October 2025

See below the full release from Scotiabank: Effective November 1, 2025, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) will transfer its Guyana banking operations to Scotiabank Guyana Inc. (SGI), a locally registered company which is a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Nova Scotia Canada. SGI has already been incorporated in Guyana and has been granted…
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The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) is set to expand its national reach, announcing that Berbice’s first-ever drag racing event will occur on October 12. The inaugural Berbice Drag Race represents a significant push by the GMR&SC to decentralise the sport and bring high-octane action to the ‘Ancient County’. The event, which will…
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West Indies Test captain Roston Chase has made it clear that the tourists are aiming for an upset victory in the upcoming two-match Test series against India, drawing inspiration from New Zealand’s recent success against the home side. Chase stated that the primary goal is to play “positive cricket” throughout the series, echoing the aggressive…
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The Court of Appeal, on Wednesday, heard oral arguments in the case filed by the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), challenging a High Court ruling that upheld the party’s exclusion from contesting in Regions Seven, Eight, and Nine during the 2025 General and Regional Elections. The matter was heard before…
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As climate change brings hotter conditions and dry spells across Guyana, the government is stepping up efforts to support farmers in hinterland communities should they face any serious water shortages. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Wednesday addressed the issue in an interview at the sidelines of an event. He said the Ministry has been proactive…
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Traffic congestion along the East Bank Demerara corridor remains a challenge, and motorists are being urged to exercise patience as major construction continues along the roadways. Assistant Superintendent of Police, Michael Ramdas, is the Traffic Officer of District 4B. His area of responsibility is vast, stretching from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri to the…
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Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha placed massive emphasis on Guyana’s rapidly developing agriculture sector at the launch of Agriculture Month 2025. The month being observed under the theme: “Transforming livelihoods through Agri-food systems.” The ministry has a schedule packed with activities to highlight these advancements and the stakeholders. Minister Mustapha said the government’s $104 billion…
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The Guyana Police Force is probing an incident at Albouystown, Georgetown, after a loaded firearm was discharged on Tuesday night, causing damage to a resident’s car. Police said the incident occurred at about 21:40hrs, between Cooper and Non Pareil Streets, Independence Boulevard, Albouystown. A plumber, 28, living in the area, said he was at home…
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A foreign national, a shop owner and a construction worker were on Tuesday threatened and robbed while at a shop at Lamaha Park, Squatting Area, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown. According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force, the incident occurred at about 14:30 hrs. The 33-year-old businesswoman, was at the time selling to the 36-year-old…
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By Avenash Ramzan Demerara played unbeaten to win the Guyana Cricket Board Under-13 Inter-County 40-over competition on Tuesday, winning their final round match against the Select XI by a huge margin at the Lusignan Ground. Half-centuries from in-form skipper Lomar Seecharran, fellow opener Nathaniel Ramkhelwan and Afraz Khan powered Demerara to 232-3, before the bowlers…
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