5 h. ago Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Family crises in “Forastera”, “As We Breathe”, and “Nika and Madison”

In Mallorca, a teen girl’s grief for her dead grandmother takes on a stranger turn as she begins to embody the dead woman. The article Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Family crises in “Forastera”, “As We Breathe”, and “Nika and Madison” appeared first on Stabroek News.

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14 h. ago GECOM has to be held accountable for the wanton abuse of the campaign financing law

Dear Editor, Elections to elect leaders are the bed-rock in democratic societies. The process allows citizens to choose their representatives in government. The article GECOM has to be held accountable for the wanton abuse of the campaign financing law appeared first on Stabroek News.

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16 h. ago Venezuelan VP issues warning to Guyana, T&T over US strike on drugs cartels

(TRINIDAD EXPRESS) Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday morning issued a warning to Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and the US Department of War, saying to the country, ‘do not dare,’ and to ‘take it easy.” Speaking from Sucre State, the region from which an alleged drug trafficking vessel struck down by the US last […] The post Venezuelan VP issues warning to Guyana, T&T over US strike on drugs cartels appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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16 h. ago Cause of death inconclusive on body found on Melanie seawall

Kaieteur News – A post-mortem examination could not determine the cause of death of a man whose body was found on the Melanie seawall last week, police have confirmed. Dead is Christopher Andrew Sargeant, a 54-year-old driver of the Guyana Revenue Authority. In a press release, police said that on September 8, 2025 at about […] The post Cause of death inconclusive on body found on Melanie seawall appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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38 h. ago The US tightens the dollar’s death grip on Brazilian democracy

By Camila Villard Duran ANGERS – In a letter to Brazil’s largest banks, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has demanded to know what steps they were taking to comply with the sanctions recently imposed on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. The article The US tightens the dollar’s death grip on Brazilian democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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40 h. ago Golden Grove woman walks free over 2022 killing of abusive husband

Kaieteur News – A 33-year-old woman who was charged with manslaughter in connection with the 2022 killing of her reputed husband has been set free, after the court ruled she acted in self-defence. In 2023, Aquiella Abrams, then 30, of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, was charged with manslaughter for the stabbing death of her […] The post Golden Grove woman walks free over 2022 killing of abusive husband appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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40 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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40 h. ago 130 guidance counselors in 97 secondary schools across country – Education Ministry

Kaieteur News – Ensuring students have access to confidential guidance and psychosocial support, the Ministry of Education on Wednesday said there are currently 130 trained counselors serving in 97 out of 117 secondary schools countrywide. The revelation was made in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day held on September 10. “The ministry of education joins […] The post 130 guidance counselors in 97 secondary schools across country – Education Ministry appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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40 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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40 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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62 h. ago Inaugural speech offered nothing about spiritual or moral health of our nation

Dear Editor, Guyanese have been brainwashed to believe that the next five years will bring them happiness. I am sorry, but I cannot agree with the president. The article Inaugural speech offered nothing about spiritual or moral health of our nation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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62 h. ago Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Death and children in “Irkalla”, “Little Amélie” and “Renoir”

One of the more consistently rewarding aspects of the Toronto International Film Festival over the years has been the wide range of international films platformed each year. The article Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Death and children in “Irkalla”, “Little Amélie” and “Renoir” appeared first on Stabroek News.

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64 h. ago WIN’s rise may help reduce ethnic polarisation between Afro and Indo

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) none of the five election observer missions have concluded that the recent general and regional elections met the standard of being free and fair. In a statement, the GHRA said the international election observer missions have commended Guyanese and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for conducting […] The post WIN’s rise may help reduce ethnic polarisation between Afro and Indo-Guyanese – GHRA  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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64 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Family demands justice for gold miner murdered at Puruni landing

Kaieteur News – The family of 27-year-old Christopher Stephens is crying out for justice and demanding a swift and thorough investigation into his death which occurred on August 18 at Puruni Landing, Region Seven. Stephens, a gold miner from Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), was found dead, lying face down in the river with a […] The post Family demands justice for gold miner murdered at Puruni landing appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago BCB calls up players to participate in Elite Training from Wednesday

Kaieteur Sports – The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has called up 62 senior players as part of their elite training squad. The players will begin training in preparation for Inter Country and other cricket related activities. The training Programme will begin on Wednesday 10th September, and will be held at the Port Mourant Community Centre […] The post BCB calls up players to participate in Elite Training from Wednesday appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Guyanese musicians took over Carifesta – says Soca artiste Omaiah Hall

Guyanese musician Omaiah Hall’s debut performance at the Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta) was its recent 15th manifestation in Barbados. Apart from having had an amazing, memorable experience, she has already found practical benefits such as new links in the industry that she says will help her achieve her goals. The article Guyanese musicians took over Carifesta – says Soca artiste Omaiah Hall appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago ‘I totally enjoyed the Carifesta experience, again – Mark Luke

For Guyanese entertainer Mark Luke-Edwards, participating in Carifesta XV was more than just another performance, it was a heartfelt opportunity to represent his country on a regional stage, doing what he loves best, theatre and poetry. The article ‘I totally enjoyed the Carifesta experience, again – Mark Luke-Edwards appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Indigenous Imaginations III features traditional stories told through art, fashion

Kaieteur News – Indigenous imaginations III, the annual fashion showcase featured art and fashion by local native designers including Vanda Allicock is an indigenous woman from the Makushi and Arawak nations, Tasha Creative Designs, Courtney Mathium Douglas and Aneeza Douglas, MATAPEE and Heritage by Lethem Exclusive Apparel. The fashion show held last month ahead of […] The post Indigenous Imaginations III features traditional stories told through art, fashion appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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