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Guyana Prize Literary Festival to showcase the pinnacle of Guyanese literature
Guyana Chronicle
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July 2, 2025
THE Secretariat of the Guyana Prize for Literature has announced the hosting of the Guyana Prize Literary Festival 2025 scheduled to take place from Thursday, July 3, 2025 to Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Georgetown. According to a press release, the...
Guyana’s vital relationship with U.S. must not be jeopardised by sanctioned persons
Guyana Chronicle
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July 2, 2025
–Congresswoman Salazar says; emphasises nation must also safeguard its democracy against such persons UNITED States Congresswoman, Maria Elvira Salazar has issued a firm warning that Guyanese must not allow sanctioned persons to jeopardise...
Guyana to open more specialised secondary schools
Demerara Waves
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July 2, 2025
Last Updated on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 21:56 by Writer President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced that Guyana would be opening more specialised secondary schools to complement existing institutions. “Specialised education is an idea whose time is...
Guyanese man exonerated for murder committed in Brooklyn, NY 37 years ago
Stabroek News
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July 2, 2025
Brian Kendall Justice has been served for a Guyanese-born Brooklyn man who has finally been exonerated for a murder he has always insisted he did not commit. According to a July 1 article by reporter, Reuven Blau in The City – an independent...
WI vs AUS 2025: Daren Sammy Holds No ‘Grudges’ Against TV Umpire After Barbados Fallout, Says ‘I Wish He Has an Awesome Game’
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
Mumbai, July 2: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has called for justice and fairness on and off the field, as he addressed two sensitive issues ahead of the second Test against Australia in Grenada — controversial umpiring decisions in Barbados...
'I Wish He Has An Awesome Game': Sammy Holds No 'Grudges' Against TV Umpire After Barbados Fallout
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has called for justice and fairness on and off the field, as he addressed two sensitive issues ahead of the second Test against Australia in Grenada - controversial...
Guyana Basketball Federation & Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation endorse Pres. Ali
I News Guyana
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July 1, 2025
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),...
US-sanctioned Mohamed threatens Guyana’s financial system & territorial integrity – Pres. Ali
I News Guyana
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July 1, 2025
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
News Room
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July 1, 2025
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...
US-sanctioned individuals must not be allowed to jeopardise vital US-Guyana relations – Congresswoman Salazar
I News Guyana
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July 1, 2025
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...
Guyana Cricket Board head endorses President Ali for second term
News Room
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June 30, 2025
President of the Guyana Cricket Board, Director of Cricket West Indies and businessman Bissoondyal Singh has endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term. Delivering remarks at the Berbice Cricket Board’s annual awards ceremony, Singh told the...
Carter Center launches mission to observe Guyana’s elections
Guyana Chronicle
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July 1, 2025
THE Carter Center has launched an international election observation mission to Guyana in advance of the country’s general and regional elections scheduled for September 1. According to a press release, the center was invited to observe this...
Advocates urge policy reform to advance LGBTQIA+ rights in Guyana
Guyana Chronicle
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July 1, 2025
BOLD colours, a vibrant atmosphere, and a message of acceptance filled the streets on Saturday afternoon as several people turned out in support of the 2025 Guyana Pride Parade. Since its inception in 2018, the parade has grown steadily, becoming...
Guyana Government-hired US Lobbying firm dispatches “draft tweets” for use by US Congress officials against Azruddin Mohamed
News Source Guyana
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June 30, 2025
A Washington DC lobbying firm, which was hired by the Government of Guyana at a cost of US$50,000 per month, has dispatched a series of “draft tweets” to US Congress officials for them to use, all targeting US sanctioned businessman and...
GBF, GYMMAF president endorses President Ali for second term –cites transformation of sports
Guyana Chronicle
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July 2, 2025
MICHAEL Singh, president of both the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) and the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMAF), has publicly endorsed President Mohamed Irfaan Ali for a second term as Head of State, highlighting the President’s...
US Congresspersons will not publish info that isn’t based on policy – AG
I News Guyana
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July 2, 2025
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has responded to criticisms over the recent social media publications from two United States Congress persons regarding developments in Guyana, highlighting that these politicians are...
Carter Center launches election observer mission to Guyana
Demerara Waves
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June 30, 2025
Last Updated on Monday, 30 June 2025, 19:28 by Writer The Carter Center on Monday said it has launched an international election observation mission to Guyana in advance of the country’s general and regional elections scheduled for September 1....
Mohamed rebuffs Venezuela connection, reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty
Demerara Waves
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June 30, 2025
Last Updated on Monday, 30 June 2025, 19:58 by Writer The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) leader, Azruddin Mohamed, on Monday rebuffed claims by United States (U.S.) Republican Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez that is a “puppet candidate” of...
Grenada targets Guyanese travelers with strategic tourism mission in Georgetown
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), alongside airline and hotel partners, wrapped up a successful marketing mission in Guyana aimed at boosting Grenada’s appeal as a preferred destination for Guyanese travelers. The initiative is part of GTA’s...
US Congressman warns of Venezuelan interference in Guyana, calls Azruddin Mohamed “pro-Maduro puppet”
I News Guyana
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June 30, 2025
US Congressman Carlos Gimenez has raised concerns over what he describes as Venezuela’s attempt to influence internal affairs in Guyana, specifically through a controversial figure. In a statement posted on social media platform X (formerly...