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Rachel Aldolph Joins Guyana Fire Service to Demonstrate Breadwinnership and Protectiveness

Since joining the Fire Service in October 2023, Firewoman 201 Aldolph has been stationed at the Lethem Fire Station in Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo), where she works to challenge societal perceptions regarding the roles women can fulfill, particularly to encourage other women, especially young girls in hinterland communities, to pursue careers that may traditionally have been viewed as occupations for men. She joined the GFS to demonstrate that women can be breadwinners, protectors, and first responders.

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Business4d ago2 min

Demerara Bank Reports $9.82 Billion After Tax Profit for FY Ended September 30, 2026

Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) announced After Tax Profits of $9.82 billion for the financial year ending September 30, 2026, according to the Guyana Times. This figure represents a 16.8 per cent rise from the $8.41 billion reported in 2025, driven by a 20.6 per cent increase in Profit Before Tax to $13.36 billion.

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Business4d ago3 min

MP Solomon Raises Concerns Over Undisclosed Exploration Costs in Guyana's Oil Sector

Kaieteur News reports that MP Sharma Solomon has voiced concerns regarding the lack of transparency surrounding ExxonMobil Guyana Limited's (EMGL) exploration costs in the Stabroek Block, noting that these expenses, which Guyana might have to cover through cost recovery, are largely undisclosed.

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Business4d ago3 min

GYSBI Appoints Six Guyanese to Managerial Roles, Highlighting Local Talent Development

Kaieteur News reports that Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) has appointed six Guyanese nationals to managerial positions, marking a milestone where all Base Manager roles are now held by Guyanese. This development is cited by GYSBI as proof of its increasing ability to cultivate management skills internally.

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Guyana4d ago2 min

University of Guyana Graduand Honors Father Lost in MV Barima Tragedy

Nasiya Siara Somra is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship from the University of Guyana, completing her studies despite the death of her father, Raymond Somra, who was lost in the MV Barima tragedy.

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Guyana4d ago2 min

Commentary Suggestion: Azmo Should Appreciate High-Profile Prison Status

According to Kaieteur News, commentators suggest Azmo should stop complaining and recognize his fortunate placement in the high-profile section of the prison rather than the general population, detailing the conditions in the latter.

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Science4d ago1 min

EPA Issues Warning of Increased Bushfire Risk Across Guyana Amid El Niño Conditions

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning regarding the heightened risk of bushfires throughout Guyana due to elevated temperatures and potentially drier environmental conditions, which may be linked to El Niño climate patterns.

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Guyana4d ago3 min

Ethnic Relations Commission Reports Surge in Online Hate Speech Warnings and Updates on Caseload

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) reported 45 cautionary warnings for ethnic hate speech on social media between September 26 and October 23, 2026, an increase from the previous period. The ERC also detailed its active caseload of 94 matters as of October 29, 2026, and outlined various community engagement activities.

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Business4d ago1 min

Huaxin Building Materials to Acquire Majority Stake in Brazil's CSN Cimentos

Chinese building materials giant Huaxin Building Materials Group has agreed to a US$1.6 billion deal to acquire a 99.99 per cent stake in CSN Cimentos, Brazil's second-largest cement producer, marking China's initial entry into the Brazilian cement market.

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China4d ago1 min

Ta Kwu Ling University Town Campus Expansion Proposed Under Northern Metropolis Project

The Development Bureau has submitted a plan to the North District Council to enlarge the Ta Kwu Ling university town campus from 40 to 75 hectares, as part of a larger 250-hectare priority development zone within the Northern Metropolis megaproject.

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China4d ago1 min

Former US Ambassador Cui Tiankai States China's Development Does Not Aim to Challenge the US

At a forum in Shenzhen, former ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai stated that China's development has never intended to replace or challenge the United States, while also expressing hope that the US resolves its domestic issues without harming China's interests.

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United States4d ago1 min

Man Arrested Following Deadly Shooting at Homecoming Weekend at Winston-Salem State University

Authorities on Sunday arrested a man in a shooting during homecoming weekend at the historically black Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina, which left one man dead and a 22-year-old woman injured.