6 h. ago Resolution of outstanding Amerindian land claims to be accelerated – PM

On the day he was sworn in again as Prime Minister, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips on Monday pledged that the resolution of outstanding Amerindian land claims will be accelerated.  The article Resolution of outstanding Amerindian land claims to be accelerated – PM appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 h. ago The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance

By Yang Yang, China’s Ambassador to Guyana Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with frequent regional turmoil, impeded economic development, backlash against globalization, gaps in rules and rule of law, and an intensifying deficit in governance. The article The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 h. ago Gov’t remains committed to preserving, promoting Amerindian heritage – PM Phillips 

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has underscored the PPP/C Government’s commitment to continue working with Indigenous peoples to preserve and promote their cultural heritage and ensure inclusive development. He highlighted the importance of preserving cultural heritage as a foundation for development and a source of strength for Amerindian communities. PM Phillips discussed the potential of […] The post Gov’t remains committed to preserving, promoting Amerindian heritage – PM Phillips  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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54 h. ago Guyana’s urban and hinterland polluted waterways can be transformed into spaces for tangible development

Dear Editor, The very name Guyana—”Land of Many Waters”—reminds us that rivers, canals, creeks, and trenches have always shaped our identity. The article Guyana’s urban and hinterland polluted waterways can be transformed into spaces for tangible development appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago No link between postponement of Surama group’s performance and Mohamed donation – ministry

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs yesterday said that the postponement of a performance by the Surama Culture Group had nothing to do with the presentation of a keyboard to it by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Leader Azruddin Mohamed. The article No link between postponement of Surama group’s performance and Mohamed donation – ministry appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Ballot boxes from Regions 4, 8 allegedly arrived at GECOM without seals – WIN officials  

Police, Commission warn against unauthorised filming of recent process   Kaieteur News – Officials of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party have uncovered ballot boxes without seals and have alleged tampering of the election materials. But the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has pushed back against the claims, saying the current recount exercise is being done […] The post Ballot boxes from Regions 4, 8 allegedly arrived at GECOM without seals – WIN officials   appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Travis Chase files $15M defamation suit against ‘Guyanese Critic’

Kaieteur News – Popular television journalist, Travis Chase has filed three separate lawsuits against social media commentator, Mikhail Rodrigues, also known as ‘Guyanese Critic’ claiming in excess of $15 million for defamation. The Statements of Claim (SOC) drafted by attorney Eusi Anderson notes that Chase is claiming damages in excess of GY$5 million each against […] The post Travis Chase files $15M defamation suit against ‘Guyanese Critic’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Many family members of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children who are part of a group the Trump administration attempted to deport over the weekend did not want their children returned to Guatemala, according to an internal Guatemalan government report that contradicts assertions made by U.S. The article Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Norton claims electoral irregularities for defeat in strongholds

Kaieteur News – Presidential candidate for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Aubrey Norton is contending that it is highly “implausible” that his party would have such a drastic reduction in votes for Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and Region Ten (Upper Demerara/ Upper Berbice) at the 2025 General and Regional Elections. All of the Statements […] The post Norton claims electoral irregularities for defeat in strongholds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Albion Community Centre whip Port Mourant in Lalsa Second Division 40 Overs Cricket competition  

– Cecil brothers outstanding  Kaieteur Sports – Opening batsman Damion Cecil scored a composed 106, while his brother, off-spin Leon Cecil picked up 5wickets as Albion Community Center Cricket Club defeated Port Mourant. Albion Community Centre Cricket Club registered a comfortable 139 runs victory over Port Mourant Cricket Club in their match of the Lalsa […] The post Albion Community Centre whip Port Mourant in Lalsa Second Division 40 Overs Cricket competition   appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 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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9 d. ago It is a tragedy that the very little Nandlall has learned of Cuffy and the meaning of ‘house slave’ he has deliberately chosen to ignore it

Dear Editor, “Cuffy was a proud and outstanding house slave…” (Anil Nandlall – AG).   Sigmund Freud would enjoy a “field day” having Anil Nandlall “in house” on a couch in Freedom House. The article It is a tragedy that the very little Nandlall has learned of Cuffy and the meaning of ‘house slave’ he has deliberately chosen to ignore it appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Guyana needs a Parliament which can enforce the Amerindian Act 2006 and protect Amerindian land rights

Dear Editor, The last 5 years saw various instances of the PPP/C government undermining the rule of law in the face of public outcry. The article Guyana needs a Parliament which can enforce the Amerindian Act 2006 and protect Amerindian land rights appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week 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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1 week ago UN considers bigger security force as gangs extend grip on Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE,  (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council began talks yesterday on a draft resolution for Haiti to bolster and expand a struggling international force fighting armed gangs, but some Haitian security experts warned the proposals lacked clarity. The article UN considers bigger security force as gangs extend grip on Haiti appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago GECOM says all is well with presiding officers Over 13,000 first time voters registered for E

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Friday clarified that all polling day staff has been appointed ahead of the September 1 general and regional elections. The clarification came in response to remarks made by opposition-nominated commissioner Vincent Alexander, who, in an interview with journalist Abeena Rockliff from Guyana Standard, claimed that GECOM […] The post GECOM says all is well with presiding officers… Over 13,000 first time voters registered for E-day appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Guyanese from all walks of life are today beneficiaries of the economic and social gains scored by the PPP/C administration over the years

Dear Editor, The month of September is designated Amerindian Heritage Month. It is also Education Month. Come September 1, 2025 National and Regional elections will be held to determine which political party will be given the mandate to govern the country for the next five years. The article Guyanese from all walks of life are today beneficiaries of the economic and social gains scored by the PPP/C administration over the years appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago ‘No secret deal’ WIN dismisses plans to unite with PPP or APNU

Kaieteur News – Leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed has denied claims that his party plans to unite with other political parties after the September 1 general and regional elections. In a video message posted on the party’s Facebook on Tuesday, Mohamed said “WIN party is aware of the lies […] The post ‘No secret deal’ …WIN dismisses plans to unite with PPP or APNU appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago ‘No secret deal’ WIN dismisses claims of plan to unite with PPP or APNU

Kaieteur News – Leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed has denied claims that his party plans to unite with other political parties after the September 1 general and regional elections. In a video message posted on the party’s Facebook on Tuesday, Mohamed said “WIN party is aware of the lies […] The post ‘No secret deal’ …WIN dismisses claims of plan to unite with PPP or APNU appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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