November 2025

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday reaffirmed that the ongoing extradition proceedings involving U.S-indicted businessmen Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed must follow strict due process, but stressed that Guyana’s courts are not being asked to try the criminal allegations levelled in the United States. Speaking on the sidelines of an event at the Arthur…
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Fast bowler Johann Layne impressed with a three-wicket haul as West Indies drew their two-day warm-up game against a New Zealand XI in Christchurch. West Indies declared on 346-5 at the end of Day One, and then dismissed New Zealand XI for 264 on the final day. Click here to view scorecard Layne finished with…
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The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will close out what President Steve Ninvalle describes as “a busy and productive year for amateur boxing in Guyana” when the National Open Championship punches off on December 19-21 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. The three-day tournament, the GBA’s final statutory event for 2025, is expected to bring together…
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Guyana’s top sports officials are praising the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport  and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for a dual focus on athlete recognition and significant infrastructure development, describing the current landscape as a “remarkable” time for Guyanese sport. The commendations follow the inaugural black-tie gala held to honour the nation’s top sports…
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Guyana’s iconic Masquerade tradition, once a vibrant heartbeat of the Christmas season, is getting a national revival. A newly established civil society group, the Masquerade Association (Guyana) Inc., has announced the launch of Guyana Masquerade Day, to be celebrated annually on 29 November, beginning this year. The initiative, organisers say, is more than a calendar…
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An investigation is underway after the body of an unidentified man was discovered early Monday morning on the western side of Bourda Market in Georgetown. Police said the body, found around 08:00 hrs, is that of a male of mixed ancestry, believed to be about 60 years old. He was reportedly of no fixed place…
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Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, on Wednesday made a strong call for persons to unite in efforts to eradicate gender-based violence and reminded that it affects people from every walk of life. During her remarks at the launch of the National Gender Equality Seal, an initiative to empower women in…
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A planned beautification project at Stabroek Square in Georgetown commenced on Thursday, but it quickly triggered unease among vendors, prompting clarifications from government officials and calls for a temporary suspension of works from Mayor Alfred Mentore, as concerns grow about access, visibility and possible loss of income during the busy Christmas season. The Ministry of…
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Police have launched a full investigation into a fatal accident on the Speightland Access Road, Mackenzie, Linden, which claimed the life of 53-year-old Cecil Boston of Central Amelia’s Ward. The accident occurred at around 18:45 hrs on Sunday, 16 November 2025. According to initial reports, a motor car driven by a 28-year-old labourer from the…
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Press Release from ‘4 AM Running Club’ Three of Guyana’s masters amateur distance runners- Tanika Jones, Vaughn Felix and Randy Bentick- and amateur distance runner Jonathan De Groot, will represent Guyana at the 2025 Run Barbados Marathon on December 7, marking Guyana’s first masters amateur team at a regional long-distance race. This year, the team’s…
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