10 h. ago Egg price dispute reportedly triggers killing, deadly standoff in Jamaica

(Jamaica Gleaner) A dispute over the price of a tray of eggs is what may have set off a deadly chain of events in Manchester yesterday, which ended when a thug, armed with two guns and more than 500 bullets, was shot and killed after a fierce stand-off and gun battle that lasted more than four hours. The article Egg price dispute reportedly triggers killing, deadly standoff in Jamaica appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago City to meet today over Mae’s Schools construction on Farnum Ground

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown is set to meet today with sub-committee members to address the status of construction works by Mae’s Schools at the eastern end of the Farnum Playing Field. The article City to meet today over Mae’s Schools construction on Farnum Ground appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago Gas to energy project set for first foundation work tonight – President told

President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with Head of the Gas to Energy (GTE) Task Force, Winston Brassington, and received “comprehensive updates” on several components of the GTE project. The article Gas to energy project set for first foundation work tonight – President told appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago Tobago fishermen demand response by Chief Secretary after US strike

(Trinidad Guardian) Tobago’s fisherfolk say they are alarmed by the “deafening silence” of Chief Secretary Farley Augustine following the United States’ destruction of a Venezuelan vessel that left 11 people dead. The article Tobago fishermen demand response by Chief Secretary after US strike appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago The process leading to every election must be beyond reproach

Dear Editor, The 2025 Elections may be over for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), but the process that led to the declaration, questioned by some and accepted by others, must not be considered finished business for any citizen who values the right to vote, a right for which generations of workers have shed blood. The article The process leading to every election must be beyond reproach appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago APNU will emerge stronger and better despite defeat – Norton

A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate and incumbent Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton, is sticking to his assertion that the September 1 elections were not free and fair and did not reflect the will of the people, while assuring supporters that the party will weather its defeat and emerge stronger and better. The article APNU will emerge stronger and better despite defeat – Norton appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20

The 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Schools Football Tournament is set to kick off on September 20, at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. The article 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Guyana to host CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) is proud to announce that Guyana has been awarded the hosting rights for the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women’s Championship, set to take place from November 9 – 17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. The return of the CBC Championship marks a historic moment […] The post Guyana to host CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Horsepower returns: Thrilling ‘Keep Fit’ Horse Racing Meet set for September 21 at Georgetown Turf Club

Kaieteur Sports – After a somber pause to honour the tragic passing of jockey Kishawn Parreira, horse racing gallops back into action at the Georgetown Turf Club (GTC) on Sunday, September 21, with a spectacular six-race card organised by the ever-popular Three Men Promotion and proudly sponsored by Carib Beer. Originally scheduled for August 24, […] The post Horsepower returns: Thrilling ‘Keep Fit’ Horse Racing Meet set for September 21 at Georgetown Turf Club appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago APA joins Amazonian indigenous women to form historic alliance defending territories, rights, and autonomy

The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) joined its partners and Indigenous Women defenders from across the Amazon Basin last week, at the first Women Land Is Life meeting in Tena, Cundinamarca, Colombia. From August 24 to 27, Indigenous Women from Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela gathered to share the threats […] The post APA joins Amazonian indigenous women to form historic alliance defending territories, rights, and autonomy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of elections

-chair points to petition process A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate Aubrey Norton yesterday expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the 2025 General Elections and is calling for a forensic audit of the results or a complete redo however the GECOM Chair has underlined that those matters would have to be addressed by way of a petition to the High Court. The article Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago ‘Go to court, not GECOM’ – Chair rejects Norton’s call to quash elections

Kaieteur News – Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), ret’d Justice Claudette Singh on Friday rejected A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) request for a forensic audit and to quash the 2025 electoral process. The party’s presidential candidate Aubrey Norton made the request in a letter written to Justice Singh, dated September 4, 2025. […] The post ‘Go to court, not GECOM’ – Chair rejects Norton’s call to quash elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 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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5 d. ago Breetzke leads South Africa to narrow win over England to seal series

LONDON,  (Reuters) – South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke became the first player to score half centuries in each of his first five ODI appearances to set up his side’s gripping series-clinching five-run victory over England at Lord’s yesterday. The article Breetzke leads South Africa to narrow win over England to seal series appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago US judge blocks Trump from unilaterally cutting foreign aid funding

(Reuters) – A federal judge has blocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from unilaterally cutting billions of dollars of foreign aid authorized by Congress that is set to expire at the end of September. The article US judge blocks Trump from unilaterally cutting foreign aid funding appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Coach Gonzalez says Guyana aims to reach Rugby Americas North Sevens final

Guyana’s senior rugby sevens assistant coach, Ryan Gonzalez, has set his sights on guiding the national team to the finals of this year’s Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Championship. The article Coach Gonzalez says Guyana aims to reach Rugby Americas North Sevens final appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Excitement builds as Petra Organisation prepares for 12th edition of Pee Wee U

Kaieteur Sports – With the new school term just around the corner, anticipation is mounting as the Petra Organisation gears up to launch one of the most eagerly awaited youth sporting events on the local calendar, the 12th Annual Pee Wee Under-11 Boys Football Championship. Tentatively set to kick off on September 20, this year’s […] The post Excitement builds as Petra Organisation prepares for 12th edition of Pee Wee U-11 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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