Caribbean News

Please see below statement from Mr Dowlat Parbhu to mark Demerara Bank’s 30th anniversary: “As we prepare to celebrate Demerara Bank’s 30th anniversary on November 21, 2024, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude. This milestone is more than just a marker of time—it is a celebration of the vision, resilience, and commitment that
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See below the full joint statement from the 2nd India/CARICOM Summit: The Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of India met in Georgetown, Guyana, the location of the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic
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Global Tours and Travel, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Guyana and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), is inviting the public to “What Happens in Miami…”, an immersive American cultural and travel experience. The event is planned for Saturday, November 30, at 16:00 hrs at the Promenade Gardens in Georgetown for a dynamic
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By Telesha Ramnarine  telesha@newsroom.gy  Coordinator of the Guyana National Road Safety Council Ramona Doorgen has said that accidents involving large trucks must be addressed as soon as possible. In an interview with News Room on Wednesday, she called for people to retake the driver’s test, especially given the increase in truck accidents. “We would like
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Godfrey Broomes will captain the Guyana National Sevens Rugby team, also known as the Green Machine, at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Championship in Trinidad and Tobago on November 23-24. The team includes vice-captain Lionel Holder and players such as Vallon Adams, Matthew Talbot, and Gavin McPherson. Head Coach Claudius Butts, with assistant Elwin
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The East Bank Football Association’s Under-14 Boys League continued to impress with a thrilling matchday on November 17. Herstelling Raiders dominated their match against Soesdyke Falcons, winning 8-1. Young talent Wayshawn Forde led the charge with a stunning chip, while Eli Archer, Micaiha Shewram, Clifton Sampson, and Ralph Reid also contributed to the scoreline. In
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The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) schedule has changed, with the final now set for December 6. The match between Hampshire Hawks and Victoria will also change. It will now take place at 10 a.m. on December 5. All the matches will take place at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, and the tournament will
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Opener Khush Seegobin fell five runs short of a double hundred as Georgetown inflicted a sound thrashing on East Bank, while skipper Shahid Ramzan starred with bat and ball to lead the Select XI to an exciting victory over West Demerara in round two of the Demerara Cricket Board’s ‘Next Generation’ Inter-Association Under-15, 50-over competition.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana’s highest national honour, the Order of Excellence late Wednesday night in a ceremony that underscored his exceptional contributions to global leadership and the deepening ties between India and Guyana. The prestigious accolade, presented by Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, highlighted Modi’s pivotal role in fostering collaboration and
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(Bloomberg) Exxon Mobil Corp. withdrew from an oil exploration block off the coast of Suriname, not far from where it discovered more than 11 billion barrels in Guyanese waters. Exxon will transfer its 50% stake in the block to Malaysia’s Petronas, the operator of the project and owner of the remaining 50%, according to a statement from Staatsolie, Suriname’s state-owned
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