July 2025

See below the full release from the Diplomatic Service of the European Union:  In response to a formal invitation by the Government of Guyana, the High Representative / Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas has approved the deployment of an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the General and Regional Elections scheduled
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The Hughes Fields and Stoby law firm, whose lawyers are the private prosecutors in the Kenesha Vaughn/ Marlan Da Silva murder case, on Friday stated that the team has been ready to proceed with the case but accused the Guyana Police Force of causing delays. The statement issued by the law firm came after defence
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The Guyana Defence Force on Thursday commissioned a newly-purchased Tecnam P2012 aircraft, a new asset expected to help the army boost local aerospace defence capabilities. The aircraft was purchased for €2.9 million and was commissioned by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr. Irfaan Ali. The Italian-manufactured Tecnam P2012, a Short Take-Off and Landing
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People-centred policies, progress, and patriotism are the key messages of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP) as it prepares to launch its 2025 re-election campaign on Sunday, July 13. General Secretary of the party, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said his party has multiple messages for the population as it prepares for the September 1, 2025
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  Interim Chairperson of the Linden Agriculture & Forest Producers Co-operative Society, Lynette Benn, has publicly thrown her support behind President Dr Irfaan Ali’s bid for a second term, crediting his administration’s “significant interventions” for revitalising Guyana’s struggling forestry sector. Speaking on behalf of the Co-op, Benn pointed to what she described as a dramatic
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Defending champions Rangpur Riders were involved in a thriller in their first match of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League at Guyana National Stadium, Providence as they narrowly defeated home side Guyana Amazon Warriors by eight runs in the tournament’s second match of the day. Riders captain Nurul Hasan won the toss and elected to
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  In just one year, 236 out of Guyana’s 253 officially recognised hinterland, remote and riverain communities have been connected to high-speed internet, thanks to the Government’s ambitious WiFiGY Programme and the deployment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology. The milestone, which started with the first connection in the Moruca Sub-district in Region One,
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  In a dazzling celebration of Caribbean diversity and womanhood, nine remarkable contestants from across the region are gearing up to compete in the first-ever Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence Pageant. The event, set for August 20 in Georgetown, promises an unforgettable night of culture, talent, and inspiration — all underpinned by a powerful message
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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders agreed to advance a regional ferry service as a critical step toward improving transportation and boosting intra-regional trade. This decision was made during a recent high-level summit where transportation, trade barriers, and expanded cooperation with Africa and Latin America were key agenda items. A small committee has been established to oversee
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