13 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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66 h. ago Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of elections

-chair points to petition process A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate Aubrey Norton yesterday expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the 2025 General Elections and is calling for a forensic audit of the results or a complete redo however the GECOM Chair has underlined that those matters would have to be addressed by way of a petition to the High Court. The article Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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66 h. ago Unprecedented election result could present Guyanese with golden opportunity to rethink political arrangements and systems

Dear Editor, The people have spoken: loudly, clearly, and peacefully. But what precisely are they saying? Many registered voters spoke with their feet, i.e., The article Unprecedented election result could present Guyanese with golden opportunity to rethink political arrangements and systems appeared first on Stabroek News.

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66 h. 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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66 h. 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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68 h. ago ‘Go to court, not GECOM’ – Chair rejects Norton’s call to quash elections

Kaieteur News – Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), ret’d Justice Claudette Singh on Friday rejected A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) request for a forensic audit and to quash the 2025 electoral process. The party’s presidential candidate Aubrey Norton made the request in a letter written to Justice Singh, dated September 4, 2025. […] The post ‘Go to court, not GECOM’ – Chair rejects Norton’s call to quash elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 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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3 d. ago Travis Chase files $15M defamation suit against ‘Guyanese Critic’

Kaieteur News – Popular television journalist, Travis Chase has filed three separate lawsuits against social media commentator, Mikhail Rodrigues, also known as ‘Guyanese Critic’ claiming in excess of $15 million for defamation. The Statements of Claim (SOC) drafted by attorney Eusi Anderson notes that Chase is claiming damages in excess of GY$5 million each against […] The post Travis Chase files $15M defamation suit against ‘Guyanese Critic’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Lusignan man compensates victim after receiving stolen articles

Kaieteur News – A Lusignan, East Coast Demerara man, who was charged with receiving stolen articles on Thursday compensated the victim when he appeared at the Vigilance Magistrates Court. Rahul Sewdial, who was arrested on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce. Notwithstanding, Sewdial offered the victim $450,000 […] The post Lusignan man compensates victim after receiving stolen articles 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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4 d. ago Khelif not competing at world championships amid sex testing appeal

(Reuters) – Imane Khelif has the right to appeal World Boxing’s decision barring her from events unless she undergoes genetic sex testing but the Algerian is not competing at the world championships as she has not entered, World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst said. The article Khelif not competing at world championships amid sex testing appeal 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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5 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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5 d. ago US appeals court rejects Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

(Reuters) – A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that U.S. President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans he alleged were part of a criminal gang. The article US appeals court rejects Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Towards a Civic education programme for national transformation

Dear Editor, The PPP/C government has made massive strides in initiating the physical transformation of Guyana. In its next term, it faces a tougher task: transforming people’s values, attitudes and behaviours in relation to themselves and their social and physical environment. As is clear from its manifesto, the PPP/C recognizes the need for a civic […] The post Towards a Civic education programme for national transformation appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago The dishonesty in a police officer caused me to be tried and convicted in absentia at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court 2

Dear Editor, Please permit me to share with your readers a recent experience of mine. A few months ago, while navigating the Diamond-Grove junction on my way home from work, I was stopped and issued a traffic ticket for the offence of “failing to stop when required by police in uniform”.  The article The dishonesty in a police officer caused me to be tried and convicted in absentia at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court 2 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Khelif appeals to CAS against World Boxing ban over genetic testing

(Reuters) – Algeria’s Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif has appealed to sport’s highest court against a World Boxing decision barring her from upcoming events unless she undergoes genetic sex testing, CAS said on Monday. The article Khelif appeals to CAS against World Boxing ban over genetic testing 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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7 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 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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