March 2025

Devon Williams, a 24-year-old motorcyclist from Aishalton, Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine, died early Monday along the Marudi Trail. Police Headquarters said the fatal accident happened sometime between 01:00 hrs and 04:00 hrs. It was reported that the motorcyclist was riding with his girlfriend along the trail to the Marudi Mountain area and dropped her
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Eighteen persons, including seven children, are now displaced after a fire of unknown origin destroyed their Meadowbrook Gardens, Georgetown house on Sunday night. The fire started around 18:55 hrs and completely destroyed the house situated at Lot 8 Bamboo Drive, Meadowbrook Gardens, Georgetown. The house was owned by George Reid and his wife, Barbara. At
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See below the full release from the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG): The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) wishes to express its serious concern regarding Venezuela’s recent military presence in Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This action raises significant apprehension about the respect for Guyana’s sovereign rights over its
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See below the full statement issued by France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs:  France expresses its concern over the March 1st incursion by a Venezuelan Coast Guard patrol ship in Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone near the Stabroak Block oil reservoir. France calls on Venezuela to respect Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the principles of
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See below the full release from the World Bank: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a new project designed to improve energy efficiency and expand the use of renewable energy across three Caribbean countries: Grenada, Guyana and Saint Lucia. The $131.87 million project will partner with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and
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Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton recently revealed that the government can no longer delay the introduction of migrant labour into Guyana because of the growing demand. Even so, he urged Guyanese workers to work diligently to capitalise on the demand themselves. “We are at the point where no more can we hold back the tide
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As they prepare for their second appearance in the Milo U-18 National Secondary School Football Championship, Abram Zuil Secondary School (AZSS) is leaving no stone unturned. The team has scheduled a series of warm-up matches, aiming to sharpen their skills and build momentum ahead of the prestigious national tournament. Last season, AZSS made an impressive
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In a remarkable feat for Guyanese horse racing, One Guyana Racing Stable has etched its name in history by triumphing at the illustrious Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup. This marked the stable’s debut in the Caribbean’s premier racing event. Their horse, Harrow, showcased an outstanding performance at the Garrison Savannah, firmly establishing Guyana’s reputation on
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Young table tennis players Jasmine Billingy and Colin Wong impressed at the Guyana Committee of Services (GCOS) Mashramani tournament, each winning two titles, while veteran Vibert ‘Cardo’ Williams also secured a double victory. The tournament, held at the Georgetown Cricket Club pavilion, saw participants from across Guyana, competing in various categories. Wong clinched the male
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Guyanese table tennis players Nigel Bryan and Krystian Sahadeo have embarked on a significant training scholarship at Jain University in Bangalore, India, as part of a government-led talent development initiative. Bryan, a former national men’s champion and multiple Caribbean title winner, and Sahadeo, a promising junior player, were selected by the Guyana Table Tennis Association
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