1 hour ago Jagdeo’s overtures to APNU and not WIN require further clarity

Dear Editor,  Vice President Jagdeo’s repeated emphasis on preferring to work with the opposition APNU strikes me as curious—especially now that APNU has been replaced as the main opposition by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article Jagdeo’s overtures to APNU and not WIN require further clarity appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 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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50 h. ago APNU will emerge stronger and better despite defeat – Norton

A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate and incumbent Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton, is sticking to his assertion that the September 1 elections were not free and fair and did not reflect the will of the people, while assuring supporters that the party will weather its defeat and emerge stronger and better. The article APNU will emerge stronger and better despite defeat – Norton appeared first on Stabroek News.

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50 h. 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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50 h. ago 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20

The 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Schools Football Tournament is set to kick off on September 20, at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. The article 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Subryanville residents up demand for end to construction on Farnum Ground

-Mayor says permission given for temporary building A group of Subryanville residents has written to the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown demanding the immediate withdrawal of all permissions reportedly granted to Mae’s Schools for construction works at the eastern end of the Farnum Playing Field. The article Subryanville residents up demand for end to construction on Farnum Ground appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago GECOM completes recount of ballots in Districts 4,5; to make formal declaration

…Opposition no-show at late-night meeting called by Chair Kaieteur News – The recount of ballots for Region 4 District 4 (East Coast Demerara) and Region 5 (Demerara-Mahaica) has officially concluded at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) headquarters. The recount, which began on Thursday at 08:00hrs and ended on Friday around 20:30hrs, covered 391 ballot boxes […] The post GECOM completes recount of ballots in Districts 4,5; to make formal declaration appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Maraj Contracting Services on board with the 2nd edition of the Region 3 Ten/10 Softball Cup

Kaieteur Sports – Maraj Constructing Services has once again given its support towards the 2nd Region 3 Softball Cup, which gets on the way on Sunday, 7th September at the Meten Meer Zorg (West), West Coast Demerara, and concluding on the 14th of September 2025 at the said venue. Managing Director of the Company, Mr. […] The post Maraj Contracting Services on board with the 2nd edition of the Region 3 Ten/10 Softball Cup appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago ‘We didn’t win Region 4, but we cut APNU’s dominance’ – Jagdeo 

Kaieteur News – General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo said that his party did not win Region Four, but rather significantly narrowed the opposition’s dominance in the district, cutting the gap to just over 1,000 votes while the opposition lost over 20,000 votes. Jagdeo made the comments at his party’s weekly […] The post ‘We didn’t win Region 4, but we cut APNU’s dominance’ – Jagdeo  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Bids opened for construction of teaching block at Tutorial High

Bids for the construction of a teaching block at Tutorial High School were received on the 26th of August when the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board opened tenders. The article Bids opened for construction of teaching block at Tutorial High appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Man abducted with Guyanese boat captain identified as Venezuelan

Kaieteur News – The man abducted along with Guyanese boat captain Frederick Pollard by a Venezuelan Gang, has been identified as a 22-year-old Venezuelan father of three who resides at Eteringbang, Cuyuni River, Region Seven. Kaieteur News learnt that Antonio José Bolivar better known as “Pancho” was identified after his mother began searching for him. […] The post Man abducted with Guyanese boat captain identified as Venezuelan appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Poonai Pharmacy renews cricket sponsorship of RHTYSC U13 team

Kaieteur Sports – The popular Poonai Pharmacy of Rose Hall Town on Saturday last renewed the cricket sponsorship of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club under 11 and 13 teams during a simple ceremony at the Area H Ground. The presentation was done by Chief Executive Officer of the pharmacy, Poonai Bhigroog, to […] The post Poonai Pharmacy renews cricket sponsorship of RHTYSC U13 team appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago PPP/C wins District 4 for first time following split of votes between APNU and WIN

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic has won District Four – which includes Georgetown – for the first time ever following the split in opposition votes between the traditional powerhouse, APNU and newcomer We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article PPP/C wins District 4 for first time following split of votes between APNU and WIN appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Subryanville residents oppose Mae’s construction on Farnum ground

A group of Subryanville residents has written to the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown demanding the immediate withdrawal of all permissions and permits reportedly granted to Mae’s Schools and its owners for construction works at the eastern end of the Farnum Playing Field. The article Subryanville residents oppose Mae’s construction on Farnum ground appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Sri Lanka U19 Tour of the West Indies Windies lose to Sri Lanka by one wicket

– series tied 1-1 heading into decider Visitors Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by one wicket in the second one-day international to level their three-match U-19 series 1-1 yesterday at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. The article Sri Lanka U19 Tour of the West Indies Windies lose to Sri Lanka by one wicket appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Education Ministry seeking contractors to construct new North Georgetown Secondary School

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education is seeking contractors to build a new North Georgetown Secondary School. Invitation for bids (IFB) are to open on September 23 at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office. The North Georgetown Secondary School is located on Woolford Avenue. Several new schools have been built while […] The post Education Ministry seeking contractors to construct new North Georgetown Secondary School appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Romain Singh (85*), Abdool Azeez (59*) inspire Leguan to victory at Janet Monasar’s memorial T20 match

Kaieteur Sports – Opening batsman Romain Singh struck a pulsating, unbeaten 85 and Abdool Azeez scored 59 not out to inspire Leguan to a commanding, nine-wicket win over Wakenaam last Saturday at St. Bedes ground, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada in the first Janet Monasar’s memorial T20 match. Both right-handers reached the boundary on multiple occasions ensuring […] The post Romain Singh (85*), Abdool Azeez (59*) inspire Leguan to victory at Janet Monasar’s memorial T20 match appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 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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8 d. ago Polling station changed from Hibiscus Drive to Caricom General Insurance Company – GECOM

Just hours before the opening of polls for the General and Regional Election, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was forced to make a last-minute change to a polling station venue after the owner of a private residence withdrew his permission for its use. The article Polling station changed from Hibiscus Drive to Caricom General Insurance Company – GECOM appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Israel reducing Gaza City to ‘fields of rubble’ as attacks kill 78

(ALJAZEERA) At least 78 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday, including 32 aid seekers, medical sources have told Al Jazeera. In one of the latest reported attacks, two people including a child was killed and others injured after an Israeli drone bombed a residence in the Maghazi refugee camp in […] The post Israel reducing Gaza City to ‘fields of rubble’ as attacks kill 78 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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