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 h. ago City to meet today over Mae’s Schools construction on Farnum Ground

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown is set to meet today with sub-committee members to address the status of construction works by Mae’s Schools at the eastern end of the Farnum Playing Field. The article City to meet today over Mae’s Schools construction on Farnum Ground appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 h. ago APNU finalizing parliament list, Ronald Daniels could be included

A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) final slate of parliamentarians will reflect a balance of youth, experience, and ethnic diversity, according to the sources. The article APNU finalizing parliament list, Ronald Daniels could be included appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 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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5 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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5 h. ago Caricom members should dispense with inconvenience of individual currencies that derive their value from the US dollar

Dear Editor, At a recent seminar organized to honour Sir Shridath Ramphal’s memory by the centre which bears his name, I was asked to reflect on the work of the West Indian Commission which Sir Shridath chaired. The article Caricom members should dispense with inconvenience of individual currencies that derive their value from the US dollar appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 h. ago GPA wrong to defend Travis Chase’s rude approach in addressing President

Dear Editor, I read with utter disbelief a Facebook post made by the Guyana Press Association (GPA) relating to a now popular interaction between President Irfaan Ali and ‘journalist’ Travis Chase condemning what it labeled as the “President’s attack on Mr. The article GPA wrong to defend Travis Chase’s rude approach in addressing President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 h. ago Atlanta judge to dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 ‘Cop City’ protesters

(Reuters) – A judge in Atlanta said yesterday he would dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 people accused of a criminal conspiracy for their roles in trying block construction of a police training center they derisively dubbed “Cop City.” The article Atlanta judge to dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 ‘Cop City’ protesters appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 h. ago Inaugural speech offered nothing about spiritual or moral health of our nation

Dear Editor, Guyanese have been brainwashed to believe that the next five years will bring them happiness. I am sorry, but I cannot agree with the president. The article Inaugural speech offered nothing about spiritual or moral health of our nation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 h. ago GCUSA and CPL continue partnership to expose local umpires to TV umpiring

The Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA), in collaboration with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and its panel of match officials, has once again launched a unique initiative designed to provide local umpires with valuable exposure to television umpiring. The article GCUSA and CPL continue partnership to expose local umpires to TV umpiring appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 h. ago Bernal wins Vuelta stage 16 as protesters again cause premature finish

(Reuters) – Pro-Palestinian protesters continue to disrupt the Vuelta a Espana, with Colombian Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) winning stage 16 on Tuesday which ended 8km before the scheduled finish at Castro de Herville. The article Bernal wins Vuelta stage 16 as protesters again cause premature finish appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 h. ago Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Troubled men in “Little Lorraine”, “Eagles of the Republic” and “In Search of The Sky”

There’s a point in Andy Hines’ feature debut “Little Lorraine” where three men, friends from childhood into adulthood, find themselves in a crisis. The article Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Troubled men in “Little Lorraine”, “Eagles of the Republic” and “In Search of The Sky” appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 h. ago Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Death and children in “Irkalla”, “Little Amélie” and “Renoir”

One of the more consistently rewarding aspects of the Toronto International Film Festival over the years has been the wide range of international films platformed each year. The article Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Death and children in “Irkalla”, “Little Amélie” and “Renoir” appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago Hamas says leaders survive; six others killed in Israeli’s attack on Doha

(AL-JAZEERA) Hamas reported that senior leaders survived an Israeli air attack on Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Tuesday, but five lower-ranked members were killed. As international condemnation mounts, Qatar said the “cowardly” Israeli attack on a residential area also killed a security officer and wounded others. In its first official statement after the strikes in Doha, […] The post Hamas says leaders survive; six others killed in Israeli’s attack on Doha appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 h. ago WIN’s rise may help reduce ethnic polarisation between Afro and Indo

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) none of the five election observer missions have concluded that the recent general and regional elections met the standard of being free and fair. In a statement, the GHRA said the international election observer missions have commended Guyanese and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for conducting […] The post WIN’s rise may help reduce ethnic polarisation between Afro and Indo-Guyanese – GHRA  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 h. ago Guyana and Suriname to discuss Corentyne River Bridge project this weekend

Kaieteur News – President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that there will be a face-to-face meeting with the new Surinamese President, Jennifer Simons over the weekend to discuss the advancement of the Corentyne River Bridge project and other programmes that the two countries had agreed upon. The Guyanese leader made the comments while responding […] The post Guyana and Suriname to discuss Corentyne River Bridge project this weekend appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 h. ago Mercenary boys lift OSCL T20 trophy after thrashing Caribbean Sensation by 5 wickets

Kaieteur Sports – Mercenary carted off the 2025 Ontario Softball Cricket League (OSCL) T20 trophy after humiliating Caribbean Sensation by five wickets with a whopping 79 balls to spare on Sunday at St.Bedes ground, Scarborough. After winning the toss and opted to bowl, Mercenary decimated the defending champions Caribbean Sensation for a paltry 45 in […] The post Mercenary boys lift OSCL T20 trophy after thrashing Caribbean Sensation by 5 wickets appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 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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7 h. ago High Court quashes Magistrate’s dismissal of SOCU case against convicted fraudster

Kaieteur News – Chief Justice (ag), Navindra Singh, on Monday granted judicial review orders in favour of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), including constitutional relief, declarations, and an order of certiorari quashing a decision made by Magistrate Delon Bess. Magistrate Bess upheld a no-case submission and dismissed three fraud-related charges against convicted fraudster Dave […] The post High Court quashes Magistrate’s dismissal of SOCU case against convicted fraudster appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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18 h. ago Construction worker charged with murder of businessman at Coomacka Mines

Joel Harding, a 28-year-old construction worker and resident of Coomacka Mines, Upper Demerara River, was arrested on 1st September 2025  by a rank from Mackenzie Police Station and charged yesterday with murder. The article Construction worker charged with murder of businessman at Coomacka Mines appeared first on Stabroek News.

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