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Georgetown, Guyana – July 17, 2025: As the Global Super League (GSL) cricket tournament kicked off last week, Guyana also witnessed the launch of One Guyana AI—a free, smart digital AI assistant that seamlessly blends the excitement of live cricket with trusted, locally relevant information for everyone in Guyana.

A World First: AI Meets Sport in Guyana
For the first time anywhere, an AI platform has been launched in tandem with a major sporting event, enabling fans to access live GSL scores, player stats, team news, and unique AI-powered insights—alongside relevant answers on tourism, business, health, education, and more.

What Sets One Guyana AI Apart
Unlike ordinary chatbots or static information portals, One Guyana AI comes with a range of ready-made questions on each topic, it’s simple for anyone to find what they need. Whether you’re a seasoned technology user or just starting out, the platform’s intuitive tiles and built-in guidance make it simple for anyone to get started—no technical expertise required.

Available in English, Guyanese Creole, and other popular languages, One Guyana AI is a truly accessible and advanced tool. The “AI Boost” feature allows users to unlock even deeper research, analysis, and expert-level answers for those who wish to go further.

Trusted, Locally Relevant Answers
Developed by global AI innovators The GreenZone.ai with local support, One Guyana AI is trained on verifiable government websites and credible local sources, ensuring every answer is both accurate and relevant as possible to the needs of Guyanese users.

Empowering Digital Literacy, Free for All
Anyone can use One Guyana AI for free today by visiting www.1gy.ai on any device, with a fully optimized mobile experience. Mobile apps for Google Play and the App Store will also be available later this month. With a focus on improving digital literacy and making reliable information accessible for all, the platform helps users gain confidence in using advanced AI.

A Smarter Way Forward—With Human Judgment at the Core
By blending cricket data with local knowledge, One Guyana AI delivers real-time, personalised answers and strategic insights that go beyond what you’ll find on traditional sports sites or search engines. However, as with any AI platform, it remains important for users to review and confirm details when using the tool.

One Guyana AI signals the next chapter in digital access—an innovative, evolving tool created to empower Guyanese communities while fostering critical thinking and information verification.

As Guyana welcomes both world-class cricket and rapid digital transformation, One Guyana AI stands ready to be a trusted resource for fans and citizens alike.

For more information or to explore the platform, visit www.1gy.ai.

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Sunflower from Charity planted themselves firmly at the top, pulling off victory in the President Irfaan Ali Domino Competition, hosted at the Queenstown Community Centre Ground in Essequibo.

Seven teams from across the coast- from Charity to Supenaam- battled for the grand prize of G$200,000, with G$75,000 awarded to the runners-up and G$25,000 for third place.

The competition featured several matches leading up to the finals, as teams clashed in intense rounds to secure a spot in the championship match.

In the opening round of the finals, Devonshire Castle jumped into the lead with 26 points, while Sunflower and Henrietta trailed closely with 25 and 24 points, respectively.

Round two brought a shift in momentum as Sunflower surged ahead to 53 points, pushing Devonshire Castle into second with 50 points. Henrietta remained steady in third with 47 points.

In the final round, Devonshire Castle struggled, adding just 11 points to finish with 61.

Henrietta made a late push, finishing with an impressive 76 points, but Sunflower proved too strong, closing the contest with 78 points to secure the title.

Final Standings:

Champions: Sunflower (Charity)- 78 points

Runner-up: Henrietta- 76 points

Third Place: Devonshire Castle- 61 points

A representative from the organising body of the tournament said: “President Ali delivered on his promise to sponsor a domino competition that was not only fiercely contested, but also showcased the true spirit of One Guyana, bringing together communities from all parts of the coast in a celebration of unity, camaraderie and friendly rivalry.”

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Rain forced a no-result in the final preliminary game of the second ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League on Thursday at the National Stadium, Providence.

The day game was severely affected by inclement weather, being officially called off in the midst of a constant drizzle and covers on the square at 13:58h, the cut-off time for a five-over contest to begin.

There was initially a delayed start and that was followed by interruptions that led to the match being reduced to a 17-over contest, then a 14-over game.

Batting first yet again, the unbeaten Rangpur Riders were dismissed for 79 in 13.5 overs with Saif Hassan and Mahidul Islam Ankon both making 25.

For Central Stags, Jayden Lennox (3-6), Angus Schaw (3-13) and Blair Tickner (3-17) were the leading wicket-takers.

The equal share of points means defending champions Rangpur Riders have gone top of the table, ahead of the home franchise and their opponent in the final, Guyana Amazon Warriors.

Central Stags moved from bottom of the table to third, while fellow newcomers to the League- Hobart Hurricanes and Dubai Capitals- finished fourth and fifth respectively.

The grand final on Friday night is set for 19:00h.

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Bradley Sampson also known as ‘Dirty Doggie’, turned himself over to the Police Thursday afternoon, days after a wanted bulletin was issued for him.

Sampson is accused of beating a woman in public with a gun. The News Room was informed that Sampson surrendered at the Brickdam Police Station in the company of his lawyer. He was immediately placed under arrest.

In a wanted bulletin, Police had said Sampson is wanted for a series of offences, including possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition and threatening behavior.

According to a Police report, the woman, a sales representative from McDoom, East Bank Demerara, told investigators she was hired by Sampson to perform tasks for the WIN party on Nominations Day in exchange for $50,000.

On July 15th, she went to the Square of the Revolution in Georgetown to collect her payment, but was given only $10,000.

An argument allegedly broke out, during which Sampson reportedly assaulted her, kicking and punching her and striking her in the head with a firearm.

Parts of the attack were caught on video and shared widely on social media.

The young woman was reportedly offered a sum of $500,000 by US-sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed to drop the matter.

This has resulted in Mohamed being sought by the police and later turning himself over to the Police on Thursday over an allegation of obstructing the course of justice.

Mohamed has since been released.

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Deborah Williams, a 23-year-old housewife from Mabaruma Settlement, North West District, was remanded to prison on Wednesday after she was charged with the murder of her mother-in-law, 47-year-old Sharlim Anthony.

Williams appeared virtually before magistrate Judy Latchman at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court. She was not required to plead to the indictable charge. The matter has been adjourned to August 5, 2025.

Police reported that on Saturday, July 12, at Kissing Rocks Access Road in Mabaruma, Williams and her husband, Raj Anthony were imbibing at their residence.

An argument then ensued between the couple during which Williams allegedly knocked Anthony unconscious with a piece of wood.

The man’s parents, who live a short distance away, were informed, and his mother, Sharlim and father came to the residence to find out what was going on.

Upon arrival at the suspect’s home, Sharlim approached her Williams and asked her, “What did you do to my son?”
Instead of providing a verbal response, Williams reportedly dealt her mother-in-law several stabs to her right arm and upper back with what appeared to be a broken beer bottle.

With the assistance of public-spirited persons and relatives, Sharlim and her son were taken to the Mabaruma Regional Hospital. Sharlim later succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment.

Williams was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.

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The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the government and the University of the West Indies (UWI) to establish a medical campus in New Amsterdam, Region Six, was signed in January. This is a major venture that will help transform healthcare and medical education in Guyana.

The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, during the recent commissioning of a new CT scan machine at the current New Amsterdam Hospital. The News Room understands that the MoU was inked in January.

Health workers at the New Amsterdam Hospital (Photo: Ministry of Health/July 2025)

Dr. Anthony revealed that the existing New Amsterdam Hospital will be converted into the UWI Medical Campus, while a new 220-bed modern hospital will be constructed nearby and serve as a teaching hospital.

“Once we move this hospital to the new one that we will be building, this whole campus here the intention is to convert this into a campus for the University of the West Indies where we will be having a medical school here in New Amsterdam and the new hospital would serve as the teaching site.

“We have already signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of the West Indies to allow for this to happen so once we build that we move across,” Dr. Anthony revealed.

Doctors to pharmacists will be trained once the campus is fully established.

Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony (Photo: Ministry of Health/July 2025)

Meanwhile, the modern nursing school also under construction in New Amsterdam will be capable of accommodating 1,000 students at any given time. The health minister said it will include state-of-the-art lecture and simulation rooms.

The new NA Hospital will be equipped with cutting-edge technology including MRI machines and a Catheterisation Lab (Cath Lab), significantly enhancing diagnostic and treatment capabilities in the region.

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TEDxTurkeyen, a locally organised TEDx event, is set to take place on August 29, 2025, at the George Walcott Lecture Theatre, University of Guyana.

With the theme “Bold Voices, New Visions: Shaping Guyana’s Tomorrow,” the event promises a dynamic and timely platform for fresh ideas, civic reflection, and visionary thinking.

Rooted in the globally respected TED model, TEDxTurkeyen brings together thinkers, builders, and everyday Guyanese with extraordinary stories to tell. This inaugural event will feature a compelling lineup of speakers tackling issues such as inclusive democracy, justice, youth entrepreneurship, Indigenous language preservation, and rethinking education in a changing world.

“TEDxTurkeyen was born out of a deep concern for the quality of civic discourse in Guyana,” said event organiser Janelle Persaud.

“Too often, critical research and bold ideas remain locked away in institutions and publications or dismissed on social platforms. This event aims to bridge that divide, and will bring thought leadership to the public square, as it were. We want TEDxTurkeyen to be a space where people feel free to think out loud…to challenge, reimagine, and contribute to the national conversation with courage and care.”

TEDxTurkeyen will also serve as the precursor to the Guyana Academic Exchange, a quarterly initiative designed to spotlight academic research and lived experiences in shaping national development. This initiative will be officially launched later this year and seeks collaboration with the University of Guyana and other partners to deepen public engagement with rigorous scholarship.

More information, including ticketing and full speaker lineup will be released in the coming weeks. [Press Release]. 

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