November 2025

Since 2022, FumaCon, an anime and comic convention organised by Seishonen Guyana, has hosted its event at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. Over the years, FumaCon has made noticeable expansions and improvements with its event offerings. From introducing workshops for the first time in 2023 to partnering with Corporate Guyana to create limited edition food items…
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The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Thursday morning withdrew and discontinued tax-related charges against Guyanese businessmen and gold dealers Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed of Mohamed’s Enterprise. The father and son appeared before Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, but when the matter was called, the GRA’s prosecutor informed the court that the…
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Vendors plying their trade along the roadside and on the Parika Waterfront, who were allotted legal spots at various market tarmacs, are being encouraged to move into their designated areas. Others who have yet to be allocated spaces were encouraged to register to be part of the modernised market system. Parika Market Tarmac This effort…
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A 25-year-old labourer was left dead at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after being stabbed by his reputed wife during an argument on Wednesday evening and the woman has since gone into hiding. Dead is Akeem Evans of ‘B’ Field, Sophia, who was reportedly attacked around 18:10 hrs at the couple’s home in the…
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Diageo, the multi-national alcoholic beverage company and owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL and WPL, has taken the first steps towards divesting its stake in the franchise. In a filing with India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Wednesday, Diageo said it was conducting a “strategic review” of its investment…
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The ‘third lane’ traffic system officially recommenced Thursday morning along the East Bank and East Coast of Demerara corridors, marking the return of one of the country’s most debated rush-hour traffic measures, but this time under full police and stricter controls. Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken, Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh, and other senior ranks…
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Mark Chapman bludgeoned 78 off 28 balls before New Zealand survived a late onslaught to record their first T20I victory of the home season in a bounce back against West Indies at Eden Park. West Indies were down and out in the 208-run chase at 93 for 6 in the 13th over. They needed 18 an…
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The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation and search operation after an aluminium boat reportedly capsized and sank in the Puruni River, Middle Mazaruni, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 16:00 hrs while the vessel was travelling from Surie Mouth Backdam to Puruni Landing. According to preliminary reports, the boat, which was carrying…
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A horrific knee injury ended Priyanna Ramdhani’s campaign in the CAREBACO Senior Caribbean Championship early on the final day in Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday. The Guyanese star player was slated to compete in the final of the Women’s Singles and later the Women’s Doubles championship game, but during the Singles final against Amara Urquhart…
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Young all-rounder Zeynul Ramsammy will miss the upcoming CG United Super50 Cup after picking up a thumb injury while playing in the Berbice Cricket Board First Division Two-Day competition last weekend. His spot in the Guyana Harpy Eagles squad for the November 19-29 tournament in Trinidad and Tobago is now taken by experienced left-arm spinner…
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