67 h. ago Guyana maintains Tier 1 ranking in US trafficking in persons report

Guyana has once again maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the US State Department 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report with says the country fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of TIP. The article Guyana maintains Tier 1 ranking in US trafficking in persons report appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Trump to meet top Congressional leaders tomorrow, White House official says

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with the top Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress tomorrow to discuss government funding ahead of a September 30 deadline to keep the government open, a White House official said on Saturday. The article Trump to meet top Congressional leaders tomorrow, White House official says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago More than what meets the eye – the US’ presence in the Caribbean

Dear Editor, The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is currently is session in New York. It is meeting at a time when unprecedented dynamic geo-strategic processes are taking place in other parts of the world and where a once dominant unipolar global system is inexorably giving way to a multipolar system characterized by the sovereign equality of states, based on international rule of law, multilateralism and people -centered development. The article More than what meets the eye – the US’ presence in the Caribbean appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago FIBA 3×3 Commission charts course for growth at 2025 Meeting in Switzerland

Kaieteur Sports – The FIBA 3×3 Commission convened yesterday at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball (FIBA Headquarters), in Mies, Switzerland, for its fourth meeting of the 2023-2027 term, outlining a dynamic future for the sport following a successful 2025 season and setting the stage for upcoming milestones, including the LA2028 Olympic Games. Chaired by […] The post FIBA 3×3 Commission charts course for growth at 2025 Meeting in Switzerland appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Minister Jacobs, GGA meet as plans to Drive National Development forward tees off

Kaieteur Sports – Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, met with the president of the Guyana Golf Association (GGA), Aleem Hussain, along with representatives of several other sport associations, as he aggressively stepped into his new role. The meeting focused on identifying the challenges faced by different sport disciplines and […] The post Minister Jacobs, GGA meet as plans to Drive National Development forward tees off appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago US excluded from democracy meeting hosted by Brazil, Chile, Spain at UN, sources say

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – The United States was not invited to a meeting to discuss the state of global democracy, which is being organized by Brazil, Chile, and Spain on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, two people involved in arranging the event told Reuters. The article US excluded from democracy meeting hosted by Brazil, Chile, Spain at UN, sources say appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago GBF hails bright future for basketball after meeting with Minister Jacobs

Government reaffirms commitment to basketball’s growth Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) believes the future of basketball in Guyana is brighter than ever, following a fruitful meeting on Monday with Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs. Representing the Federation were Vice Presidents Rawle Toney and Jermaine Slater, who […] The post GBF hails bright future for basketball after meeting with Minister Jacobs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Argentine President Milei to meet with Trump and Netanyahu in New York

(Reuters) – Argentine President Javier Milei will meet with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, on Tuesday as part of his trip to New York, the South American country’s presidential press office reported yesterday. The article Argentine President Milei to meet with Trump and Netanyahu in New York appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago New ministers say eager to begin serving, to fulfil manifesto 25 promises

All of the new ministers appointed on Saturday by President Irfaan Ali have expressed that they will first do a recce of their ministries today to guide them on their mandates and have emphasized that their approaches will be people friendly as they seek to meet manifesto 2025 promises. The article New ministers say eager to begin serving, to fulfil manifesto 25 promises appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago We urge parents and other stakeholders of Mae’s Schools to find suitable accommodation for the students

Dear Editor, In a meeting organized by the residents of Subryanville on September 9, 2025 to make enquiries, the Mayor, two City Councillors, and the City Engineer, revealed that the M&CC did not give permission to Mae’s Schools for the current construction of buildings on Farnum Playfield. The article We urge parents and other stakeholders of Mae’s Schools to find suitable accommodation for the students appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Guyana, Suriname presidents agree to set up joint commission on fisheries,

President Irfaan Ali is in Nickerie, Suriname, for a meeting with Surinamese President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons to advance key areas of cooperation. The article Guyana, Suriname presidents agree to set up joint commission on fisheries, appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. ago CASSAVA BREAD – A CULTURAL TREASURE MEETS NATIONAL STANDARDS

GNBS IN FOCUS Kaieteur News – Who doesn’t love a crisp slice of cassava bread with pepperpot, tuma pot, or even just a spread of peanut butter or cheese? This age-old staple, cherished by Guyanese families and deeply rooted in our Indigenous communities, is more than just food, it is culture on a plate. As […] The post CASSAVA BREAD – A CULTURAL TREASURE MEETS NATIONAL STANDARDS appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 w. ago Undoubtedly, Nandlall’s contemptuous statement reflects his party’s view of African Guyanese

Dear Editor, On Friday, 29th August 2025, at a PPP political campaign meeting at the Stabroek Market Square, Attorney General Anil Nandlall said, “They insult you; they call you big batty Africans; they call you house slaves; they call you the nastiest things. Well, I want you to tell them that the National Hero of […] The post Undoubtedly, Nandlall’s contemptuous statement reflects his party’s view of African Guyanese appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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