13 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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37 h. 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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37 h. 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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37 h. ago 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20

The 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Schools Football Tournament is set to kick off on September 20, at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. The article 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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63 h. ago WIN’s victory in Region 10 due to hard work, dedication, love for Mohamed – Goring

Kaieteur News – Vice Chair of Region 10 and a We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) candidate Mark Goring has attributed the party’s victory in that region to the hard work and determination of his team. Goring told Kaieteur News on Thursday that while he is proud of WIN for its momentous achievement, he is humbled […] The post WIN’s victory in Region 10 due to hard work, dedication, love for Mohamed – Goring appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago The realigning votes suggests a disconnect between infrastructure transformation and the lived experiences of the people

Dear Editor, The recent election results have opened a new chapter in Guyana’s democratic journey. The PPP/C has not only secured victory in 8 out of 10 regions, but it has also achieved what many thought improbable – winning Region 4, long considered an APNU stronghold. The article The realigning votes suggests a disconnect between infrastructure transformation and the lived experiences of the people appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Automatic voters’ cumulative totals would improve efficiency, safeguard against political suspicion

Dear Editor,  GECOM has made progress by introducing the SOP Gallery, which allows the public to see scanned Statements of Poll in real time. The article Automatic voters’ cumulative totals would improve efficiency, safeguard against political suspicion appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Chasing Hooper’s Legacy: Jonathan van Lange joins line of DCC nearly

Kaieteur Sports – In the rich cricketing corridors of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC), legends are born, nurtured, and occasionally just narrowly miss the mark. The latest to etch his name into that history is youngster all-rounder Jonathan van Lange, who became the second DCC player to fall agonizingly short of emulating club great Carl […] The post Chasing Hooper’s Legacy: Jonathan van Lange joins line of DCC nearly-men appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago JLP eyes rare third term in tight race, having equal wins as PNP since 1944

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica’s 19th general election unfolds today as a high-stakes political drama, with voters facing a choice between the Dr Andrew Holness-led Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) bid for a historic third term and Mark Golding’s People’s National Party’s (PNP) quest for a return to power. The article JLP eyes rare third term in tight race, having equal wins as PNP since 1944 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Collation by Stabroek News of results from 306 polling stations

A collation of Statements of Poll from 306 boxes in Districts 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 showed a total of 48,505 votes cast. The article Collation by Stabroek News of results from 306 polling stations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Dr. Jagan had predicted that previous government’s policies could lead to such subjugation as debt trap and economic dependency

Dear Editor, Guyanese mark time in relation to national elections. 1953, 1964, 1992, 2020 roll off our tongues, seasoned with tartness of our varied memories. The article Dr. Jagan had predicted that previous government’s policies could lead to such subjugation as debt trap and economic dependency appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 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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7 d. ago It is a tragedy that the very little Nandlall has learned of Cuffy and the meaning of ‘house slave’ he has deliberately chosen to ignore it

Dear Editor, “Cuffy was a proud and outstanding house slave…” (Anil Nandlall – AG).   Sigmund Freud would enjoy a “field day” having Anil Nandlall “in house” on a couch in Freedom House. The article It is a tragedy that the very little Nandlall has learned of Cuffy and the meaning of ‘house slave’ he has deliberately chosen to ignore it appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Guyanese model Shauntaé Washington wins SAINT’S  Fashion Face of Caribbean competition

(Jamaica Gleaner) Shauntae Washington experienced momentary doubt when a casting call to meet model-maker Deiwght Peters in her native Guyana presented itself back in June. “Initially, I thought I was too old to go because it was calling for models between 16 and 23. I am 25. It was a great opportunity, but I didn’t […] The post Guyanese model Shauntaé Washington wins SAINT’S  Fashion Face of Caribbean competition appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Gaza toll surpasses 63,000 killed, with 322 people starved to death

  (AL-JAZEERA) Israel’s war on Gaza has killed some 63,025 Palestinians and injured 159,490 since October 7, 2023. The total number of aid seekers killed since May 27, when Israel introduced a new aid distribution mechanism through the US-based GHF, has reached 2,203, with more than 16,228 injured. On Friday, at least 67 Palestinians were […] The post Gaza toll surpasses 63,000 killed, with 322 people starved to death appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Jamaica leadership debate turns heated as Holness and Golding trade accusations

(Jamaica Gleaner)  “Hypocrite,” “liar,” and “flip-flopper” were some of the insults hurled during the leadership debate between Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding, as the two men clashed on issues ranging from corruption and the economy to income tax breaks for Jamaicans. The article Jamaica leadership debate turns heated as Holness and Golding trade accusations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago This elections, Guyanese will be given a choice of experience over novices

Dear Editor, I hold no brief for any political party in the upcoming general election in Guyana. My 21 years as a public servant were shaped by a commitment to educate fellow citizens and elevate Guyana’s standing on the international stage. The article This elections, Guyanese will be given a choice of experience over novices appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Morgan’s Learning Centre students aged 14, 15 earn qualifications for early acceptance into UG

Kaieteur News – While some of their peers are yet to figure out how many subjects, they will write at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, several students, ages 14 and 15 of the Morgan’s Learning Centre (MLC) have not only aced those exams, but are preparing to make their mark at the nation’s […] The post Morgan’s Learning Centre students aged 14, 15 earn qualifications for early acceptance into UG appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Early cultural education needed to reconnect Caribbean youth with their roots

– says veteran theatre practitioner By Telesha Ramnarine Caribbean cultural heritage took centre stage last Tues-day night at Combermere Secondary School in Bridgetown, Barbados where a double-bill theatre production formed part of the region’s CARIFESTA XV celebrations. The article Early cultural education needed to reconnect Caribbean youth with their roots appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Israel kills 51 in Gaza, 10 more Palestinians starve to death

(AL-JAZEERA) Gaza’s Health Ministry has recorded 10 deaths “due to famine and malnutrition” over the past 24 hours, including two children, bringing the total number of hunger-related deaths to 313, 119 of whom were children. Israeli forces also killed 51 Palestinians since dawn on Wednesday, including 12 waiting for aid. At least 75 Palestinians, including […] The post Israel kills 51 in Gaza, 10 more Palestinians starve to death appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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