12 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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12 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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14 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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24 h. ago Norton says will not return to Parliament, will remain PNCR Leader

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton, has confirmed that he will not be returning to Parliament as he focuses on rebuilding the party. The article Norton says will not return to Parliament, will remain PNCR Leader appeared first on Stabroek News.

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37 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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37 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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37 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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60 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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62 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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3 d. ago Ticket scalping at CPL: Why are authorities turning a blind eye?

Every year when the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) rolls into Guyana, cricket fans brace not only for the excitement on the field but also for the headache off it, the black market ticket trade. The article Ticket scalping at CPL: Why are authorities turning a blind eye? appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago US defense secretary tells sailors off Puerto Rico: this isn’t training

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told sailors and Marines on a warship off Puerto Rico today that they were not deployed to the Caribbean for training but instead sent to the “front lines” of a critical counter-narcotics mission. The article US defense secretary tells sailors off Puerto Rico: this isn’t training appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Royals school Warriors by seven wickets in Women’s Caribbean Premier League

Defending champion the Barbados Royals began the defence of their crown in the perfect manner, defeating the Guyana Amazon Warriors by seven wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). The article Royals school Warriors by seven wickets in Women’s Caribbean Premier League appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Guyanese musicians took over Carifesta – says Soca artiste Omaiah Hall

Guyanese musician Omaiah Hall’s debut performance at the Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta) was its recent 15th manifestation in Barbados. Apart from having had an amazing, memorable experience, she has already found practical benefits such as new links in the industry that she says will help her achieve her goals. The article Guyanese musicians took over Carifesta – says Soca artiste Omaiah Hall appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Pretorius, Hetmyer and Hope help Warriors exact revenge on TKR at home

Caribbean Premier League 2025 A sea of green, red and gold erupted at the National Stadium, Providence last night as the Guyana Amazon Warriors pulled off a heart-stopping victory against arch-rivals Trinbago Knight Riders in the return leg of the Caribbean Premier League. The article Pretorius, Hetmyer and Hope help Warriors exact revenge on TKR at home appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ

The Preliminary Report of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for Monday’s elections has repeated recommendations from 2020 on  the need for campaign finance reform legislation and confirmed appointments to the  posts of Chancellor of the Judiciary ad Chief Justice. The article OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago WCPL:Amazon Warriors best Knight Riders in tournament opener

The Guyana Amazon Warriors commenced their campaign in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in the perfect manner, defeating the Trinbago Knight Riders by six runs yesterday at the National Stadium, Providence. The article WCPL:Amazon Warriors best Knight Riders in tournament opener appeared first on Stabroek News.

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