September 2025

By Kurt Campbell in Algeria Kurt@newsroom.gy The fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) opened in Algiers, Algeria, on Thursday with a clear message that trade and investment are not just unifying Africa but extending firmly to the Caribbean, the African Union’s recognised sixth region. Billed as the continent’s largest and most important trade…
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow at the sudden passing of former national cyclist Alanzo Greaves, who tragically lost his life on Wednesday evening in a motorcycle accident along Mandela Avenue. Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Commission, the Government of Guyana, and the wider sporting…
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Government-nominated GECOM Commissioner Sase Gunraj says the September 1 General and Regional Elections have been hailed as efficiently conducted. However, he believes that efforts now to stall the final declaration by way of a recount are only delaying that inevitable re-election of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C). Gunraj engaged reporters early Thursday morning as…
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(Jamaica Gleaner) The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has emerged victorious in the closely contested 2025 general election, securing a mandate to form the next government for a third consecutive term. This outcome paves the way for Dr Andrew Holness to be sworn in as prime minister for another term. It marks the 10th time since…
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Alanzo Greaves, a former national cyclist, died in a motorcycle accident on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, late Wednesday night. Greaves, 36, of Gordon Street, Kitty, Georgetown, was riding a red, white, and black Ducati motorcycle (#CH 5222) at about 23:30 hrs Wednesday. Police Headquarters said the man was speeding along the eastern side of Mandela Avenue…
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Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2025 will begin on Saturday, September 6, at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, with the first of seven epic clashes. The tournament, now in its fourth season, will feature three franchise teams: the Barbados Royals, the Trinbago Knight Riders, and the Guyana Amazon Warriors. In the inaugural season in…
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The St Lucia Kings spinners Tabraiz Shamsi, Roston Chase and Khary Pierre shared seven wickets to bundle Trinbago Knight Riders for 109 and set up a commanding seven-wicket win in Tarouba. Victory took Kings into the playoffs of CPL 2025. Tim Seifert, Ackeem Auguste, Chase and Tim David made sure the chase was wrapped up…
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Opposition parties APNU and WIN are seeking a recount of votes in some electoral districts despite their agents witnessing and signing off on both the count and tabulation of votes in every polling station and district. All local and international observer groups have praised the elections as being free and fair and without irregularities. The…
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Police ranks are investigating a burglary and arson committed at the home of Helen Helen Kashi, a 54-year-old self-employed woman of No. 19 Village (Reserve), Corentyne, Berbice. Police Headquarters said the incident occurred at around 19:00 hrs on September 2. Kashi stated that while she was at her mother’s residence, located some distance away, she…
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See below full statement issued by GECOM: The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has received a valid request for the recount of the ballots cast in Sub-District 4 of District 4 from the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). In this regard, the Commission will conduct the recount on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 8:00 hours,…
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