63 m. ago Resolution of outstanding Amerindian land claims to be accelerated – PM

On the day he was sworn in again as Prime Minister, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips on Monday pledged that the resolution of outstanding Amerindian land claims will be accelerated.  The article Resolution of outstanding Amerindian land claims to be accelerated – PM appeared first on Stabroek News.

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50 h. ago CDB and RevUP Caribbean power next wave of Caribbean entrepreneurs with incubation programme

Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and RevUP Caribbean Limited have launched Phase II of the RevUP Caribbean Incubation Programme, a two-year initiative aimed at creating jobs, scaling startups, and strengthening innovation across the region. Building on the success of Phase I, this next chapter will support at least 60 early-stage […] The post CDB and RevUP Caribbean power next wave of Caribbean entrepreneurs with incubation programme appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs; as Israeli forces kill another 50 on Friday

(AL-JAZEERA) With more than 50 people killed including at least seven children in attacks on besieged Gaza City, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk has rejected United States sanctions on Palestinian rights groups as “unacceptable”, calling for them to be revoked amid global outrage against the US move. Turk, on Friday, lauded the work […] The post UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs; as Israeli forces kill another 50 on Friday appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Maraj Contracting Services on board with the 2nd edition of the Region 3 Ten/10 Softball Cup

Kaieteur Sports – Maraj Constructing Services has once again given its support towards the 2nd Region 3 Softball Cup, which gets on the way on Sunday, 7th September at the Meten Meer Zorg (West), West Coast Demerara, and concluding on the 14th of September 2025 at the said venue. Managing Director of the Company, Mr. […] The post Maraj Contracting Services on board with the 2nd edition of the Region 3 Ten/10 Softball Cup appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Ballot boxes from Regions 4, 8 allegedly arrived at GECOM without seals – WIN officials  

Police, Commission warn against unauthorised filming of recent process   Kaieteur News – Officials of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party have uncovered ballot boxes without seals and have alleged tampering of the election materials. But the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has pushed back against the claims, saying the current recount exercise is being done […] The post Ballot boxes from Regions 4, 8 allegedly arrived at GECOM without seals – WIN officials   appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 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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5 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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5 d. ago $44M set aside to rehabilitate Mackenzie Water Treatment Facility

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has set aside $44,832,260 to rehabilitate the Mackenzie Water Treatment Facility in Linden. This is according to the latest opening of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office. There it was revealed that five contractors have applied for the contract. In addition to […] The post $44M set aside to rehabilitate Mackenzie Water Treatment Facility appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 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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6 d. ago Norton claims electoral irregularities for defeat in strongholds

Kaieteur News – Presidential candidate for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Aubrey Norton is contending that it is highly “implausible” that his party would have such a drastic reduction in votes for Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and Region Ten (Upper Demerara/ Upper Berbice) at the 2025 General and Regional Elections. All of the Statements […] The post Norton claims electoral irregularities for defeat in strongholds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 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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7 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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8 d. ago CDB closes deal on landmark Dominica Geothermal Energy Project

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has reached financial close on a facility for the landmark Dominica Geothermal Energy 10MW Project. A release yesterday from the CDB said that the facility has been made available to the Geothermal Power Company of Dominica (GPC) that was established specifically to implement the project. The article CDB closes deal on landmark Dominica Geothermal Energy Project appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago This is not mere political banter; this is a deliberate attempt to misrepresent history

Dear Editor, As a trade unionist and as a Guyanese, I respect without reservation the constitutional right of every citizen to freedom of political association. That includes the right to support the political party of one’s choice. This is a right enshrined in our Constitution, and one which every Guyanese must both claim and respect. […] The post This is not mere political banter; this is a deliberate attempt to misrepresent history appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Businessman dies after brawl at Coomacka, others injured, teacher in custody

The police say they are investigating the murder of Courtney Evans, a 49-year-old businessman from  New York, USA, and Coomacka Mines, Linden, which occurred at about 8 pm on 31st August 2025 at Coomacka Mines, Linden. The article Businessman dies after brawl at Coomacka, others injured, teacher in custody appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Polling station changed from Hibiscus Drive to Caricom General Insurance Company – GECOM

Just hours before the opening of polls for the General and Regional Election, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was forced to make a last-minute change to a polling station venue after the owner of a private residence withdrew his permission for its use. The article Polling station changed from Hibiscus Drive to Caricom General Insurance Company – GECOM appeared first on Stabroek 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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9 d. ago Petrobras completes key test needed for exploration license in Amazon region

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras on Wednesday concluded an emergency drill in the country’s Foz do Amazonas basin, the company and Brazil’s environmental agency said, marking one of the final steps needed to secure a controversial exploration license at the mouth of the Amazon River. Petrobras considers the […] The post Petrobras completes key test needed for exploration license in Amazon region appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Red Party and Green Party know that their days are over – Mohamed

In a final, electrifying rally that saw thousands of supporters dancing and celebrating on the Marriott beach front in Kingston,  WIN’s Presidential Candidate, Azruddin Mohamed, declared confidence that his party will be victorious and announced his Prime Ministerial running mate, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, just moments before the midnight campaign deadline. The article Red Party and Green Party know that their days are over – Mohamed appeared first on Stabroek News.

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