16 h. ago Norton’s rehabilitation runs through new faces and a change of direction for the APNU/PNC

Dear Editor, When the late PNC and Opposition Leader Desmond Hoyte picked a relatively youthful 40-year old Aubrey Norton to become PNC General Secretary in 1997, many saw it as a visionary or forward-looking move to accentuate the role of youth as rising leaders of the party. The article Norton’s rehabilitation runs through new faces and a change of direction for the APNU/PNC appeared first on Stabroek News.

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16 h. ago Will India Women shake hands with Pakistan? ‘There’s no change in last week,’ says BCCI secretary

(ESPN) For the fourth consecutive Sunday, an India team may choose not to shake hands with a Pakistan team. India Women meet Pakistan Women in Colombo on October 5 in the ongoing Women’s World Cup. The article Will India Women shake hands with Pakistan? ‘There’s no change in last week,’ says BCCI secretary appeared first on Stabroek News.

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27 h. ago Venezuela detects five combat planes detected near coast in “provocation”

(Reuters) – Venezuela’s Defense Minister General Vladimir Padrino said today that five combat planes had been detected near country’s coast, in what he characterized as a threat by the United States. The article Venezuela detects five combat planes detected near coast in “provocation” appeared first on Stabroek News.

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40 h. ago Venezuela’s oil exports surpass 1 million bpd for first time since 2020, data show

(Reuters) – Venezuela’s oil exports averaged 1.09 million barrels per day (bpd) in September, the highest monthly level since February 2020, according to shipping data and documents from state-run company PDVSA. The article Venezuela’s oil exports surpass 1 million bpd for first time since 2020, data show appeared first on Stabroek News.

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42 h. ago Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism

Dear Editor, The recently concluded 2025 General and Regional election in Guyana has marked a historic milestone in our country’s political evolution. The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) unsurprisingly secured a decisive and expanded victory. Not only that, but they also made unprecedented inroads into regions traditionally aligned to the opposition. This shift in the […] The post Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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64 h. ago UN Security Council approves bigger force in Haiti to tackle gangs

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council yesterday  agreed to a U.S. proposal to more than double the size of an 15-month-old underfunded and understaffed international security mission combating armed gangs in Haiti, sparking criticism of Washington by China and Russia. The article UN Security Council approves bigger force in Haiti to tackle gangs appeared first on Stabroek News.

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64 h. ago In order to change the Constitution it is first necessary to understand it

Dear Editor, Once again, I am compelled to revisit the critical importance of adhering to the rule of law. If we are truly committed to this principle, not just mouthing it for political expediency, then everyone must be held accountable to the same standard. The article In order to change the Constitution it is first necessary to understand it appeared first on Stabroek News.

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66 h. ago Regime Change in Venezuela is being talked about in Washington

Dear Editor, Further to commentaries on the Maduro regime, the NYT (Sep 30) front page reported that President Trump Administration is making plan to topple it because of the threat it poses to USA — narco as well as geo-strategic. Other publications in Europe and Middle East have similar reports as the Times. Maduro has […] The post Regime Change in Venezuela is being talked about in Washington appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Venezuela’s Maduro readies security powers in case of feared US attack

CARACAS, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has signed a decree granting him additional security powers in case the U.S. The article Venezuela’s Maduro readies security powers in case of feared US attack appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Caricom countries should work out a common regime to deal with huge corporations descending on the region

Dear Editor, One of the benefits that the leaders and the people of the region had hoped was that with the creation of CARICOM, the regional governments would have been acting together. The article Caricom countries should work out a common regime to deal with huge corporations descending on the region appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Any U.S. strike on Venezuela will likely cause throngs of Venezuelans to head for neighbouring countries

Dear Editor, Ravi Dev (SN Sep 28) is spot on that American military action against Venezuela is a “looming confrontation in Southern Caribbean” — a question of when. The article Any U.S. strike on Venezuela will likely cause throngs of Venezuelans to head for neighbouring countries appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Workers to resume duties following wage pact between NAACIE and BOSAI

Workers of the BOSAI Bauxite Mining Company in Linden have returned to their jobs after their union, the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE), reached a new agreement with the company during conciliation talks chaired by the Ministry of Labour yesterday. The article Workers to resume duties following wage pact between NAACIE and BOSAI appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Trump sets 10% tariff on lumber imports, 25% on cabinets and furniture

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday he was slapping 10% tariffs on imported timber and lumber and 25% duties on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered furniture, continuing his tariff assault on global trading partners. The article Trump sets 10% tariff on lumber imports, 25% on cabinets and furniture appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago BOSAI workers get 7.5% pay hike, other benefits after strike action

Kaieteur News – Workers of the Bauxite Mining Company (BOSAI) have settled for a 7.5 % pay increase for 2025 with additional benefits, following conciliation talks with the Chinese company spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour on Monday. The company also agreed to give them an 8 percent increase next year. Among the additional benefits […] The post BOSAI workers get 7.5% pay hike, other benefits after strike action appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Venezuela’s Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has signed a decree granting him additional security powers in case of a military incursion into the country, the nation’s vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, said today. The article Venezuela’s Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago AFC can reclaim original mission and strategic renewal through advocacy and activism

Dear Editor, I wish to comment on the Alliance for Change’s (AFC) recent decision to embrace a more activist and advocacy-oriented role. The article AFC can reclaim original mission and strategic renewal through advocacy and activism appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago GECOM’s makeup AFC says Carter formula has outlived its usefulness

Kaieteur News – The Alliance for Change (AFC) has echoed the sentiments of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) saying that the Carter Price formula which determines the makeup of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has outlived its usefulness. Party chairman, David Patterson told journalists Friday that the AFC and country are concerned about the functioning […] The post GECOM’s makeup… AFC says Carter formula has outlived its usefulness appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago More voters, fewer votes: The hidden story of Guyana’s 2025 election

Dear Editor, Guyana’s 2025 general election delivered results no one could have imagined a decade ago. The governing PPP/C expanded its majority to 36 seats, APNU collapsed to just 12, and WIN, a first-time party, claimed 16 seats in a debut that signalled stunning voter realignment and changes in decades old voting patterns.  And under […] The post More voters, fewer votes: The hidden story of Guyana’s 2025 election appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Trump to meet top Congressional leaders tomorrow, White House official says

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with the top Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress tomorrow to discuss government funding ahead of a September 30 deadline to keep the government open, a White House official said on Saturday. The article Trump to meet top Congressional leaders tomorrow, White House official says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago GECOM must have biometrics implemented ahead of 2030 elections – Patterson

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) should take immediate steps to implement biometrics, interim leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) David Patterson said on Friday. “The time is now for GECOM to start implementing several reforms born out of the experiences of the electorate, as well as the recommendations of the various […] The post GECOM must have biometrics implemented ahead of 2030 elections – Patterson appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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