4 h. ago Atwell ordered to pay $38.1m to Balwant Singh Hospital, Dr Madhu Singh in defamation case

Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln has ruled that social media commentator, Melissa Atwell, widely known as “Melly Mel,” defamed both the Dr Balwant Singh Hospital and Dr. The article Atwell ordered to pay $38.1m to Balwant Singh Hospital, Dr Madhu Singh in defamation case appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 h. ago `Massive works’ to follow first GtE concrete pour – Brassington

The first concrete foundation for the gas to energy project was poured on Tuesday night for what project lead Winston Brassington yesterday said sets the tone for  “massive works”. The article `Massive works’ to follow first GtE concrete pour – Brassington appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 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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4 h. ago La Penitence businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo, suspected drugs

Police, acting on information received at around 18:32hrs on Tuesday went to Vlissengen Road in the vicinity of Square of the Revolution where they intercepted a black Honda Vezel vehicle with registration number PAH 2167, which is owned and at the time driven by Franz Paul, a 39-year-old businessman of Middle Road, La Penitence. The article La Penitence businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo, suspected drugs appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 h. ago WIN leader commits to working tirelessly to hold govt. accountable in Parliament

– names 10 of 16 persons to head to Parliament Kaieteur News – Leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed said he and his team are ready and will be working tirelessly to hold the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government accountable while in Parliament. The party leader made the commitment while […] The post WIN leader commits to working tirelessly to hold govt. accountable in Parliament appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 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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6 h. ago Multilateral development banks hit record US$137B in climate financing last year

Kaieteur News – Global climate financing by multilateral development banks (MDBs) increased 10% last year, reaching a record US$137 billion, with the majority directed to low- and middle-income economies. MDBs, including the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), announced the year-on-year increase in a report published on Tuesday. In addition, private financing mobilized by MDBs […] The post Multilateral development banks hit record US$137B in climate financing last year appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 h. ago Forensic lab launches training on atomic absorption spectroscopy

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL), in collaboration with the Government Analyst–Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) and the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) on Wednesday officially opened a three-day Inter-Laboratory Training on Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) at the IAST Boardroom, University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus. The training is designed to […] The post Forensic lab launches training on atomic absorption spectroscopy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 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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6 h. ago BCB/Republic Bank Inter Secondary School Region 6 Tournament resumes on Friday

The Berbice Cricket Board/ Republic Bank Region Six Inter-Secondary School cricket competition will resume on Friday. The 30 overs a side competition which began a while ago has been held up due to various circumstances. Two matches remain to be played with one of the finalists already decided. The zone final of the New Amsterdam/Canje/East […] The post BCB/Republic Bank Inter Secondary School Region 6 Tournament resumes on Friday appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 h. ago GSA to host Inclusive “One Guyana” Squash Tournament at National Racquet Centre

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) is set to serve up an exciting and inclusive edition of the One Guyana Squash Tournament, slated to take place from September 24 to October 4 at the National Racquet Centre. With a strong emphasis on unity and inclusivity. Only in its second year, the tournament is […] The post GSA to host Inclusive “One Guyana” Squash Tournament at National Racquet Centre appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 h. ago GPA defended Travis Chase’s plainly rude and aggressive approach in addressing the President

Dear Editor, I read with utter disbelief a Facebook post made by the Guyana Press Association (GPA) relating to a now popular interaction between President Irfaan Ali and ‘journalist’ Travis Chase condemning what it labeled as the “President’s attack on Mr. Chase”. It is saddening that the GPA, which claims to be the sole representative […] The post GPA defended Travis Chase’s plainly rude and aggressive approach in addressing the President appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 h. ago GMSA Congratulates the PPP/C on Winning the 2025 General and Regional Elections

Dear Editor, The Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA) extends heartiest congratulations to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on their victory in the General and Regional Elections held on Monday, September 1, 2025. We also congratulate President Elect, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, as he commences his second term as President of the Cooperative Republic of […] The post GMSA Congratulates the PPP/C on Winning the 2025 General and Regional Elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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28 h. ago ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President

As part of its focus this term, the government will launch a “national crusade”  against poverty and this will see a series of measures to cushion the cost-of-living burden especially targeted for the vulnerable, President Irfaan Ali says. The article ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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28 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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28 h. ago APNU finalizing parliament list, Ronald Daniels could be included

A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) final slate of parliamentarians will reflect a balance of youth, experience, and ethnic diversity, according to the sources. The article APNU finalizing parliament list, Ronald Daniels could be included appeared first on Stabroek News.

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28 h. ago Resolution of outstanding Amerindian land claims to be accelerated – PM

On the day he was sworn in again as Prime Minister, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips on Monday pledged that the resolution of outstanding Amerindian land claims will be accelerated.  The article Resolution of outstanding Amerindian land claims to be accelerated – PM appeared first on Stabroek News.

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28 h. ago The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance

By Yang Yang, China’s Ambassador to Guyana Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with frequent regional turmoil, impeded economic development, backlash against globalization, gaps in rules and rule of law, and an intensifying deficit in governance. The article The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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28 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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28 h. ago GPA wrong to defend Travis Chase’s rude approach in addressing President

Dear Editor, I read with utter disbelief a Facebook post made by the Guyana Press Association (GPA) relating to a now popular interaction between President Irfaan Ali and ‘journalist’ Travis Chase condemning what it labeled as the “President’s attack on Mr. The article GPA wrong to defend Travis Chase’s rude approach in addressing President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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