July 2025

See below the full statement issued: The U.S. Embassy in Georgetown and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), hosted a team of forensic science experts from the U.S.-based Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) from July 14-18.  The SCG team conducted a technical evaluation and assessment of the Guyana
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Guyana is entering into a landmark agreement with Yale University’s Center for Biodiversity and Global Change focused on biodiversity science, data, and technology. The agreement was announced by President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday as he opened the Global Biodiversity Alliance. “This is a monumental step forward—not just for Guyana, but for South-South and North-South collaboration
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Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mahendra Singh, has outlined a series of initiatives designed to improve transparency, accountability, and fairness in the enforcement of the country’s road laws. “Perception drives conflict,” Singh said, noting that many citizens believe enforcement decisions are influenced by who you know. “The recognition of this perception of who you know, it
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Rigorous, credible evidence shows that Guyana’s ecosystem services are worth over US$15.2 billion a year, President Irfaan Ali said Wednesday, as he issued a rallying cry for governments, institutions, investors, communities, and citizens, to invest in nature for planet earth’s survival. “The forests of Guyana—not being cleared, not being sold, not being converted—are providing more
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall says the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is on an unstoppable roll as packed rallies across the country demonstrate overwhelming support built on real delivery while the opposition APNU and AFC limp behind with dwindling crowds and broken promises. Speaking during his weekly Tuesday night commentary, Nandlall said the contrast on the
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Morris Cameron was arrested during a Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) operation on Tuesday in Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, after he was found with 7.860 kilogrammes (or about 17.3 pounds) of cocaine. CANU, in a statement, said Cameron was intercepted carrying a bag with several parcels of cocaine. Investigations are ongoing.
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Amid recent tragedies, Guyana’s Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, emphasised that all Police Officers must undergo training to respond better to domestic violence reports. In 2021, Dr. Persaud launched the COPSQUAD initiative to provide specialised training to ranks on how to address domestic violence. Since then, many officers have been
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Lancashire County Cricket Club has recognised legendary West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd with a stand named in his honour at their historic Old Trafford ground. The Sir Clive Lloyd Stand will be unveiled on Wednesday during the fourth Test match between England and India. Lloyd, who captained the West Indies to two World Cup
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A youth-friendly, men’s empowerment hub- called the BRAVE Centre- was commissioned on Tuesday at the West Central Mall, Leonora, Region Three (Essequibo Islands- West Demerara).  This centre is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in collaboration with the Region Three Chamber of Commerce and Industry. With it, men and youth
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