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See below the full statement from the Guyana Defence Force:  May 31, 2025: The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) confirms the recovery of the body of Lance Corporal Stefon Tudor, who went missing during a routine riverine patrol on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Lance Corporal Tudor fell overboard in the vicinity of the Makapa Rapids along
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Guyana’s Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said local health authorities are on alert and taking the necessary precautions to protect persons against the spread of a new variant of COVID-19.  Regional Health Officers (RHOs) have all been mandated to ensure that sufficient testing kits and isolation spaces are available at health facilities countrywide, Dr. Anthony
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Marics and Company Limited on Friday launched Elevate, a new model of the Honda vehicles. This model vehicle is said to be a well-rounded SUV that provides comfort, space, and reliability, offering a smooth driving experience and a feature-packed interior. It is also said to be a fuel-efficient vehicle. Jonathan Permaul, Director at Marics, during
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Stephen Grell, the Managing Director of Republic Bank (Guyana), has resigned, according to a media release from the Bank. The release said Grell’s resignation is effective May 29, 2025. “The Bank is especially grateful for Mr. Grell’s leadership and service during his tenure in Guyana,” the release stated. Grell was appointed Managing Director in April
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In a landmark vote held on May 30, 2025, business leader and Managing Director of West Central Mall, Bhabita Albert, was elected President of the Essequibo Islands–West Demerara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (R3CCI)—becoming the first woman to lead the Chamber since its initial formation in 2000. Ms. Albert’s election ushers in a bold new
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Azruddin Mohamed, who launched his Presidential campaign this week, recently travelled to Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and sought persons who could become Ministers, Parliamentarians, and other representatives.  Charles Sugrim, who is part of Mr. Mohamed’s campaign team, was with the businessman in Region Eight, encouraging persons to join the party ahead of Nomination Day. In a
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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday unveiled a suite of transformative initiatives aimed at advancing Region Five’s agricultural sector during a meeting with farmers at the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) compound. Hundreds of cash crop and rice farmers turned out to hear the President outline plans set to be implemented over
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is set for a significant expansion of its National Training Centre at Providence, with the ultimate ambition of hosting international football matches at the facility. The plans received a crucial go-ahead from FIFA, the world football governing body, on 21 May, approving the appointment of a consultant to oversee the
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The United States made a strong start to their 2025 Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship campaign, securing an emphatic 8-0 victory over Guyana at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The win puts the USA at the top of Group A after the opening round of matches. US forward Izzy Engle was the
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More than a month after being sent on administrative leave, Assistant Commissioner of Police Khalid Mandall, the Commander of Regional Division #3, remains off duty as investigations continue into the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge. The Guyana Police Force (GPF) confirmed on Thursday night that ACP Mandall is still on leave. The confirmation came from
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