17 h. 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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17 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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41 h. ago FGM says single seat is chance to serve with greater focus, purpose

Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), a political newcomer led by Amanza Walton-Desir, which officially launched on July 1, 2025, secured a single parliamentary seat in the recent general election. The article FGM says single seat is chance to serve with greater focus, purpose appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago Two Balwant Singh Hospital cashiers attacked with acid on East St

Detectives are working around the clock to find the perpetrator of an acid attack committed on two women on East Street, George-town, on Wednesday afternoon. The article Two Balwant Singh Hospital cashiers attacked with acid on East St appeared first on Stabroek News.

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67 h. ago CASSAVA BREAD – A CULTURAL TREASURE MEETS NATIONAL STANDARDS

GNBS IN FOCUS Kaieteur News – Who doesn’t love a crisp slice of cassava bread with pepperpot, tuma pot, or even just a spread of peanut butter or cheese? This age-old staple, cherished by Guyanese families and deeply rooted in our Indigenous communities, is more than just food, it is culture on a plate. As […] The post CASSAVA BREAD – A CULTURAL TREASURE MEETS NATIONAL STANDARDS appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Bolsonaro and Trump have revealed the biggest threat to democracy

By Pedro Abramovay NEW YORK – Media coverage of the trial of Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, tends to focus on the striking similarities between his case and the career of US President Donald Trump. The article Bolsonaro and Trump have revealed the biggest threat to democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 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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5 d. ago Russia says potential military troops deployment in Ukraine unacceptable

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia,  (Reuters) – Russia has no plans to discuss any potential foreign military deployment in Ukraine in any format, calling it “unacceptable”, foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters yesterday. The article Russia says potential military troops deployment in Ukraine unacceptable appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – WHO

…says services require urgent scale up Kaieteur News – More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls. While many countries have bolstered their mental health policies and programmes, […] The post Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – WHO appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago The dishonesty in a police officer caused me to be tried and convicted in absentia at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court 2

Dear Editor, Please permit me to share with your readers a recent experience of mine. A few months ago, while navigating the Diamond-Grove junction on my way home from work, I was stopped and issued a traffic ticket for the offence of “failing to stop when required by police in uniform”.  The article The dishonesty in a police officer caused me to be tried and convicted in absentia at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court 2 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Sustainable development key focus of France’s relationship with Guyana

– Ambassador Olivier Plançon New French Ambassador Olivier Plançon presented his credentials on Wednesday last saying that a key focus of bilateral relations is sustainable development, which is a priority as Guyana continues to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with its transformation into one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The article Sustainable development key focus of France’s relationship with Guyana appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Trump says he will order voter ID requirement for every vote

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday that he will issue an executive order to require voter identification from every voter. The article Trump says he will order voter ID requirement for every vote appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago NATIONAL STANDARD GUARANTEES QUALITY IN SALTED FISH PRODUCTION

GNBS IN FOCUS Kaieteur News – Who doesn’t love a hearty plate of salted fish and bakes, or a steaming bowl of metemgee with salted fish? From breakfast tables to family gatherings, salted fish is a beloved dish woven into Guyana’s culinary traditions. To guide its production and ensure quality in every bite, the Guyana […] The post NATIONAL STANDARD GUARANTEES QUALITY IN SALTED FISH PRODUCTION appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago AFC concerned about PPP’s request for changes to polling locations

Kaieteur News – Pending the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) decision on the People Progressive Party Civic’s (PPP/C) request to change polling stations ahead of the September 1 general and regional elections, the Alliance For Change (AFC) has voiced serious concerns over the timing and potential implications of such a move. Speaking at the party’s press […] The post AFC concerned about PPP’s request for changes to polling locations appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago PPP/C manifesto pledges greater support for creative industry

The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) has placed new focus on the creative industry in its National Development Agenda 2025–2030, pledging incentives and protection for artists, performers, and cultural workers. The article PPP/C manifesto pledges greater support for creative industry 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 AC technician remanded for attempting to commit murder, felonious wounding

  Kaieteur News – A 24-year-old air conditioning (Ac) technician from Charlestown was on Wednesday remanded for attempted murder and felonious wounding. Micheal Layne of Charlestown, Georgetown, appeared before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Layne was not required to plead to the indictable charges which alleged that on August 23, 2025, […] The post AC technician remanded for attempting to commit murder, felonious wounding appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago ALP unveils ‘Blueprint for Prosperity’ with focus on women, youth and equality

-plans Ministry of Happiness The Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) yesterday  morning launched its manifesto, styled as the “Blueprint for Prosperity,” just five days before Guyanese go to the polls. The article ALP unveils ‘Blueprint for Prosperity’ with focus on women, youth and equality appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Potential for Guyana’s tourism development remains significant despite notable growth

Dear Editor, As a tourism writer and observer for over seventeen years in Barbados and Guyana, I have witnessed Georgetown evolve into a growing accommodation hub, with new hotels, Airbnb options, vibrant nightlife, food delivery services, and improved transportation systems all contributing to a stronger tourism ecosystem. The article Potential for Guyana’s tourism development remains significant despite notable growth appeared first on Stabroek News.

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