October 2025

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Charles Ramson Jr., announced that the New Amsterdam Synthetic Track is currently 85% complete. He made this statement after inspecting the ongoing construction alongside Minister within the ministry Steven Jacobs and other officials on Sunday (October 12). During the inspection, Minister Ramson spoke with reporters and explained that when…
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After four days of thrilling badminton action featuring 80 participants, 222 entries across 22 events, and 188 matches, the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) successfully concluded its National Senior and Junior Championships on Sunday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. In the Senior Division, defending champions Akili Haynes and Priyanna Ramdhani continued their impressive dominance,…
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Guyana is producing about 740,000 barrels of oil per day from four projects in the giant Stabroek Block offshore, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge said on Monday. The four projects offshore are: Liza I, Liza II, Payara, and Yellowtail. Production at Yellowtail, the newest venture, started in August, around four months ahead of schedule. The…
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Young girls from across Guyana were celebrated at a special event held to mark International Day of the Girl Child at the Umana Yana on Monday. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, focused on empowering girls to access opportunities, overcome challenges, and lead in their communities. The event featured…
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) have completed a comprehensive officiating training programme as part of a crucial preparation drive for the upcoming Inter Guiana Games (IGG). The symposium at the National Racquet Centre focused on ensuring officials adhere to global standards ahead of the major tripartite games scheduled…
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Thornton, Colorado, USA: The inauguration of the new cricket pitch and ground at the Thornton Sports Complex marks a significant milestone in the development of cricket within the region. The event was officiated by renowned West Indian cricket legend and Hall of Famer Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who officially opened the facility on October 4, 2025. This…
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Three sergeants and an officers were transferred as the investigation into the alleged ‘inappropriate conduct’ of officers at the Guyana Police Force Academy, Georgetown campus continues. According to the Guyana Police Force, the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is currently investigating the allegations. These incidents were recently reported to the Commissioner of Police, who directed…
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Two officers were transferred as the Guyana Police Force continues a further investigation into a bribery and extortion allegation at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri. According to the allegations, the two officers attached to the Force’s Narcotics Branch at the Airport, accepted money from a female passenger in exchange for allowing her to…
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Guyana’s growing profile as a destination for electronic dance music (EDM) is set to surge with the announcement of the SounDown Music & Art Festival line-up, featuring global stars Dannic and Walshy Fire of Major Lazer. BPM Guyana is organising the event, which will be held on December 6, 2025, at the Marriott Beachfront in…
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Wakapoa and Mainstay have been crowned champions of the Essequibo leg of the Republic Bank/One Guyana ‘B’ Division Volleyball tournament. The day’s proceedings concluded with thrilling matches and outstanding performances from participating male and female teams across the region. The competition, held among several villages, saw Wakapoa females and Mainstay males emerge victorious in their…
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