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Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has announced that he will move to enforce a $37 million judgment granted by the High Court of Guyana against social media commentator Melissa “Melly Mell” Atwell in the United States. Speaking during his Issues in the News programme on Tuesday night, Nandlall declared, “She…
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Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has made it clear that the government will pursue compensation from the driver who crashed into the median on the eastern approach road to the new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge on Monday, causing damage to the structure. Speaking during his Issues in the News…
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The Ministry of Housing and Water, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), has deepened its collaboration with major commercial banks in a joint effort to streamline the homeownership process and accelerate the government’s target of constructing 40,000 homes over the next five years. In a strategic meeting held on Monday, Minister of Housing…
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A fire, suspected to be an act of arson, completely destroyed a vendor’s house at Lot 35, Liverpool Village, Corentyne Berbice. Gavin Cummings, 60, who is also a farmer, told the News Room that he left home around 1:30 a.m. Saturday to sell fruits and vegetables at the Port Mourant market. He received a phone…
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A Canadian business delegation organized by the High Commission of Canada to Guyana, is currently in country from October 14 to 17, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations. The delegation includes representatives from Bionetix International, Sprig Learning Inc., 4Pay Inc., FreeBalance Inc., and E-Magic Solutions,…
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Soft drink brand Busta has confirmed its continued support for youth football in Guyana, renewing its partnership with the Petra Organisation for the sixth Annual Republic Bank Under-18 School League. The seven-week tournament, which kicks off on October 19th, is set to run until November 30th and features the nation’s most promising young footballers. Guyana…
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The government on Monday launched an Acoushi ant bait production facility and a vermicompost unit at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara as part of efforts to modernise the country’s agriculture sector and strengthen pest control. The vermicompost unit will use worms to break down organic matter…
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The Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has received a written message from President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali focusing on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring new areas of cooperation. The message was received by Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during a meeting with Safraaz…
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Roston Chase saw encouraging signs in West Indies’ performance against India in Delhi, despite the visitors losing by seven wickets. Shai Hope and John Campbell made centuries, the first two for West Indies in 2025. The team also batted 80-plus overs in both innings after failing to get to that mark all year, improvements that…
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Justice Arif Bulkan, a Guyanese, will be sworn in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Office of the President, with President Dr Irfaan Ali, administering the oath. Justice Bulkan has been appointed by the Regional Judicial and Legal…
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