19 h. 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 Jamaica Court of Appeal clears more cases than filed for three consecutive years

(Jamaica Information Service) For three consecutive years, the Court of Appeal has disposed of more cases than were newly filed, according to Chief Justice Bryan Sykes. The article Jamaica Court of Appeal clears more cases than filed for three consecutive years appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Former Jamaica Director of Electors says bloated voter roll distorting true picture of turnout

(Jamaica Gleaner) Former Director of Elections Orette Fisher believes Jamaica’s reported voter turnout is misleading, as the current voters’ list is significantly overinflated with names that should have been removed long ago. The article Former Jamaica Director of Electors says bloated voter roll distorting true picture of turnout appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago EPA gives G Mining Ventures Environmental Permit for Oko West Gold Project in Region Seven

Canadian-based G Mining Ventures Corp (GMIN) has crossed a key regulatory milestone with the receipt of an Environmental Permit (EP) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Oko West Gold Project in Region Seven, a GMIN release announced on Tuesday. The article EPA gives G Mining Ventures Environmental Permit for Oko West Gold Project in Region Seven appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago ‘Not a victory by default,’ says Holness of JLP’s election win

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister-designate Dr Andrew Holness on Wednesday night praised supporters of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for the historic third-straight victory which it carved out over the People’s National Party (PNP), telling Labourites that it was not a victory by default, but a hard fought one. The article ‘Not a victory by default,’ says Holness of JLP’s election win appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in ‘provocative move’, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Caribbean yesterday, a U.S. official told Reuters, triggering a stern U.S. The article Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in ‘provocative move’, Pentagon says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Canadian firm boast of its Guyana Oko West gold project being one of the most attractive in the Americas

Kaieteur News – Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Canadian gold company G Mining Ventures (GMIN), Louis-Pierre Gignac, has touted the Oko West gold project as one of the most attractive gold development projects in the Americas and globally. During an event last month, Gignac highlighted that the project has an exceptional production profile, […] The post Canadian firm boast of its Guyana Oko West gold project being one of the most attractive in the Americas appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Electoral Office of Jamaica reports 39.5 per cent voter turnout in general election

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has confirmed a 39.5 per cent voter turnout in the 2025 General Election. The article Electoral Office of Jamaica reports 39.5 per cent voter turnout in general election appeared first on Stabroek 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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6 d. ago OAS observer team hosts meeting with other overseas missions

The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organisation of American States (OAS) in Guyana led by former Prime Minister of Jamaica Bruce Golding yesterday hosted the international observation missions of CARICOM, the European Union, the Carter Center and the Commonwealth along with partners from the United Nations to a post-election day meeting to exchange the initial findings of the missions. The article OAS observer team hosts meeting with other overseas missions appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago 23 Jamaicans were killed last week, murders down 42 per cent

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica last week recorded 23 murders, representing a spike when compared to recent weeks of single-digit homicides. The 23 murders that were recorded over the period August 23 to 30 bring Jamaica back to the 2024 average weekly murder count. The article 23 Jamaicans were killed last week, murders down 42 per cent appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Israel reducing Gaza City to ‘fields of rubble’ as attacks kill 78

(ALJAZEERA) At least 78 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday, including 32 aid seekers, medical sources have told Al Jazeera. In one of the latest reported attacks, two people including a child was killed and others injured after an Israeli drone bombed a residence in the Maghazi refugee camp in […] The post Israel reducing Gaza City to ‘fields of rubble’ as attacks kill 78 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago TTCB & JCA cricket did not get involved in the Trinidad & Jamaica election – why has the GCB in Guyana?

Kaieteur Sports – In cricket playing territories that constitute the West Indies cricket, Guyana is not the only Caribbean country having elections in September and so far in 2025. Two days after Guyanese go to the polls, Jamaica votes on September 3rd. Earlier this year on April 28th, Trinidad & Tobago held its election. St. […] The post TTCB & JCA cricket did not get involved in the Trinidad & Jamaica election – why has the GCB in Guyana? appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Cambridge Jaguars anxious to keep CPSCL Grand Championship trophy

Kaieteur Sports – Skipper and former Guyana youth player Hemnarine Chattergoon is brimming with confidence that defending champion Cambridge Jaguars will retain the 2025 Canadian Premier Softball Cricket League (CPSCL) Platinum T20 Grand Championship trophy. Cambridge Jaguars will contest the final with Apollo on Saturday, September 6 at the Andrew McCandless Park in Brampton, Ontario. […] The post Cambridge Jaguars anxious to keep CPSCL Grand Championship trophy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Jamaica Entertainment Ministry engages stakeholders on posthumous royalties for artistic works

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is in discussions with industry stakeholders regarding the payment of royalties on artistic works following an artiste’s death. The article Jamaica Entertainment Ministry engages stakeholders on posthumous royalties for artistic works appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 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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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 Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices

KYIV, (Reuters) – Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missiles and drone strikes early today in a sweeping attack that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said was Moscow’s answer to diplomatic efforts to end its war. The article Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices 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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1 week ago Regional transparency organizations support Guyana’s access to information campaign

As civil society in Guyana continues with its Access to Information campaign, regional Transparency International chapters have stepped up in a show of solidarity by offering strong support for local efforts to bring about change. The article Regional transparency organizations support Guyana’s access to information campaign appeared first on Stabroek News.

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