15 h. ago Eight days later, questions linger about Venezuela boat strike

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – More than a week after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military had blown up a boat off Venezuela, the operation – which killed 11 people – largely remains a mystery to many in Washington. The article Eight days later, questions linger about Venezuela boat strike appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago Israel kills over 60 in Gaza as strikes on Qatar roil the region

(AL-JAZEERA) Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed more than 60 people on Wednesday as the assault to capture Gaza City and force one million Palestinians from their homes continues. Those killed include 44 in Gaza City, and nine aid seekers. Widespread global condemnation has erupted after Israel attacked Hamas’s senior leadership in the Qatari capital, […] The post Israel kills over 60 in Gaza as strikes on Qatar roil the region appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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17 h. ago IDB announces US$2.5B and rapid response task force for security in Latin America and Caribbean

BUENOS AIRES — During the Regional Security and Justice Summit, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced a historic commitment of an estimated US$2.5 billion in loans for the next three years to strengthen citizen security in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on actions to promote community protection, strengthen institutions, and curb illicit financing. The […] The post IDB announces US$2.5B and rapid response task force for security in Latin America and Caribbean appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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17 h. ago Multilateral development banks hit record US$137B in climate financing last year

Kaieteur News – Global climate financing by multilateral development banks (MDBs) increased 10% last year, reaching a record US$137 billion, with the majority directed to low- and middle-income economies. MDBs, including the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), announced the year-on-year increase in a report published on Tuesday. In addition, private financing mobilized by MDBs […] The post Multilateral development banks hit record US$137B in climate financing last year appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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17 h. ago Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Gritty Jangoo 51*, Seales 4

Falcons soar to maiden CPL playoffs By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – Arguably one of the more exciting matches this season was played on egg shells as Amir Jangoo scored a gritty half-century, while pacer Jayden Seales’ 4-wicket haul helped scythe through the Guyana Amazon Warriors last night by 4-wickets at the Guyana National Stadium, […] The post Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Gritty Jangoo 51*, Seales 4-fer ensure Falcons fly to victory appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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17 h. ago Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League Athapaththu takes 4, Royals Win Again

Kaieteur Sports – The third game of the Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) saw Barbados Royals cement their position at the top of the table with a commanding 59-run win over Trinbago Knight Riders. Chinelle Henry won the toss and elected to bat first at the Providence Stadium, her side eventually reaching 137/6 on […] The post Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League Athapaththu takes 4, Royals Win Again appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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39 h. ago GCUSA and CPL continue partnership to expose local umpires to TV umpiring

The Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA), in collaboration with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and its panel of match officials, has once again launched a unique initiative designed to provide local umpires with valuable exposure to television umpiring. The article GCUSA and CPL continue partnership to expose local umpires to TV umpiring appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago Hamas says leaders survive; six others killed in Israeli’s attack on Doha

(AL-JAZEERA) Hamas reported that senior leaders survived an Israeli air attack on Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Tuesday, but five lower-ranked members were killed. As international condemnation mounts, Qatar said the “cowardly” Israeli attack on a residential area also killed a security officer and wounded others. In its first official statement after the strikes in Doha, […] The post Hamas says leaders survive; six others killed in Israeli’s attack on Doha appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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41 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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41 h. ago Mercenary boys lift OSCL T20 trophy after thrashing Caribbean Sensation by 5 wickets

Kaieteur Sports – Mercenary carted off the 2025 Ontario Softball Cricket League (OSCL) T20 trophy after humiliating Caribbean Sensation by five wickets with a whopping 79 balls to spare on Sunday at St.Bedes ground, Scarborough. After winning the toss and opted to bowl, Mercenary decimated the defending champions Caribbean Sensation for a paltry 45 in […] The post Mercenary boys lift OSCL T20 trophy after thrashing Caribbean Sensation by 5 wickets appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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63 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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63 h. ago APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership

Dear Editor, Significant anticipation had accompanied the Elections 2025 campaign, with political party leaders making numerous commitments—including substantial cash grants, poverty reduction, enhanced inclusivity, greater equity, transparency, and more responsive governance.  The article APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership appeared first on Stabroek News.

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63 h. ago Tobago fishermen demand response by Chief Secretary after US strike

(Trinidad Guardian) Tobago’s fisherfolk say they are alarmed by the “deafening silence” of Chief Secretary Farley Augustine following the United States’ destruction of a Venezuelan vessel that left 11 people dead. The article Tobago fishermen demand response by Chief Secretary after US strike appeared first on Stabroek News.

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63 h. ago Ticket scalping at CPL: Why are authorities turning a blind eye?

Every year when the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) rolls into Guyana, cricket fans brace not only for the excitement on the field but also for the headache off it, the black market ticket trade. The article Ticket scalping at CPL: Why are authorities turning a blind eye? appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago Kanand Ojha wanted for 2015 murder of sex worker, arrested in New York

Kaieteur News – Kanand Ojha who was wanted by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for the 2015 murder of sex worker Noel ‘Nephi’ Luther, was on Monday arrested by law enforcement authorities in New York, USA. This is according to a release from the Government of Guyana. “Law Enforcement Authorities in Queens, New York, including […] The post Kanand Ojha wanted for 2015 murder of sex worker, arrested in New York appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 d. ago US defense secretary tells sailors off Puerto Rico: this isn’t training

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told sailors and Marines on a warship off Puerto Rico today that they were not deployed to the Caribbean for training but instead sent to the “front lines” of a critical counter-narcotics mission. The article US defense secretary tells sailors off Puerto Rico: this isn’t training appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago US authorities hold man wanted for 2015 murder of Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers

Law Enforcement Authorities in Queens, New York, including New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force consisting of US Marshals, members of Homeland Security and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), today arrested Kanand Ojha who is wanted in Guyana in relation to the murder committed on Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers in July, 2015. The article US authorities hold man wanted for 2015 murder of Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration

(Trinidad Guardian) Caricom and Foreign Affairs ministers who have sought a meeting with the United States on its military deployment in the region are awaiting a reply and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s strong stance on the US presence has been slammed by Jamaica’s Gleaner newspaper in an editorial. The article US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Cops issue wanted bulletin for Paul Daby Jnr over shooting of ‘Lola Doll’

Police yesterday issued an arrest warrant for US sanctioned businessman Paul Daby Jr in relation to the shooting of social media influencer and singer Lolita Callendar known as “Lola Doll”, even as they announced that one person has been arrested and is assisting in the investigation. The article Cops issue wanted bulletin for Paul Daby Jnr over shooting of ‘Lola Doll’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago FGM says single seat is chance to serve with greater focus, purpose

Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), a political newcomer led by Amanza Walton-Desir, which officially launched on July 1, 2025, secured a single parliamentary seat in the recent general election. The article FGM says single seat is chance to serve with greater focus, purpose appeared first on Stabroek News.

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