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Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha placed massive emphasis on Guyana’s rapidly developing agriculture sector at the launch of Agriculture Month 2025. The month being observed under the theme: “Transforming livelihoods through Agri-food systems.” The ministry has a schedule packed with activities to highlight these advancements and the stakeholders. Minister Mustapha said the government’s $104 billion…
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The Guyana Police Force is probing an incident at Albouystown, Georgetown, after a loaded firearm was discharged on Tuesday night, causing damage to a resident’s car. Police said the incident occurred at about 21:40hrs, between Cooper and Non Pareil Streets, Independence Boulevard, Albouystown. A plumber, 28, living in the area, said he was at home…
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A foreign national, a shop owner and a construction worker were on Tuesday threatened and robbed while at a shop at Lamaha Park, Squatting Area, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown. According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force, the incident occurred at about 14:30 hrs. The 33-year-old businesswoman, was at the time selling to the 36-year-old…
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By Avenash Ramzan Demerara played unbeaten to win the Guyana Cricket Board Under-13 Inter-County 40-over competition on Tuesday, winning their final round match against the Select XI by a huge margin at the Lusignan Ground. Half-centuries from in-form skipper Lomar Seecharran, fellow opener Nathaniel Ramkhelwan and Afraz Khan powered Demerara to 232-3, before the bowlers…
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See below the full release from the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL):  The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Call for Scholarship Applications, opening on October 1, 2025. Through this new intake, thousands of Guyanese will have the opportunity to pursue higher education and skills…
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Breast cancer remains the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Guyana, accounting for nearly 30% of cases diagnosed in 2023 and more than 17% of cancer deaths, according to the Cancer Institute of Guyana (CIG). The Cancer Institute has made screenings more affordable this October, offering free mammograms and…
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(Reuters) – The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, setting off what could be a long, grueling standoff that could lead to the loss of thousands of federal jobs. There was no clear path out of…
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Amid concerns raised about how proactive Officers are when responding to reports, Superintendent Shellon Daniels has reminded citizens that protection orders issued by the court carry the full weight of the law and are not to be taken lightly. Speaking during a recent episode of ‘Police and You’, Daniels emphasised that abuse is not only…
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced several new policies expected to help local authorities and the commercial banks better monitor the flow and use of foreign currency in Guyana. The new measures— nine in total— were announced during the President’s meeting with several stakeholders of the financial sector, including the Governor of the Bank of Guyana…
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A 38-year-old housewife of Enmore, East Coast Demerara, and a 30-year-old taxi driver of Craig Old Road, East Bank Demerara, were on Tuesday charged jointly with conspiracy to commit murder. The accused are Anita Varsha Chetram, called Anita, and Akeem Orin Bristol, known as Biggs. They are accused of plotting to kill Bhagmattie Jagatram, called…
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