Caribbean News

In a spirited celebration at the iconic Umana Yana, the EMC Foundation officially launched its much-anticipated Arya Takes a Swim Audio Series and Audiobook on Friday. The project—featuring narration in both English and Arawak—is based on the widely acclaimed children’s book Arya Takes a Swim, and marks a new milestone in marine conservation education in
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On Saturday President Irfaan Ali unveiled an extensive development plan for the Essequibo Coast in Region Two, aimed at boosting infrastructure, healthcare and tourism in the region. One of the major projects includes the expansion of the main highway in Essequibo to a four-lane highway. The Essequibo Coast Road, a paved two-lane road, connects Supenaam
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A high-level All-Party Parliamentary Delegation from India, led by the esteemed Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, is on an official visit to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana from 25 to 27 May 2025. The visit underscores India’s firm stance of zero-tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The delegation comprises prominent members
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Abiola Jackman, Guyana’s newly crowned boxing heroine, has dedicated her groundbreaking Americas Boxing Confederation (AMBC) Elite Championships gold medal to the nation as it celebrates its 59th year of independence. The momentous victory in Ecuador, a first for any Guyanese boxer, male or female, at the prestigious tournament, has been hailed as a significant milestone
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President Irfaan Ali on Saturday applauded the country’s farmers in response to a recent study, published in Nature Food – which found that out of 186 countries, only Guyana produces enough food to self-sufficiently feed all its citizens without foreign imports. “We must applaud our farmers and this government that made the investment to make
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The familiar thwack of shuttlecocks and the roar of the crowd returned to the National Gymnasium on Friday evening as the Guyana Badminton Association’s (GBA) annual GUMDAC Tournament got underway. Anticipation was high as players from the Demerara and Berbice Badminton Clubs prepared to battle it out in Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
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Canada has called on Venezuela to cancel its planned elections over Guyana’s Essequibo region, scheduled for Sunday, May 25. Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Sébastien Sigouin, issued a statement on Saturday emphasising Canada’s support for Guyana’s sovereignty and urging Venezuela to adhere to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provisions. “The International Court of Justice
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McLaren’s Lando Norris snatched pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix from local hero Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari with the final lap of qualifying. Norris beat Leclerc by 0.109 seconds as the second McLaren of Oscar Piastri took third place ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time champion was later demoted to seventh for impeding Red
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Tickets go on sale for the highly anticipated 2025 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. With prices starting at just GY$500, fans can enjoy exceptional value and witness world-class cricket featuring some of the top champion teams from across the globe. An Unmissable Lineup of Global Champions This
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With Venezuela set to hold elections on Sunday over Guyana’s Essequibo region — a move widely condemned as a violation of international law — President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has sent a firm message from the ground: the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is prepared to defend every inch of Guyana’s territory against any hostile act.
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