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See below the full statement issued: The Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana views with grave concern the threat to peace and security in the region posed by transnational organised crime and  narco- terrorism, often involving criminal networks such as the Cartel de los Soles of  Venezuela, designated as a terrorist organisation by some…
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We Investment in Nationhood (WIN) presidential candidate, Azruddin Mohamed, has walked back months of allegations suggesting President Irfaan Ali played a role in the controversial importation of his Lamborghini. Speaking to reporters on Friday after observing the casting of ballots at Eve Leary during Disciplined Forces voting, Azruddin insisted that Ali had never granted him…
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Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, has offered condolences on behalf of the government to the loved ones of young jockey Kishawan Pereira, who tragically died following a fall during the 17th Guyana Cup. The minister joined members of the horse racing community at a wake held at the Port Mourant Turf Club to pay his…
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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) says its vision for the future will place greater focus on helping those in poverty and people in difficult circumstances, with billions of dollars set to flow directly to pensioners, children and persons receiving public assistance. General Secretary of the party and the country’s Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, speaking…
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Members of the Disciplined Forces turned out early Friday morning to cast their ballots, as the first phase of voting for the September 1, 2025, General and Regional elections got underway. Polls opened at 06:00 hrs promptly across the country, and according to officials, the process has so far proceeded smoothly. Government-nominated GECOM Commissioner, Sase…
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President Irfaan Ali on Friday dismissed allegations in a Carter Center pre-election report that the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is using State resources to campaign for the general and regional elections. Speaking with reporters after observing the voting process at Base Camp Ayanganna in Georgetown, the President reminded that the PPP/C held multiple…
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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is prepared to handle any unrest if they arise during the election period, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and President of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali said on Friday. After observing the voting process at Police Officers Mess Annex, Eve Leary where some members of the Disciplined Forces are casting their…
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Some 10, 481 members of the Disciplined Forces are voting on Friday ahead of the September 1, 2025, general and regional elections and according to Chief of Defence Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Omar Khan, soldiers will do so without being coerced. After casting his ballot at Base Camp Ayanganna in Georgetown,…
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Guyanese theatre icon Simone Dowding has spent more than 30 years shaping the performing arts scene in Guyana. A graduate of the Burrowes School of Arts and several other institutions, Dowding has earned 13 certificates in her craft and won the Theatre Guild’s ‘Best Actress’ award in 2012 for her performance in Old Story Times….
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Keliza Smith clinched a bronze medal for Guyana, finishing third in the women’s 200m final at the junior Pan American Games in Paraguay. Smith crossed the line in 23.42 seconds, adding to her nation’s medal haul and cementing her place as one of the country’s most promising young track stars. Liranyi Alonzo of the Dominican…
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