June 2025

See full statement by Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human Services and Social Security of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict – 25 June 2025: I thank Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children in Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, and UNICEF Director
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Party representatives and observers objected to the use of a spreadsheet to verify and tabulate votes cast in Region Four during the 2020 General and Regional elections but these objections were ignored, a witness testified Wednesday, saying the Returning Officer, Clairmont Mingo, threatened that they would have to leave if they objected. Local activist, Jonathan
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Leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes, and his party are under intense public scrutiny after a woman accused them of using her intellectual property without permission, credit, or compensation as part of the party’s election campaign. In several Facebook posts which have since gone viral, Nakisha Sinclair detailed a series of events
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Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph shared nine wickets on the opening day in Barbados to increase the pressure on Australia’s faltering batting line-up, but the visitors’ quicks struck back to suggest another Test match that could unfold in fast forward on a surface that offered assistance for the seamers. Australia’s reshaped top order slipped to 22-3 against the
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Couples and friends looking for a relaxed and creative outing will gather at the Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge on Saturday, 28 June 2025, for the second edition of Wine n Design, a social event that blends art and leisure. Hosted by Waypoint, the event offers attendees the chance to sip wine while engaging in artistic
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In an address following the release of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results, President Irfaan Ali reminded parents, teachers, and students that this examination does not define a child’s future. Nevertheless, the Head of State congratulated all students on their results and said that the future is bright for them in Guyana. “To these
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Canada’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Sébastien Sigouin, said on Tuesday that his tenure will see strengthened Canadian support for Guyana’s commercial growth and social development, with increased collaboration expected across key sectors. Speaking at a Canada Day reception at his residence in Bel Air Gardens, Georgetown, Sigouin said the newly elected Prime Minister of Canada,
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Canada’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Sébastien Sigouin, on Tuesday said Canada will join the Carter Center in observing the general and regional elections on 1 September 2025, to ensure they are fair and transparent. The High Commissioner made the disclosure during his remarks at the Canada Day celebration held at his residence in Georgetown. “Canada
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali, speaking at an early-morning press conference, unveiled a forward-looking digital transformation strategy that is already reshaping how government services are delivered in Guyana. Under the leadership of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), “Digital Guyana” is being actively implemented to make the country smarter, safer, and more connected across all key sectors.
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Given the inclement weather, organisers of the third annual Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast have opted to host all matches in the Berbice Zone in Upper Corentyne this weekend. Instead of the previously scheduled Welfare Ground and Albion Sports Complex, the matches will now be held solely at #48 Ground and Skeldon Line Path
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