9 h. ago Israel launches attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, blasts heard in Doha

DOHA,  (Reuters) – Israel launched an attack on the leadership of Hamas in Qatar today, expanding its military actions that have ranged across the Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian Islamist group has long had its political base. The article Israel launches attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, blasts heard in Doha appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago Gas to energy project set for first foundation work tonight – President told

President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with Head of the Gas to Energy (GTE) Task Force, Winston Brassington, and received “comprehensive updates” on several components of the GTE project. The article Gas to energy project set for first foundation work tonight – President told appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago Jagdeo’s overtures to APNU and not WIN require further clarity

Dear Editor,  Vice President Jagdeo’s repeated emphasis on preferring to work with the opposition APNU strikes me as curious—especially now that APNU has been replaced as the main opposition by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article Jagdeo’s overtures to APNU and not WIN require further clarity appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections

The President of Brazil, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva  in a letter dated September 3rd to President Irfaan Ali, congratulated the Guyanese people on their broad and peaceful participation in the General and Regional Elections of September 1, noting that it reflects the maturity and strength of this country’s institutions, as well as the consolidation of a plural and democratic society, with growing international relevance and promising economic prospects. The article Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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19 h. ago GPA condemns attacks on journalists by President, supporters

calls for improved relations between govt and news media Kaieteur News – The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has condemned recent attacks on journalists by President Irfaan Ali and his supporters, while calling for improved relations between the new government and the news media. In a statement on Monday the GPA said last Friday it was […] The post GPA condemns attacks on journalists by President, supporters appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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19 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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19 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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41 h. ago Ali pledges to widen access to information, crackdown on misinformation

President Irfaan Ali yesterday promised more access to information for the media but highlighted the threat of misinformation and disinformation and its spread through digital platforms and artificial intelligence, as he promised to examine global experiences in countering such risks. The article Ali pledges to widen access to information, crackdown on misinformation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded

Extending congratulations to President Irfaan Ali on his reelection, the Alliance for Change (AFC) expressed the hope that the recommendations of the observer missions will be taken into account by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the new administration. The article AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded appeared first on Stabroek News.

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43 h. ago CDB and RevUP Caribbean power next wave of Caribbean entrepreneurs with incubation programme

Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and RevUP Caribbean Limited have launched Phase II of the RevUP Caribbean Incubation Programme, a two-year initiative aimed at creating jobs, scaling startups, and strengthening innovation across the region. Building on the success of Phase I, this next chapter will support at least 60 early-stage […] The post CDB and RevUP Caribbean power next wave of Caribbean entrepreneurs with incubation programme appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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53 h. ago Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze

KYIV, (Reuters) – Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing at least four people, including an infant, Ukrainian officials said today. The article Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago Two Balwant Singh Hospital cashiers attacked with acid on East St

Detectives are working around the clock to find the perpetrator of an acid attack committed on two women on East Street, George-town, on Wednesday afternoon. The article Two Balwant Singh Hospital cashiers attacked with acid on East St appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago APNU will emerge stronger and better despite defeat – Norton

A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate and incumbent Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton, is sticking to his assertion that the September 1 elections were not free and fair and did not reflect the will of the people, while assuring supporters that the party will weather its defeat and emerge stronger and better. The article APNU will emerge stronger and better despite defeat – Norton appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago British High Commission congratulates Ali, people of Guyana on elections

The British High Commission last night congratulated the people of Guyana for a successful and peaceful election, the People’s Progressive Party /Civic, and President Irfaan Ali on his re-election as the Executive President. The article British High Commission congratulates Ali, people of Guyana on elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago Ali declared as President after GECOM certifies election results

-PPP/C win 36 seats, WIN 16, APNU 12, FGM 1 The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) last night declared Irfaan Ali as President of Guyana and confirmed the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) as the winner of the September 1 general and regional elections. The article Ali declared as President after GECOM certifies election results appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of elections

-chair points to petition process A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate Aubrey Norton yesterday expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the 2025 General Elections and is calling for a forensic audit of the results or a complete redo however the GECOM Chair has underlined that those matters would have to be addressed by way of a petition to the High Court. The article Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States is not talking about regime change in Venezuela, President Donald  Trump said yesterday, as the United States ordered an additional 10 stealth fighter jets to a military buildup in the Caribbean. The article Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Bolsonaro and Trump have revealed the biggest threat to democracy

By Pedro Abramovay NEW YORK – Media coverage of the trial of Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, tends to focus on the striking similarities between his case and the career of US President Donald Trump. The article Bolsonaro and Trump have revealed the biggest threat to democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago ‘Go to court, not GECOM’ – Chair rejects Norton’s call to quash elections

Kaieteur News – Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), ret’d Justice Claudette Singh on Friday rejected A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) request for a forensic audit and to quash the 2025 electoral process. The party’s presidential candidate Aubrey Norton made the request in a letter written to Justice Singh, dated September 4, 2025. […] The post ‘Go to court, not GECOM’ – Chair rejects Norton’s call to quash elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 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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