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Law Enforcement & Investigation Division (LEID) officers of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) in an exercise conducted on October 17, 2025,s seized a large quantity of fire crackers and other un-customed goods within the Stabroek Market, Georgetown. Several persons are assisting the Customs Law Enforcement officers with the ongoing investigations, and arrests have been made….
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As Guyana’s economy continues to evolve, the newly launched World Trade Center Georgetown is stepping up to help local businesses navigate the complex work of exporting goods to international markets according to Chairman of the Center, Komal Samaroo. During a tour of the seven-storey high building at Kingston on Friday, Samaroo said he believes the…
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Construction of the multi-million-dollar Chateau Margot Mall has officially begun following a sod-turning ceremony on Friday, marking the start of a project expected to be completed within 15 to 18 months. The 110,000-square-foot mall, located next to the iconic Chateau Margot chimney, is set to become a landmark of growth and opportunity for the East…
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Defending champions Demerara hold a healthy lead at the top of the points table heading into the final weekend of preliminary matches in the Queensway Security Service Inc. Senior Super50 Inter-County Cup. With commanding victories in the opening two rounds, the Matthew Nandu-led Demerara team is on 17 points, five more than Berbice, who have…
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(Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro does not want to “f**k around” with the United States, amid escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas. Trump’s comments followed a Reuters report, citing three sources, that the U.S. military was holding two survivors on a Navy ship after a U.S. strike…
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The long-awaited re-commissioning of Georgetown’s iconic City Hall building is expected soon, but Mayor Alfred Mentore said the compound’s grounds are in urgent need of restoration after the work done during the renovation phase. During an interview at his office, Mentore told the News Room that while he has not yet toured the fully restored…
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President Irfaan Ali on Friday urged regional conglomerate Ansa McAL to use its extensive distribution network to promote Guyanese products throughout the Caribbean, calling for stronger corporate support for local farmers and agro-processors. Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony for the new Chateau Margot Mall, Ali said Guyana had invested heavily in agro-processing and packaging and…
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President Irfaan Ali on Friday reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to regional peace and security, rejecting suggestions that Caribbean nations should fear U.S. involvement in joint anti-drug operations. Ali told reporters his government would do “everything necessary” to protect Guyana’s people and borders while working with allies to combat drug trafficking and transnational crime. “My priority as…
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The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on Friday handed over two new trucks to the Georgetown Mayor and City Council to strengthen the city’s capacity to manage solid waste and enhance the overall delivery of municipal services. Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration) of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Dr. Josh Kanhai,…
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Diwali will be celebrated on Monday October 20th. The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has been hosting countrywide motorcades and other events this month. Tonight (October 17th), the West Coast Demerara Praant’s motorcade will be held at the Oceanview Mandir Compound. Deep Jale Bazaar continues tonight and tomorrow at the Kitty Seawall Roundabout from 5:30pm. On…
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