August 2025

Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh has ruled that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) acted entirely within the law when it excluded the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) and the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) from the ballot in several electoral districts ahead of the upcoming elections. The ruling, delivered on Friday in the High Court,…
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With just three days before Guyanese head to the polls, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has commenced the transportation of ballot boxes and other critical materials to outlying and hinterland regions, ensuring that all is in place for the smooth conduct of elections on Monday. Deputy Chief Elections Officer (DCEO), Aneal Giddings, on Friday assured…
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See below full statement issued by Financial Analyst, Joel Bhagwandin: Imagine the leader of a political party, Nigel Hughes, pleading for you to vote for a minority government—so that he can claim to “hold the PPP/C government accountable” and disapprove national budgets brought before the National Assembly. In other words, he is asking voters to…
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(Reuters) – Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are rising amid a large U.S. naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean and nearby waters, which U.S. officials say aims to address threats from Latin American drug cartels. U.S. President Donald Trump has made cracking down on drug cartels a central goal of his administration, part…
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The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections on Friday deployed 20 short-term observers to all ten regions of the country. These stakeholders will observe Election Day proceedings, including the opening of polling stations, voting, counting of ballots, and tabulation of results. Their observations will be vital for…
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Press Release from Jumbo Jet Events Horse racing has long been a proud part of Guyana’s sporting and cultural landscape. From the days of D’Urban Park in Georgetown to today’s prestigious Guyana Cup, the Sport of Kings has captured the imagination of thousands. Yet while the passion has always been strong, the industry has lacked…
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In a major leap for veterinary medicine in Guyana, Dr. Nardeo Bassoodeo, the head of Animal Kingdom Pet Hospital, has introduced the use of advanced U.S. digital and AI technologies that are set to transform animal care across the country. With the new technologies, Dr. Bassoodeo is confident that more lives will be saved as…
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called for reinforcing surveillance, clinical management and vector control to address localized chikungunya outbreaks and the ongoing circulation of the Oropouche virus (OROV) in countries across the Americas. The simultaneous presence of these and other arboviruses increases the risk of outbreaks, severe complications, and fatalities among vulnerable populations….
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In a bold leap into the future of healthcare delivery, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the rollout of a nationwide drone-based blood delivery system that will significantly enhance emergency medical response across Guyana. The initiative will be implemented at scale within six months. The system is designed to rapidly transport blood and other…
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A cap worn by Sir Donald Bradman during the 1946-47 Ashes series has been bought by the National Museum of Australia for AU$438,500 (approx. US$286,700). The baggy green was acquired by the Canberra museum with the federal government contributing half the cost. Bradman wore the cap when he captained Australia in the 1946-47 series, which was the first to be…
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