7 h. ago Caribbean states’ marijuana success was a choice of reform over eradication

Dear Editor, The report of police destroying over $800 million GYD in marijuana at Wiruni (Stabroek News September 11, 2025) highlights a contradiction in Guyana’s drug policy. The article Caribbean states’ marijuana success was a choice of reform over eradication appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours

(Reuters) – More than 1.5 million ticket applications from fans in 210 countries have been received by FIFA within 24 hours of the presale draw for the 2026 World Cup being launched, the governing body of world soccer said yesterday. The article FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago Haynes, Beaton advance to quarterfinal round in Men’s Doubles

Costa Rica Badminton The team of Akili Haynes and Nkosi Beaton advanced to the quarterfinal round in the Men’s Doubles division when the Costa Rica Badminton Future Series continued. The article Haynes, Beaton advance to quarterfinal round in Men’s Doubles appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago GECOM has to be held accountable for the wanton abuse of the campaign financing law

Dear Editor, Elections to elect leaders are the bed-rock in democratic societies. The process allows citizens to choose their representatives in government. The article GECOM has to be held accountable for the wanton abuse of the campaign financing law appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago People killed in US boat strike were not Tren de Aragua, Venezuela minister says

(Reuters) – None of the 11 people killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean last week were members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Venezuela’s interior minister said yesterday, as the South American nation deployed troops amid heightened tensions with the U.S. The article People killed in US boat strike were not Tren de Aragua, Venezuela minister says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 h. ago OP:ED – The Global Governance Initiative Contributes Chinese Solutions for Improving Global Governance

By Yang Yang, Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Kaieteur News – Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with frequent regional turmoil, impeded economic development, backlash against globalisation, gaps in rules and rule of law, and an intensifying deficit in governance. With the rapid development of a large number of developing countries […] The post OP:ED – The Global Governance Initiative Contributes Chinese Solutions for Improving Global Governance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 h. ago CANOC launches advanced Governance and Leadership Programme to strengthen Caribbean Sport Administration

Kaieteur Sports – After months of preparation, the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) has officially rolled out its Advanced Governance and Leadership Programme, a landmark initiative designed to elevate the standard of sports administration across the region. The programme is being delivered under CANOC’s Strategic Plan and forms part of its ongoing commitment […] The post CANOC launches advanced Governance and Leadership Programme to strengthen Caribbean Sport Administration appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago If Ali cannot distinguish between legitimate criticism and treason then it is his administration that has lost its way

Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali and his inner circle demeanor that the media is either the “voice of reason” or the “voice of treason” is deeply alarming. The article If Ali cannot distinguish between legitimate criticism and treason then it is his administration that has lost its way appeared first on Stabroek News.

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33 h. ago Israel kills over 60 in Gaza as strikes on Qatar roil the region

(AL-JAZEERA) Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed more than 60 people on Wednesday as the assault to capture Gaza City and force one million Palestinians from their homes continues. Those killed include 44 in Gaza City, and nine aid seekers. Widespread global condemnation has erupted after Israel attacked Hamas’s senior leadership in the Qatari capital, […] The post Israel kills over 60 in Gaza as strikes on Qatar roil the region appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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33 h. ago WIN leader commits to working tirelessly to hold govt. accountable in Parliament

– names 10 of 16 persons to head to Parliament Kaieteur News – Leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed said he and his team are ready and will be working tirelessly to hold the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government accountable while in Parliament. The party leader made the commitment while […] The post WIN leader commits to working tirelessly to hold govt. accountable in Parliament appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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33 h. ago IDB announces US$2.5B and rapid response task force for security in Latin America and Caribbean

BUENOS AIRES — During the Regional Security and Justice Summit, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced a historic commitment of an estimated US$2.5 billion in loans for the next three years to strengthen citizen security in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on actions to promote community protection, strengthen institutions, and curb illicit financing. The […] The post IDB announces US$2.5B and rapid response task force for security in Latin America and Caribbean appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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33 h. ago Forensic lab launches training on atomic absorption spectroscopy

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL), in collaboration with the Government Analyst–Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) and the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) on Wednesday officially opened a three-day Inter-Laboratory Training on Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) at the IAST Boardroom, University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus. The training is designed to […] The post Forensic lab launches training on atomic absorption spectroscopy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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33 h. ago Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Gritty Jangoo 51*, Seales 4

Falcons soar to maiden CPL playoffs By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – Arguably one of the more exciting matches this season was played on egg shells as Amir Jangoo scored a gritty half-century, while pacer Jayden Seales’ 4-wicket haul helped scythe through the Guyana Amazon Warriors last night by 4-wickets at the Guyana National Stadium, […] The post Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Gritty Jangoo 51*, Seales 4-fer ensure Falcons fly to victory appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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33 h. ago Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League Athapaththu takes 4, Royals Win Again

Kaieteur Sports – The third game of the Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) saw Barbados Royals cement their position at the top of the table with a commanding 59-run win over Trinbago Knight Riders. Chinelle Henry won the toss and elected to bat first at the Providence Stadium, her side eventually reaching 137/6 on […] The post Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League Athapaththu takes 4, Royals Win Again appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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33 h. ago Bids open for construction of duplex living quarters at Tapakuma

Kaieteur News – The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two has received six bids to construct a duplex living quarter at Tapakuma. The bids which were opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office revealed that bids range between $25 million and $27 million. Meanwhile, Region Five’s RDC recently tendered for […] The post Bids open for construction of duplex living quarters at Tapakuma appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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55 h. ago ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President

As part of its focus this term, the government will launch a “national crusade”  against poverty and this will see a series of measures to cushion the cost-of-living burden especially targeted for the vulnerable, President Irfaan Ali says. The article ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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55 h. ago The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance

By Yang Yang, China’s Ambassador to Guyana Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with frequent regional turmoil, impeded economic development, backlash against globalization, gaps in rules and rule of law, and an intensifying deficit in governance. The article The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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55 h. ago GCUSA and CPL continue partnership to expose local umpires to TV umpiring

The Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA), in collaboration with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and its panel of match officials, has once again launched a unique initiative designed to provide local umpires with valuable exposure to television umpiring. The article GCUSA and CPL continue partnership to expose local umpires to TV umpiring appeared first on Stabroek News.

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57 h. ago Guyana and Suriname to discuss Corentyne River Bridge project this weekend

Kaieteur News – President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that there will be a face-to-face meeting with the new Surinamese President, Jennifer Simons over the weekend to discuss the advancement of the Corentyne River Bridge project and other programmes that the two countries had agreed upon. The Guyanese leader made the comments while responding […] The post Guyana and Suriname to discuss Corentyne River Bridge project this weekend appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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57 h. ago Mercenary boys lift OSCL T20 trophy after thrashing Caribbean Sensation by 5 wickets

Kaieteur Sports – Mercenary carted off the 2025 Ontario Softball Cricket League (OSCL) T20 trophy after humiliating Caribbean Sensation by five wickets with a whopping 79 balls to spare on Sunday at St.Bedes ground, Scarborough. After winning the toss and opted to bowl, Mercenary decimated the defending champions Caribbean Sensation for a paltry 45 in […] The post Mercenary boys lift OSCL T20 trophy after thrashing Caribbean Sensation by 5 wickets appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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