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The Court case involving four of the individuals involved in the deadly gas station attack has been adjourned to December 3, 2025, following a partial disclosure on Wednesday. The partial disclosure was made on Wednesday when Venezuelan national Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo—the alleged mastermind behind the deadly Mobil Gas Station bombing—and three of his co-accused…
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Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has written the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) about two court-ordered costs, totaling $4 million, to be paid on or before November 14, 2025. “In advance, we have sent out letters demanding payment in compliance with the order on or before November 14. That is $2 million…
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The talented Kyle Couchman has become the first Junior player in Guyana to cross the 2000 Elo rating mark, the Guyana Chess Federation has announced. Now 15, Couchman is the youngest Guyanese player ever to the historic milestone. “The reigning National Junior Champion continues his impressive rise and is well on his way to becoming a…
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In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has pledged a donation of US$100,000 to support relief and rebuilding efforts across Jamaica. This contribution will be made through the Office of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, ensuring that the funds are distributed efficiently and directed to the areas…
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The government is currently finalising the development plans for the Rose Hall Airstrip and will soon issue expressions of interest (EOIs) for this massive project. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday made the announcement as he outlined a series of transformative projects for Regions Five and Six at the Berbice Development Summit 2025 on…
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The inaugural Berbice Development Summit 2025 opened with a clear message from President Dr. Irfaan Ali: Berbice is poised to become Guyana’s next industrial revolution. This development will be supported by accelerated timelines, unprecedented infrastructure development, and the full monetisation of the nation’s gas resources by 2030. Over three days, local and international investors, technical…
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Olympian Chelsea Edghill has produced a pair of fiercely determined performances to secure a spot in the Women’s Singles quarterfinals at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Olympian showcased incredible composure, winning back-to-back matches that went the full seven-game distance, positioning herself for a historic run at a…
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The National Futsal Championship in Guyana is set for a major expansion, returning on December 9th with a historic increase in prize money and the introduction of a new schools’ tournament to boost grassroots development. The third edition of the event, coordinated by the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation and sanctioned by the Guyana Football Federation…
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Police have launched an investigation after a one-year-old boy was discovered dead in a trench at Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, on Monday. The toddler, identified as Deon Dwarkar, was at home with relatives when he was later found unresponsive in a trench located south of the residence. He was taken to the Lima Regional Hospital, where…
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The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance on Tuesday opened its Anti-Corruption Roundtable; a one-day engagement that brings together government officials and senior representatives from more than 30 private-sector bodies as part of ongoing efforts to advance integrity systems and strengthen resilience within both sectors. Key areas highlighted during the roundtable include auditing ethics in…
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