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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has emerged victorious once again in Region One (Barima-Waini) following the September 1 General and Regional Elections. The declaration, seen by the News Room, showed that the PPP/C recorded 9,030 votes — an increase of 1,028 votes compared to the 8,002 secured in the 2020 polls. The PPP/C’s performance firmly…
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Police are investigating the murder of 50-year-old Paula Abraham, who was stabbed to death by her husband, Ishwar Singh, 46, in the wee hours of Wednesday at their Second Street, Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara house. Police Headquarters reported that Singh reportedly set the house on fire after committing the gruesome act and escaped with…
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Forty-nine-year-old Courtney Evans, a businessman of New York and Coomacka Mines, was fatally wounded and three others were injured during an altercation on the evening of August 31. Police Headquarters said the incident occurred around 20:00 hrs at the Coomacka Mines Beach, where Evans was socialising with his brother, Tyrone Evans, and a friend. Three…
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The Commonwealth Observer Group accredited to observe the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana has commended the people of Guyana for the peaceful conduct of the polls and has also made recommendations for key reforms to further strengthen transparency, inclusivity, and public confidence in the electoral process. Presenting the group’s preliminary findings on Wednesday…
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The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has maintained its strong support in Region Two (Pomeroom-Supenaam), according to the results from the 2025 General and Regional elections. Based on the official declaration (general results) published by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and seen by the News Room, the governing party won the region with 17,418 votes….
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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has maintained its control of Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo) with an increase in votes following Monday’s General and Regional Elections. The official declaration from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) indicates the incumbent party has secured the majority of votes (9,938), an increase from the 7,070 secured in the general…
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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has secured another victory in District Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara). Official results from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Wednesday show that the PPP/C garnered a massive 48,055 votes, far ahead of the new political party, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), which received 12,969 votes. The opposition A Partnership for…
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The newly formed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party clinched the most votes in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), blowing away the Partnership for National Unity (APNU) coalition. This is an electoral district traditionally won by the People’s National Congress, which is now the major constituent of APNU, so WIN’s 10,548 votes (in the General Election)…
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Saturday September 6, 2025, will go down in cricket history as the day when the Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) makes its debut in Guyana. ​ From 14:00h, home franchise Guyana Amazon Warriors will take on former champions Trinbago Knight Riders in what promises to be a high-octane encounter. Two-time defending champions, Barbados Royals…
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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has secured a win in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), capturing the majority of votes in Monday’s General and Regional Elections. Based on the official declaration (general results) seen by the News Room, the ruling party gained 41,320 votes, making Region Six the fourth region declared in its favour. Trailing behind…
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