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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
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January 12 12:26 AM
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January 12 12:24 AM
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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Ramaldo Smythe showed that he is ready for all comers this season by smashing the Class One 100m record at the Purewater/RDanny Williams/JC Deve...
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MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP)—US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis,...
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
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St CATHERINE, Jamaica – A St Catherine taxi operator has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in Portmore, St Catherine on J...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica has received a shipment of critical relief items, including tarpaulins, generators and chainsaws from the Republic of Guyan...
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Guyana pledges support to Jamaica and Haiti following Hurricane Melissa
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Guyana pledges support to Jamaica and Haiti following Hurricane Melissa
October 30, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)—Guyana's president Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that Guyana will be extending assistance to storm-ravaged Jamaica and Hai...
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Guyana mulls ankle monitoring to combat domestic violence
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October 22, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Guyana government says it is considering introducing innovative measures, including ankle monitoring systems, as it see...
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Four Guyanese nationals feared dead after fishing boat sinks in Suriname
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Four Guyanese nationals feared dead after fishing boat sinks in Suriname
October 21, 2025
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) –Rescue teams in Suriname are continuing the search for four Guyanese nationals, now feared dead, after a fishing boat sank...
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Guyanese gov’t hints at implementing tougher laws to deal with gambling
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Guyanese gov’t hints at implementing tougher laws to deal with gambling
October 17, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Guyanese Government says it will soon move to implement tougher regulatory reform and taxation to curb the rise in gamb...
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Canadian trade mission arrives in Guyana
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October 14, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) –  A Canadian business delegation arrived here Tuesday for a four-day visit as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trade an...
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Guyana’s president calls for mature and open discussions on the US military presence in the region
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Guyana’s president calls for mature and open discussions on the US military presence in the region
October 1, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – President of Guyana Irfaan Ali on Tuesday urged Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders to approach the growing presence of U...
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Brazilian miners fined for violating Guyana’s mining laws
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September 25, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Two Brazilian nationals were fined earlier this week after pleading guilty to purchasing gold from unauthorised sources in ...
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Guyana calls for strengthening of ideals that led to formation of  United Nations
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September 24, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC)–Guyana on Wednesday called on the international community not to allow the ideals that led to the formation of the United Nations...
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Guyana reiterates call for ceasefire in Gaza
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Guyana reiterates call for ceasefire in Gaza
September 24, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — Guyana has reiterated its call for a ceasefire in Gaza as well as the release of all hostages and detainees held in both Gaza a...
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Guyana’s anti-narcotic unit intercepts cocaine destined for Europe
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Guyana’s anti-narcotic unit intercepts cocaine destined for Europe
September 22, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana's newly appointed Home Affairs Minister, Oneidge Walrond, has described the interception of more than 147 pounds of ...
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Guyana mourns death of respected diplomat Elisabeth Harper
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Guyana mourns death of respected diplomat Elisabeth Harper
September 14, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)– Guyana is mourning the loss of one of its most accomplished diplomats, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, who passed away on Satur...
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Guyanese worker detained after unauthorised video of Lola Doll in hospital goes viral
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Guyanese worker detained after unauthorised video of Lola Doll in hospital goes viral
September 12, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Police in Guyana say a 20-year-old orthopaedic technician of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)is assisting ...
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President Ali sworn into office for another five year term in Guyana
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President Ali sworn into office for another five year term in Guyana
September 7, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Forty-five year-old Mohamed Irfaan Ali was on Sunday sworn into office as Guyana’s head of state for a second consecutive f...
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Suspect arrested in shooting of Guyanese social media personality, Lola Doll
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Suspect arrested in shooting of Guyanese social media personality, Lola Doll
September 7, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Police in Guyana have arrested one person in connection with the shooting of entertainment and social media personality Lol...
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Guyana’s president says trends in Monday’s elections will be known soon
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Guyana’s president says trends in Monday’s elections will be known soon
September 2, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana's President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said he expects “the trend will be clear” as the counting of ballots in Monday’s g...
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Guyana’s Elections Commission says election day was “smooth” despite some hiccups
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Guyana’s Elections Commission says election day was “smooth” despite some hiccups
September 1, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)—The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) says “it has been a smooth day” as Guyanese voters await the outcome of Monday’s gene...
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Bruce Golding pleased with voting process in Guyana so far
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Bruce Golding pleased with voting process in Guyana so far
September 1, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Former Prime Minister of Jamaica Bruce Golding on Monday said he is highly impressed with the process of the Guyana elector...
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Main contenders for Guyana’s presidency cast ballots
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Main contenders for Guyana’s presidency cast ballots
September 1, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) —Guyana's  Incumbent President Irfaan Ali was among five presidential candidates who have so far cast their ballots in Guyana...
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Guyana’s two main political parties confident of victory ahead of Monday’s polls
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Guyana’s two main political parties confident of victory ahead of Monday’s polls
August 31, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Guyana’s two main political parties ended their campaign for Monday’s general elections on Saturday night with impressive r...
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Guyana opens first international airport hotel
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Guyana opens first international airport hotel
August 28, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s first international airport hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, has officially opened its doors, providing approximately...
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Guyana parties hint at possibility of violence following results of elections
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Guyana parties hint at possibility of violence following results of elections
August 25, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Guyana’s two main political organisations have hinted at the possibility of violence in the September 1 general and regiona...
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January 12, 2026
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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January 12, 2026
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