66 m. ago The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance

By Yang Yang, China’s Ambassador to Guyana Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with frequent regional turmoil, impeded economic development, backlash against globalization, gaps in rules and rule of law, and an intensifying deficit in governance. The article The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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75 m. ago Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Death and children in “Irkalla”, “Little Amélie” and “Renoir”

One of the more consistently rewarding aspects of the Toronto International Film Festival over the years has been the wide range of international films platformed each year. The article Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Death and children in “Irkalla”, “Little Amélie” and “Renoir” appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 h. ago Hamas says leaders survive; six others killed in Israeli’s attack on Doha

(AL-JAZEERA) Hamas reported that senior leaders survived an Israeli air attack on Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Tuesday, but five lower-ranked members were killed. As international condemnation mounts, Qatar said the “cowardly” Israeli attack on a residential area also killed a security officer and wounded others. In its first official statement after the strikes in Doha, […] The post Hamas says leaders survive; six others killed in Israeli’s attack on Doha appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 h. ago WIN’s rise may help reduce ethnic polarisation between Afro and Indo

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) none of the five election observer missions have concluded that the recent general and regional elections met the standard of being free and fair. In a statement, the GHRA said the international election observer missions have commended Guyanese and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for conducting […] The post WIN’s rise may help reduce ethnic polarisation between Afro and Indo-Guyanese – GHRA  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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25 h. ago My recent experience with one of the local tours to the Essequibo

Dear Editor, In the Kaieteur News of 27th August 2025, 4 days before an election I saw a story captioned “Sod turned for new $7B arrival terminal at CJIA” the story informed us that the current ruling Poor Performing Party is expanding the Cheddi Jagan International Airport! The article My recent experience with one of the local tours to the Essequibo appeared first on Stabroek News.

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25 h. ago Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections

The President of Brazil, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva  in a letter dated September 3rd to President Irfaan Ali, congratulated the Guyanese people on their broad and peaceful participation in the General and Regional Elections of September 1, noting that it reflects the maturity and strength of this country’s institutions, as well as the consolidation of a plural and democratic society, with growing international relevance and promising economic prospects. The article Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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27 h. ago I am never going on any other tours in Guyana for the foreseeable future 

Dear Editor, In the Kaieteur News of 27th August 2025, 4 days before election I saw a story captioned “Sod turned for new $7B arrival terminal at CJIA” the story informed us that the current ruling Poor Performing Party is expanding the Cheddi Jagan International Airport!  If I live to be 100 years old, I […] The post I am never going on any other tours in Guyana for the foreseeable future  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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27 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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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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3 d. ago Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are

Give Indigenous youths access to higher education in hinterland regions, create job opportunities for hinterland students in their villages, and give them spaces at the village, regional, national and international levels in policy decision-making bodies that would affect their educational, economic and social status were among calls by a six-member panel representing Indigenous youths across the country at the recent forum, Ina Maimu Yetatokon (Listen to our Voices) 2025. The article Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago ‘With transparent oil management, Guyana could become regional model’ Analyst tells CNN

Kaieteur News – A political analyst at the Florida International University, Imdat Oner told CNN that elections in Guyana without major conflicts “would demonstrate that sudden oil wealth doesn’t have to erode democracy, as happened in Venezuela.” Oner, who was a former Turkish diplomat in Venezuela, stated too, “If the next government manages this boom […] The post ‘With transparent oil management, Guyana could become regional model’ …Analyst tells CNN appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago CASSAVA BREAD – A CULTURAL TREASURE MEETS NATIONAL STANDARDS

GNBS IN FOCUS Kaieteur News – Who doesn’t love a crisp slice of cassava bread with pepperpot, tuma pot, or even just a spread of peanut butter or cheese? This age-old staple, cherished by Guyanese families and deeply rooted in our Indigenous communities, is more than just food, it is culture on a plate. As […] The post CASSAVA BREAD – A CULTURAL TREASURE MEETS NATIONAL STANDARDS appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago The EU Election Observation Mission’s preliminary findings re

Dear Editor, The European Union Election Observation Mission’s (EU EOM) preliminary findings on the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections expose an uncomfortable truth: while our elections were peaceful, they were far from fair. The article The EU Election Observation Mission’s preliminary findings re-emphasise upscaling Guyana’s democratic and electoral infrastructure to global standards appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago PSC supports GECOM’s decision to hold recount, commends peaceful conduct of national elections

Kaieteur News – While commending the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for a smooth management the General and Regional Election, Private Sector Commission (PSC) has supported the ongoing recount of ballots for Regions 4 and 5. During a post-election press conference on Thursday, Chairman of the PSC Captain Gerald Gouveia jnr., commended GECOM for the efficiency, […] The post PSC supports GECOM’s decision to hold recount, commends peaceful conduct of national elections 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 ExxonMobil considers sale of European chemical plants, FT reports

(Reuters) – ExxonMobil XOM.N is seeking to offload its European chemical plants in the UK and Belgium as the sector reels from the impact of U.S. The article ExxonMobil considers sale of European chemical plants, FT reports appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 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 Sri Lanka U19 Tour of the West Indies Windies lose to Sri Lanka by one wicket

– series tied 1-1 heading into decider Visitors Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by one wicket in the second one-day international to level their three-match U-19 series 1-1 yesterday at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. The article Sri Lanka U19 Tour of the West Indies Windies lose to Sri Lanka by one wicket appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Over 85 scientists say Energy Dept. climate report lacks merit

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Over 85 top climate scientists on Tuesday said that the Trump Energy Department’s recent climate assessment used to justify an unwinding of federal greenhouse gas rules does not meet standards for scientific integrity. The article Over 85 scientists say Energy Dept. climate report lacks merit appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Campaign financing law will help foil use of State resources – CARICOM Observer Mission

Kaieteur News – Chief of Mission of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observer Mission (CEOM), Josephine Tamai has noted the need for model legislation in the region to help prohibit the use of State resources by governments to campaign for elections. Speaking at a press conference at the CARICOM Headquarters at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown on […] The post Campaign financing law will help foil use of State resources – CARICOM Observer Mission appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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