February 2025

Guyana cruised to their second straight win in the Regional Women’s Super50, dismantling Leeward Islands by 122 runs at Warner Park, St. Kitts. Captain Shemaine Campbelle laid the foundation for Guyana’s victory, anchoring the innings with a composed, unbeaten 77 off 97 balls. Releanna Grimmond continued her solid form with a fluent 30, while Ashmini
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A tragic accident occurred at approximately 11:11hrs on Friday on the Bagotstown public road, East Bank Demerara, resulting in the death of a male pedestrian. The incident involved a motor lorry (registration number GNN 9248), owned by Toolsie Persaud Limited and driven by 59-year-old Wayne McBean, a resident of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara. The pedestrian,
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The Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) successfully hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025, during which a new Management Committee was elected to lead the organization. The newly elected executives are: Chairman: Komal Singh Vice Chairman: Alan Newark Management Committee Members: o Glenis Hodge o Hayley Gilbert o Gidel Thomside o Gobin Persaud o
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[BBC] – Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have clashed in an extraordinary exchange at the White House, with Trump telling the Ukrainian president to “make a deal or we’re out”. The US president told his Ukrainian counterpart to be “thankful” and accuses him of “gambling with World War Three” Zelensky says there should be “no
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Guyanese artistes were treated to an unforgettable session at State House on Friday, as Jamaican dancehall icon Vybez Kartel sat down with President Dr. Irfaan Ali to engage with local musicians. The meeting, which included a cooking session where a hearty chicken curry was served, was an opportunity for Kartel to offer words of encouragement
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The 11th edition of the Milo Schools’ Under-18 Football Tournament, sponsored by Massy through its Nestle/Milo brand, will commence on March 8. Twenty-four secondary school teams from across Guyana will compete for the coveted title and a $300,000 cash prize. The tournament, organised by the Petra Organisation, was officially launched on Thursday, at Massy Distribution’s
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STEMGuyana is proud to announce a significant partnership with Scotiabank Guyana to sustain and enhance its Learning Pods Program. This learning initiative was founded during the COVID19 pandemic to correct learning loss among school-aged children, and currently provides after-school enrichment in Science, Mathematics, English, Technology, Robotics, and Coding for primary and secondary school students across
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Scores of persons, many dressed in their work attire, others accompanied by children, showed up to receive their house lots, sign for their agreement of sale or simply make a query at a housing drive that got underway in Region Two on Friday. With documents well arranged in their hands, they waited anxiously for their
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See below CARICOM’s comments on the Guyana/ Venezuela controversy part of the communique issued after the 48th Regular Meeting of the conference of the Heads of Government:  Heads of Government received an update on developments concerning the Guyana/Venezuela controversy. They noted with grave concern, both the statements made by the President of the Bolivarian Republic
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Guyana is celebrating one of its brightest stars—international rapper and songwriter, SAINt JHN. Known for collaborations with global superstars like Beyoncé, he’s now here in Guyana determined to help elevate the country’s cultural footprint. Born Carlos St. John Phillips, the Guyanese-American artist is blending music, fashion, and philanthropy to showcase the country’s creative potential on
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