6 h. ago Caricom members should dispense with inconvenience of individual currencies that derive their value from the US dollar

Dear Editor, At a recent seminar organized to honour Sir Shridath Ramphal’s memory by the centre which bears his name, I was asked to reflect on the work of the West Indian Commission which Sir Shridath chaired. The article Caricom members should dispense with inconvenience of individual currencies that derive their value from the US dollar appeared first on Stabroek News.

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31 h. ago ‘Leave now’, Netanyahu threatens Gaza City residents, as 52 killed

(AL-JAZEERA) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned residents of Gaza City on Monday to leave now, hours after Israel said it would ramp up airstrikes on the enclave. He said: “I say to the residents of Gaza, I take this opportunity and listen to me carefully: You have been warned — leave now.” Netanyahu said […] The post ‘Leave now’, Netanyahu threatens Gaza City residents, as 52 killed appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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48 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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4 d. ago UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs; as Israeli forces kill another 50 on Friday

(AL-JAZEERA) With more than 50 people killed including at least seven children in attacks on besieged Gaza City, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk has rejected United States sanctions on Palestinian rights groups as “unacceptable”, calling for them to be revoked amid global outrage against the US move. Turk, on Friday, lauded the work […] The post UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs; as Israeli forces kill another 50 on Friday appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Trinidad only Caricom nation to back US presence in region at emergency CELAC meeting

(Trinidad Guardian) T&T was the sole Caricom member to back the United States’ military presence in the region at an emergency meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The article Trinidad only Caricom nation to back US presence in region at emergency CELAC meeting appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago CARICOM observers praise peaceful elections, note areas for reform

The CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) yesterday released its preliminary findings on Guyana’s September 1 general and regional elections, describing the polls as calm, orderly, and transparent while also highlighting areas where improvements are needed. The article CARICOM observers praise peaceful elections, note areas for reform appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago OAS observer team hosts meeting with other overseas missions

The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organisation of American States (OAS) in Guyana led by former Prime Minister of Jamaica Bruce Golding yesterday hosted the international observation missions of CARICOM, the European Union, the Carter Center and the Commonwealth along with partners from the United Nations to a post-election day meeting to exchange the initial findings of the missions. The article OAS observer team hosts meeting with other overseas missions appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Campaign financing law will help foil use of State resources – CARICOM Observer Mission

Kaieteur News – Chief of Mission of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observer Mission (CEOM), Josephine Tamai has noted the need for model legislation in the region to help prohibit the use of State resources by governments to campaign for elections. Speaking at a press conference at the CARICOM Headquarters at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown on […] The post Campaign financing law will help foil use of State resources – CARICOM Observer Mission appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Sumud Flotilla for Gaza departs Barcelona again after delay due to storm

(Al Jazeera) The Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip departed Barcelona again on Monday evening, several hours after poor weather forced it to return to the Spanish port, according to a journalist travelling on one of the boats. Earlier on Monday, the flotilla – which had set off from Barcelona on […] The post Sumud Flotilla for Gaza departs Barcelona again after delay due to storm appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Polling station changed from Hibiscus Drive to Caricom General Insurance Company – GECOM

Just hours before the opening of polls for the General and Regional Election, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was forced to make a last-minute change to a polling station venue after the owner of a private residence withdrew his permission for its use. The article Polling station changed from Hibiscus Drive to Caricom General Insurance Company – GECOM appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Israel reducing Gaza City to ‘fields of rubble’ as attacks kill 78

(ALJAZEERA) At least 78 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday, including 32 aid seekers, medical sources have told Al Jazeera. In one of the latest reported attacks, two people including a child was killed and others injured after an Israeli drone bombed a residence in the Maghazi refugee camp in […] The post Israel reducing Gaza City to ‘fields of rubble’ as attacks kill 78 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Polling station relocated from Hibiscus Drive, Peters Hall to CARICOM General Insurance

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Sunday evening announced the relocation of a polling station from Hibiscus Drive, Peters Hall, East Bank Demerara, to the CARICOM General Insurance Company, situated a short distance away. Electors originally listed to vote at Hibiscus Drive are now asked to take note of the new venue. […] The post Polling station relocated from Hibiscus Drive, Peters Hall to CARICOM General Insurance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Tackling DV requires greater focus on perpetrators and the potential to be perpetrators

Dear Editor, Regardless of all that is being done to protect abused women and empower survivors there will hardly be a dent in domestic violence until there is an equal, if not greater focus on perpetrators and the potential to be perpetrators. The article Tackling DV requires greater focus on perpetrators and the potential to be perpetrators appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago It is clear more decisive and coordinated action is needed to stem the rising tide of domestic violence

Dear Editor, Help & Shelter expresses its deep sorrow and outrage at the recent spate of fatal domestic violence cases that have once again shaken our nation. The article It is clear more decisive and coordinated action is needed to stem the rising tide of domestic violence appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Gaza toll surpasses 63,000 killed, with 322 people starved to death

  (AL-JAZEERA) Israel’s war on Gaza has killed some 63,025 Palestinians and injured 159,490 since October 7, 2023. The total number of aid seekers killed since May 27, when Israel introduced a new aid distribution mechanism through the US-based GHF, has reached 2,203, with more than 16,228 injured. On Friday, at least 67 Palestinians were […] The post Gaza toll surpasses 63,000 killed, with 322 people starved to death appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago 50 killed in attacks; Israeli assault ‘turning Gaza City into ash’ as starvation deaths rise

  (AL-JAZEERA) Sources at Gaza’s hospitals have revealed that at least 50 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks since the early hours of Thursday morning. Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza City is levelling entire neighbourhoods, our correspondent on the ground reports, in an attempt to rid the city of its residents. Civil defence reports […] The post 50 killed in attacks; Israeli assault ‘turning Gaza City into ash’ as starvation deaths rise appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Respectful but firm measures are needed to tackle domestic violence

Dear Editor, Please allow me to extend my deepest condolences to relatives and friends of Teekadai Atiya Solomon and Alroy Solomon. The article Respectful but firm measures are needed to tackle domestic violence appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Without changing harmful social norms even the strongest laws risk becoming paper shields against gender based violence

Dear Editor, “This trend must be a wake-up call for all of us in the region, men and women,” said United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Executive Secretary and International Gender Champion, Tatiana Molcean. The article Without changing harmful social norms even the strongest laws risk becoming paper shields against gender based violence appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Trump holds Gaza policy meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) –  President  Donald Trump presided over a policy meeting on Israel’s war in Gaza and post-war plans for the Palestinian territory yesterday with input from former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Trump Middle East envoy Jared Kushner, a senior White House official said. The article Trump holds Gaza policy meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Fight breaks out between Mexican senate leaders as session ends

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) –  Mexico’s senate erupted into violence yesterday with punches, pushing and shouting after an opposition party leader grabbed the chamber’s president as the session was wrapping up. The article Fight breaks out between Mexican senate leaders as session ends appeared first on Stabroek News.

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