5 h. ago Israel launches attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, blasts heard in Doha

DOHA,  (Reuters) – Israel launched an attack on the leadership of Hamas in Qatar today, expanding its military actions that have ranged across the Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian Islamist group has long had its political base. The article Israel launches attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, blasts heard in Doha appeared first on Stabroek News.

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12 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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14 h. ago Businessman wanted in ‘Lola Doll’ shooting surrenders to police

Kaieteur News – Businessman, Paul Daby Jr. who police issued a wanted bulletin for on Sunday in connection with the shooting of Lolita ‘Lola Doll’ Callender on Monday afternoon surrendered. He was accompanied by his attorney. Callender was shot several times Saturday night outside of her East Ruimveldt home. Back in June, Daby was among […] The post Businessman wanted in ‘Lola Doll’ shooting surrenders to police appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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14 h. ago Family demands justice for gold miner murdered at Puruni landing

Kaieteur News – The family of 27-year-old Christopher Stephens is crying out for justice and demanding a swift and thorough investigation into his death which occurred on August 18 at Puruni Landing, Region Seven. Stephens, a gold miner from Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), was found dead, lying face down in the river with a […] The post Family demands justice for gold miner murdered at Puruni landing appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration

(Trinidad Guardian) Caricom and Foreign Affairs ministers who have sought a meeting with the United States on its military deployment in the region are awaiting a reply and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s strong stance on the US presence has been slammed by Jamaica’s Gleaner newspaper in an editorial. The article US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration appeared first on Stabroek News.

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36 h. ago Ali pledges to widen access to information, crackdown on misinformation

President Irfaan Ali yesterday promised more access to information for the media but highlighted the threat of misinformation and disinformation and its spread through digital platforms and artificial intelligence, as he promised to examine global experiences in countering such risks. The article Ali pledges to widen access to information, crackdown on misinformation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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38 h. ago CDB and RevUP Caribbean power next wave of Caribbean entrepreneurs with incubation programme

Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and RevUP Caribbean Limited have launched Phase II of the RevUP Caribbean Incubation Programme, a two-year initiative aimed at creating jobs, scaling startups, and strengthening innovation across the region. Building on the success of Phase I, this next chapter will support at least 60 early-stage […] The post CDB and RevUP Caribbean power next wave of Caribbean entrepreneurs with incubation programme appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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47 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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60 h. ago WIN’s challenge will be to show it can function effectively in a parliamentary democracy

Dear Editor, In my last Sunday’s column before the elections, I predicted, “ the PPP will obtain a comfortable majority of some 36 seats with PNC 23, WIN 5 and AFC 1.”  The article WIN’s challenge will be to show it can function effectively in a parliamentary democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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60 h. ago Two Balwant Singh Hospital cashiers attacked with acid on East St

Detectives are working around the clock to find the perpetrator of an acid attack committed on two women on East Street, George-town, on Wednesday afternoon. The article Two Balwant Singh Hospital cashiers attacked with acid on East St appeared first on Stabroek News.

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60 h. ago More tickets released for CPL Eliminator & WCPL Final Group Match Double Header

(CPL) The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is delighted to announce that an additional batch of tickets has been released for one of the most exciting days of cricket this season. The article More tickets released for CPL Eliminator & WCPL Final Group Match Double Header appeared first on Stabroek News.

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61 h. ago ‘Lola Doll’ shot multiple times outside her home by a man on motorcycle

…police on hunt for suspect Kaieteur News – Local artiste and social media sensation Lolita “Lola Doll” Callender was on Saturday night shot about eight times outside her Texas Square, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown home. The shooting occurred at 23:35h. Callendar, 33, was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for treatment. Kaieteur News understands […] The post ‘Lola Doll’ shot multiple times outside her home by a man on motorcycle appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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62 h. ago Micinthia Patterson: The Singing Dentist making the best of both worlds

By Sherman Hawker Kaieteur News – A popular particle in Guyanese proverbs pitch that “easy snake does bite hot,” the translation of which holds ( if given general reference) that individuals of a gentle and reserved disposition are fundamentally the contrast of what they portray, and more often than not are at conflict with good […] The post Micinthia Patterson: The Singing Dentist making the best of both worlds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago WIN took votes from APNU in Buxton, other traditional Region Four strongholds

While the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has long considered areas like Buxton, Friendship, and Annandale South on the East Coast Demerara within Region Four (Demerara‑Mahaica) as strongholds, the Statements of Poll (SOPs) released by the Guyana Elections Commission so far shows that the WIN party (We Invest in Nationhood) has disrupted the traditional APNU–PPP/C contrast. The article WIN took votes from APNU in Buxton, other traditional Region Four strongholds appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Subryanville residents up demand for end to construction on Farnum Ground

-Mayor says permission given for temporary building A group of Subryanville residents has written to the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown demanding the immediate withdrawal of all permissions reportedly granted to Mae’s Schools for construction works at the eastern end of the Farnum Playing Field. The article Subryanville residents up demand for end to construction on Farnum Ground appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Jamaica Court of Appeal clears more cases than filed for three consecutive years

(Jamaica Information Service) For three consecutive years, the Court of Appeal has disposed of more cases than were newly filed, according to Chief Justice Bryan Sykes. The article Jamaica Court of Appeal clears more cases than filed for three consecutive years appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Former Jamaica Director of Electors says bloated voter roll distorting true picture of turnout

(Jamaica Gleaner) Former Director of Elections Orette Fisher believes Jamaica’s reported voter turnout is misleading, as the current voters’ list is significantly overinflated with names that should have been removed long ago. The article Former Jamaica Director of Electors says bloated voter roll distorting true picture of turnout appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago GECOM completes recount of ballots in Districts 4,5; to make formal declaration

…Opposition no-show at late-night meeting called by Chair Kaieteur News – The recount of ballots for Region 4 District 4 (East Coast Demerara) and Region 5 (Demerara-Mahaica) has officially concluded at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) headquarters. The recount, which began on Thursday at 08:00hrs and ended on Friday around 20:30hrs, covered 391 ballot boxes […] The post GECOM completes recount of ballots in Districts 4,5; to make formal declaration appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Rematch at Providence: Warriors seek to ruin TKR’s hot streak 

Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Kaieteur Sports – Arch Rivals, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) will be tussling in a grudge rematch, this time in the backyard of the Imran Tahir-led team, as action shifts to the Guyana National Stadium, Providence from 19:00h tonight. With a change of venue being in favor […] The post Rematch at Providence: Warriors seek to ruin TKR’s hot streak  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago ‘Not a victory by default,’ says Holness of JLP’s election win

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister-designate Dr Andrew Holness on Wednesday night praised supporters of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for the historic third-straight victory which it carved out over the People’s National Party (PNP), telling Labourites that it was not a victory by default, but a hard fought one. The article ‘Not a victory by default,’ says Holness of JLP’s election win appeared first on Stabroek News.

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