2 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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2 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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26 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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26 h. 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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26 h. 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 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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3 d. ago Horsepower returns: Thrilling ‘Keep Fit’ Horse Racing Meet set for September 21 at Georgetown Turf Club

Kaieteur Sports – After a somber pause to honour the tragic passing of jockey Kishawn Parreira, horse racing gallops back into action at the Georgetown Turf Club (GTC) on Sunday, September 21, with a spectacular six-race card organised by the ever-popular Three Men Promotion and proudly sponsored by Carib Beer. Originally scheduled for August 24, […] The post Horsepower returns: Thrilling ‘Keep Fit’ Horse Racing Meet set for September 21 at Georgetown Turf Club appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Former national cyclist dies after bike hits mud heap – Police

Kaieteur News – Police have released an official statement on the tragic death of former National Cyclist, Alanzo Greaves on Wednesday night. Greaves, 36, was killed in a bike accident along Mandela Avenue, behind the Botanical Gardens. Police in a press release said he lost his life around 23:30hrs after the wheel of his Ducati […] The post Former national cyclist dies after bike hits mud heap – Police appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Undoubtedly, Nandlall’s contemptuous statement reflects his party’s view of African Guyanese

Dear Editor, On Friday, 29th August 2025, at a PPP political campaign meeting at the Stabroek Market Square, Attorney General Anil Nandlall said, “They insult you; they call you big batty Africans; they call you house slaves; they call you the nastiest things. Well, I want you to tell them that the National Hero of […] The post Undoubtedly, Nandlall’s contemptuous statement reflects his party’s view of African Guyanese appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago GECOM Chair assures: All systems ready for free, fair elections

Kaieteur News – Amid concerns by some political parties and citizens that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is unprepared to conduct today’s polls, chairman of the electoral body, Justice Retired Claudette Singh has assured that all systems are in place for an efficient and transparent elections. Justice Singh made the comments in a statement issued […] The post GECOM Chair assures: All systems ready for free, fair elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Polling station relocated from Hibiscus Drive, Peters Hall to CARICOM General Insurance

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Sunday evening announced the relocation of a polling station from Hibiscus Drive, Peters Hall, East Bank Demerara, to the CARICOM General Insurance Company, situated a short distance away. Electors originally listed to vote at Hibiscus Drive are now asked to take note of the new venue. […] The post Polling station relocated from Hibiscus Drive, Peters Hall to CARICOM General Insurance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago PSC expresses confidence in GECOM to conduct free and fair elections

Kaieteur News – The Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Saturday expressed confidence in the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to host free and fair elections. In a statement to the media, the PSC said that as an accredited observer, “We reiterate our confidence in the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and its ability to conduct these elections […] The post PSC expresses confidence in GECOM to conduct free and fair elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago GECOM rejects reports that soldiers might serve as presiding officers

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) issued a statement last evening, “categorically rejecting” what it called “entirely false” media reports suggesting that Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers may be deployed as Presiding Officers for the upcoming General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025. The article GECOM rejects reports that soldiers might serve as presiding officers appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Lyles, Alfred seal statement wins ahead of world championships

ZURICH,  (Reuters) – Olympic champions Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred stormed to statement victories in the Diamond League Final yesterday, two weeks before the world championships in Tokyo. The article Lyles, Alfred seal statement wins ahead of world championships appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago PPP/C has outdone what the PNC and AFC have done in all their years in governance

Dear Editor, Guyanese are familiar with the saying, “Time and Tide wait for None.” The ancient proverb originated from St. Marher’s 1225 work, “And te tide and te time… schal beon iblescet”. This phrase was later used around 1395 in Geoffrey Chaucer’s “Prologue to the Clerk’s Tale.” President Dr. Irfaan Ali did not hesitate to […] The post PPP/C has outdone what the PNC and AFC have done in all their years in governance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Students to return to Kwakwani Secondary by last week of September – Ministry of Education

Kaieteur News – Following the devastating fire that completely destroyed sections of the Kwakwani Secondary School, Region 10, the Ministry of Education has announced that measures will be put in place for students to return to the school by the last week of September. According to the ministry, the fire of unknown origin, destroyed several […] The post Students to return to Kwakwani Secondary by last week of September – Ministry of Education appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago In Guyana the promised change usually becomes the exchange until the next election

Dear Editor, All the Opposition parties have repeated the statement that the ruling party operates mainly by preference to “family, friends, and favourites.” The article In Guyana the promised change usually becomes the exchange until the next election appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago All parties believe in “family, friends, and favourites” – a culture entrenched by Burnham and PNC

Dear Editor All the Opposition parties have repeated the statement that the ruling party operates mainly by preference to “family, friends, and favourites.” The implication is that decisions must be made by some independent, impartial, objective criteria that guarantees fairness in standard operating procedures. Such procedures must be applicable to all without regard to subjectivity […] The post All parties believe in “family, friends, and favourites” – a culture entrenched by Burnham and PNC appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Misapplication of Turnitin Similarity Detection Programme could be detrimental to original scholarship

Dear Editor, There is overwhelming evidence that numerous lecturers at the University of Guyana (UG) have been misapplying the Turnitin similarity detection programme, because of ignorance of its real purpose, and/or a misconception that similarity is synonymous with plagiarism. The article Misapplication of Turnitin Similarity Detection Programme could be detrimental to original scholarship appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Carter Center calls on GECOM to detail tabulation procedures, says has no evidence of list inflation

In its pre-election statement on Tuesday, the Carter Center called on GECOM to provide details of tabulation procedures in voting districts and it said it had seen no evidence to date of inflation of the voters list. The article Carter Center calls on GECOM to detail tabulation procedures, says has no evidence of list inflation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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