September 2025

By Kurt Campbell in Algeria kurt@newsroom.gy Caribbean leaders are making it clear, the era of talk and rhetoric has run its course. On Friday, speaking at the 2nd Global Africa Diaspora Day during the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025), they issued a bold call for unity and action with one central demand, economic sovereignty. For…
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Some 24 hours after the recount started for Subdistrict Four (East Coast Demerara) of District Four, agents for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) have abandoned some of the recount stations at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in Georgetown. GECOM Commissioner Sase Gunraj posted on Facebook Friday morning, “Most stations have no APNU agents, and…
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Message from the People’s Progressive Party on the Occasion of Youman Nabi 2025: On this sacred occasion of Youman Nabi, the People’s Progressive Party extends heartfelt greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters here in Guyana and across the world. Youman Nabi stands as a profound reminder of the life and teachings of the Holy…
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ERC’S MESSAGE ON THE OBSERVANCE OF YOUMAN NABI: The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends warm and sincere greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters, and to all Guyanese, on the sacred occasion of Youman Nabi, the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH). Youman Nabi holds profound significance for the…
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SEE BELOW EXCERPT OF YOUMUN – NABI MESSAGE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CIOG: My dear brothers and sisters in Islam and humanity, on this joyful occasion of observing the birth and life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw), I extend greetings to you on behalf of the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana. May Allah…
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Fans attending the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches in Guyana this year will have the opportunity to experience the ‘Biggest Party in Sport’ from a new luxury viewing area. The Star Rentals/One Guyana Stand, spearheaded by former national cricketer Lennox Cush with support from businessman Fazil Mirza, offers a premium, all-inclusive match day…
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Game 21 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) saw Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Barbados Royals by four wickets with two balls remaining. Both sides were in much need of a victory heading into this evening’s match at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown as only two spots remain in the playoffs. The defeat sees…
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A teenager and a woman are now hospitalised after they were affected by a gas explosion at their premises in Sophia, Georgetown. Concerns have been raised about the Massy Gas cylinder used, but the company, in a release, blamed the explosion on a “non-recommended” regulator. See below the full release from Massy Gas Products: Massy…
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See below full statement issued by GECOM: GECOM Condemns Unauthorized Filming and Disinformation Campaign by Haddiyyah Mohamed 4th September, 2025 GEORGETOWN – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) hereby issues a strong condemnation of the unauthorized filming and subsequent dissemination of misleading information by Ms. Haddiyyah Mohamed, sister of the We Invest in Nationhood Party Presidential…
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Mark France, the leader of A New and United Guyana (ANUG), which teamed up with We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) to contest the September 1 polls, is calling on his party members to accept their defeat “graciously.” “Accepting Defeat graciously and working on the future is hard for many but we must abide by the…
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