August 2025

United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, defended the responses she gave reporters recently when questioned about how US-Guyana relations may be affected should someone sanctioned by her country were to enter Parliament. Weeks ago, she told reporters that the US government is concerned about the possibility of sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed getting elected to…
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Police reported that the driver involved in the fatal accident at the Crabwood Creek Public Road, which resulted in the death of a 9-year-old Sahil Naipaul, is claiming that the child ran across the road suddenly. This claim differs from earlier reports. The Guyana Police Force reported that at approximately 12:45 hrs on Tuesday, a…
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The European Union (EU) has deployed a 14-member team of long-term observers (LTO) to all ten administrative regions ahead of Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections. This team is part of the EU Election Observation Mission, led by European Parliamentarian from Poland, Robert Biedroń. Deputy Chief Observer Vania Angelova told reporters during a media briefing at…
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See below the full release from the Ministry of Education: The hinterland village of Shulinab, nestled in the South Central Rupununi of Region 9, is set to benefit from a transformative investment in education. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, turned the sod on Tuesday for a construction initiative that will give rise to a brand-new…
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Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been rested while allrounder Romario Shepherd is back in West Indies’ ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series at home against Pakistan. Joseph, who had also been rested for the T20Is against Pakistan, will continue to have his workload being managed. Shepherd had last played ODI cricket in December 2024…
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Weapons, cellphones, and narcotics are among the contraband frequently found in local prisons, but the Guyana Prison Service is stepping up efforts to crack down on the issue, according to Director Nicklon Elliot. “While this issue has not disappeared, we took several measures to prevent contraband from entering the prison,” Elliot said on this week’s…
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall has urged Guyanese to reject politicians who insult their intelligence by making lofty or unrealistic promises ahead of the September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections. Nandlall opined that many of his political opponents have made “outlandish and incredulous” statements on the campaign. As an example, he said APNU Presidential Candidate,…
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The government is steadfast in its commitment to bridging the development divide between the hinterland and the Coast, and Region One is no exception. Addressing a massive gathering in Mabaruma on Tuesday, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips affirmed that the People’s Progressive Party Civic PPP/C Government is delivering on its promise to ensure that…
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If reelected, the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) will ensure that residents of the Barima-Waini region have access to all essential government services. Speaking at a public meeting in Mabaruma on Tuesday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali outlined his Administration’s comprehensive plan for the region. He said that for much too long, residents have had…
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Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Mohamad Aziz Nezamudeen was conferred the Medal of Service by President Dr. Irfaan Ali for over 50 years of service in Guyana’s aviation sector and the Guyana Defence Force Air Corps. The investiture ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Guyana Defence Force’s Hangar at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, brought together…
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