7 h. ago City chamber, THAG clinch MoU on beautification, capacity building

Members of the Private Sector Commission (PSC)—the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) on August 28 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster cooperation to undertake several environmental and beautification initiatives jointly, as well as capacity building projects for the tourism sector. The article City chamber, THAG clinch MoU on beautification, capacity building appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 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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31 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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31 h. ago Atlanta judge to dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 ‘Cop City’ protesters

(Reuters) – A judge in Atlanta said yesterday he would dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 people accused of a criminal conspiracy for their roles in trying block construction of a police training center they derisively dubbed “Cop City.” The article Atlanta judge to dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 ‘Cop City’ protesters appeared first on Stabroek News.

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57 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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3 d. ago After 14 detentions, Mexico’s top prosecutor vows more actions against fuel crimes

MEXICO CITY  (Reuters) – Mexico’s top prosecutor said on Sunday that authorities have so far detained 14 people suspected to be involved in the illicit trade of fuels, reiterating that more actions would follow as new information comes to light. The article After 14 detentions, Mexico’s top prosecutor vows more actions against fuel crimes appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 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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3 d. ago Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze

KYIV, (Reuters) – Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing at least four people, including an infant, Ukrainian officials said today. The article Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 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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5 d. ago Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States is not talking about regime change in Venezuela, President Donald  Trump said yesterday, as the United States ordered an additional 10 stealth fighter jets to a military buildup in the Caribbean. The article Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 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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5 d. ago Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States is not talking about regime change in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said today, as the United States ordered an additional 10 stealth fighter jets to a growing military buildup in the Caribbean. The article Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Two seriously injured after truck plunges off hill at Mathews Ridge

Kaieteur News – Two persons were airlifted to the city by helicopter on Thursday after a canter transporting concrete blocks, ran off Heaven Hill, Mathews Ridge, North West District, Region One. The accident was captured on security camera and showed the truck plunging off the hill at full speed and coming to a standstill when […] The post Two seriously injured after truck plunges off hill at Mathews Ridge appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 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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7 d. ago Georgetown’s open spaces and parks are under increasing threat

Dear Editor, Are our green spaces and parks keeping up with the country’s economic growth? I’m not informed enough to know the answer; but what I do know is that the city’s current open spaces and parks are increasingly coming under threat. The article Georgetown’s open spaces and parks are under increasing threat appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Nandlall’s ‘house slave’ remarks was made in his capacity as Attorney General

Dear Editor,  It is universal human nature to say and do things that are wrong and then want forgiveness. So, Anil Nandlall is right to offer an ‘unqualified and unreserved’ apology for his unacceptable, racist, offensive ‘house slave’ remarks. The article Nandlall’s ‘house slave’ remarks was made in his capacity as Attorney General appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Many family members of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children who are part of a group the Trump administration attempted to deport over the weekend did not want their children returned to Guatemala, according to an internal Guatemalan government report that contradicts assertions made by U.S. The article Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Subryanville residents oppose Mae’s construction on Farnum ground

A group of Subryanville residents has written to the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown demanding the immediate withdrawal of all permissions and permits reportedly granted to Mae’s Schools and its owners for construction works at the eastern end of the Farnum Playing Field. The article Subryanville residents oppose Mae’s construction on Farnum ground appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Education Ministry seeking contractors to construct new North Georgetown Secondary School

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education is seeking contractors to build a new North Georgetown Secondary School. Invitation for bids (IFB) are to open on September 23 at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office. The North Georgetown Secondary School is located on Woolford Avenue. Several new schools have been built while […] The post Education Ministry seeking contractors to construct new North Georgetown Secondary School appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week 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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