25 h. ago FGM says single seat is chance to serve with greater focus, purpose

Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), a political newcomer led by Amanza Walton-Desir, which officially launched on July 1, 2025, secured a single parliamentary seat in the recent general election. The article FGM says single seat is chance to serve with greater focus, purpose appeared first on Stabroek News.

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36 h. ago Trinidad prison supervisor moved to military barracks over alleged gang links

(Trinidad Guardian) Prison supervisor Garth Guada has been quietly removed from the Eastern Correctional Rehabilitation Centre (ECRC) and placed under Defence Force custody at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas, after State of Emergency (SoE) detention orders alleged he continued to facilitate gang activity while behind bars. The article Trinidad prison supervisor moved to military barracks over alleged gang links appeared first on Stabroek News.

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49 h. ago Guyana now has chance to be remembered as the country that moved decisively from ethnic politics to civic politics

Dear Editor, Political history reminds us that when citizens begin to vote with civic calculations rather than inherited loyalties, party systems can shift dramatically. The article Guyana now has chance to be remembered as the country that moved decisively from ethnic politics to civic politics appeared first on Stabroek News.

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49 h. ago Sabalenka beats Anisimova to win second straight US Open title

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Aryna Sabalenka retained her U.S. Open crown with a 6-3 7-6(3) win over American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. The article Sabalenka beats Anisimova to win second straight US Open title appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs; as Israeli forces kill another 50 on Friday

(AL-JAZEERA) With more than 50 people killed including at least seven children in attacks on besieged Gaza City, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk has rejected United States sanctions on Palestinian rights groups as “unacceptable”, calling for them to be revoked amid global outrage against the US move. Turk, on Friday, lauded the work […] The post UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs; as Israeli forces kill another 50 on Friday appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago US deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug cartel fight, sources say

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. has ordered the deployment of 10 F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airfield to conduct operations against drug cartels, two sources briefed on the matter said, in a move likely to further inflame tensions in the region. The article US deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug cartel fight, sources say appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in ‘provocative move’, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Caribbean yesterday, a U.S. official told Reuters, triggering a stern U.S. The article Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in ‘provocative move’, Pentagon says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Anisimova moves past Wimbledon agony to upset Swiatek in US Open quarters

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Amanda Anisimova proved that she would not be defined by the memories of her painful Wimbledon rout after she gained sweet revenge on Iga Swiatek to reach the U.S. The article Anisimova moves past Wimbledon agony to upset Swiatek in US Open quarters appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Barbados AG affirms importance of witness, juror protection through new laws

(Barbados Nation) Attorney General Dale Marshall says Government has made the right move by putting in place laws to protect witnesses and jurors from threats and intimidation, but some Barbadians remain sceptical about how effectively this can be executed in such a small country. The article Barbados AG affirms importance of witness, juror protection through new laws appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Over 1,000 killed in landslide in western Sudan village, Sudan Liberation Movement/Army says

(Reuters) – At least 1,000 were killed in a landslide that destroyed a village in the Marra Mountains area of western Sudan, leaving only one survivor, The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army said yesterday. The article Over 1,000 killed in landslide in western Sudan village, Sudan Liberation Movement/Army says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Liverpool smash British transfer record to sign Newcastle striker Isak

(Reuters) – The summer-long transfer saga involving Alexander Isak reached a conclusion on Monday as he finally got his wish for a move to Liverpool from Newcastle United as the English champions agreed a British record fee to sign the forward on a long-term deal. The article Liverpool smash British transfer record to sign Newcastle striker Isak appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Pegula back in the New York groove with run to US Open quarters

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A trip to an escape room – and a couple of drinks – got fourth seed Jessica Pegula out of her summer funk and into the New York groove as the American on Sunday reached the U.S. The article Pegula back in the New York groove with run to US Open quarters appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago ‘This is a movement to take back our country’ – Aubrey Norton to supporters at final rally

Kaieteur News – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on Saturday held its final rally at the Square of the Revolution, drawing a large crowd as it made a final appeal to voters ahead of Monday’s election. The rally, which began around 18:00hrs, attracted not only a massive physical turnout but also an impressive online […] The post ‘This is a movement to take back our country’ – Aubrey Norton to supporters at final rally appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – A large buildup of U.S. naval forces in and around the Southern Caribbean has officials in Caracas and experts in the United States asking: is the move aimed at combating drug cartels, as the Trump administration has suggested, or is it for something else entirely? The article US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Amanza fails to stop elections and get on ballots of Regions 7

─ to file appeal Kaieteur News – Forward Guyana Movement party has vowed to immediately file an appeal to the decision of Chief Justice (Ag) Navindra Singh moments after he dismissed its case challenging the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for excluding the party from national ballots in three regions. A Fixed Date Application was filed […] The post Amanza fails to stop elections and get on ballots of Regions 7-9 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago AFC concerned about PPP’s request for changes to polling locations

Kaieteur News – Pending the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) decision on the People Progressive Party Civic’s (PPP/C) request to change polling stations ahead of the September 1 general and regional elections, the Alliance For Change (AFC) has voiced serious concerns over the timing and potential implications of such a move. Speaking at the party’s press […] The post AFC concerned about PPP’s request for changes to polling locations appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago PPP seeks to move 14 polling places from public buildings to private homes

Opposition objects, storms out of GECOM meeting Kaieteur News – With just three days left before September 1 General and Regional Elections, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) nominated commissioners on Thursday requested that 14 polling stations be moved from public buildings to private residences. The request was made during a statutory meeting of the Guyana […] The post PPP seeks to move 14 polling places from public buildings to private homes appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Ruling to be handed down on Friday over FGM ballot challenge

Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh will on Friday deliver his decision in the legal challenge brought by the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM)  over its contention that it was unlawfully excluded from the national ballot in three regions by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). The article Ruling to be handed down on Friday over FGM ballot challenge appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Court to rule on Friday in Amanza party’s fight for place on ballot

Kaieteur News – In his final submission before the High Court in the matter which challenges the Guyana Elections Commission over its decision to exclude the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) from the election ballot in three, attorney for the applicant, Dr Vivian Richards maintained that the application of the electoral laws is not in conformity […] The post Court to rule on Friday in Amanza party’s fight for place on ballot appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Court hears arguments in ballot case brought by Forward Guyana Movement

Arguments were heard yesterday in the High Court before Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh in a case where Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) is alleging that GECOM left it off of the general ballot in three regions because it was not contesting in the geographic constituencies there. The article Court hears arguments in ballot case brought by Forward Guyana Movement appeared first on Stabroek News.

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