August 2025

President Dr. Irfaan Ali confirmed early Thursday morning that commuters will be able to travel on the new Demerara River Bridge early next month, given that all structural and auxiliary works will wrap up soon. “Very early in September, we’ll be driving on and off the bridge,” President Ali declared. The President gave this assurance…
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Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has been handed a substantial fine for his behaviour in a extraordinary first-round exit. Medvedev, 29, was knocked out of the Grand Slam tournament after a meltdown sparked by a photographer walking on to the court during his defeat by France’s Benjamin Bonzi. The former world number one has…
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The new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel was opened on Wednesday, bringing much-needed accommodation options close to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport at Timehri. The hotel is a US$20 million venture pursued by the Bassoo Group and built by Cardinal Investments Inc.- a special purpose company created by Roy and Denise Bassoo. The six-storey structure has…
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The senior national men’s and women’s squash teams have secured their qualification for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, following a strong showing at the recent Pan American Squash Championships in Brazil. The teams’ placement at the Games, scheduled for late July 2026 in Santo Domingo, directly resulted from their impressive performance. Despite…
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said expressions of interest for all-inclusive resorts across Guyana will be sought next week. Though Guyana’s national elections will be held next week, the incumbent Head of State expressed confidence that he will be re-elected and that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government will be able to continue…
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See below full statement issued by the GPOC: The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has instituted a suspension of all outbound postal parcels and packages to the United States of America, effective immediately until further notice. This decision comes in response to the suspension of the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed goods valued under…
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Veteran chess player Kriskal Persaud clinched the Berbice 20/20 Rapid Chess Tournament, held at Little Rock Suites and Conference Hall, with a magnificent unbeaten run. Playing in his home county, Persaud was dominant throughout the challenging seven-round competition, amassing an impressive 6.5 points out of a possible seven. He saw off tough opposition from the…
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The Bassoo Group, the company behind the construction of the new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at Timehri, will pursue another such venture next year—a new Staybridge Suites Hotel along the Heroes Highway. This was announced by Roy Bassoo, the Managing Director of Cardinal Investments Inc, at the opening ceremony of the new Courtyard Hotel on…
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and Guyana Beverages Inc. (GBI) have successfully launched the annual Kool Kidz Festival, a grassroots football programme designed to inspire the next generation of Guyanese footballers. The festival, which began on Friday, August 22, at the GFF National Training Centre in Providence, has already attracted over 100 children daily. The…
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the sport at a regional level by providing the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) $1.6 million to host its 2025 Senior Men’s League. The financial injection from the GFF’s Member Financial Assistance Programme (MFAP) was formally handed over at the league’s official launch. The tournament,…
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