August 2025

Members of the Disciplined Forces are casting their ballots on Friday, ahead of the September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections, and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate, Aubrey Norton, said the process is unfolding well. He spoke at Police Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown, where he made his first stop for the day,…
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Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. has called on citizens to continue supporting the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government, asserting that their vote drives the country’s developmental projects. Speaking at a recent public rally, at Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara, Ramson Jr. delivered a clear message to his audience: “The power is…
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A dominant bowling performance by the Leeward Islands, led by Jathan Edward and Kasim Challenger, sealed an eight-wicket victory over Guyana at the Inshan Ali Park. The winless Guyana side, which had managed two draws in its previous matches, could not challenge the Leeward Islands team, which took control on the second day. Resuming their…
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See below the full statement issued: The Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana views with grave concern the threat to peace and security in the region posed by transnational organised crime and  narco- terrorism, often involving criminal networks such as the Cartel de los Soles of  Venezuela, designated as a terrorist organisation by some…
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We Investment in Nationhood (WIN) presidential candidate, Azruddin Mohamed, has walked back months of allegations suggesting President Irfaan Ali played a role in the controversial importation of his Lamborghini. Speaking to reporters on Friday after observing the casting of ballots at Eve Leary during Disciplined Forces voting, Azruddin insisted that Ali had never granted him…
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Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, has offered condolences on behalf of the government to the loved ones of young jockey Kishawan Pereira, who tragically died following a fall during the 17th Guyana Cup. The minister joined members of the horse racing community at a wake held at the Port Mourant Turf Club to pay his…
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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) says its vision for the future will place greater focus on helping those in poverty and people in difficult circumstances, with billions of dollars set to flow directly to pensioners, children and persons receiving public assistance. General Secretary of the party and the country’s Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, speaking…
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Members of the Disciplined Forces turned out early Friday morning to cast their ballots, as the first phase of voting for the September 1, 2025, General and Regional elections got underway. Polls opened at 06:00 hrs promptly across the country, and according to officials, the process has so far proceeded smoothly. Government-nominated GECOM Commissioner, Sase…
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President Irfaan Ali on Friday dismissed allegations in a Carter Center pre-election report that the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is using State resources to campaign for the general and regional elections. Speaking with reporters after observing the voting process at Base Camp Ayanganna in Georgetown, the President reminded that the PPP/C held multiple…
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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is prepared to handle any unrest if they arise during the election period, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and President of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali said on Friday. After observing the voting process at Police Officers Mess Annex, Eve Leary where some members of the Disciplined Forces are casting their…
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