Commonwealth to observe general elections
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey will deploy a Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to observe the forthcoming general and regional elections in Guyana, scheduled for 1 September 2025.
- Wednesday, 20th August, 2025
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Commonwealth to observe general elections
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Reconstructed North Ruimveldt Secondary commissioned
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Police in Regional Division #7, on Monday recovered the body of a male from the Puruni River (approximately two minutes from the landing).
SN reporter wins top honour at first Women and Gender Equality Media Awards
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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday received a major transportation boost with the acquisition of 21 brand-new 2025 Toyota Hilux Double Cab Pickup vehicles and 20 Honda XR 150 motorcycles.
GECOM confirms use of private residences and religious sites as polling places
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Ministry receives solar-powered vaccine fridges
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony yesterday received 10 solar-powered vaccine refrigerators with remote temperature monitoring, further strengthening Guyana’s immunisation cold chain system.
APNU in Tabatinga meeting
Hundreds of APNU Coalition supporters gathered in Tabatinga, Lethem (Region Nine) yesterday for the party’s public meeting, marking the culmination of Prime Ministerial Candidate Juretha Fernandes’s outreach across the hinterland.
Death of a jockey
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Queen’s College tops both CAPE, CSEC 2025 results
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$34M Foulis Nursery School commissioned
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Police duties, police powers, bail and warrants under Guyana’s Family Violence Act
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Lady Jaguars battle to stalemate with Cayman Islands
Malachi Austin powers into 400m final at Junior Pan Am Games
Guyana’s juniors make mixed start at CAREBACO Championships in Barbados
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The fourth International Business Expo officially opened yesterday under the theme, “The Road to Success: Guyana 2030 and Beyond,” with plans to distribute approximately 2,000 land titles throughout the duration of the event.
Former Trinidad Central Bank governor to sue State for unlawful dismissal
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