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The Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym (HEBG) signalled a strong return to the competitive circuit on Saturday (November 15), as the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) staged its latest Developmental Tournament at the Andrew Lewis Gym. The event showcased emerging talent across school-age, junior and elite divisions, offering a glimpse into the next generation of Guyanese boxing….
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Cricket fans were treated to a display of power-hitting and nerve-wracking momentum shifts on Sunday (November 16) as Tourism Guyana Titans faced off against the ‘Tapeball Turn Hardball’ squad and the Georgetown Cricket Association hopefuls, Mystic Marvels, at the newly renovated GNIC Sports Club Ground, Woolford Avenue. In a match filled with fireworks, the Mystic…
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During an early morning meeting in Region 10 on Monday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Hon. Dr Vindhya Persaud, delivered a firm and direct message to staff at the Linden Probation Office as she outlined the urgent need for improved service delivery across the Ministry’s offices nationwide. Minister Persaud noted that her planned…
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Guyana has launched a national agri-tourism policy aimed at strengthening the link between tourism and agriculture, aligning tourism development with national food security goals. The initiative is expected to expand tourism markets, strengthen agricultural production and ensure that the benefits of the country’s economic transformation reach rural communities nationwide. The policy was established following the…
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November 17, 2025: Chancellor Roxane George today granted a tax appeal filed by Guyana Shore Base Inc (GYSBI) in 2021 against the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), setting aside the GRA’s decision to impose withholding tax against GYSBI on payments for management and professional services made to three foreign contractors, Pacific Rim Constructors Singapore, LED Offshore Ltd…
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Several parcels of suspected cannabis were found at the Queenstown Burial Ground, Essequibo Coast, on Saturday. According to a Police report, Officers went to the location after receiving key information. While there, a search was conducted and four parcels wrapped in transparent plastic bags, concealed among bushes, containing leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be…
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The Hydrometeorological Service hosted its 19th National Climate Outlook Forum on Monday at the Herdmanston Lodge in Georgetown, unveiling the country’s weather forecast for the upcoming months. With mild La Niña conditions expected through March 2026, officials are urging stakeholders to prepare for wetter-than-usual weather conditions across most regions. However, temperatures may be warmer-than-usual during…
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The cycling and motorsport communities in Guyana are mourning the passing of Compton Persaud, affectionately known as ‘Squingy,’ who has been widely remembered as a selfless mentor, a true ‘lover of sport,’ and a man with an undeniable eye for talent. Persaud passed away recently at the age of 72, reportedly after suffering a heart…
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By Danielle Swain in Belém, Brazil danielle@newsroom.gy In a brightly lit conference room on the edge of the Amazon, two CARICOM siblings made the case that some of the most effective climate solutions are not emerging from wealthy nations, but from small developing states learning from one another. At a joint COP30 side event on…
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The ninth edition of the MVP Sports Girls Under-11 School Football Tournament began with a flurry of goals on Saturday, as defending champions Santa Rosa Primary, Marian Academy, and St John the Baptist all delivered emphatic opening victories. Hosted at the Ministry of Education Ground in Georgetown, the tournament immediately highlighted two potential individual stars…
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