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Chess Grandmaster Samy Shoker visits Guyana
I News Guyana
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July 24, 2025
Grandmaster Samy Shoker is on a three-day visit to Guyana as part of a promotional tour from July 23 to July 25, 2025. He will be hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) and will be putting his skills to the test in a Simultaneous Chess...
Inclusion and equal opportunities for persons living with disabilities outlined in GCOPD 2025-2030 Disability Manifesto
News Room
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August 1, 2025
The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) has released its 2025–2030 Disability Manifesto, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to enhance the rights, independence, and inclusion of persons with disabilities across...
33 new species of fish discovered in Guyana’s remote forest
Guyana Chronicle
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July 25, 2025
THIRTY-THREE new species of fish were discovered in the Acarai-Corentyne corridor in Guyana, a country already rich in biodiversity, during a rapid inventory by a team of experts in 2024. Among the newly discovered fish species are the...
Guyana Advances Toward an Integrated National Pharmacovigilance Platform
Pan American Health Organization
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July 21, 2025
Georgetown, July 21, 2025 – Guyana is moving forward in the implementation of VigiFlow as its national pharmacovigilance platform with support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). This decision will enable the health system to...
Recover Guyana, Jan De Nul to host first national youth conference on mangrove conservation
Guyana Chronicle
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July 24, 2025
IN observance of International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, Recover Guyana, in collaboration with the Jan De Nul Group, is set to host the country’s inaugural National Youth Conference on Mangrove Conservation this Friday....
Chess Grandmaster Samy Shoker on three-day visit to Guyana
News Room
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July 24, 2025
Grandmaster Samy Shoker is on a three-day visit to Guyana as part of a promotional tour from July 23-25. GM Shoker is being hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) and will be putting his skills to the test in a simultaneous chess exhibition...
Idris Elba inspired by Guyana’s environmental stewardship, hopes to visit soon
I News Guyana
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July 23, 2025
World-renowned actor and humanitarian Idris Elba said he is inspired by Guyana’s environmental stewardship and hopes to visit in the near future to witness firsthand how the country contributes to the protection of the environment while...
India displays CSIR, ISRO technologies at the Guyana global biodiversity summit
The Assam Tribune
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July 24, 2025
Georgetown, July 24: The Indian High Commission in Guyana organised an exhibition on Thursday showcasing technologies developed and offered by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)....
U.S. experts support forensic science upgrades in Guyana to bolster criminal justice system
Guyana Chronicle
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July 24, 2025
IN a significant boost to Guyana’s criminal justice system, a team of forensic science experts from the U.S.-based Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) conducted a comprehensive technical assessment of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) from...
Idris Elba hails Guyana’s leadership at biodiversity summit
Guyana Chronicle
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July 24, 2025
ACCLAIMED actor and philanthropist Idris Elba has praised Guyana’s environmental leadership in a heartfelt written message delivered to the inaugural Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit, being held this week in Georgetown. Elba’s message, penned...
India Showcases ISRO, CSIR Technologies At Global Biodiversity Summit In Guyana
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Georgetown, July 24 (IANS) The Indian High Commission in Guyana organised an exhibition on Thursday showcasing technologies developed and offered by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Council for Scientific and...
‘A sanctuary of botanical wonder’: Guyana provides over US$15.2 billion in ecosystem services
Guyana Chronicle
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July 24, 2025
WITH its emerald rainforests, vibrant skies, and rich biodiversity, Guyana has emerged as a global leader in nature-based economics, providing over US$15.2 billion annually in ecosystem services. This remarkable valuation was highlighted on...
US helps to boost Guyana’s forensic & fentanyl detection capabilities
I News Guyana
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July 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Georgetown and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), hosted a team of forensic science experts from the U.S.-based Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) from July 14-18....
KALW Almanac - Friday August 1, 2025
KALW - California
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Today is Friday, the 1st of August of 2025, August 1 is the 213th day of the year 152 days remain until the end of the year and 52 days until Autumnal Equinox Sunrise at 6:13:52 am and sunset will be at 8:17:29 pm We will have 14 hours and 3...
U.S. forensic experts back Guyana lab’s push for global accreditation
News Room
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July 23, 2025
See below the full statement issued: The U.S. Embassy in Georgetown and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), hosted a team of forensic science experts from the U.S.-based Strategic...
SVG PM in Guyana for biodiversity summit
St. Vincent Times
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July 23, 2025
St. Vincent Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves and his wife, Eloise, are in Guyana for the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit. Gonsalves and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley joined President Irfaan Ali and other global leaders at the Arthur Chung...
Letter to the Sports Editor… GSL not just another sporting event, will enhance visibility of Guyana brand
Guyana Chronicle
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July 23, 2025
Dear Editor, AS an avid sports enthusiast, I am thrilled by the triumphant victory of our team—the Amazon Warriors. We are all elated that the GSL 2025 trophy is now “we own.” But amid the roaring, jubilant crowd on Saturday night, I couldn’t help...
ISRO Delegation In Guyana, To Reaffirm Commitment To Biodiversity Conservation At Global Summit
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Georgetown, July 23 (IANS) A delegation from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reached Guyana early on Wednesday to attend the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit, aiming to further bolster the partnership between the...
West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference opens in Guyana
News Source Guyana
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July 22, 2025
The 35th West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference opened on Monday at the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus, under the theme “Drivers for Agriculture and Economic Development.” Hosted by the University of Guyana’s Faculty of Agriculture...
Biodiversity summit opens in Guyana
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Ryan Bachoo Lead Editor - Newsgathering Reporting from Guyana The Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit opens today in Guyana where leading international scientists, global leaders and representatives from the...