June 2025

A Police Corporal is said to be under close arrest for the alleged use of force while handling a matter at the West Central Mall, West Coast Demerara. Part of the incident was captured by onlookers and shared on Facebook. A statement on the incident was later issued by Police Headquarters, noting that the Guyana
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Liam Dawson marked his return with four wickets and Jos Buttler hit a superb 96 as England beat West Indies by 21 runs in the first T20 international in Chester-le-Street. Playing his first international since November 2022 at the age of 35, left-arm spinner Dawson skillfully turned and deceived his way to 4-20 as England
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A recent statement by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), urging President Irfaan Ali to withhold assent to the Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill, has drawn sharp criticism from Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC. The Minister expressed concern over what he described as the CLA’s unjustified attempt at
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Canadian Airline, Air Transat, is scheduled to begin operating here on December 16, 2025, making it the 10th international airline to enter Guyana’s market. “I believe with the good support and the rational, responsible actions of the Guyanese people, on December 16th, we will be able to stand here and welcome… Air Transat from Canada,”
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Candidate Master (CM) Taffin Khan has successfully defended his title at the 2025 Guyana Chess Federation National Open Chess Championship, playing undefeated and finishing ahead of his challengers with an impressive eight out of nine points, including two draws. The prestigious Round-Robin Classic style tournament took place from May 24 to June 1 at the
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Over one million passengers arrived in Guyana up to the beginning of June 2025, a 15 per cent increase when compared to last year. “Traffic has grown significantly over the years by 300 plus per cent since 2020. “Last year we had 856,000 passengers that travelled through Cheddi Jagan International Airport. This year we have
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The Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors, following the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025. These appointments reflect the Chamber’s continued commitment to fostering strong bilateral economic relations between Canada and Guyana, enhancing private sector collaboration, and supporting inclusive, sustainable development across both jurisdictions. The
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See below statement by Cricket West Indies  Cricket West Indies (CWI) advises that two players, spinner Akeal Hosein and young talent Jyd Goolie, have experienced challenges in joining the squad for the upcoming T20 Internationals against England and Ireland, which begin on Friday, June 6. The challenges are due to updated UK visa entry requirements
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