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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday evening announced that the government has already begun putting the necessary mechanisms in place to establish the Guyana Development Bank, which is expected to become fully operational before the end of the first quarter of 2026. According to the President, the administrative and legal framework for the institution is…
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali issued a stern warning to gold producers who continue to under-declare their production, stressing that the government will “come after you hard” through intensified efforts to close loopholes and stop massive revenue losses in the sector. The President emphasised that companies have a responsibility to comply fully with declaration requirements. Dr….
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The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) successfully hosted its Business Forum and Networking Event on Thursday, November 6th , 2025, at Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, London, bringing together government officials, private-sector leaders, and investors from the United Kingdom, Guyana, and the Caribbean diaspora. The landmark event drew a record turnout of more…
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Guyana’s Kahlil Rickford has earned his spot on the virtual grid, officially qualifying for the North America E-Sport Championship and preparing to represent the nation this weekend in Santo Domingo. The achievement marks a significant step in Rickford’s career, moving him closer to the highest level of international competitive sim racing. This isn’t the first…
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The recently formed Queen’s College (QC) School Squash Club has sparked a significant surge in junior participation, dominating the numbers at the recently concluded Trophy Stall Junior Skill Level Tournament, organised by the Guyana Squash Association. Of the 54 athletes who competed over the weekend, a remarkable 17 players—over 30% of the entire field—came from…
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The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) is taking a bold step toward modernising the country’s correctional system with the introduction of electronic ankle bracelets designed to monitor low-risk prisoners as they work both inside and outside prison walls. Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, told the News Room during an interview on Thursday that the initiative is…
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The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has brought its signature warmth, flavor, and island charm to the International Pavilion at this year’s GuyExpo, allowing Guyanese to discover and experience the island for themselves. Melinda Telesford, a GTA Marketing Executive, told the News Room that the team’s goal is to provide visitors with a complete guide to…
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As Guyana strives to reduce the number of persons battling diabetes, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Wednesday disclosed that 30,000 persons currently receive treatment. This is far less than the 60,000 persons recorded in 2021, when the ministry adopted a new strategy to curb the disease through self-monitoring. The strategy, essentially, involves people regularly…
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Husband-and-wife Lokaya and Curtly Critchlow have teamed up to develop a study app for students. The couple’s passion for science merged well with their individual strengths—Curtly’s background in technology and Lokaya’s extensive years as a teacher— to produce Lokademy, an artificial intelligence (AI) study tool. In an interview with the News Room, the couple explained…
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One hundred and ten persons have died on the country’s roadways after they were involved in accidents for the year so far. The deaths were recorded from a total of 99 fatal accidents so far this year. The figure represents a slight increase compared to 107 deaths from 95 fatal accidents during the same period…
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