6 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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6 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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8 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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19 h. ago Construction worker charged with murder of businessman at Coomacka Mines

Joel Harding, a 28-year-old construction worker and resident of Coomacka Mines, Upper Demerara River, was arrested on 1st September 2025  by a rank from Mackenzie Police Station and charged yesterday with murder. The article Construction worker charged with murder of businessman at Coomacka Mines appeared first on Stabroek News.

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32 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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54 h. 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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54 h. 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 Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are

Give Indigenous youths access to higher education in hinterland regions, create job opportunities for hinterland students in their villages, and give them spaces at the village, regional, national and international levels in policy decision-making bodies that would affect their educational, economic and social status were among calls by a six-member panel representing Indigenous youths across the country at the recent forum, Ina Maimu Yetatokon (Listen to our Voices) 2025. The article Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are 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 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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4 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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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 Maraj Contracting Services on board with the 2nd edition of the Region 3 Ten/10 Softball Cup

Kaieteur Sports – Maraj Constructing Services has once again given its support towards the 2nd Region 3 Softball Cup, which gets on the way on Sunday, 7th September at the Meten Meer Zorg (West), West Coast Demerara, and concluding on the 14th of September 2025 at the said venue. Managing Director of the Company, Mr. […] The post Maraj Contracting Services on board with the 2nd edition of the Region 3 Ten/10 Softball Cup appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 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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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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6 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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6 d. ago Bids opened for construction of teaching block at Tutorial High

Bids for the construction of a teaching block at Tutorial High School were received on the 26th of August when the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board opened tenders. The article Bids opened for construction of teaching block at Tutorial High appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 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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6 d. ago Poonai Pharmacy renews cricket sponsorship of RHTYSC U13 team

Kaieteur Sports – The popular Poonai Pharmacy of Rose Hall Town on Saturday last renewed the cricket sponsorship of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club under 11 and 13 teams during a simple ceremony at the Area H Ground. The presentation was done by Chief Executive Officer of the pharmacy, Poonai Bhigroog, to […] The post Poonai Pharmacy renews cricket sponsorship of RHTYSC U13 team appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 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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