18 h. ago AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded

Extending congratulations to President Irfaan Ali on his reelection, the Alliance for Change (AFC) expressed the hope that the recommendations of the observer missions will be taken into account by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the new administration. The article AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded appeared first on Stabroek News.

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44 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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44 h. ago Horsepower returns: Thrilling ‘Keep Fit’ Horse Racing Meet set for September 21 at Georgetown Turf Club

Kaieteur Sports – After a somber pause to honour the tragic passing of jockey Kishawn Parreira, horse racing gallops back into action at the Georgetown Turf Club (GTC) on Sunday, September 21, with a spectacular six-race card organised by the ever-popular Three Men Promotion and proudly sponsored by Carib Beer. Originally scheduled for August 24, […] The post Horsepower returns: Thrilling ‘Keep Fit’ Horse Racing Meet set for September 21 at Georgetown Turf Club appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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44 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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68 h. ago PNCR Youth call for leadership renewal to restore trust and political capital in APNU

Dear Editor, We, the youth of the People’s National Congress Reform, a proud pillar of the APNU, extend our gratitude to all Guyanese who supported us during the recent elections. Your trust and commitment remind us of the PNCR’s enduring role, both within the coalition and in the life of our nation. Young people across […] The post PNCR Youth call for leadership renewal to restore trust and political capital in APNU appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Former national cyclist dies after bike hits mud heap – Police

Kaieteur News – Police have released an official statement on the tragic death of former National Cyclist, Alanzo Greaves on Wednesday night. Greaves, 36, was killed in a bike accident along Mandela Avenue, behind the Botanical Gardens. Police in a press release said he lost his life around 23:30hrs after the wheel of his Ducati […] The post Former national cyclist dies after bike hits mud heap – Police appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago NSC, GOA, GCF, Dr. Ali mourns the passing of former national cyclist

Tributes pour in for Alanzo Greaves Kaieteur Sports – The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow at the sudden passing of former National Cyclist, Alonzo Greaves, who tragically lost his life on Wednesday evening in a motorcycle accident along Mandella Avenue. Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the […] The post NSC, GOA, GCF, Dr. Ali mourns the passing of former national cyclist appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 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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4 d. ago Former National cyclist Alanzo Greaves killed in motorcycle accident

Kaieteur News – Former National cyclist, Alanzo Greaves was killed in a motorcycle accident around midnight on Thursday along Mandela Avenue, Georgetown. Reports are that he lost control of his bike in the vicinity of the Botanical Gardens. Greaves’ cycling career was ended after a motorcycle accident six years severely damaged his left knee. Greaves […] The post Former National cyclist Alanzo Greaves killed in motorcycle accident appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 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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5 d. ago South Rupununi Council condemns abandonment of WIN supporters by Greaves Transportation

-calls it ‘not only inhumane but also deeply unacceptable, showing utter disregard for the safety, dignity, and fundamental human rights of our people’ The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) has come out in strong condemnation of the decision taken by Greaves Transportation and Tours to expel Indigenous passengers – including women and children – from one of its buses and abandon them along the roadside in the North Rupununi, calling the action “not only inhumane but also deeply unacceptable, showing utter disregard for the safety, dignity, and fundamental human rights of our people.” The article South Rupununi Council condemns abandonment of WIN supporters by Greaves Transportation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 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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6 d. ago Khelif appeals to CAS against World Boxing ban over genetic testing

(Reuters) – Algeria’s Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif has appealed to sport’s highest court against a World Boxing decision barring her from upcoming events unless she undergoes genetic sex testing, CAS said on Monday. The article Khelif appeals to CAS against World Boxing ban over genetic testing appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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8 d. ago Outrage as bus service abandons Amerindians in Rupununi Savannah

APA, NTC, political parties decry inhumane treatment Kaieteur News – One day after a bus attached to Greaves Transportation and Tours abandoned Amerindian passengers, which included women and children, in the Rupununi savannah, Region Nine stakeholders have strongly condemned the actions of the bus driver and the company. Reports are that the passengers were enroute […] The post Outrage as bus service abandons Amerindians in Rupununi Savannah appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 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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9 d. ago Tour company apologises for abandoning WIN supporters in Rupununi savannah

Greaves’ Transportation & Tours today apologized for abandoning passengers in the Rupununi Savannah who has been on their way to a We Invest in Nationhood rally in Lethem. The article Tour company apologises for abandoning WIN supporters in Rupununi savannah appeared first on Stabroek News.

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