Eteringbang and Arau visit
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Guyana Defence Force soldiers led by Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan have been spending time with residents of Eteringbang on the Cuyuni River and Arau Village on the Wenamu River.

Mosquito surveillance efforts to be ramped up
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Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony yesterday  met with Professor Dr Simone Sandiford of the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, to discuss the upcoming Adult Mosquito Training Session aimed at strengthening national mosquito surveillance efforts.

Guyana’s rising star, 20-year-old Realanna Grimmond has received her maiden international call-up following consistent performances in regional tournaments.

Grimmond earns maiden call-up as CWI backs blend of youth and experience
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Six Guyanese included in West Indies Women’s squad for England white-ball tour Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named six Guyanese players in its 15-member women’s white-ball squad for the upcoming tour of England, marking a significant moment for local cricket and the wider Caribbean.

US President Donald Trump (left) and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman shake hands during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.  Reuters

Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal

https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/05/14/trump-says-us-to-lift-syria-sanctions-secures-600-billion-saudi-dealRIYADH,  (Reuters) – President Donald Trump kicked off his trip to the Gulf yesterday with a surprise announcement that the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria, and a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in the U.S.