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Reaaz Bacchus, a 41-year-old truck driver was on Thursday freed of a narcotics trafficking charge after the court found there was insufficient evidence to convict him. The case was heard before Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court. Bacchus, a resident of New Amsterdam, Berbice was represented by attorney Bernard Da Silva. During the…
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The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) got a “landslide victory” in the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the party’s General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, said at his press conference on Thursday. The elections were held on Monday and by Tuesday, nearly all of the Statements of Poll (SOP) were uploaded to the Guyana Elections Commission’s…
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See below full statement: Caribbean Airlines advises that effective immediately, flights between Trinidad and Caracas, Venezuela will be suspended for the month of September 2025. The affected flights are as follows: Passengers who are already booked on these services are being contacted by the airline and may rebook without any change fees, subject to the…
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After an entire morning of recounting ballots cast in Sub-District Four (East Coast Demerara) of Region 4, there has been no significant changes in the numbers. This is according to Government-nominated GECOM Commissioner Sase Gunraj, who told the News Room moments ago that, “After an entire morning of counting at the request of APNU, nothing…
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By Kurt Campbell in Algeria Kurt@newsroom.gy The fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) opened in Algiers, Algeria, on Thursday with a clear message that trade and investment are not just unifying Africa but extending firmly to the Caribbean, the African Union’s recognised sixth region. Billed as the continent’s largest and most important trade…
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow at the sudden passing of former national cyclist Alanzo Greaves, who tragically lost his life on Wednesday evening in a motorcycle accident along Mandela Avenue. Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Commission, the Government of Guyana, and the wider sporting…
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Government-nominated GECOM Commissioner Sase Gunraj says the September 1 General and Regional Elections have been hailed as efficiently conducted. However, he believes that efforts now to stall the final declaration by way of a recount are only delaying that inevitable re-election of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C). Gunraj engaged reporters early Thursday morning as…
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(Jamaica Gleaner) The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has emerged victorious in the closely contested 2025 general election, securing a mandate to form the next government for a third consecutive term. This outcome paves the way for Dr Andrew Holness to be sworn in as prime minister for another term. It marks the 10th time since…
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Alanzo Greaves, a former national cyclist, died in a motorcycle accident on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, late Wednesday night. Greaves, 36, of Gordon Street, Kitty, Georgetown, was riding a red, white, and black Ducati motorcycle (#CH 5222) at about 23:30 hrs Wednesday. Police Headquarters said the man was speeding along the eastern side of Mandela Avenue…
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Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2025 will begin on Saturday, September 6, at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, with the first of seven epic clashes. The tournament, now in its fourth season, will feature three franchise teams: the Barbados Royals, the Trinbago Knight Riders, and the Guyana Amazon Warriors. In the inaugural season in…
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