November 2025

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced significant upcoming investments in the National Racquet Centre, revealing that the recently commissioned international-standard squash courts will soon be air-conditioned, with dedicated athlete accommodation also planned for the compound. The announcement was made during the official opening of the 2025 ENet Senior Caribbean Squash Championships on Wednesday night. President…
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The team segment of the ENet Senior Caribbean Squash Championship officially opened on Wednesday night in Georgetown, with host nation Guyana aiming for a historic fifth consecutive overall title. The championships, initially slated for Jamaica, were relocated following Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact. President Dr. Irfaan Ali officially declared the tournament open at the Royal International…
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The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) I-CEE sponsored Grand Prix 2 Chess tournament got underway last weekend at the School of the Nations, setting the stage for a dramatic final weekend of play. After four intense rounds in classical style play, Keron Sandiford has established a decisive early lead in the Open Category, while Woman Candidate…
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Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Wednesday launched the National Gender Equality and Empowerment Seal, a necessary step to ensure workplaces take gender equality seriously. Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, during the launch event at the Duke Lodge Hotel, said this Seal empowers workplaces and holds them accountably…
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The Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire Insurance Company Ltd, Guyana’s longest-established and AM Best rated insurer, has launched the Hand-in-Hand Group of Companies Toastmasters Club—the first official Toastmasters club within the country’s insurance sector. The historic initiative was conceptualised and led by the company’s HR & Administration Manager, Mrs Zaida Joaquin, with key support from Marketing &…
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Police in Regional Division #10 are investigating a shooting in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, that left a 32-year-old vendor and a 36-year-old carpenter injured on Sunday night, November 23, 2025. Authorities are now seeking two persons of interest in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred around 10:30 PM at Lover’s Lane, Central Amelia’s Ward. According…
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A late-night accident on Monday, November 24, left four people injured on the Berbice River Bridge Access Road, Palmyra, East Canje. The crash involved a motor car, PAJ 1625, carrying a 57-year-old driver from Martin Luther Housing Scheme, New Amsterdam, along with three passengers: a 30-year-old woman and a 7-year-old student from Islington Village, East…
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After surviving 15 years of abuse at the hands of her partner, Sonia Sewnarine finally walked away, choosing safety, healing and a chance to rebuild not only her life, but her children’s. Even then, she admitted, she wasn’t sure she had the strength to start over. “Sometimes strength is simply walking away,” Sewnarine told the…
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Heavy-duty trucks have been responsible for nearly 40% of all road fatalities over the past five years, a troubling pattern that has pushed authorities toward the introduction of mandatory speed governors on these vehicles. Chairman of the Guyana National Road Safety Council, Earl Lambert, raised the alarm during a recent episode of ‘Road Safety and…
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The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, together with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), has introduced seven new tourism experiences that place people, culture, and community at the heart of Guyana’s growing travel sector. The launch took place on Tuesday evening at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, where operators, partners, and industry stakeholders gathered to…
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