Onions are now being introduced on the Essequibo Coast.  At Golden Fleece, Region 2, farmer Mr. Kandai has planted a half-acre of the Aquarius onion variety in collaboration with NAREI. (PPP/C Facebook page)

Onions coming: Onions are now being introduced on the Essequibo Coast. At Golden Fleece, Region 2, farmer Mr. Kandai has planted a half-acre of the Aquarius onion variety in collaboration with NAREI. (PPP/C Facebook page)

DDL Group’s after-tax profit for first half of 2025 up slightly
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-turnover in international markets dropped by 10% Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) Group’s after-tax profit for the first half of this year was slightly up over the same period last year and its Chairman in a statement referred to uncertainty in international markets as a result of the new United States tariff policy.

Golden Grove biker charged over pillion rider’s death
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A biker, Emanuel Elias was yesterday charged with causing the death of his pillion rider, Kevin Nedd on September 15th. The accident involved motor car #PAL 8365, owned and driven by a 40-year-old man from Haslington, ECD; motor lorry #GAC 5625, driven by a 49-year-old man from Vigilance; and motorcycle #CM 3708, ridden by Elias, a 21-year-old from Victoria, ECD, with pillion rider Nedd.

David Hinds say elections fell below what could be considered credible
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-will focus in parliament on poverty relief, constitutional reform At a virtual press conference held on Wednesday, Dr. David Hinds, Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), strongly criticized the recently concluded 2025 national and regional elections, describing them as “far below what is universally considered to be credible elections.”

Man fined $50,000 for dangerous driving
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Dexroy McGarrell, a 29-year-old resident of Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara, and driver of motor car #PAB 2147, was arrested on Tuesday for the offence of dangerous driving, a police release said yesterday.

Motorbikes seized in East Coast campaign
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On Tuesday, September 17, 2025, between 17:00 hrs and 18:00 hrs, Deputy Superintendent Delph, Assistant Superintendent Gobin, and seven other ranks from the Cove and John Police Station conducted a motorcycle campaign along the Nabaclis public road, East Coast Demerara.

Home Affairs Minister conducts site visit to new US$28m Brickdam Police Station
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Newly appointed Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, on Wednesday conducted a site visit at the new Brickdam Police Station currently under construction describing it as being designed “to set the standard for public infrastructure in our country – strong, safe, modern, and responsive to the needs of our citizens,” a Ministry of Home Affairs release stated.

Biker charged with causing death of pillion rider
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A biker, Emanuel Elias was today charged with causing the death of his pillion rider, Kevin Nedd on September 15th. The accident involved motor car #PAL 8365, owned and driven by a 40-year-old man from Haslington, ECD; motor lorry #GAC 5625, driven by a 49-year-old man from Vigilance; and motorcycle #CM 3708, ridden by Elias, a 21-year-old from Victoria, ECD, with pillion rider Nedd.

Enforcing tint regulations
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Recently in Barbados, the police approached Prime Minister Mia Mottley informing that heavily tinted vehicles were hampering their crime fighting and putting officers’ lives at risk.

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Noah Lyles of the U.S. crosses the finish line to win the men's 200m final REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier 

Lyles surges late to win fourth successive 200m gold
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TOKYO,  (Reuters) – Noah Lyles scorched to a fourth successive world 200 metres gold today as he delivered his trademark drive to the line to triumph in 19.52 seconds, pipping compatriot and perennial bridesmaid Kenny Bednarek, who took silver in 19.58.

Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce,  Susan Rodrigues (centre) on the beach  (Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce photo)

Number 63 Beach to become major tourism hub – Rodrigues
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The Number 63 Beach is undergoing a transformative upgrade, positioning it as a premiere tourism destination. This was highlighted by newly-appointed Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce,  Susan Rodrigues, during a site visit on Wednesday along with Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, to assess ongoing works and the current condition of the facility.