2 h. ago US defense secretary tells sailors off Puerto Rico: this isn’t training

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told sailors and Marines on a warship off Puerto Rico today that they were not deployed to the Caribbean for training but instead sent to the “front lines” of a critical counter-narcotics mission. The article US defense secretary tells sailors off Puerto Rico: this isn’t training appeared first on Stabroek News.

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13 h. ago US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration

(Trinidad Guardian) Caricom and Foreign Affairs ministers who have sought a meeting with the United States on its military deployment in the region are awaiting a reply and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s strong stance on the US presence has been slammed by Jamaica’s Gleaner newspaper in an editorial. The article US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration appeared first on Stabroek News.

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18 h. ago FGM says single seat is chance to serve with greater focus, purpose

Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), a political newcomer led by Amanza Walton-Desir, which officially launched on July 1, 2025, secured a single parliamentary seat in the recent general election. The article FGM says single seat is chance to serve with greater focus, purpose appeared first on Stabroek News.

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19 h. ago Royals school Warriors by seven wickets in Women’s Caribbean Premier League

Defending champion the Barbados Royals began the defence of their crown in the perfect manner, defeating the Guyana Amazon Warriors by seven wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). The article Royals school Warriors by seven wickets in Women’s Caribbean Premier League appeared first on Stabroek News.

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20 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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20 h. ago PAHO launches award to recognise Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs

Bridgetown, Barbados, 5 September 2025 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel Caribbean Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Leadership Award, a new regional honor recognizing exceptional leadership in the fight against antimicrobial resistance—a growing global health threat often referred to as the “silent pandemic.” The award celebrates the legacy of Dr. […] The post PAHO launches award to recognise Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze

KYIV, (Reuters) – Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing at least four people, including an infant, Ukrainian officials said today. The article Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze appeared first on Stabroek News.

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42 h. ago Guyanese musicians took over Carifesta – says Soca artiste Omaiah Hall

Guyanese musician Omaiah Hall’s debut performance at the Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta) was its recent 15th manifestation in Barbados. Apart from having had an amazing, memorable experience, she has already found practical benefits such as new links in the industry that she says will help her achieve her goals. The article Guyanese musicians took over Carifesta – says Soca artiste Omaiah Hall appeared first on Stabroek News.

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42 h. ago Pretorius, Hetmyer and Hope help Warriors exact revenge on TKR at home

Caribbean Premier League 2025 A sea of green, red and gold erupted at the National Stadium, Providence last night as the Guyana Amazon Warriors pulled off a heart-stopping victory against arch-rivals Trinbago Knight Riders in the return leg of the Caribbean Premier League. The article Pretorius, Hetmyer and Hope help Warriors exact revenge on TKR at home appeared first on Stabroek News.

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43 h. ago More tickets released for CPL Eliminator & WCPL Final Group Match Double Header

(CPL) The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is delighted to announce that an additional batch of tickets has been released for one of the most exciting days of cricket this season. The article More tickets released for CPL Eliminator & WCPL Final Group Match Double Header appeared first on Stabroek News.

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43 h. ago Bird guide accreditation programme launched to boost avitourism

The South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS), in partnership with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), has launched a Bird Guide Accreditation Programme, said to be the first of its kind in Guyana. The article Bird guide accreditation programme launched to boost avitourism appeared first on Stabroek News.

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43 h. ago WCPL:Amazon Warriors best Knight Riders in tournament opener

The Guyana Amazon Warriors commenced their campaign in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in the perfect manner, defeating the Trinbago Knight Riders by six runs yesterday at the National Stadium, Providence. The article WCPL:Amazon Warriors best Knight Riders in tournament opener appeared first on Stabroek News.

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43 h. ago Guyana to host return of CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November

Guyana has been awarded hosting rights for the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women’s Championship, which will be staged from November 9–17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. The article Guyana to host return of CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November appeared first on Stabroek News.

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44 h. ago Guyana to host CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) is proud to announce that Guyana has been awarded the hosting rights for the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women’s Championship, set to take place from November 9 – 17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. The return of the CBC Championship marks a historic moment […] The post Guyana to host CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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67 h. ago Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States is not talking about regime change in Venezuela, President Donald  Trump said yesterday, as the United States ordered an additional 10 stealth fighter jets to a military buildup in the Caribbean. The article Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets appeared first on Stabroek News.

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68 h. ago Rematch at Providence: Warriors seek to ruin TKR’s hot streak 

Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Kaieteur Sports – Arch Rivals, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) will be tussling in a grudge rematch, this time in the backyard of the Imran Tahir-led team, as action shifts to the Guyana National Stadium, Providence from 19:00h tonight. With a change of venue being in favor […] The post Rematch at Providence: Warriors seek to ruin TKR’s hot streak  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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69 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 Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States is not talking about regime change in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said today, as the United States ordered an additional 10 stealth fighter jets to a growing military buildup in the Caribbean. The article Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago US deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug cartel fight, sources say

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. has ordered the deployment of 10 F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airfield to conduct operations against drug cartels, two sources briefed on the matter said, in a move likely to further inflame tensions in the region. The article US deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug cartel fight, sources say appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Trinidad only Caricom nation to back US presence in region at emergency CELAC meeting

(Trinidad Guardian) T&T was the sole Caricom member to back the United States’ military presence in the region at an emergency meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The article Trinidad only Caricom nation to back US presence in region at emergency CELAC meeting appeared first on Stabroek News.

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