March 2025

Region Six honours four outstanding Guyanese cricketers with billboards

Reposted from the ‘Regional Democratic Council Region No. 6’ Facebook page Four outstanding Guyana and West Indies cricketers from Region Six were honoured on Saturday with the unveiling of two billboards featuring their images, serving as a testament to how hard work and dedication can lead to success. The cricketers recognised were Kevin Sinclair, Gudakesh
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England’s Champions Trophy campaign ends in sorry defeat

England’s dismal Champions Trophy campaign ended with a sorry seven-wicket defeat by South Africa in Karachi. Already out of the tournament after two losses from two, England were unable to lift themselves after captain Jos Buttler announced his impending resignation a day earlier. Their batting woes deepened as they were bowled out for 179 in 38.2 overs,
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CARICOM demands removal of Venezuelan vessel from Guyana’s waters; calls it provocation

CARICOM issued a strong statement following reports on Saturday that confirmed Venezuela’s military vessels close to one of Guyana’s Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) platforms, located within Guyana’s maritime territory. In a briefing earlier, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, informed CARICOM of the incident, which has been described as a provocative act that stands in
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AFC says resolute in defence of Guyana’s territorial integrity

See below the full statement issued by the Alliance for Change below: The Alliance For Change condemns, in strongest possible terms, the barefaced show of force exhibited by Venezuela today, when it’s navy vessel entered Guyana’s territorial waters and brandished its lawlessness.There is absolutely no doubt that the area where the Liza offshore well, and
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Former Latin American, European leaders in solidarity with Guyana amid Venezuelan military incursion

The Liberty and Democracy Group has strongly condemned the recent incursion of a Venezuelan military vessel into the waters of Guyana’s Essequibo region. The incident, denounced by the Government of Guyana, is seen as a direct violation of Guyanese sovereignty and a flagrant challenge to international law. In a statement, the Liberty and Democracy Group
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U.S State Department condemns Venezuelan naval threats to Guyana’s offshore assets

The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere issued a stern statement on Saturday after a Venezuelan vessel had approached Guyana’s assets within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The statement condemned the actions, describing them as an unacceptable threat to Guyana’s internationally-recognised maritime territory. The full statement read: “Venezuelan naval vessels threatening ExxonMobil’s floating production,
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Venezuelan patrol vessel spotted in Guyana’s waters; President Ali activates diplomatic action

In a highly charged moment for national security, President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered a live statement on Saturday following reports that a Venezuelan vessel had approached Guyana’s assets within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Sitting alongside Prime Minister Brigadier (retired) Mark Phillips and Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan, President Ali addressed the nation,
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‘Venezuelan regime must immediately stop aggressive maneuvers’ – OAS 

See below the full statement issued by the Organization of American States (OAS):  The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) unequivocally condemns the recent actions of Venezuelan naval vessels that have threatened the floating production, storage, and discharge units (FPSO) of ExxonMobil operating within the international maritime territory of Guyana These acts
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Single mother, siblings among new Essequibo house lot awardees 

Single mother, siblings among new Essequibo house lot awardees 

For years, single parent and mother of two, Shawnella Johnson has been sharing the same space with her mother and dreamt of being independent so that she can provide a more comfortable space for her young children. Johnson is now one step closer to achieving her dream as she was allocated a house lot on
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Mocha/ Arcadia among six NDCs to benefit from mini excavator to enhance community drainage

Mocha/ Arcadia among six NDCs to benefit from mini excavator to enhance community drainage

Residents of Mocha/Arcadia and other communities along the East Bank of Demerara can expect improvements in their community’s drainage capacity with the addition of six mini excavators to six Neighborhood Democratic Councils. On Friday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed over the six mini-excavators to the chairpersons and other officials from the Eccles/ Ramsburg, Mocha/Arcadia, Little
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