12 h. ago ICC and WCA could clash over player image rights for mobile game

(ESPNcricinfo)- The ICC and World Cricketers Association (WCA) are headed towards a potential dispute around player image licensing rights for a new mobile cricket game that the sport’s governing body is planning to launch in the near future. The article ICC and WCA could clash over player image rights for mobile game appeared first on Stabroek News.

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14 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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14 h. ago WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments

Kaieteur News – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorbidities such as obesity. Medicines for cystic fibrosis, psoriasis, haemophilia and blood-related disorders are among the […] The post WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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62 h. 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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62 h. ago APA joins Amazonian indigenous women to form historic alliance defending territories, rights, and autonomy

The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) joined its partners and Indigenous Women defenders from across the Amazon Basin last week, at the first Women Land Is Life meeting in Tena, Cundinamarca, Colombia. From August 24 to 27, Indigenous Women from Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela gathered to share the threats […] The post APA joins Amazonian indigenous women to form historic alliance defending territories, rights, and autonomy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Olympic association extends condolences on passing of Alanzo Greaves

The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) today extended sympathies to the family, relatives, teammates, and friends of former national cyclist Alanzo Greaves, who died in a motorcycle accident last evening. The article Olympic association extends condolences on passing of Alanzo Greaves appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Voting was observed to be free, fair, transparent – Bar Association

The Bar Association of Guyana yesterday said that preliminary reports from its observation team found the voting process at Monday’s General and Regional Elections to be  “free, fair and transparent”. The article Voting was observed to be free, fair, transparent – Bar Association appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 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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7 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 AG’s apology unacceptable for the humiliation it has caused to the African

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. The article AG’s apology unacceptable for the humiliation it has caused to the African-Guyanese community appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Identifying abuses by gov’t ministries should be priority of international observers – GHRA

Guyana’s general and regional elections is poised to get underway in 24 hours, and present across the country will be a host of international observers representing various organisations and bodies, which the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) feels should be directing their attention to identifying abuses committed by the incumbent administration. The article Identifying abuses by gov’t ministries should be priority of international observers – GHRA appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Merundoi establishes Masquerade Association under UNESCO supported project

Kaieteur News – Merundoi Incorporated has announced the establishment of the Masquerade Association (Guyana) Inc. According to a press release issued by Merundoi, the newly incorporated Association is a main outcome of the Merundoi Project Masquerade Lives on, produced under the 2024 UNESCO participation programme which aimed at revitalising Guyana’s Masquerade as a cultural tradition, […] The post Merundoi establishes Masquerade Association under UNESCO supported project appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Masquerade to make comeback with establishment of association

Masquerade is set to make a comeback here with the establishment of an association aimed at revitalising the art form. The newly incorporated Masquerade Association is a main outcome of the Merundoi Project Masquerade Lives On, produced under the 2024 UNESCO Participation Programme which aimed at revitalising Guyana’s Masquerade as a cultural tradition, furthering innovations, and opening a space for the distinct national multi-ethnic expression in Guyana’s expanding tourism, leisure, recreation and entertainment industries, a Merundoi Incorporated release announced. The article Masquerade to make comeback with establishment of association appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago AFC promises to transform Region 10 into business hub, establish int’l airport

Kaieteur News – The Alliance for Change (AFC) on Wednesday said it will transform Region 10 into a business hub and establish an international airport, should it win the upcoming general and regional elections. During a press conference to discuss the party’s plans for the mining town and the region at large, former member of […] The post AFC promises to transform Region 10 into business hub, establish int’l airport appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Georgetown Association launches Senior Men’s Football League

– GFF donates 1.6M towards event The Georgetown Football Association (GFA) launched their senior men league yesterday at the Tastee Dish Restaurant in Kitty. The article Georgetown Association launches Senior Men’s Football League appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Respect Freedom of Association Ahead of General and Regional Elections

Dear Editor, As Guyana prepares for the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) is reminding all citizens and supporters of political parties that every individual has the inalienable right to freely support the political party of their choice, without intimidation, fear, or harassment. The ERC emphasizes that the Constitution of the […] The post Respect Freedom of Association Ahead of General and Regional Elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago AFC promises to limit presidential powers, reform constitution and guarantee judicial independence in manifesto

Kaieteur News – The Alliance for Change (AFC) on Friday released its manifesto, in which it is promising to limit presidential powers and to have judicial independence should the party get into government. The party, within its first 100 days in office, intends to establish a constitutional reform commission that will be tasked with reviewing […] The post AFC promises to limit presidential powers, reform constitution and guarantee judicial independence in manifesto appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Bank of America, Citibank to establish representative offices in Guyana – Nandlall

After years of engagement with the Guyana Government, two major United States banks – Citibank and Bank of America – will establish representative offices here soon, government has said. The article Bank of America, Citibank to establish representative offices in Guyana – Nandlall appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago President Ali receives kudos from St. Lucia Boxing Association

Kaieteur Sports – Following the progress of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), the sport of amateur boxing and what has been seen in Guyana over the last few years, the St. Lucia Boxing Association (SLBA) has heaped kudos and recommended that Guyanese throw their support behind Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic presidential […] The post President Ali receives kudos from St. Lucia Boxing Association appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Rice farmers to benefit from price stabilisation fund if PPP/C re

If the PPP/C wins the September 1st general elections, thousands of rice farmers across Guyana will see major relief through the establishment of storage facilities and a price stabilisation fund to guarantee them fair prices and timely payments. The article Rice farmers to benefit from price stabilisation fund if PPP/C re-elected – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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