13 m. 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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3 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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5 d. ago $44M set aside to rehabilitate Mackenzie Water Treatment Facility

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has set aside $44,832,260 to rehabilitate the Mackenzie Water Treatment Facility in Linden. This is according to the latest opening of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office. There it was revealed that five contractors have applied for the contract. In addition to […] The post $44M set aside to rehabilitate Mackenzie Water Treatment Facility appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 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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7 d. ago Over 85 scientists say Energy Dept. climate report lacks merit

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Over 85 top climate scientists on Tuesday said that the Trump Energy Department’s recent climate assessment used to justify an unwinding of federal greenhouse gas rules does not meet standards for scientific integrity. The article Over 85 scientists say Energy Dept. climate report lacks merit appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago US appeals court rejects Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

(Reuters) – A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that U.S. President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans he alleged were part of a criminal gang. The article US appeals court rejects Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 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 CDB closes deal on landmark Dominica Geothermal Energy Project

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has reached financial close on a facility for the landmark Dominica Geothermal Energy 10MW Project. A release yesterday from the CDB said that the facility has been made available to the Geothermal Power Company of Dominica (GPC) that was established specifically to implement the project. The article CDB closes deal on landmark Dominica Geothermal Energy Project appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 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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8 d. ago Liverpool smash British transfer record to sign Newcastle striker Isak

(Reuters) – The summer-long transfer saga involving Alexander Isak reached a conclusion on Monday as he finally got his wish for a move to Liverpool from Newcastle United as the English champions agreed a British record fee to sign the forward on a long-term deal. The article Liverpool smash British transfer record to sign Newcastle striker Isak appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 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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1 week ago Guyana needs a Parliament which can enforce the Amerindian Act 2006 and protect Amerindian land rights

Dear Editor, The last 5 years saw various instances of the PPP/C government undermining the rule of law in the face of public outcry. The article Guyana needs a Parliament which can enforce the Amerindian Act 2006 and protect Amerindian land rights appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Jagdeo defends PPP use of data allegedly from cash grant process, census

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo has defended the party’s use of what appears to be private citizens’ data from the government’s cash grant programme and census. The article Jagdeo defends PPP use of data allegedly from cash grant process, census appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Amanza fails to stop elections and get on ballots of Regions 7

─ to file appeal Kaieteur News – Forward Guyana Movement party has vowed to immediately file an appeal to the decision of Chief Justice (Ag) Navindra Singh moments after he dismissed its case challenging the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for excluding the party from national ballots in three regions. A Fixed Date Application was filed […] The post Amanza fails to stop elections and get on ballots of Regions 7-9 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Khemraj Harryram’s bogus presentation of polling data makes a mockery of statistical validity

Dear Editor, A frequently used cautionary adage among competent analysts is that “statistics don’t lie, liars use statistics.” Quite often, this adage also helps to remind people of the GIGO (Garbage In Garbage Out) statistical analytical claptrap. That is, if you put incomplete, inaccurate, or biased data into the computer, you would get false (bogus) […] The post Khemraj Harryram’s bogus presentation of polling data makes a mockery of statistical validity appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Ukraine sees ‘priceless’ digital battlefield data trove as key to West’s support

KYIV,  (Reuters) – Ukraine is looking at how to share battlefield data with allies, the country’s deputy prime minister said, calling the vast trove of stored information one of Kyiv’s “cards” to strengthen its position as it negotiates support from friendly countries. The article Ukraine sees ‘priceless’ digital battlefield data trove as key to West’s support appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Court to rule on Friday in Amanza party’s fight for place on ballot

Kaieteur News – In his final submission before the High Court in the matter which challenges the Guyana Elections Commission over its decision to exclude the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) from the election ballot in three, attorney for the applicant, Dr Vivian Richards maintained that the application of the electoral laws is not in conformity […] The post Court to rule on Friday in Amanza party’s fight for place on ballot appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Bids open for rehabilitation of GRA’s building at New Amsterdam

Kaieteur News – Nineteen contractors have submitted bids to rehabilitate the Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) building located at Strand Street, New Amsterdam. According to the latest reading of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office, the project is estimated to cost $212,340,139. This publication understands that those who applied for the […] The post Bids open for rehabilitation of GRA’s building at New Amsterdam appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago ‘No secret deal’ WIN dismisses plans to unite with PPP or APNU

Kaieteur News – Leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed has denied claims that his party plans to unite with other political parties after the September 1 general and regional elections. In a video message posted on the party’s Facebook on Tuesday, Mohamed said “WIN party is aware of the lies […] The post ‘No secret deal’ …WIN dismisses plans to unite with PPP or APNU appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago ‘No secret deal’ WIN dismisses claims of plan to unite with PPP or APNU

Kaieteur News – Leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed has denied claims that his party plans to unite with other political parties after the September 1 general and regional elections. In a video message posted on the party’s Facebook on Tuesday, Mohamed said “WIN party is aware of the lies […] The post ‘No secret deal’ …WIN dismisses claims of plan to unite with PPP or APNU appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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