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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced the suspension of all voter registration transactions from July 1, 2025, through to September 14, 2025, as the country prepares for the upcoming General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025. In an official notice, GECOM stated that the decision to halt registration activities—including applications for new
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President Irfaan Ali on Thursday reiterated his government’s commitment to expanding childcare facilities across the country to better support young professionals, particularly women in the teaching profession. Speaking at the reopening of Christ Church Secondary School, President Ali emphasised the need for “targeted and serious” investments in child-friendly infrastructure and services. He said the government
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Three years after consistent global negotiations, the government has made a breakthrough, securing funding for climate insurance that will benefit some 6,000 rice farmers across Guyana. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced as he addressed a packed audience of students, teachers, officials, and community members attending the commissioning of the brand-new Christ Church Secondary School
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  President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday recommitted to modernising Guyana’s entire education system to match the pace of national development, as he delivered the feature address at the official reopening of the newly rebuilt Christ Church Secondary School. “As our country continues to advance, so too must our education system,” Dr. Ali said to
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Guyana suffered a massive 140-run defeat at the hands of Barbados to start the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-19, 50-over competition in St. Kitts and Nevis on Thursday. Click here to view scorecard  Playing at the Elquemedo Willet Park in Nevis, the Guyanese were dismissed for 147 in 31.3 overs after Barbados posted a
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Trailblazing drag racer and GMR&SC executive Malicia Lawrence is set to make her circuit racing debut on Sunday, July 6, at the South Dakota Circuit. Known for breaking barriers on the drag strip, Malicia will be stepping into the newly formed female circuit racing class, driving a Toyota Levin for Team SVC Racing. Her transition
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With Round Two of the GMR&SC Vitz Cup Championship fast approaching, competitor Luis Kumar is turning up the heat in the B Class battle. After a tough setback in Round One that saw him being penalised and stripped of points, Kumar is entering the July 6 showdown at the South Dakota Circuit with zero on
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After three thrilling weeks of intense competition, the El Dorado Rum National 8-Ball Team Championship has reached the semi-final stage, with four formidable teams vying for a chance to claim the prestigious title. The tournament, featuring 18 teams hailing various Regions throughout Guyana, has showcased outstanding talent and fierce rivalry, leading to an electrifying final
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali has officially dissolved Guyana’s 12th Parliament and all Regional Democratic Councils, paving the way for general and regional elections set for September 1, 2025. The move was made official on Thursday when the Head of State signed two proclamations at State House, fulfilling his constitutional powers under the Constitution of the
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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that students who paid for this year’s CSEC and CAPE exams will have full reimbursement for up to eight subjects. In April, Dr Ali revealed that the government will fully cover the cost of examination fees for up to eight subjects for every student in both public and
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