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Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh has announced the immediate suspension of the “third lane” traffic system along the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, following the tragic death of 15-year-old Annandale Secondary School student, Navindra Mahes, on Thursday morning. The teenager was struck down on a pedestrian crossing at Success, East Coast Demerara,…
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Guyanese sending money to relatives and friends in Jamaica can now do so free of charge, as Massy Remittances, in partnership with MoneyGram International, has announced a temporary fee waiver to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The no-fee initiative runs through November 2, 2025, allowing customers in Guyana to send funds to Jamaica without…
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Government continues to confront issues of irregular settlements and squatting across Region Ten, even as it works to clear the backlog of housing applications and provide new homeownership opportunities. According to Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, one irregularity faced by the Ministry of Housing is ‘double dipping’ by squatters who have already been allocated land….
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President Dr Irfaan Ali has been featured in the 2026 edition of The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims, under the category of Political Caribbean Leaders. The annual publication, produced by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre based in Amman, Jordan, highlights individuals who have made significant contributions and exerted meaningful influence within…
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The Government of Guyana has moved swiftly to coordinate humanitarian relief for Jamaica in the wake of the catastrophic Hurricane Melissa, which left widespread destruction and displaced thousands across the island. Through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), Guyana is mobilising essential relief supplies and preparing emergency response teams to assist the Government and people of…
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Nine suspects held in connection with Sunday’s bombing at the Mobil Gas Station at Regent and King Streets, Georgetown, remain in custody as investigators continue to probe the deadly attack that claimed the life of six-year-old Soraya Bourne. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum told the News Room that investigators made an application to the High Court…
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In an extraordinary year marked by economic expansion and rapid digitalization, Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) has solidified its position and emerged as the driving force behind Guyana’s financial momentum, delivering record profits and lending national credit growth across multiple sectors. Through unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation, the bank has positioned itself as a formidable…
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Christina Arjun, the mother of 15-year-old Navindra Mahes, wants nothing but justice after her son was struck and killed by a car driven by a female Police Corporal along the Success Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD), on Thursday morning. The single mother told News Room that her son was a well-mannered young man who…
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Jemimah Rodrigues hit a remarkable unbeaten century as India completed a record chase to claim a stunning five-wicket win over Australia and reach the Women’s World Cup final. Set 339 to win after a wonderful hundred from Australia opener Phoebe Litchfield, India held their nerve in a mammoth pursuit, with Rodrigues and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur…
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Musician Jumaine Anderson Walcott, better known as ‘Jay Anderson’, a U.S based-Guyanese is gearing up to release his first EP with one of the singles ‘Let Go’ already out. Speaking with the News Room, Jay, who migrated to the U.S at a young age said he “sees life in colour” and this inspires his passion…
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