October 2025

As it opened its embassy in Georgetown, France reiterated support for Guyana’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, and denounced threats from Venezuela.  These sentiments were expressed by the Chair of France’s Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces, Senator Cédric Perrin, at a press conference held before the opening of the new French embassy…
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Message by President Irfaan Ali on the occasion of  World Teachers’ Day 2025: I am pleased to join with the international community in commemorating World Teachers’ Day 2025.  I extend best wishes to teachers around the world, but especially to the teachers of Guyana who stand at the front of classrooms and, in so doing,…
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Twelve months ago Devon Lord was at the peak of his powers, dominating the Senior Inter-County 50-over competition. Frugal bowling coupled with his wicket-taking prowess placed him on the verge of a senior national debut; he narrowly missed out, falling on the standby list for the Guyana Harpy Eagles in the Regional Super50. His career…
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Three individuals have been arrested and are in custody as Police investigate the death of Kamaluddin Abrahim, a man who was reported missing and later found dead in 2023. In July 2023, 73-year-old Kamaluddin, known as “the brown clothes man,” of Lot 111 Free-Yard, Port Mourant, Corentyne Berbice, was reported missing by his son Shazad…
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The official launch of the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) will be marked by a full week of business and networking events from October 19 to 24, 2025, intensifying Guyana’s work as part of the global World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) network. Executive Chairman of WTCG, Komal Samaroo, said the planned activities were designed to…
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Jeremiah James, a 19-year-old labourer of ‘D’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown was remanded to prison after he was charged with a number of offences including child pornography. James appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on Thursday before Senior Magistrate Clive Nurse. He was charged with possession of child pornography, procuring child pornography, using a computer system…
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday morning met with the staff of the old Demerara Harbour Bridge, where he assured them that their jobs are safe even as the new Demerara River Bridge comes into operation on Sunday. “As president and as a government, we appreciate you, we recognise the tremendous work that you have…
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The Ministry of Agriculture’s Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is pleased to announce that planning has officially commenced for Guyana’s Premier ‘Ruminant Expo and Competition’ scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Rising Sun Turf Club, Weldaad, West Coast Berbice. This flagship event is expected to attract cattle, sheep, and goat farmers from across…
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Sudesh Singh, a 15-year-old resident of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, died on Friday after his 50-year-old stepfather reportedly chopped him several times. Police Headquarters reported that Singh resided with his 35-year-old unemployed mother, Roshanini Surujballi, and his stepfather in the lower flat of a two-storey wooden and concrete structure. On Friday at around 14:30 hrs,…
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Press Release from the Guyana Cricket Board The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) is pleased to announce the squads for the upcoming Senior Men’s Super50 Inter-County Tournament, which bowls off on October 11, 2025. Further details on fixtures and venues will be announced shortly. 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐚: Matthew Nandu (Captain), Raymond Perez, Mavindra Dindyal, Ushadeva Balgobin, Chanderpaul Ramraj,…
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