37 m. 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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2 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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24 h. ago APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership

Dear Editor, Significant anticipation had accompanied the Elections 2025 campaign, with political party leaders making numerous commitments—including substantial cash grants, poverty reduction, enhanced inclusivity, greater equity, transparency, and more responsive governance.  The article APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership appeared first on Stabroek News.

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24 h. ago ICC and WCA could clash over player image rights for mobile game

(ESPNcricinfo)- The ICC and World Cricketers Association (WCA) are headed towards a potential dispute around player image licensing rights for a new mobile cricket game that the sport’s governing body is planning to launch in the near future. The article ICC and WCA could clash over player image rights for mobile game appeared first on Stabroek News.

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26 h. ago GPA condemns attacks on journalists by President, supporters

calls for improved relations between govt and news media Kaieteur News – The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has condemned recent attacks on journalists by President Irfaan Ali and his supporters, while calling for improved relations between the new government and the news media. In a statement on Monday the GPA said last Friday it was […] The post GPA condemns attacks on journalists by President, supporters appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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26 h. ago ‘Leave now’, Netanyahu threatens Gaza City residents, as 52 killed

(AL-JAZEERA) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned residents of Gaza City on Monday to leave now, hours after Israel said it would ramp up airstrikes on the enclave. He said: “I say to the residents of Gaza, I take this opportunity and listen to me carefully: You have been warned — leave now.” Netanyahu said […] The post ‘Leave now’, Netanyahu threatens Gaza City residents, as 52 killed appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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26 h. ago Kanand Ojha wanted for 2015 murder of sex worker, arrested in New York

Kaieteur News – Kanand Ojha who was wanted by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for the 2015 murder of sex worker Noel ‘Nephi’ Luther, was on Monday arrested by law enforcement authorities in New York, USA. This is according to a release from the Government of Guyana. “Law Enforcement Authorities in Queens, New York, including […] The post Kanand Ojha wanted for 2015 murder of sex worker, arrested in New York appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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60 h. ago Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze

KYIV, (Reuters) – Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing at least four people, including an infant, Ukrainian officials said today. The article Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are

Give Indigenous youths access to higher education in hinterland regions, create job opportunities for hinterland students in their villages, and give them spaces at the village, regional, national and international levels in policy decision-making bodies that would affect their educational, economic and social status were among calls by a six-member panel representing Indigenous youths across the country at the recent forum, Ina Maimu Yetatokon (Listen to our Voices) 2025. The article Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago A nation both blessed and burdened in relation to governance

Dear Editor, In the story of governance across much of the developing world, Guyana sits as a striking example of a nation both blessed and burdened. The article A nation both blessed and burdened in relation to governance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago WIN’s challenge will be to show it can function effectively in a parliamentary democracy

Dear Editor, In my last Sunday’s column before the elections, I predicted, “ the PPP will obtain a comfortable majority of some 36 seats with PNC 23, WIN 5 and AFC 1.”  The article WIN’s challenge will be to show it can function effectively in a parliamentary democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Political maturity needed if there is to be any salvable future for APNU

Dear Editor, Guyana is witnessing another missed opportunity. The inability to accept defeat gracefully had led to transparent attempts at rigging elections. The article Political maturity needed if there is to be any salvable future for APNU appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago ‘I totally enjoyed the Carifesta experience, again – Mark Luke

For Guyanese entertainer Mark Luke-Edwards, participating in Carifesta XV was more than just another performance, it was a heartfelt opportunity to represent his country on a regional stage, doing what he loves best, theatre and poetry. The article ‘I totally enjoyed the Carifesta experience, again – Mark Luke-Edwards appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Mohamed says fully prepared to take on role as Opposition Leader

Businessman and philanthropist Azruddin Mohamed, Leader of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) which grabbed the second spot in Monday’s general elections  has declared that he is fully prepared to hold the Government accountable in his expected role as Opposition Leader. The article Mohamed says fully prepared to take on role as Opposition Leader appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago ‘With transparent oil management, Guyana could become regional model’ Analyst tells CNN

Kaieteur News – A political analyst at the Florida International University, Imdat Oner told CNN that elections in Guyana without major conflicts “would demonstrate that sudden oil wealth doesn’t have to erode democracy, as happened in Venezuela.” Oner, who was a former Turkish diplomat in Venezuela, stated too, “If the next government manages this boom […] The post ‘With transparent oil management, Guyana could become regional model’ …Analyst tells CNN appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Will U.S. Layoffs Have a Local Impact?  Guyana’s Vulnerability in the Age of AI

Karen Abrams – MBA, AA Doctoral Candidate Kaieteur News – This year, I’ve watched U.S. headlines with growing unease, more than 806,000 jobs have been cut by August 2025, more than all of 2024, with layoffs up 75 percent year over year. Retail losses up 249 percent, nonprofits 413 percent, government workforce cuts of 292,000, […] The post Will U.S. Layoffs Have a Local Impact?  Guyana’s Vulnerability in the Age of AI appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Unprecedented election result could present Guyanese with golden opportunity to rethink political arrangements and systems

Dear Editor, The people have spoken: loudly, clearly, and peacefully. But what precisely are they saying? Many registered voters spoke with their feet, i.e., The article Unprecedented election result could present Guyanese with golden opportunity to rethink political arrangements and systems appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Russia’s Sakhalin governor says Exxon’s return would be beneficial

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, (Reuters) – The governor of Russia’s far eastern Sakhalin region told Reuters yesterday that a potential return of U.S. The article Russia’s Sakhalin governor says Exxon’s return would be beneficial appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago The media landscape has transformed to hold government accountable easier

Dear Editor,  As we await the official declaration of the 1st September 2025 Elections by GECOM I wonder what role social media played in educating voters. The article The media landscape has transformed to hold government accountable easier appeared first on Stabroek 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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