5 h. ago ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President

As part of its focus this term, the government will launch a “national crusade”  against poverty and this will see a series of measures to cushion the cost-of-living burden especially targeted for the vulnerable, President Irfaan Ali says. The article ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Canadian firm boast of its Guyana Oko West gold project being one of the most attractive in the Americas

Kaieteur News – Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Canadian gold company G Mining Ventures (GMIN), Louis-Pierre Gignac, has touted the Oko West gold project as one of the most attractive gold development projects in the Americas and globally. During an event last month, Gignac highlighted that the project has an exceptional production profile, […] The post Canadian firm boast of its Guyana Oko West gold project being one of the most attractive in the Americas 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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8 d. ago Region Six records smooth process, but lagged in voter turnout

  By Shermon Hawker Kaieteur News – Countrywide voting got underway on Monday, September 1, and residents of New Amsterdam and adjoining villages, as well as communities along the Corentyne coast turned out at their respective polling stations to exercise their franchise. For the most part, the process was smooth and hassle-free, as admitted by […] The post Region Six records smooth process, but lagged in voter turnout appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 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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9 d. ago Petrobras completes key test needed for exploration license in Amazon region

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras on Wednesday concluded an emergency drill in the country’s Foz do Amazonas basin, the company and Brazil’s environmental agency said, marking one of the final steps needed to secure a controversial exploration license at the mouth of the Amazon River. Petrobras considers the […] The post Petrobras completes key test needed for exploration license in Amazon region appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago President Ali is visionary, compassionate, well respected around the world – most successful President in our history 

As we wind down towards election day for that big decision on September 1, I can imagine President Ali winning a second term handsomely. I do not agree with everything the PPP does, but considering the mountains of evidence, I have to concede that the President Ali administration has been the most successful administration in […] The post President Ali is visionary, compassionate, well respected around the world – most successful President in our history  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Tackling DV requires greater focus on perpetrators and the potential to be perpetrators

Dear Editor, Regardless of all that is being done to protect abused women and empower survivors there will hardly be a dent in domestic violence until there is an equal, if not greater focus on perpetrators and the potential to be perpetrators. The article Tackling DV requires greater focus on perpetrators and the potential to be perpetrators appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago It is clear more decisive and coordinated action is needed to stem the rising tide of domestic violence

Dear Editor, Help & Shelter expresses its deep sorrow and outrage at the recent spate of fatal domestic violence cases that have once again shaken our nation. The article It is clear more decisive and coordinated action is needed to stem the rising tide of domestic violence appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Respectful but firm measures are needed to tackle domestic violence

Dear Editor, Please allow me to extend my deepest condolences to relatives and friends of Teekadai Atiya Solomon and Alroy Solomon. The article Respectful but firm measures are needed to tackle domestic violence appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Without changing harmful social norms even the strongest laws risk becoming paper shields against gender based violence

Dear Editor, “This trend must be a wake-up call for all of us in the region, men and women,” said United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Executive Secretary and International Gender Champion, Tatiana Molcean. The article Without changing harmful social norms even the strongest laws risk becoming paper shields against gender based violence appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Fight breaks out between Mexican senate leaders as session ends

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) –  Mexico’s senate erupted into violence yesterday with punches, pushing and shouting after an opposition party leader grabbed the chamber’s president as the session was wrapping up. The article Fight breaks out between Mexican senate leaders as session ends appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago OP:ED – Breaking the Silence: A Pastor’s Call to End Violence Against Women

By Rev. Dr. Fitzroy Tyrrell Kaieteur News – Wednesday morning, I sat in my study reading about a ten-year-old boy fighting for his life in Georgetown Public Hospital. His mother, Teekadai Solomon was shot dead on Charlotte Street with ten bullet wounds. His father had pulled that trigger before turning the gun on himself. I […] The post OP:ED – Breaking the Silence: A Pastor’s Call to End Violence Against Women appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Suriname’s Staatsolie to launch offer for offshore oil areas in November

PARAMARIBO,  (Reuters) – Suriname state oil firm Staatsolie will launch in November an “open-door offering” for offshore areas to be explored and evaluated, the company said yesterday, as the small South American nation seeks partners and financing for what it hopes could be an oil and gas boom. The article Suriname’s Staatsolie to launch offer for offshore oil areas in November appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Respect Freedom of Association Ahead of General and Regional Elections

Dear Editor, As Guyana prepares for the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) is reminding all citizens and supporters of political parties that every individual has the inalienable right to freely support the political party of their choice, without intimidation, fear, or harassment. The ERC emphasizes that the Constitution of the […] The post Respect Freedom of Association Ahead of General and Regional Elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago PM making no apology on support for US; says Trinidad comes first

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is standing firm in her support for the US Navy’s presence near Venezuela, telling critics that for the next five years her foreign and domestic policy will unapologetically be “Trinidad and Tobago first.” The article PM making no apology on support for US; says Trinidad comes first appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Students to return to Kwakwani Secondary by last week of September – Ministry of Education

Kaieteur News – Following the devastating fire that completely destroyed sections of the Kwakwani Secondary School, Region 10, the Ministry of Education has announced that measures will be put in place for students to return to the school by the last week of September. According to the ministry, the fire of unknown origin, destroyed several […] The post Students to return to Kwakwani Secondary by last week of September – Ministry of Education appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Gerry Spence, renowned for courtroom victories and unique style, dead at 96

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Gerry Spence, one of America’s greatest trial lawyers who boasted of never losing a criminal case and who sought justice for ordinary people and won a $10.5 million case for the family of whistleblower Karen Silkwood, died earlier this month, at the age of 96, according to his law firm. The article Gerry Spence, renowned for courtroom victories and unique style, dead at 96 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Concurrent criminal proceedings, vexatious litigants, and special measures under the Family Violence Act

Today we will examine a few important considerations courts must make when faced with applications for protection, occupation, and or tenancy orders. The article Concurrent criminal proceedings, vexatious litigants, and special measures under the Family Violence Act appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago When we vote we need to ask ourselves which of the contesting presidential candidates commands the unreserved respect of the US gov’t and which does not

Dear Editor, We have all read the news over the past few days of the Trump government mobilizing a significant presence of US naval fire power and with troops on board, in the Caribbean sea, close by to Venezuela. The article When we vote we need to ask ourselves which of the contesting presidential candidates commands the unreserved respect of the US gov’t and which does not appeared first on Stabroek News.

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