May 2025

See below the full statement issued by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio:  On behalf of the Government of the United States, I extend warm congratulations to the people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on your 59th Independence Day. The United States reaffirms its steadfast commitment to our partnership with Guyana, grounded in
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Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis were at the heart of a statement win for Punjab Kings, a seven-wicket demolition of Mumbai Indians that sealed a top-two finish and gave them a shot at a direct entry into the IPL 2025 final. Chasing a potentially tricky target, the pair added 109 for the second wicket en
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Shazaam Ally, a founding member of The Citizenship Initiative (TCI), has joined the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) and will support the party in its reelection campaign this year. “While I haven’t always agreed with the PPP/C, I’ve seen real progress in the past five years, with growing investment, empowered youth, and an engaged
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See below the full address by President Dr. Irfaan Ali at the flag raising ceremony for Guyana’s 59th Independence Anniversary:  Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Judiciary, the Chief Justice, members of Cabinet, members of Parliament, members of the diplomatic community, our most honourable men and women in uniform, fellow Guyanese, Today, across every town,
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Press Release from the Guyana Badminton Association Reigning champions Akili Haynes and Priyanna Ramdhani continued their impressive run by successfully defending their Mixed Doubles title at the 2025 GUMDAC Badminton Tournament. The duo also captured top honours in the Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles events, partnering with Tyrese Jeffrey and Mishka Beharry, respectively. Their outstanding
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In a stirring address on Sunday night, President Dr. Irfaan Ali ushered in Guyana’s 59th Independence Anniversary with a firm reaffirmation of Guyana’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. “…the territory of Guyana is a settled fact of history and law. “We are not aggressors, we are protectors, but let no one mistake our peacefulness for weakness.
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History beckons as the sixth edition of the ‘Stage of Champions’ event has been granted International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Pro Qualifier status. This marks the first time such an event will be held in the country, offering local and regional athletes a direct pathway to professional status. The ‘Stage of Champions’ will occur
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The  Under-20 Women’s National Football Team is intensifying its training camp at the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) National Training Centre as it prepares for the 2025 Concacaf Women’s U20 Championship. According to the Guyana Football Federation, the squad is the only Caribbean nation to have reached this final qualification stage for the FIFA U20 Women’s
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During a historic visit to Guyana, NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon emphasised the crucial role of relentless dedication and hard work in achieving sporting greatness. The two-time NBA champion, renowned as “The Dream,” engaged with the Guyanese basketball community, including aspiring young players, at a special event hosted at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall
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As Guyana celebrates its 59th Independence Anniversary, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has issued a message of pride, reflection, and resolve, reaffirming its commitment to national unity and the defence of the country’s territorial sovereignty. Recalling the significance of 26 May 1966, when the Golden Arrowhead was first raised, the PPP hailed the historic occasion
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