December 2025

The 2025 One Guyana Christmas Village and Supermarket was officially opened on Friday night with a powerful message of unity, compassion and national pride from His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The president reminded Guyanese that the season’s true spirit lies in the strength of community and said, The Village represents more than an annual…
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An epic stonewall from Justin Greaves had him face more than half the deliveries of his 12-Test career in this one innings alone, as West Indies pocketed their first points in their sixth Test of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle in Christchurch. The 163.3 overs they eventually faced is the longest fourth-innings in Tests…
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England’s hopes in the second Test and the Ashes are in tatters after a dismal and depressing third day in Brisbane. On a Saturday that will sit alongside England’s long history of misery at a ground where they have not won since 1986, Australia tortured the visitors with the bat then applied overwhelming pressure with…
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Team Guyana has established a firm grip on the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) athletics competition after a commanding day one performance, sweeping the majority of the track events despite torrential rain at the National Track and Field Facility, West Coast Demerara. The host nation’s athletes consistently delivered one-two finishes, leaving rivals Suriname and French Guiana struggling…
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The Caribbean Boxing Organisation (CBO) announced the postponement of its highly anticipated ‘Boxing Day Showdown’, originally slated for December 26, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The event has been rescheduled to January 24, 2026, following unforeseen issues affecting the availability of several key fighters on the card. In a statement issued to partners and…
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Persistent rain on Friday morning forced a scaled-back opening ceremony for the 2025 Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) in Guyana, but the message from officials was clear: honour the Games’ history and perform with pride. The tri-nation event, featuring student-athletes from Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname, officially commenced on Friday at the National Track and Field Facility,…
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The United States has announced a major change to how it provides foreign aid, with a new policy aimed at sending more money directly to partner countries and less to big international organisations. The plan, revealed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, moves away from what he calls the “NGO industrial complex” — meaning…
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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Friday held its annual Christmas Awards Ceremony at the Officers Mess Annex, Eve Leary, distributing over $226 million in awards to ranks across the country. The ceremony recognised officers’ dedication, professionalism, and exemplary service throughout 2025. Hailing from Hosororo, Region One, Deputy Superintendent Fiona Fredericks, head of the Police…
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The Phenomenal Women of 2025 series is back for its fifth consecutive year, shining a spotlight on remarkable women who continue to uplift, inspire, and transform Guyana. Created and hosted by Macaela Cameron, the series honours five exceptional women annually who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and impact in their respective fields. This year’s honourees, representing…
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Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Friday confirmed that the government will sign an agreement with Cybele Energy Limited, clearing the way for development of its shallow-water oil block. Speaking at the launch of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2026 at the Aiden Hotel, Minister Bharrat announced that the block awarded…
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