5 h. ago Security forces played key role in maintaining peace and order on E

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Thursday praised the members of the joint services for their role in maintaining peace and security during the September 1 general and regional Elections. His remarks were delivered during the “After Action Review” of Operation Plexus, the security operation conducted by the joint services for the elections. The ceremony […] The post Security forces played key role in maintaining peace and order on E-day – Pres. Ali appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 h. ago CANOC launches advanced Governance and Leadership Programme to strengthen Caribbean Sport Administration

Kaieteur Sports – After months of preparation, the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) has officially rolled out its Advanced Governance and Leadership Programme, a landmark initiative designed to elevate the standard of sports administration across the region. The programme is being delivered under CANOC’s Strategic Plan and forms part of its ongoing commitment […] The post CANOC launches advanced Governance and Leadership Programme to strengthen Caribbean Sport Administration appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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27 h. ago If Ali cannot distinguish between legitimate criticism and treason then it is his administration that has lost its way

Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali and his inner circle demeanor that the media is either the “voice of reason” or the “voice of treason” is deeply alarming. The article If Ali cannot distinguish between legitimate criticism and treason then it is his administration that has lost its way appeared first on Stabroek News.

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29 h. ago GPA defended Travis Chase’s plainly rude and aggressive approach in addressing the President

Dear Editor, I read with utter disbelief a Facebook post made by the Guyana Press Association (GPA) relating to a now popular interaction between President Irfaan Ali and ‘journalist’ Travis Chase condemning what it labeled as the “President’s attack on Mr. Chase”. It is saddening that the GPA, which claims to be the sole representative […] The post GPA defended Travis Chase’s plainly rude and aggressive approach in addressing the President appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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29 h. ago Bids open for construction of duplex living quarters at Tapakuma

Kaieteur News – The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two has received six bids to construct a duplex living quarter at Tapakuma. The bids which were opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office revealed that bids range between $25 million and $27 million. Meanwhile, Region Five’s RDC recently tendered for […] The post Bids open for construction of duplex living quarters at Tapakuma appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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29 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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51 h. ago ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President

As part of its focus this term, the government will launch a “national crusade”  against poverty and this will see a series of measures to cushion the cost-of-living burden especially targeted for the vulnerable, President Irfaan Ali says. The article ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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51 h. ago GPA wrong to defend Travis Chase’s rude approach in addressing President

Dear Editor, I read with utter disbelief a Facebook post made by the Guyana Press Association (GPA) relating to a now popular interaction between President Irfaan Ali and ‘journalist’ Travis Chase condemning what it labeled as the “President’s attack on Mr. The article GPA wrong to defend Travis Chase’s rude approach in addressing President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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53 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 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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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 This was not the election for the 37,000 eligible voters to give up

Dear Editor, I have to say Guyana has lost its soul.  I don’t know where or when. I flipped out of here in ‘85.  The article This was not the election for the 37,000 eligible voters to give up appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. 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 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 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 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Director of Sport to lead local delegation to Suriname for Inter

Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle will lead a team of senior local sport administrators to Suriname later this month for a high-level review meeting on the 2024 Inter Guiana Games (IGG). The article Director of Sport to lead local delegation to Suriname for Inter-Guiana Games meeting appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. 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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