18 h. ago ‘Whatever Ali promised, he will deliver’ – Jagdeo hints at Christmas cash grant

(Kaieteur News) – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday hinted at a cash grant for Christmas, giving assurance that President Irfaan Ali will deliver on the promises made during the lead up to the 2025 general and regional elections. At his first press conference since the People’s Progressive Party (PPPC) was re-elected to office, Jagdeo […] The post ‘Whatever Ali promised, he will deliver’ – Jagdeo hints at Christmas cash grant appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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19 h. ago Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance

(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana is moving to reform the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Board of Guardians in an effort to make public assistance more accessible and equitable. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo made this announcement during a press conference on Thursday held at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, where he […] The post Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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43 h. ago ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds

Kaieteur News – Co-leader of the Working Peoples Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds has lashed out at the PPP/C government for its slothful approach to convening the 13th Parliament, arguing that the administration is holding the legislative arm of government at ransom. During his party’s press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Hinds pointed out that the […] The post ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Hughes says remains dedicated to AFC; throws support behind Patterson

Kaieteur News – Attorney, Nigel Hughes, while taking full responsibility for the defeat of his party at the recent General and Regional Elections, said he remains dedicated to the Alliance For Change (AFC) and will fully support party chairman, David Patterson. Hughes appeared on the panel Friday during his party’s press conference and declared, “if […] The post Hughes says remains dedicated to AFC; throws support behind Patterson appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Prospective returning Guyanese will want a reliable guarantee regarding security and well

Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali’s recent press conference in New York, held just before addressing the United Nations General Assembly, was more than a diplomatic routine—it was a direct call to Guyanese everywhere. The article Prospective returning Guyanese will want a reliable guarantee regarding security and well-being appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Both sides made valid points in the presidential media invite controversy

Dear Editor, On the controversies of invite or invitee to the President’s press conferences (SN several dates) and respectfully addressing His Excellency (commentaries in SN several dates), both sides made valid points. The article Both sides made valid points in the presidential media invite controversy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago GPA to raise concerns with President’s office over press conference

The Guyana Press Association (GPA) is to raise with the Office of the President a series of concerns over a presidential press conference on Tuesday where some accredited media houses were not invited and there were restrictions on questioning which led to one reporter walking out of the event. The article GPA to raise concerns with President’s office over press conference appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago There was no deliberate attempt by the Office of the President to exclude any one of the media from President’s press conference

Dear Editor, I write in response to those who wish to make a mountain out of a molehill with regard to the invitation to the media for the Press Conference held by the President on Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, including a letter from Mr. The article There was no deliberate attempt by the Office of the President to exclude any one of the media from President’s press conference appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Private Sector Commission welcomes President’s plan to revive Georgetown

The Private Sector Commission (PSC)  has welcomed President Irfaan Ali’s plan to  resuscitate the city called Project Rescue Georgetown. Announced at a press conference on September 16, the PSC today said that the initiative represents a critical intervention to restore dignity to the capital city and position Georgetown as a modern, vibrant, and sustainable hub. The article Private Sector Commission welcomes President’s plan to revive Georgetown appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago David Hinds say elections fell below what could be considered credible

-will focus in parliament on poverty relief, constitutional reform At a virtual press conference held on Wednesday, Dr. David Hinds, Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), strongly criticized the recently concluded 2025 national and regional elections, describing them as “far below what is universally considered to be credible elections.” The article David Hinds say elections fell below what could be considered credible appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Trump applauds Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and seeks to punish critical broadcasters

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday celebrated the suspension of talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves and said TV broadcasters should lose their licenses over negative coverage of his administration, adding fuel to a national debate over free speech. The article Trump applauds Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and seeks to punish critical broadcasters appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago FGM, WPA condemn media exclusion from president’s press briefing

– say controlled access, limited questions reflect authoritarianism Kaieteur News – Following the public outrage over the exclusion of several media outlets from President Irfaan Ali’s first press conference on Tuesday, political parties have condemned the move and called for greater press freedom in Guyana. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Forward Guyana Movement […] The post FGM, WPA condemn media exclusion from president’s press briefing appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Press conference hosted by President exemplified alarming trend to suppress scrutiny

Dear Editor, On September 12, 2025, Reporters Without Borders issued a resounding call to President Irfaan Ali’s administration, urging immediate and concrete steps to strengthen press freedom in Guyana. The article Press conference hosted by President exemplified alarming trend to suppress scrutiny appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 w. 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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4 w. ago Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends

Kaieteur News – The Commonwealth observer mission of the 2025 General and Regional Elections said has recommended that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) adopt biometric technology early for the next election cycle. At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Aiden by Best Western Hotel, the mission presented its interim report on the observations […] The post Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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last month 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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