October 2025

Fifteen-year-old Jasmine Billingy was crowned the new women’s open champion after defeating her doubles partner, Samara Sukhai, 3-0 in the final of the Senior National Table-Tennis Championship on Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The final saw the two teenagers and Women’s Doubles champions face off following commanding victories in the earlier rounds. Billingy,…
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The Lusignan Golf Course came alive on Sunday (October 5) as golfers took to the course for the highly anticipated Trophy Stall Golf Tournament. The event once again showcased skill, sportsmanship, and strong camaraderie among the club’s members. Emerging as the overall winner was Dr. Joaan Deo, who delivered an impressive performance with a gross…
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On Sunday, the Dave West Indian 50-Over First-Division tournament produced two contrasting high-scoring encounters, with victories for Everest Cricket Club and Police Sports Club. However, the day’s standout performance came in a losing cause, courtesy of a brilliant century from Garfield Benjamin for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). FULL SCORECARD: https://cricclubs.com/GeorgetownCricketAssociation/viewScorecard.do?matchId=426&clubId=21478 At the core of…
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The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Monday convened a Special Sitting to commemorate the elevation of Justice Winston Anderson to the office of President of the region’s highest court. The ceremony, held at the start of the CCJ’s 2025/2026 court year, marked Justice Anderson’s formal assumption as the Court’s fourth President, succeeding Justice Adrian…
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Local business, Silvie’s Industrial Solutions, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) agent into its operations, becoming another Guyanese company that uses such technology to enhance customer service and improve internal processes. During an interview with the News Room, Chief Operating Officer Shanti Persaud said the AI agent provides solutions for practical challenges, with their system…
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Two senior officers of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are urging young people across the country to seize the opportunity to build meaningful careers within the organisation, describing the Force as a place for growth, service, and discipline. Speaking during a recent episode of ‘Police and You’, Assistant Commissioner Khali Pareshram said the Force continues…
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Police Commander of Region 10, Assistant Commissioner Kurleigh Simon said Police are concerned about the increased number of rape cases in Region 10. During a recent episode of the ‘Police and You’ programme, Simon said that sexual offences, especially those against young girls and children, continue to be a major issue in the region. Such…
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Sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have been indicted in a Florida Court in the United States of America on 11 charges combined, including wire fraud, gold smuggling, and money laundering. The case was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Each charge can carry a potential…
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Momentum is building to the Terrence Poole National Intermediate Championship, scheduled for October 25-27, and National Coach Lennox Daniels is urging boxing gyms across Guyana to sharpen their skills through the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) Developmental Programme. Daniels warned that the upcoming tournament, held in honour of the late and legendary coach Terrence Poole, will…
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The new Demerara River Bridge, named the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, was commissioned on Sunday night, an event Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali said signals the dawn of a new era of transformation. Amid much pomp and fanfare, President Ali emphasised the value of the new bridge. For commuters- thousands of persons who travel…
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