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Equality is on the ballot!#SASODGuyana has launched the 2025 #LGBTQIA+ Manifesto, calling on political parties to prioritise mental health, inclusive education, economic opportunity, and law reform. Read more from #IgniteNews here: shorturl.at/8pl5J
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Free mental health services, entrepreneurial training part of SASOD’s Manifesto
Free quality mental health services and employment and entrepreneurial training programmes for vulnerable groups are among the top priorities outlined in the LGBTQIA+ Manifesto launched by the Society...
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July 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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The local hospitality landscape has received a significant boost with the commissioning of the Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown, located along the Heroes Highway.

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April 24, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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The European Union and Guyana have strengthened cooperation in health and pharmaceutical development through new agreements worth a combined €8.9 million under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.

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April 24, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Two men were on Monday discharged from the case involving the bombing of a Mobil Gas Station in Georgetown, while a co-accused was committed to stand trial at the High Court.

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April 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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President Dr Irfaan Ali has issued a strong warning that individuals found making fraudulent declarations will face stricter penalties, including fines and possible imprisonment.

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April 20, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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The return of competitive football to the bauxite mining town of Linden is just around the corner, with the Linden Town Week Inter-Ward Tournament set to kick off on April 24, 2026.

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April 20, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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A 19-year-old Venezuelan national of Sophia, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Sunday evening after police discovered a suspected firearm and ammunition during an operation at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara.

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April 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Elton Lilly, called “Daddy,” 55, a fisherman of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, was fatally stabbed on Sunday night along the Golden Grove Public Road, East Coast Demerara.

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April 20, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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The crash site of an Air Services Guyana Limited aircraft has been located in the dense forests of Region Eight, with no signs of life reported, as search and recovery operations continue.

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April 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Friendship and games defined the Caribbean Union Conference 2026 SDA Camporee “Greatness 2: The Rise of an Empire,” which brought together more than 3,000 youths from across the Caribbean at the Adventist Campsite at Loo Creek, Linden.

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April 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Interest in eco-tourism in Guyana is rising, with more than half of visitors to the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development last year being Guyanese, according to its 2025 annual report.

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April 10, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Relatives of Aarif Azeez are calling for justice and a full investigation into his death at the “Hot and Cold” Lake on the Essequibo Coast, saying critical questions remain unanswered.

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April 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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The government is moving closer to launching an online passport service as part of a broader effort to digitise public services.

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April 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, on Thursday honoured centenarian World War II veteran James Gladwin Samuels at a ceremony marking his 100th birthday, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said.

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March 26, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Guyana’s 24-member team for the 2026 CARIFTA Games is prepared and aiming for top performances when the championships begin in Grenada over the Easter weekend, team manager Niall Stanton said.

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March 26, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Region Five Chairman Ricardo Phillips said the government is working to address heavy siltation in the Abary channel, as concerns mount ahead of the rainy season.

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March 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Seaboard Corporation has commissioned Gira Food to assess the feasibility of developing a sustainable pork industry in Guyana, as the country moves to strengthen food security and expand its agricultural sector.

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March 20, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Seaboard Corporation has commissioned Gira Food to assess the feasibility of developing a sustainable pork industry in Guyana, as the country moves to strengthen food security and expand its agricultural sector.

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March 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are investigating an alleged armed robbery Thursday evening at Providence Public Road near the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, East Bank Demerara, involving two Chinese nationals, authorities said.

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March 20, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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A one-year-old boy, Talesh Bhudram, died Thursday morning in a fatal accident involving a motor tractor at a residence in Canal #1, West Bank Demerara, police said.

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March 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), through the Guyana Early Warning System (EWS), has issued a national alert following the seizure of 222 cans of suspected THC-infused beverages at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Wednesday.

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March 20, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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The Georgetown Film Festival will screen “Sugar Island,” a film by Afro-diasporic filmmaker Johanné Gómez Terrero, on March 28 at the Herdmanston Lodge Hotel.

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March 20, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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President Irfaan Ali has indicated that Guyana may revisit plans to establish a domestic oil refinery, citing national security concerns amid ongoing global energy instability.

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March 19, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries must reform student assessments to move away from traditional test-focused models, the region’s Education Minister, Sonia Parag, said on Wednesday.

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March 19, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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Guyana is poised to earn significantly higher oil revenues as global prices climb and production expands in the Stabroek Block, but the gains are expected to come alongside rising fuel costs and broader economic pressures.

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March 19, 2026 at 10:08 PM