5 h. ago Commonwealth countries back new strategic plan for shared prosperity

Kaieteur News – High commissioners, representing the 56 Commonwealth countries, have approved a five-year strategic plan for the Commonwealth Secretariat to deliver focused support for the 2.7 billion people it serves. To set the stage for a new era of effective results, the Secretariat developed its strategic plan covering the period 2025 to 2030, after […] The post Commonwealth countries back new strategic plan for shared prosperity appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 h. ago Van Lange, Racha ninth wicket stand helps WI U19 to crucial win over Sri Lanka

(Trinidad Express) – Jonathan van Lange and Aadian Racha shared an unbroken partnership of 28 for the ninth wicket as the West Indies Under-19s held on to earn a crucial two-wicket win over Sri Lanka Under-19s in the fifth Youth One-Day International, on Tuesday. Chasing the visitors’ total of 172 in 48 overs at the […] The post Van Lange, Racha ninth wicket stand helps WI U19 to crucial win over Sri Lanka appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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29 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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51 h. ago Broomes’ party decries transfer of member as political victimization

The Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) is calling for the reversal of a transfer order issued to one of its members, which the party has described as political persecution and an abuse of public office. The article Broomes’ party decries transfer of member as political victimization appeared first on Stabroek News.

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53 h. ago Pres. Ali holds talks with U.S. Deputy Asst. Secretary of War

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali and United States (U.S.) Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Mr. Joseph M. Humire, during a meeting on Monday, at State House discussed strengthening and expanding Guyana’s “strategic partnership” with the U.S. In a statement posted on the Office of the President’s Facebook page, President Ali emphasized that Guyana’s sovereignty […] The post Pres. Ali holds talks with U.S. Deputy Asst. Secretary of War appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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53 h. ago Guyana, Suriname discuss Corentyne River Bridge project, other development initiatives

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Monday met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Melvin Bouva, at State House to advance development initiatives between the two countries. In a brief statement posted on the Office of the President’s Facebook page, the president’s office said that the discussions focused on “Guyana’s commitment to […] The post Guyana, Suriname discuss Corentyne River Bridge project, other development initiatives appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago PPP won these elections because of brilliant strategy and relentless work

Dear Editor, When the elections were called, I weighed 162 pounds. Yesterday, I came in at 151. Over the campaign period I did not change diet or anything of the sort. The article PPP won these elections because of brilliant strategy and relentless work appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago APA joins Amazonian indigenous women to form historic alliance defending territories, rights, and autonomy

The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) joined its partners and Indigenous Women defenders from across the Amazon Basin last week, at the first Women Land Is Life meeting in Tena, Cundinamarca, Colombia. From August 24 to 27, Indigenous Women from Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela gathered to share the threats […] The post APA joins Amazonian indigenous women to form historic alliance defending territories, rights, and autonomy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Would countries backing Palestinian statehood be denied entry to attend UNGA 2025?

Dear Editor, UNGA 2025 will commence shortly in New York. Already who can attend and who can’t has been ramped up with Palestinian delegations being denied entry to the world assembly. By extension would those countries who have indicated backing and announcing support for Palestinian statehood at UNGA be also be denied entry? Should the […] The post Would countries backing Palestinian statehood be denied entry to attend UNGA 2025? appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Every country with nuclear technology is a threat to peace and stability to this planet

Dear Editor, Every country with nuclear technology is a threat to peace and stability of this planet. It is only a matter of time before those with nuclear technology turn to producing nuclear armaments. And, those countries already with nuclear armaments increase their stockpiles of nuclear weapons for their concept of MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction). […] The post Every country with nuclear technology is a threat to peace and stability to this planet appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow

The Commonwealth Observer Mission at Monday’s elections found that polling proceeded peacefully and the tabulation process was adhered to after closing but it also made a series of recommendations including the shaking up of GECOM and legislation for equitable access by all parties to the state media. The article Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow-through on reforms appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends

Kaieteur News – The Commonwealth observer mission of the 2025 General and Regional Elections said has recommended that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) adopt biometric technology early for the next election cycle. At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Aiden by Best Western Hotel, the mission presented its interim report on the observations […] The post Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 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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8 d. ago Google keeps Chrome and Apple deal but must share data in big antitrust ruling

(Reuters) – Google won’t have to sell its Chrome browser, a judge in Washington said yesterday, handing a rare win to Big Tech in its battle with U.S. The article Google keeps Chrome and Apple deal but must share data in big antitrust ruling appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Prison Service reintroduces Canine service to enhance operations

In keeping with the Government of Guyana’s commitment to improve the operations of the prison system, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) as part of its Proactive Preventive Strategy, has reintroduced the Canine Unit (K-9) service, a GPS release stated last week. The article Prison Service reintroduces Canine service to enhance operations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – WHO

…says services require urgent scale up Kaieteur News – More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls. While many countries have bolstered their mental health policies and programmes, […] The post Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – WHO appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Trinidad Minister eyes energy collaboration after Guyana election

(Trinidad Guardian) Energy and Energy Industries Minister Roodal Moonilal closely followed yesterday’s general election in Guyana, particularly in relation to re-igniting energy collaboration between the two countries. The article Trinidad Minister eyes energy collaboration after Guyana election appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago The dishonesty in a police officer caused me to be tried and convicted in absentia at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court 2

Dear Editor, Please permit me to share with your readers a recent experience of mine. A few months ago, while navigating the Diamond-Grove junction on my way home from work, I was stopped and issued a traffic ticket for the offence of “failing to stop when required by police in uniform”.  The article The dishonesty in a police officer caused me to be tried and convicted in absentia at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court 2 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Presidential candidates share mixed reviews on voting process

Kaieteur News – As presidential candidates cast their ballots in Monday’s General and Regional Elections at various polling stations across the country, their reaction to the electoral process differed. While some expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the polls, others raised serious concerns, pointing to alleged breaches and irregularities. A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) […] The post Presidential candidates share mixed reviews on voting process appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago The PPP/C’s Broken Promises, Failed Leadership and Divisive Politics

Dear Editor, When the PPP/C returned to office, they promised transformation, prosperity, development and equitable treatment for all Guyanese – in a “One Guyana” message. Nearly five years later, Guyanese are asking what has changed to make a difference in their daily lives? And what is being done to assure equitable sharing of the windfall […] The post The PPP/C’s Broken Promises, Failed Leadership and Divisive Politics appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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