July 2025

In condemning the disrespect police officers are subjected to while performing their duties, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, also issued a call for systemic reforms in policing. During his address at the National Road Safety Stakeholder Forum on Tuesday, Minister Benn highlighted the daily challenges faced by police officers. “While driving to work or
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A new Board of Industrial Training (BIT) Skills Development and Certification Centre valued at $55.4 million was officially commissioned in Corriverton, Region Six on Tuesday. The new centre aims to expand access to technical and vocational training opportunities for Guyanese and help meet the growing demand for skilled labour, a press release from the Ministry
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Sunday, August 3, is expected to be a blockbuster event. Four top teams will compete in the national finals for the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast 2025 at the National Stadium in Providence. From approximately 80 teams, it is now down to four zone champions, all of whom are now vying to be national
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Guyana has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Caribbean Development Archery Championships, a landmark achievement for the nation’s sporting scene. Archery Guyana, the country’s national federation, made the historic announcement following a successful bid against Jamaica. Sergio Font, Secretary-General of World Archery Americas, confirmed the decision after a vote among eligible English-speaking Caribbean
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After a two-year absence, the GFF Elite League makes its long-awaited return to the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora, and Slingerz FC Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz sees Sunday’s doubleheader as a moment for the West Demerara community to reunite through football. Slingerz FC, the league leaders and unbeaten this season, will put their flawless
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SEE PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GUYANA CRICKET BOARD:  ” The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has taken note of the recent public statements made by APNU Presidential Candidate Mr. Aubrey Norton regarding the potential scrapping of the Global Super League (GSL) T20 tournament should his party assume office following the upcoming elections. The GCB finds Mr.
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At an event held to mark the 215th anniversary of Colombia’s Independence and the official reopening of the Colombian Embassy in Guyana, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a clear focus on two shared priorities: citizen security and sustainable development. To commemorate the occasion, a ceremony was held at the World
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