed race, was found lying motionless on the roadway by residents who alerted the authorities. The News Room was…
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A young mother who sought help after enduring years of abuse has been fined a total of $60,000 after refusing to testify against her husband. In June of this year, Joanna Ramoutar posted on social media, claiming that she had faced six years of abuse from her husband, 25-year-old Karran Sukhan, a businessman from Lot…
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It took India a little over an hour on the final day and a further loss of two wickets to knock off the 121-run target to seal the 2-0 series win against West Indies. The win took them to 61.9% points on the World Test Championship points table, still at No. 3. KL Rahul anchored…
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Construction is on track at Palmyra Stadium in Region Six, with a targeted completion date set for the first quarter of 2026. This update was provided by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. during his inspection of the site on Sunday last (October 12). Minister Ramson told reporters that significant work is…
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