12 h. ago Tobago fishermen demand response by Chief Secretary after US strike

(Trinidad Guardian) Tobago’s fisherfolk say they are alarmed by the “deafening silence” of Chief Secretary Farley Augustine following the United States’ destruction of a Venezuelan vessel that left 11 people dead. The article Tobago fishermen demand response by Chief Secretary after US strike 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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60 h. ago Mohamed says fully prepared to take on role as Opposition Leader

Businessman and philanthropist Azruddin Mohamed, Leader of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) which grabbed the second spot in Monday’s general elections  has declared that he is fully prepared to hold the Government accountable in his expected role as Opposition Leader. The article Mohamed says fully prepared to take on role as Opposition Leader appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago No link between postponement of Surama group’s performance and Mohamed donation – ministry

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs yesterday said that the postponement of a performance by the Surama Culture Group had nothing to do with the presentation of a keyboard to it by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Leader Azruddin Mohamed. The article No link between postponement of Surama group’s performance and Mohamed donation – ministry appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago WIN’s victory in Region 10 due to hard work, dedication, love for Mohamed – Goring

Kaieteur News – Vice Chair of Region 10 and a We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) candidate Mark Goring has attributed the party’s victory in that region to the hard work and determination of his team. Goring told Kaieteur News on Thursday that while he is proud of WIN for its momentous achievement, he is humbled […] The post WIN’s victory in Region 10 due to hard work, dedication, love for Mohamed – Goring appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in ‘provocative move’, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Caribbean yesterday, a U.S. official told Reuters, triggering a stern U.S. The article Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in ‘provocative move’, Pentagon says 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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4 d. ago Would countries backing Palestinian statehood be denied entry to attend UNGA 2025?

Dear Editor, UNGA 2025 will commence shortly in New York. Already who can attend and who can’t has been ramped up with Palestinian delegations being denied entry to the world assembly. By extension would those countries who have indicated backing and announcing support for Palestinian statehood at UNGA be also be denied entry? Should the […] The post Would countries backing Palestinian statehood be denied entry to attend UNGA 2025? appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago US will find way to work around if Mohamed enters Parliament – Ambassador

Should We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) presidential candidate, Azruddin Mohamed, become a member of the 13th Parliament following the results of this year’s General and Regional Elections, the United States government would find a way to continue working with the administration here, US Ambassador Nicole Theriot yesterday said. The article US will find way to work around if Mohamed enters Parliament – Ambassador appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Ambassador: ‘US will find ways to work around sanctioned officials’

but will not engage in any financial transactions with Mohamed Kaieteur News – As the Statements of Poll reveal the results of the general elections, showing the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, led by U.S.-sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed, making significant gains, United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, stated that while the U.S. will find […] The post Ambassador: ‘US will find ways to work around sanctioned officials’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago EU observer mission flags abuse of State resources by PPP/C Gov’t

says situation created uneven playing field during elections campaign Kaieteur News – The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), in its preliminary report released on Wednesday, cited several irregularities in Guyana’s electoral process, stating that the undue advantages of incumbency created an uneven playing field during the campaign period. While the EU EOM acknowledged […] The post EU observer mission flags abuse of State resources by PPP/C Gov’t appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Man abducted with Guyanese boat captain identified as Venezuelan

Kaieteur News – The man abducted along with Guyanese boat captain Frederick Pollard by a Venezuelan Gang, has been identified as a 22-year-old Venezuelan father of three who resides at Eteringbang, Cuyuni River, Region Seven. Kaieteur News learnt that Antonio José Bolivar better known as “Pancho” was identified after his mother began searching for him. […] The post Man abducted with Guyanese boat captain identified as Venezuelan appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Trinidad PM congratulates US over fatal strike on Venezuelan drug boat

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she is pleased following yesterday’s US military strike that sank a drug-carrying vessel leaving Venezuelan waters. The article Trinidad PM congratulates US over fatal strike on Venezuelan drug boat appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 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 Looking forward for meaningful dialogue with the new French embassy on sports development

Dear Editor, On behalf of the people of Guyana, I extend a warm welcome to Ambassador Olivier Plançon as he assumes his post in Georgetown. The article Looking forward for meaningful dialogue with the new French embassy on sports development 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 Patrol escorting officials, ballot boxes fired on near Venezuela border

A Joint Services patrol came under fire from the Venezuelan shore yesterday afternoon while escorting Guyana Elections Commission officials and ballot boxes along the Upper Cuyuni River in the vicinity of Bamboo. The article Patrol escorting officials, ballot boxes fired on near Venezuela border appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Joint Services patrol comes under attack from Venezuela shore while escorting GECOM officials on Cuyuni

Today at approximately 14:30 hours, while escorting GECOM officials and ballot boxes along the Upper Cuyuni River in the vicinity of Bamboo, near the Guyana-Venezuela border, a Joint Services patrol came under fire from the Venezuelan shore. The article Joint Services patrol comes under attack from Venezuela shore while escorting GECOM officials on Cuyuni appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. 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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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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