1 hour ago My recent experience with one of the local tours to the Essequibo

Dear Editor, In the Kaieteur News of 27th August 2025, 4 days before an election I saw a story captioned “Sod turned for new $7B arrival terminal at CJIA” the story informed us that the current ruling Poor Performing Party is expanding the Cheddi Jagan International Airport! The article My recent experience with one of the local tours to the Essequibo appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 hour ago Broomes’ party decries transfer of member as political victimization

The Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) is calling for the reversal of a transfer order issued to one of its members, which the party has described as political persecution and an abuse of public office. The article Broomes’ party decries transfer of member as political victimization appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 hour 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 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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3 h. ago I am never going on any other tours in Guyana for the foreseeable future 

Dear Editor, In the Kaieteur News of 27th August 2025, 4 days before election I saw a story captioned “Sod turned for new $7B arrival terminal at CJIA” the story informed us that the current ruling Poor Performing Party is expanding the Cheddi Jagan International Airport!  If I live to be 100 years old, I […] The post I am never going on any other tours in Guyana for the foreseeable future  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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26 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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26 h. ago The results of the 2025 National and Regional elections, and the preliminary reports of the overseas observer missions

From all reports, the recently concluded 2025 National and Regional elections were efficiently conducted, and the atmosphere was a peaceful one, with no major incidents reported. The article The results of the 2025 National and Regional elections, and the preliminary reports of the overseas observer missions appeared first on Stabroek News.

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49 h. ago Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are

Give Indigenous youths access to higher education in hinterland regions, create job opportunities for hinterland students in their villages, and give them spaces at the village, regional, national and international levels in policy decision-making bodies that would affect their educational, economic and social status were among calls by a six-member panel representing Indigenous youths across the country at the recent forum, Ina Maimu Yetatokon (Listen to our Voices) 2025. The article Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are appeared first on Stabroek News.

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50 h. ago OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ

The Preliminary Report of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for Monday’s elections has repeated recommendations from 2020 on  the need for campaign finance reform legislation and confirmed appointments to the  posts of Chancellor of the Judiciary ad Chief Justice. The article OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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51 h. ago ‘With transparent oil management, Guyana could become regional model’ Analyst tells CNN

Kaieteur News – A political analyst at the Florida International University, Imdat Oner told CNN that elections in Guyana without major conflicts “would demonstrate that sudden oil wealth doesn’t have to erode democracy, as happened in Venezuela.” Oner, who was a former Turkish diplomat in Venezuela, stated too, “If the next government manages this boom […] The post ‘With transparent oil management, Guyana could become regional model’ …Analyst tells CNN appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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51 h. ago Bar Association commends GECOM for efficient conduct of elections

Kaieteur News – The Bar Association of Guyana on Saturday commended the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for the manner in which the tabulation and recount exercises were conducted. In a statement to the media, the Bar Association said that through its election observation, it was able to monitor the electoral process as well as the […] The post Bar Association commends GECOM for efficient conduct of elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago The EU Election Observation Mission’s preliminary findings re

Dear Editor, The European Union Election Observation Mission’s (EU EOM) preliminary findings on the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections expose an uncomfortable truth: while our elections were peaceful, they were far from fair. The article The EU Election Observation Mission’s preliminary findings re-emphasise upscaling Guyana’s democratic and electoral infrastructure to global standards appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago EU Election Observation Mission praises GECOM polling day execution

-but says electoral body distrusted by electorate The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) staff did well in executing their polling day duties, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) stated on Wednesday but added that it found that the electoral body’s structure is distrusted by the electorate and remains paralyzed by partisan division. The article EU Election Observation Mission praises GECOM polling day execution appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago GECOM and the relevant ministries must clarify these questions on overseas persons who voted in Elections 2025

Dear Editor, The revelation that an undisclosed number of Indian and Bangladeshi contract workers voted in Guyana’s 2025 elections raises a number of questions. The article GECOM and the relevant ministries must clarify these questions on overseas persons who voted in Elections 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Many family members of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children who are part of a group the Trump administration attempted to deport over the weekend did not want their children returned to Guatemala, according to an internal Guatemalan government report that contradicts assertions made by U.S. The article Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago GECOM apologises for failure to cater for persons with disabilities at polling stations

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has apologised to persons with disabilities for failing to provide accessibility to polling places on Elections Day, even as foreign observer missions highlighted that this problem has been reoccurring for years and is still to be addressed. The article GECOM apologises for failure to cater for persons with disabilities at polling stations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Uneven playing field favoured incumbent PPP/C – EU Election Observation Mission

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) yesterday reported that from preliminary observation, Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections were competitive and peaceful but overshadowed by the electorate’s fragile trust in the electoral system, while highlighting the existence of an unfair playing field in favour of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). The article Uneven playing field favoured incumbent PPP/C – EU Election Observation Mission appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Corentyne woman’s home ransacked allegedly over political affiliation

-suspect in custody Police are investigating a report of an alleged abuse and robbery committed on Helen Kashi of Number 19 Village Reserve, Corentyne, Berbice, at 19.00 hours on Tuesday.  The suspect, 28-year-old Rameshwar Ramdat, called ‘Kevin’ is in custody assisting with the investigation. The article Corentyne woman’s home ransacked allegedly over political affiliation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow

The Commonwealth Observer Mission at Monday’s elections found that polling proceeded peacefully and the tabulation process was adhered to after closing but it also made a series of recommendations including the shaking up of GECOM and legislation for equitable access by all parties to the state media. The article Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow-through on reforms appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends

Kaieteur News – The Commonwealth observer mission of the 2025 General and Regional Elections said has recommended that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) adopt biometric technology early for the next election cycle. At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Aiden by Best Western Hotel, the mission presented its interim report on the observations […] The post Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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