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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36 h. ago Cops issue wanted bulletin for Paul Daby Jnr over shooting of ‘Lola Doll’

Police yesterday issued an arrest warrant for US sanctioned businessman Paul Daby Jr in relation to the shooting of social media influencer and singer Lolita Callendar known as “Lola Doll”, even as they announced that one person has been arrested and is assisting in the investigation. The article Cops issue wanted bulletin for Paul Daby Jnr over shooting of ‘Lola Doll’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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36 h. ago Ali pledges to widen access to information, crackdown on misinformation

President Irfaan Ali yesterday promised more access to information for the media but highlighted the threat of misinformation and disinformation and its spread through digital platforms and artificial intelligence, as he promised to examine global experiences in countering such risks. The article Ali pledges to widen access to information, crackdown on misinformation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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61 h. ago ‘Lola Doll’ shot multiple times outside her home by a man on motorcycle

…police on hunt for suspect Kaieteur News – Local artiste and social media sensation Lolita “Lola Doll” Callender was on Saturday night shot about eight times outside her Texas Square, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown home. The shooting occurred at 23:35h. Callendar, 33, was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for treatment. Kaieteur News understands […] The post ‘Lola Doll’ shot multiple times outside her home by a man on motorcycle 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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3 d. ago Bolsonaro and Trump have revealed the biggest threat to democracy

By Pedro Abramovay NEW YORK – Media coverage of the trial of Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, tends to focus on the striking similarities between his case and the career of US President Donald Trump. The article Bolsonaro and Trump have revealed the biggest threat to democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Leagues Cup bans Miami’s Luis Suarez 6 games for spitting incident

(Field Level Media)- The Leagues Cup Organizing Committee suspended Inter Miami star forward Luis Suarez six games Friday for spitting at a staff member of the Seattle Sounders after the recent tournament final. The article Leagues Cup bans Miami’s Luis Suarez 6 games for spitting incident appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 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 The media landscape has transformed to hold government accountable easier

Dear Editor,  As we await the official declaration of the 1st September 2025 Elections by GECOM I wonder what role social media played in educating voters. The article The media landscape has transformed to hold government accountable easier appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow

The Commonwealth Observer Mission at Monday’s elections found that polling proceeded peacefully and the tabulation process was adhered to after closing but it also made a series of recommendations including the shaking up of GECOM and legislation for equitable access by all parties to the state media. The article Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow-through on reforms appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Greaves’ Bus Service sparks outrage after abandoning WIN supporters in Rupununi savannah

Greaves’ Transportation and Tours’ decision to abandon members of the Indigenous community in the middle of nowhere as they were on their way to a We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) rally in Lethem has sparked public outrage. The article Greaves’ Bus Service sparks outrage after abandoning WIN supporters in Rupununi savannah appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. 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 GPL consultancy procurement riddled with violations, failures – Goolsarran

GPL violated the Procurement Act in relation to a consultancy to oversee the new power distribution network for the Wales Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Plant, former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran says.  “Method4 Engineering stated that it never received any word on the contract award for the gas-to-energy project consultancy, and only learnt through the media last month that it was selected as far back as January 2025.  The article GPL consultancy procurement riddled with violations, failures – Goolsarran 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 Alcaraz cruises into third round with commanding win over Bellucci

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Carlos Alcaraz powered into the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a dominant 6-1 6-0 6-3 win over Italy’s Mattia Bellucci, admitting afterwards that memories of last year’s shock second-round exit were weighing on his mind. The article Alcaraz cruises into third round with commanding win over Bellucci appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Lionel Messi’s late flurry sends Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final

(Field Level media) Lionel Messi erupted for two goals and an assist inside the final 15 minutes, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over 10-man Orlando City in a Leagues Cup semifinal yesterday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The article Lionel Messi’s late flurry sends Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Accountability is a duty of the state, regardless of which party is in office

Dear Editor, As September 1 approaches and Guyana prepares for general elections, I wish to raise several issues that should not be ignored. Though the media often prefers single-topic letters, I must write on multiple matters due to my circumstances. First, I recall the murders that occurred on the West Coast of Berbice (Region 5) […] The post Accountability is a duty of the state, regardless of which party is in office appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago CARIFESTA XV workshop sparks conversation on gaps in Caribbean writing

-writers challenged to preserve regional identity By Telesha Ramnarine at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados Caribbean writers are being encouraged to address major gaps in how regional identity, culture, and history are portrayed in literature, as concerns grow over a disconnect between contemporary storytelling and the deep cultural roots of the region. The article CARIFESTA XV workshop sparks conversation on gaps in Caribbean writing appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown as Russian exits US Open

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The U.S. Open descended into chaos yesterday when a photographer came onto the court as Daniil Medvedev faced match point, bringing the first-round match to a standstill and sparking a spectacular meltdown from the Russian. The article Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown as Russian exits US Open appeared first on Stabroek News.

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