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Guyana Basketball Federation & Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation endorse Pres. Ali
Joint press statement by the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) and the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMAF) Michael Singh, president of both the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) and the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMAF),...

Guyana Cuts The Ribbon On India-Backed Coastal Road Project
Home Don't Miss Guyana Cuts The Ribbon On India-Backed Coastal Road Project Small infrastructure projects that directly help local communities and businesses has been the hallmark of India backed projects in the Global South An important milestone...
Guyanese man cleared in Brooklyn killing wants to return to U.S. after deportation
A man wrongfully convicted of a fatal shooting in a Brooklyn video game room more than two decades ago and then deported to his native Guyana will work to return to the United States now that his name has been cleared, his attorney said Tuesday. A...

Guyana boosts influenza preparedness through surveillance, laboratory and vaccine planning efforts
[World Health Organization] – Guyana has made significant progress in recent years in detecting, monitoring and responding to influenza and other respiratory threats. To increase the represtentativeness of the system and improve the timely...

Guyana’s lobbying efforts focused on keeping allies informed about Venezuela’s threats – President
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday told reporters that the government has been engaged in diplomatic work to guarantee that Guyana’s allies are well-informed on any threats posed by neighbouring Venezuela. “We have a threat with Venezuela, you...

US-sanctioned Mohamed threatens Guyana’s financial system & territorial integrity – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali today explained that United States-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed is a risk and a threat to Guyana’s financial stability, sovereignty, and diplomacy. He made the assertion via a live broadcast on his social media...

St. George’s School of Sciences commissioned as ‘torch bearer’ for diversifying education in Guyana
The St. George’s School of Sciences, the first-of-its-kind in Guyana, was officially commissioned by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday. The Head of State described the institution as ‘torch bearer’ and a school of excellence in transforming...

President says political opponent, Azruddin Mohamed is a “security risk” to Guyana
Under fire over the Government-hired US lobbying firm being used for attacks on one of his political opponents, President Irfaan Ali this afternoon described sanctioned businessman and Presidential Candidate, Azruddin Mohamed as a “security risk”...

US Congresswoman says sanctioned individuals mustn’t undermine Guyana’s democracy
Maria Elvira Salazar, a United States congresswoman from Florida, on Tuesday expressed concern about attempts to undermine democracy in Guyana. “As a strategic ally of the United States, Guyana deserves leaders who respect democratic values....

President Ali says Azruddin poses threat to Guyana’s national security & relationship with ‘key ally’
Amid complaints that the government has upped its focus on businessman Azruddin Mohamed, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday clarified that it was the United States government that imposed sanctions. And as such, Dr. Ali said Azruddin poses a...

Groundbreaking digital platform launched to revolutionise social services in Guyana
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), aunched its cutting-edge digital platform: the Beneficiary Registry and Document Management System (BRDMS), marking a transformative...

Lowe, DaSilva and Arjoon sisters win gold for Guyana at Junior CASA
Guyana enjoyed a successful day at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships in the Cayman Islands. Kaylee Lowe, Louis DaSilva, and sisters Alexis and Avery Arjoon all claimed individual gold medals. The Guyanese contingent...

Forward Guyana, the People’s Movement and V-PAC join forces in for upcoming elections
The leaders of Forward Guyana, The People’s Movement and the Vigilant Political Action Committee have teamed up for the upcoming elections through the formation of a coalition. The leaders, Amanza Walton-Desir, Nigel London, and Derwain Bess...

US-sanctioned individuals must not be allowed to jeopardise vital US-Guyana relations – Congresswoman Salazar
United States Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar has cautioned that “individuals sanctioned for illicit activities must not be allowed to jeopardize” the important Guyana-US relations. In a statement posted on social media platform X (formerly...

Eight Guyanese qualify for Junior CASA finals
Guyana will have strong representation in the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championship finals in the Cayman Islands, with eight young players qualifying for seven gold medal matches. Tuesday will see a busy day of finals for...

Guyana hosts inaugural Early Childhood Development conference

S Jaishankar highlights deep India-Guyana ties during road project visit
As Guyana President Irfaan Ali commissioned Phase I of the Ogle to Eccles portion of the East Coast-East Bank road linkage project on Tuesday, the External Affairs Minister conveyed greetings on behalf of the people and government of India and...

Guyana Together hosts trade unions to discuss anti-gay laws
As part of its campaign to repeal existing anti-gay laws and end workplace discrimination, Guyana Together last Wednes-day hosted the Trade Unions Convening under the theme: “Strengthening Solidarity: Building Trade Union Support for Guyana...

Guyana’s Under-19 squad off to CWI Regional Tournament
A hopeful delegation of 14 dynamic young cricketers departed Guyana yesterday morning bound for St. Kitts & Nevis, where they’ll compete in the prestigious Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Under‑19 Tournament. A hopeful delegation of 14 dynamic...

Carter Center launches election observation mission for Guyana’s upcoming elections
The Carter Center has officially launched an international election observation mission in Guyana ahead of the country’s general and regional elections scheduled for September 1. The mission comes at the invitation of Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign...