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A firearm, ammunition, and a quantity of suspected cannabis were found on Tuesday at Cromarty Farm, Corentyne, Region Six. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said a team of ranks led by senior officers visited the home of a 43-year-old farmer and his 55-year-old partner, a part-time worker, at their Cromarty Farm residence, where a search…
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Another New Zealand-West Indies game, another last-over finish, another heartbreak for West Indies. For the longest time, the stars seemed to be aligning for West Indies. After Shai Hope’s unbeaten 69-ball 109 took them 247 for 9 in the rain-reduced 34-overs-a-side contest, the visitors would have fancied their chances. And they were in this, particularly…
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As the year winds down, the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is reflecting on what Secretary Chet Bowling describes as one of the club’s most successful and rewarding seasons in recent years. From record participation at major tournaments to significant infrastructural upgrades and a rise in female membership, 2025 has been marked by steady growth and…
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See below the full release from the Ministry of Natural Resources: The ongoing allegations by Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) regarding EITI implementation in the country once again take the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) aback. While we remain focused on the ministry’s primary functions of providing oversight in the sector, such allegations, if not addressed,…
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Several distinguished individuals will be receiving Honorary Doctorates from the University of Guyana this year. Those individuals are: Sir Ronald Sanders, Komal Samaroo, Nicolette Fernandes, Egbert ‘Bert’ Carter, Grace Nicols, John Agard, Mohindra Persaud, Professor Clement Sankat and Terry Gajraj. See below the full release from the University of Guyana:  The University of Guyana is…
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by Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Guyana strengthened its high-level presence at COP30 on Monday as Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat addressed world leaders at the opening of the High-Level Segment and helped usher what may be, one of the summit’s most consequential developments – the launch of the Scaling J-REDD+ Coalition with the Forest &…
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The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) said it is “deeply saddened” by the passing of five-time national triple jump champion Domon Williams, who has died after a period of illness. In a statement on Tuesday night, the AGG said Williams’ “commitment to excellence was evident every time he stepped onto the field focused, determined, and…
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The trial into the March 2020 General and Regional Elections continued on Tuesday with further testimony focused on the arrest, questioning, and treatment of former Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo. Acting Chief magistrate, Faith McGusty is presiding over the trial at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The proceedings continued in the void dére with Mingo remaining on…
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See below full media release:  The Ministry of Natural Resources announces that the Petroleum Agreement and the Petroleum Exploration Licence for the S4 development project — recently signed and issued — have been uploaded and are now publicly accessible. This disclosure forms part of the Government of Guyana’s continued commitment to transparency, accountability, and public…
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The European Union Elections Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Tuesday released its final report on the 2025 General and Regional elections in Guyana. The report included several recommendations for future elections with six priority areas that could help strengthen the democratic process in Guyana. Chief Observer of the mission, Robert Biedroń presented the findings at…
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