January 2025

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has asked United States president Donald Trump’s new administration to “look into” the sport’s omission from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the IBA – which ran the Olympic Games’ boxing programme – in 2019 because of concerns over its finances, governance, ethics, refereeing and
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Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes on Tuesday night said the partnership between his party and the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) was on “life support.” And the future of that partnership, he said, depends on a favourable outcome from ongoing negotiations between the two sides. Hughes spoke at a virtual
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There has been an increase in public cooperation with members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), an occurrence observed now that more ranks are outfitted with body cameras, according to Deputy Superintendent, Antonio Fredericks. The Officer told the News Room that ranks have observed civilians behave more vigilant and mannerly. “We are having the cooperation
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The newly commissioned health centre valued at about $37 million at Esau and Jacob in Region Five will now provide enhanced health services to the residents. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony commissioned the health facility, on Saturday. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony The health centre will offer various services including maternal and child
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Fifteen residents of Region Five have completed the 12-month Medical Laboratory Technician training programme, equipping them with the skills necessary to enhance healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. The comprehensive programme provided theoretical and practical training, covering key areas such as haematology, microbiology, blood banking, clinical chemistry, immunology, and urology. Minister of Health Dr Frank
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Glō Aesthetics is proud to announce the arrival of Zo Skin Health, the globally acclaimed skincare line created by renowned U.S. dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi. Now available for the first time in Guyana, Zo Skin Health offers medical-grade products designed to transform skin health and address concerns such as aging, hydration, sun damage, and more.
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Dr. Christopher Clarke, a Guyanese computer scientist, educator, and entrepreneur, has dedicated over a decade to the field of artificial intelligence (AI). With academic credentials that include a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of Guyana and a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering specialiwing in Human-AI Interaction from the University of Michigan, Clarke
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The Guyana boys and girls Under-21 hockey teams have recently been included to participate in the upcoming PAHF Junior Challenge being staged in Bridgetown, Barbados, from March 9-16, 2025. The Challenge is an important one on the hockey calendar as it qualifies teams for the second-ever Junior Pan American Games scheduled for August 9-22 in
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Archery Guyana proudly hosted the 2024 National Indoor Recurve Open on January 18-19, 2025, at the Cyril Potter College of Education Auditorium, Turkeyen Campus. This highly anticipated event brought together archers from across the nation to compete in an atmosphere charged with excitement, camaraderie and high-performance standards. Continuing its trailblazing efforts, Archery Guyana ensured the
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Under radiant sunshine, Lusignan Golf Club came alive, showcasing its lush green landscape and meticulously manicured fairways, setting the perfect stage for an electrifying start to 2025. The inaugural GBTI Mastercard Golf Classic Tournament unfolded with a vibrant display of competitive spirit, as golfers from a robust field battled for glory. As the curtains fell
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