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Guyana has been handed a challenging group for the 2026 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers after being drawn alongside hosts Honduras, Bermuda, and Suriname. The draw determines the region’s path to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, with only the eight group winners from this stage advancing to the global tournament. Guyana will be based in Honduras for the…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed that Guyana remains the fastest-growing economy in the Western Hemisphere, a distinction that Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh says reflects the strength and transformation of every sector of the economy. Speaking at the launch of the World Trade Centre Georgetown on Tuesday, Dr. Singh described Guyana’s economic expansion…
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A strong contingent of six Guyanese players was selected in the recent draft for the ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10. The group is headlined by West Indies mainstays, including hard-hitting middle-order batsman Shimron Hetmyer, explosive allrounder Sherfane Rutherford, the powerful Romario Shepherd, and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie. The most compelling story from the…
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See full statement below:  From crafting events for President Barack Obama to elevating Caribbean entrepreneurs to global heights, Joy Agness Events International continues its bold march across the world stage. The South Florida–based powerhouse is expanding its international footprint with a high-impact one-day certification workshop in Georgetown, Guyana. Founded by visionary CEO Rev. Dr. Joy…
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A total of 46 inmates are awaiting trial for murder as the Berbice Assizes commenced on Tuesday. Justice Sandil Kissoon is set to preside over the Criminal Session, which will run until February 2026. During this October session, a total of 56 cases are listed for trial. Among them, 45 males and one female are…
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By Sharda Bacchus Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, says her top priority is to build a Police Force that is accountable to the people and trusted by the public — a foundation she believes is essential for effective policing and national security. In an exclusive interview with the News Room during her first month…
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Twenty-eight families from the West Bank Demerara in Region Three and the East Bank and East Coast of Demerara in Region Four, are the latest to receive brand-new core homes under the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP). The keys were presented to the new homeowners yesterday afternoon by Minister of Housing, Collin Croal;…
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As part of the national efforts to strengthen interventions against domestic violence, the government is taking decisive steps to introduce innovative measures, including ankle monitoring systems for individuals in violation of their restraining orders. Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, in a recent interview, outlined key strategies aimed at ensuring greater safety, accountability and support…
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See below the full statement from Region Ten Tourism Committee Inc.: The Region Ten Tourism Committee Inc. has been made aware of the issues involving our Vice Chairman Mr. Devin Sears involving the transportation of cannabis on October 20, 2025, as reported in media outlets. We unequivocally state that we have no association with the…
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See the full statement issued below:    National Milling Company of Guyana, owned and managed by Seaboard Corporation, a diversified global agribusiness and transportation company, today announced a landmark investment of approximately GYD $10 billion to significantly enhance local production capabilities and capacity within Guyana’s flour milling industry. This major investment will fund the construction…
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