November 2025

The Office of the Prime Minister, through its facilitating agency the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), has successfully completed the roll-out of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) WiFiGY service to all 253 indigenous villages across the country, which ensures that every hinterland, remote, and riverain community now benefits from public high-speed internet access for the…
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Guyana on Friday commissioned a 3MW solar farm at Hampshire, Region Six—an achievement senior government officials say proves the country’s climate leadership is grounded not in rhetoric, but in action. Speaking at the ceremony, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, described the facility as “historic”, tying…
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Lando Norris and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements. The skid blocks on both cars were found after the race to be less than the minimum depth allowed in the rules. Norris, who finished second to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, is now 24 points ahead…
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A remarkable family success story unfolded at the 2025 World Powerlifting Championship in Kona, Hawaii, as brothers Dinesh Mangra and Marlon Nankishore, representing Guyana, secured first place in their respective divisions. It is understood that the specific championship is not affiliated with the International Powerlifting Federation. The victories solidify an extraordinary run for Dinesh Mangra,…
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The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Guyana, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence, continuing a cherished four-year tradition. This event brought together elders from five geriatric homes across Guyana including Uncle Eddie’s Home, Demerara Paradise Nursing Home, St. Joseph Mercy Resident Care, Buyers…
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[UNDP GUYANA] – Elections are among the most important moments in a democracy. Elections are about more than casting a ballot – they are about trust in institutions. Elections give citizens a voice, renew leadership, and shape a nation’s future. In Guyana, the 2025 General and Regional Elections were more than just a civic exercise;…
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A second life has been lost in Friday’s horrific accident at Number 63 Village, Corentyne Berbice, as 31-year-old teacher Jerome Bernard succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. Bernard, of Brighton Village, was the driver of minibus BAB 7570, which was transporting teachers and students returning home from a sports event in Corriverton. He suffered severe…
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The Government is preparing to take its strongest enforcement action yet against gold smuggling and illegal mining, with President Dr Irfaan Ali announcing on Saturday that mining operations producing low or no declarations will soon receive cease orders, and operators who damage riverbanks will be suspended and stripped of their mining blocks. In invited comments…
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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday revealed that the Central Bank has injected almost US$1.5 billion into Guyana’s banking system so far in 2025, nearly four times that of 2024, describing it as one of the largest and most proactive interventions ever taken to stabilise the foreign currency market. The President said the injections, including…
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