7 h. ago APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership

Dear Editor, Significant anticipation had accompanied the Elections 2025 campaign, with political party leaders making numerous commitments—including substantial cash grants, poverty reduction, enhanced inclusivity, greater equity, transparency, and more responsive governance.  The article APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago Broomes’ party decries transfer of member as political victimization

The Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) is calling for the reversal of a transfer order issued to one of its members, which the party has described as political persecution and an abuse of public office. The article Broomes’ party decries transfer of member as political victimization appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections

The President of Brazil, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva  in a letter dated September 3rd to President Irfaan Ali, congratulated the Guyanese people on their broad and peaceful participation in the General and Regional Elections of September 1, noting that it reflects the maturity and strength of this country’s institutions, as well as the consolidation of a plural and democratic society, with growing international relevance and promising economic prospects. The article Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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31 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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33 h. ago PAHO launches award to recognise Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs

Bridgetown, Barbados, 5 September 2025 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel Caribbean Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Leadership Award, a new regional honor recognizing exceptional leadership in the fight against antimicrobial resistance—a growing global health threat often referred to as the “silent pandemic.” The award celebrates the legacy of Dr. […] The post PAHO launches award to recognise Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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55 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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55 h. ago Political maturity needed if there is to be any salvable future for APNU

Dear Editor, Guyana is witnessing another missed opportunity. The inability to accept defeat gracefully had led to transparent attempts at rigging elections. The article Political maturity needed if there is to be any salvable future for APNU appeared first on Stabroek News.

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57 h. ago ‘With transparent oil management, Guyana could become regional model’ Analyst tells CNN

Kaieteur News – A political analyst at the Florida International University, Imdat Oner told CNN that elections in Guyana without major conflicts “would demonstrate that sudden oil wealth doesn’t have to erode democracy, as happened in Venezuela.” Oner, who was a former Turkish diplomat in Venezuela, stated too, “If the next government manages this boom […] The post ‘With transparent oil management, Guyana could become regional model’ …Analyst tells CNN appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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57 h. ago The strange death of ethnic politics and the birth of civic citizenship

Dear Editor, Political history reminds us that when citizens begin to vote with civic calculations rather than inherited loyalties, party systems can shift dramatically. George Dangerfield’s classic The Strange Death of Liberal England (1935) chronicled how Britain’s once-dominant Liberal Party collapsed under the pressures of suffrage, Irish nationalism, labour unrest, and constitutional crisis and not […] The post The strange death of ethnic politics and the birth of civic citizenship appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Unprecedented election result could present Guyanese with golden opportunity to rethink political arrangements and systems

Dear Editor, The people have spoken: loudly, clearly, and peacefully. But what precisely are they saying? Many registered voters spoke with their feet, i.e., The article Unprecedented election result could present Guyanese with golden opportunity to rethink political arrangements and systems appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago High presence of party agents at polling stations showed commitment to monitoring –Carter Center

The presence of political party agents at polling stations was a defining feature of the General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025. The article High presence of party agents at polling stations showed commitment to monitoring –Carter Center appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago PNCR Youth call for leadership renewal to restore trust and political capital in APNU

Dear Editor, We, the youth of the People’s National Congress Reform, a proud pillar of the APNU, extend our gratitude to all Guyanese who supported us during the recent elections. Your trust and commitment remind us of the PNCR’s enduring role, both within the coalition and in the life of our nation. Young people across […] The post PNCR Youth call for leadership renewal to restore trust and political capital in APNU appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago ‘We didn’t win Region 4, but we cut APNU’s dominance’ – Jagdeo 

Kaieteur News – General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo said that his party did not win Region Four, but rather significantly narrowed the opposition’s dominance in the district, cutting the gap to just over 1,000 votes while the opposition lost over 20,000 votes. Jagdeo made the comments at his party’s weekly […] The post ‘We didn’t win Region 4, but we cut APNU’s dominance’ – Jagdeo  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Undoubtedly, Nandlall’s contemptuous statement reflects his party’s view of African Guyanese

Dear Editor, On Friday, 29th August 2025, at a PPP political campaign meeting at the Stabroek Market Square, Attorney General Anil Nandlall said, “They insult you; they call you big batty Africans; they call you house slaves; they call you the nastiest things. Well, I want you to tell them that the National Hero of […] The post Undoubtedly, Nandlall’s contemptuous statement reflects his party’s view of African Guyanese appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago GECOM and the relevant ministries must clarify these questions on overseas persons who voted in Elections 2025

Dear Editor, The revelation that an undisclosed number of Indian and Bangladeshi contract workers voted in Guyana’s 2025 elections raises a number of questions. The article GECOM and the relevant ministries must clarify these questions on overseas persons who voted in Elections 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Guyana leg of CPL unlikely to face political disruption – source

The Guyana Amazon Warriors leg in the 2025 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), which encompasses the elimination round and final, will continue as programmed despite possible concerns of political unrest following the staging of the National and Regional Elections. The article Guyana leg of CPL unlikely to face political disruption – source appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Automatic voters’ cumulative totals would improve efficiency, safeguard against political suspicion

Dear Editor,  GECOM has made progress by introducing the SOP Gallery, which allows the public to see scanned Statements of Poll in real time. The article Automatic voters’ cumulative totals would improve efficiency, safeguard against political suspicion appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Corentyne woman’s home ransacked allegedly over political affiliation

-suspect in custody Police are investigating a report of an alleged abuse and robbery committed on Helen Kashi of Number 19 Village Reserve, Corentyne, Berbice, at 19.00 hours on Tuesday.  The suspect, 28-year-old Rameshwar Ramdat, called ‘Kevin’ is in custody assisting with the investigation. The article Corentyne woman’s home ransacked allegedly over political affiliation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago JLP eyes rare third term in tight race, having equal wins as PNP since 1944

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica’s 19th general election unfolds today as a high-stakes political drama, with voters facing a choice between the Dr Andrew Holness-led Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) bid for a historic third term and Mark Golding’s People’s National Party’s (PNP) quest for a return to power. The article JLP eyes rare third term in tight race, having equal wins as PNP since 1944 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Polling station results underline shift in political landscape

A review of Statements of Poll (SOPs) from dozens of polling stations across the country has revealed significant developments for the country’s major political parties – the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and the People’s National Congress (PNC) – along with the budding political force – We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article Polling station results underline shift in political landscape appeared first on Stabroek News.

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