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Parika businessman, Robal Nebar, who owns and operates Styles Guyana at the Parika Shopping Plaza, was on Sunday robbed by armed bandits of approximately $10 million in gold jewellery and cash. Mr. Nebar was about to pack up to close his business at around 14:00 hrs when masked gunmen pounced upon him, placed a gun…
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See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Education: Minister of Education, Sonia Parag has confirmed that the $2.6 billion state-of-the-art Hosororo Secondary School complex in Region One (Barima-Waini) is on schedule for a January 2026 completion. The Minister and a team from the Education Ministry conducted a site visit on Sunday to meet…
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Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the damage to property incidents that occurred early Sunday at Republic Bank Limited and Scotia Bank Limited in New Amsterdam. The suspect has been identified as Azore Joseph, called ‘Tripple,’ an unemployed resident of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam. The News Room was informed that he was…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced that it is closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Melissa, which is moving toward Jamaica, where several Guyanese students and nationals reside. According to a statement issued on Sunday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has instructed Permanent Secretary Sharon Roopchand-Edwards to engage with Guyana’s Honorary Consul…
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Police are investigating an early morning incident on Sunday in which a man, believed to be suffering from a mental illness, damaged the property of two commercial banks along Strand Road, New Amsterdam. According to information reaching the News Room, the suspect first went to Scotia Bank, where he used a metal object to shatter…
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding the public that persons found guilty of creating noise nuisance can face hefty fines ranging from $300,000 to $750,000, along with possible arrest and seizure of equipment. Speaking on an episode of the ‘Police and You’ programme, Surujpaul Singh, Head of Investigation and Enforcement at the EPA on…
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The Ministry of Education has stepped up efforts to permanently resolve a persistent pigeon infestation affecting several schools along the East Coast of Demerara, engaging a professional contractor that specialises in pigeon control, mitigation, and proofing. Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, made the announcement on Saturday during site visits to some of the affected schools,…
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Thousands of Guyanese families are one step closer to owning their own homes as the government pushes ahead with a massive $20 billion investment to develop new housing communities across the country. The initiative, led by the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Administration, is part of a broader national drive to expand access to affordable…
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After 25 years of continuous participation at the South Dakota Circuit, Team CAMS (Caribbean American Motorsport) from the United States is set to make its largest appearance ever at the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 2, 2025. A total of 21 drivers will represent CAMS across multiple categories- from Group 4 and Group…
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The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has announced Tropical Shipping as the Official Shipping Partner for the Month of Motor-Racing 2025, which includes two major international events- the Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 2 and Drag Wars 4 on November 30 at the South Dakota Circuit. As part of the partnership, Tropical…
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