7 h. ago FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours

(Reuters) – More than 1.5 million ticket applications from fans in 210 countries have been received by FIFA within 24 hours of the presale draw for the 2026 World Cup being launched, the governing body of world soccer said yesterday. The article FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 h. ago At least 53 killed in Gaza as Amnesty warns of ‘unlawful’ displacement

Amnesty International urges Israel to ‘immediately rescind’ mass displacement order as WHO vows to remain in Gaza City.   Aljazeera – At least 53 Palestinians, including two young children, are among the latest deaths in Israel’s round-the-clock bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip, adding to the 72 Palestinians killed over the last 24 hours, medical […] The post At least 53 killed in Gaza as Amnesty warns of ‘unlawful’ displacement appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 h. ago More than 1.5M FIFA World Cup ticket draw applications submitted within 24 hours

Draw entry period to remain open on 19 September Kaieteur Sports – A mere 24 hours into the entry period for next year’s FIFA World Cup Visa Presale Draw, FIFA has received an impressive number of applications from all over the world, with more than 1.5 million fans from 210 countries having signed up. The […] The post More than 1.5M FIFA World Cup ticket draw applications submitted within 24 hours appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago Trinidad suffers `bitter’ loss to Jamaica in World Cup qualifier

(Trinidad Express) Trinidad and Tobago’s senior men’s football team head coach Dwight Yorke stated Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat to Jamaica in their CONCACAF Zone Group B 2026 World Cup Qualifier was “a bitter blow” after watching his side dominate large spells of the contest but still left Kingston empty handed. The article Trinidad suffers `bitter’ loss to Jamaica in World Cup qualifier appeared first on Stabroek News.

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48 h. ago Egg price dispute reportedly triggers killing, deadly standoff in Jamaica

(Jamaica Gleaner) A dispute over the price of a tray of eggs is what may have set off a deadly chain of events in Manchester yesterday, which ended when a thug, armed with two guns and more than 500 bullets, was shot and killed after a fierce stand-off and gun battle that lasted more than four hours. The article Egg price dispute reportedly triggers killing, deadly standoff in Jamaica appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Ticket scalping at CPL: Why are authorities turning a blind eye?

Every year when the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) rolls into Guyana, cricket fans brace not only for the excitement on the field but also for the headache off it, the black market ticket trade. The article Ticket scalping at CPL: Why are authorities turning a blind eye? appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago ‘Leave now’, Netanyahu threatens Gaza City residents, as 52 killed

(AL-JAZEERA) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned residents of Gaza City on Monday to leave now, hours after Israel said it would ramp up airstrikes on the enclave. He said: “I say to the residents of Gaza, I take this opportunity and listen to me carefully: You have been warned — leave now.” Netanyahu said […] The post ‘Leave now’, Netanyahu threatens Gaza City residents, as 52 killed appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Draw on our conservation tradition to grapple with our littering culture

Dear Editor, With the recently concluded Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit in the news, we were reminded that, long before the story of oil, Guyana’s story has been one of nature and connection. The article Draw on our conservation tradition to grapple with our littering culture appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 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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6 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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8 d. ago Corentyne woman’s home ransacked allegedly over political affiliation

-suspect in custody Police are investigating a report of an alleged abuse and robbery committed on Helen Kashi of Number 19 Village Reserve, Corentyne, Berbice, at 19.00 hours on Tuesday.  The suspect, 28-year-old Rameshwar Ramdat, called ‘Kevin’ is in custody assisting with the investigation. The article Corentyne woman’s home ransacked allegedly over political affiliation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago D&S Ramdeholl Jewellery, West Side Shipping support the 2nd edition of the Region 3 Ten/10 Softball Cup

Kaieteur Sports – The 2nd edition of the “Region 3 Softball Cricket Cup” which is slated for the 7th and 14th of September, has gained the support of D&S Ramdeholl Jewellery and West Side Shipping. The manager of the Jewellery store, which is located in West Central Mall, Ms. Marisha Singh, said that the entity […] The post D&S Ramdeholl Jewellery, West Side Shipping support the 2nd edition of the Region 3 Ten/10 Softball Cup appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago The dishonesty in a police officer caused me to be tried and convicted in absentia at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court 2

Dear Editor, Please permit me to share with your readers a recent experience of mine. A few months ago, while navigating the Diamond-Grove junction on my way home from work, I was stopped and issued a traffic ticket for the offence of “failing to stop when required by police in uniform”.  The article The dishonesty in a police officer caused me to be tried and convicted in absentia at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court 2 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Record USD 13.88 million prize money for 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup

(ESPNcricinfo) – The upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup will have a prize pool of USD 13.88 million. This marks almost a fourfold rise from the previous ODI World Cup, held in New Zealand in 2022, which had an overall pool of USD 3.5 million, and also marks a significant increase from the USD 10 million pool for the Men’s ODI World Cup in India two years ago. The article Record USD 13.88 million prize money for 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Sumud Flotilla for Gaza departs Barcelona again after delay due to storm

(Al Jazeera) The Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip departed Barcelona again on Monday evening, several hours after poor weather forced it to return to the Spanish port, according to a journalist travelling on one of the boats. Earlier on Monday, the flotilla – which had set off from Barcelona on […] The post Sumud Flotilla for Gaza departs Barcelona again after delay due to storm appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week 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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1 week ago GECOM must post SOPs as soon as submitted from polling places 

Dear Editor, Congratulations to GECOM for accepting late submission of the WIN’s list of polling agents. It is important that GECOM is seen as flexible and considering the greater interest of the nation that all competing parties have polling agents to witness the voting. This helps with the overall credibility of the elections.   The Opposition […] The post GECOM must post SOPs as soon as submitted from polling places  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago GECOM approves appointment of AFC, WIN, FGM and ALP polling agents

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has approved the appointment of polling agents from all political parties that submitted their lists after the official deadline. This decision was made during a statutory meeting held on Saturday, led by GECOM Chairperson Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh and attended by all commissioners; opposition-nominated commissioner Vincent Alexander […] The post GECOM approves appointment of AFC, WIN, FGM and ALP polling agents appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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