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Prime minister pays tribute to veteran journalist Rickey Singh
Barbados Today
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July 6, 2025
19 Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to veteran Caribbean journalist Rickey Singh, who passed away on Saturday in Barbados, describing him as a symbol of regional unity and journalistic integrity. In a statement released...
President unable to explain why US lobbyist targeted Mohamed
Stabroek News
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July 2, 2025
President Irfaan Ali during the confrontation with the reporter yesterday -berates journalist In a heated exchange with reporters, President Irfaan Ali was yesterday unable to explain why a US lobbying firm employed by the Government of Guyana...
Mike McCallum to be buried in Jamaica, Minister Grange confirms
Guyana Chronicle
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July 6, 2025
JAMAICAN boxing legend Mike McCallum, who passed away on May 31 at the age of 68, will be laid to rest in his homeland. The confirmation came from Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, in an exclusive...
Prime Minister Mottley pays tribute to the late Patrick Foster
The Nation Barbados
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July 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to Patrick Michael Foster, the renowned Caribbean artist, playwright, actor, director, and author, who passed away recently. Below is the full statement by Prime Minister Mottley: It cannot be...
GCB President donates gear to national U-19 female cricketers
News Room
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July 6, 2025
Guyana Cricket Board Press Release The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) continues to demonstrate its support for youth and women’s cricket with a timely visit and donation by its President, Mr. Bissoondyal Singh, to the national Under-19 female team,...
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...
Parliament to elect Jennifer Simons as Suriname’s first female President
Demerara Waves
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July 5, 2025
Last Updated on Saturday, 5 July 2025, 19:16 by Denis Chabrol By Ivan Cairo Dr Jennifer Geerlings-Simons PARAMARIBO – Suriname is on the cusp of a historic moment. This Sunday, July 6, Jennifer Simons is set to become the country’s first female...
President denies hiring US lobbyist to target Azruddin Mohamed
Demerara Waves
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July 1, 2025
Last Updated on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 18:55 by Writer President Irfaan Ali President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday denied that government has hired a United States (U.S.) lobbying firm to target his political opponent, Azruddin Mohamed, but he shortly...
GGDMA President endorses President Ali
Guyana Chronicle
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July 6, 2025
–Highlights massive tax reversals, more attention placed on mining industry PRESIDENT of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) and prominent gold miner, Ronaldo Alphonso, has endorsed President Dr. Irfaan Ali for a second term,...
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),...
Mayor pays tribute to five at Gracie Mansion Caribbean-American Heritage event
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 2, 2025
On Monday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams honored four Caribbean nationals during his annual grand Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence on East 88th St., Upper East Side, Manhattan. The...
Guyana’s lobbying efforts focused on keeping allies informed about Venezuela’s threats – President
News Room
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July 1, 2025
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...
Gov’t, King Charles Foundation in talks to create ‘Estate of Harmony’ in Moraikobai
Guyana Chronicle
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July 6, 2025
WITH massive investments coming its way, the village of Moraikobai, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), has been earmarked for an influx of development that will ultimately transform its current trajectory and make eco-tourism more accessible....
Guyanese, veteran Caribbean journalist, Rickey Singh dies
Demerara Waves
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July 5, 2025
Last Updated on Saturday, 5 July 2025, 23:17 by Writer Rickey Singh The Guyana Press Association (GPA) extends condolences to the family, friends and regional media colleagues of veteran journalist and columnist Rickey Singh who died at at his...
Region Six continues to rally behind President Ali ahead of September polls
Guyana Chronicle
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July 6, 2025
AS the countdown to the general and regional elections on September 1 begins, residents of Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) are voicing strong support for the incumbent President Irfaan Ali. Many believe that a second term under his leadership...
Caesar endorses Guyanese Muhammad Ibrahim to lead IICA
St. Vincent Times
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July 5, 2025
Guyanese expert Muhammad Ibrahim has the knowledge and experience to lead IICA and build prosperous agriculture in the Caribbean and the Americas The Government of Guyana has nominated Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim as the country’s candidate for the...
Guyana: Two gold miners charged with murder of Riley Abrams
Loop News
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Two young gold miners have been charged with murder in connection with the death of Riley Abrams at a mining camp in Region 7. Rovel Santiago, 21, from Mabaruma in Region 1, and Shawn Williams, 20, from Kuru Kururu village on the Soesdyke-Linden...
Guyana boosts influenza preparedness through surveillance, laboratory, vaccine planning efforts
Guyana Chronicle
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July 2, 2025
GUYANA has made significant progress in recent years in detecting, monitoring and responding to influenza and other respiratory threats. To increase the representativeness of the system and improve the timely detections of increased influenza...
Oil & Gas is supporting Guyana’s STEM revolution through strategic partnerships
Guyana Chronicle
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July 6, 2025
SCIENCE, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education will play a crucial role in determining Guyana’s economic trajectory and future growth. A comparison of Guyana’s economy from just five years ago to today reveals marked progress,...