August 2025

“What a time to be alive, to see the massive transformation and growth in my country.” The words of Guyanese Olympian, boxer Keevin Allicock as he endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term. Allicock, who became the first Guyanese boxer to compete at an Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020 since John Douglas in 1996,
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In what was a powerful affirmation of Guyana’s rich African-Guyanese heritage and the nation’s commitment to nurturing its youth, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday pledged financial support to strengthen the work of the Organisation for Social and Health Advancement in Guyana (OSHAG) and the rhythms of the Conga Nya Drumming Group. The head
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The European Union has deployed an observation mission for Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections on September 1. The mission, led by European Parliamentarian from Poland Robert Biedroń, will observe and analyse all aspects of the electoral process. “Our role is to observe the entire electoral process “We are here to assess whether the election is
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The Lusignan Golf Club is back in full swing as the second half of the 2025 golf season kicks off with the GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc. Golf Tournament on Sunday, August 3, 2025. With the rainy season now behind and brilliant sunshine bathing the coast, excitement is high and the course is more beautiful than
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Kyle Couchman once again proved himself a force to be reckoned with as he triumphantly won the Rouge Salon and Spa-sponsored National Junior Chess Championship Qualifiers at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Couchman played unbeaten with seven points, marking his expected victory after he defeated Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber in Round Five in an intense
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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has strongly condemned calls from the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party to boycott local businesses, deeming such utterances both reckless and irresponsible. WIN, which is led by US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, accused Demerara Bank and the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) of closing the bank accounts of
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In the wake of a statement from the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, urging supporters to boycott certain businesses, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has strongly condemned the move. WIN, which is led by US sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, accused Demerara Bank and the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI)
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See below the full statement issued by the GMSA:  The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) welcomes the recent Executive Orders issued by the United States Government that reduce the reciprocal tariff rate applied to Guyanese exports from 38% to 15%. The GMSA extends its sincere appreciation to the Government of Guyana for its active
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Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, has hailed the recently concluded Lifeguard Certification Programme as both unprecedented and historic, and a major step forward in enhancing safety across Guyana’s waterways and sporting facilities. Speaking at the closing ceremony and certificate distribution event on Thursday (July 31), Ninvalle praised the efforts of all stakeholders involved. A total
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