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See below the full release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation:  The International Court of Justice has notified the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana that the  Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, today, August 11, 2025, filed its Rejoinder in the case concerning the Arbitral  Award of 3 October 1899, within the…
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Region Three is set to benefit from a major healthcare upgrade with the construction of the $11.4 billion West Demerara Hospital and the existing facility will be repurposed as a teaching institution to train nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. This was announced by President Irfaan Ali at the commissioning of the De Kinderen Regional…
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A labourer was on Monday remanded to prison following a fatal hit-and-run incident involving eight-year-old Sahil Naipaul. Ramsarran Samaroo, 22, of Lot 13 Grant 1805, Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice, appeared at the Whim Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Michelle Matthias. It is alleged that on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Samaroo drove motorcar PAK 6598 in a…
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has hosted a specialised goalkeeping coaching workshop, led by Head of Goalkeeping Eon DeViera, to enhance the skills and knowledge of coaches across the country. The session, titled “Optimising the Game Warm-Up: For Goalkeeping Coaches,” focused on providing coaches with the tools to better prepare goalkeepers for match situations. Participants…
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The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) is reinforcing its commitment to youth cricket. President Bissoondyal Singh visited the national U17 squad before they departed for the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-17 Tournament in Trinidad and Tobago. The team, led by captain Romario Ramdeholl and vice-captain Parmeshwar Ram, departed for Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday.. Singh…
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A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate, Aubrey Norton, promised to keep electricity rates low in the mining town of Linden should the party be elected after the September 1 General and Regional Elections. APNU, the main political opposition, took its election campaign to Linden on Sunday, hoping to fire up its longtime stronghold….
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Education Minister Priya Manickchand visited Region One (Barima- Waini) over the weekend and was provided with a progress update on the Waramari Secondary school as it nears completion. Minister Manickchand, during the site visi,t said this school is expected to be commissioned soon by President Dr. Irfaan Ali. “… it’s for the villages of Waramuri…
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Elton Dharry won a hard-fought battle against Panama’s Roger Saldana, securing a unanimous decision victory at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall as he prepares for a possible world title fight soon. The win puts Dharry firmly on track for a shot at the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) Super Flyweight title, where he is expected to…
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Six young Guyanese have been awarded Chinese Government Scholarships, with most set to pursue studies in the medical field. This year’s recipients are Keron Williams, Makena Alleyne, Yudesh Persaud, Melissa Mickie, Robert Lee, and Serena Rambarran. Two of them will be studying at two of China’s top universities. They received their scholarships on Monday during…
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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has already identified the polling stations for members of the Disciplined Services who are set to cast their ballots on August 22, ahead of the September 1 general and regional elections. Public Relations Officer, Yolanda Ward, told the News Room that all arrangements are in place and that GECOM is…
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