36 h. ago Ali pledges to widen access to information, crackdown on misinformation

President Irfaan Ali yesterday promised more access to information for the media but highlighted the threat of misinformation and disinformation and its spread through digital platforms and artificial intelligence, as he promised to examine global experiences in countering such risks. The article Ali pledges to widen access to information, crackdown on misinformation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Former Jamaica Director of Electors says bloated voter roll distorting true picture of turnout

(Jamaica Gleaner) Former Director of Elections Orette Fisher believes Jamaica’s reported voter turnout is misleading, as the current voters’ list is significantly overinflated with names that should have been removed long ago. The article Former Jamaica Director of Electors says bloated voter roll distorting true picture of turnout appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Electoral Office of Jamaica reports 39.5 per cent voter turnout in general election

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has confirmed a 39.5 per cent voter turnout in the 2025 General Election. The article Electoral Office of Jamaica reports 39.5 per cent voter turnout in general election appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago JLP eyes rare third term in tight race, having equal wins as PNP since 1944

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica’s 19th general election unfolds today as a high-stakes political drama, with voters facing a choice between the Dr Andrew Holness-led Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) bid for a historic third term and Mark Golding’s People’s National Party’s (PNP) quest for a return to power. The article JLP eyes rare third term in tight race, having equal wins as PNP since 1944 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 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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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 Today citizens take to the polls to elect a government of their choice

The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in  ourselves, that we are underlings.               William Shakespeare in ‘Julius Caesar’ Today is Elections Day 2025. The article Today citizens take to the polls to elect a government of their choice 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 Costs in this case risk closing doors of constitutional and administrative justice to all but the wealthy

Dear Editor, Last Friday’s decision of the Chief Justice (ag.) in a case brought by Krystal Hadassah Fisher, a poor, ordinary woman voter from the hinterland, causes me serious concerns. The article Costs in this case risk closing doors of constitutional and administrative justice to all but the wealthy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago A choice between more concrete and bitumen versus better systems

Dear Editor, Mr. Thomas Singh’s recent letter to the Press framed the election as a binary choice between “continuity and change.” The article A choice between more concrete and bitumen versus better systems appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago This elections, Guyanese will be given a choice of experience over novices

Dear Editor, I hold no brief for any political party in the upcoming general election in Guyana. My 21 years as a public servant were shaped by a commitment to educate fellow citizens and elevate Guyana’s standing on the international stage. The article This elections, Guyanese will be given a choice of experience over novices appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Trinidad Minister rejects Barbados PM’s concerns about ‘recolonisation’ through AI

(Trinidad Guardian) Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence, Dominic Smith, is rejecting any assertion that Artificial Intelligence could lead to a new form of colonisation in the Caribbean region. The article Trinidad Minister rejects Barbados PM’s concerns about ‘recolonisation’ through AI appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week 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 The intelligent voter should have no difficulty making the right choice

Dear Editor, I have been involved in every election since our country became Independent and even before Independence. Since Independence our country has been served by nine Presidents and President Mohammed Ali is the tenth. The article The intelligent voter should have no difficulty making the right choice appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Let us hope that a new dispensation of `winner does not take all’ is the result in these elections

Dear Editor, As the national elections approach I would like to share with your readers my view of the political landscape which presents itself to the Guyanese voter.  The article Let us hope that a new dispensation of `winner does not take all’ is the result in these elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago ‘No coercion, no influence, soldiers free to vote for party of their choice’ – GDF Chief of Staff

Kaieteur News – Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, was the first to cast his ballot when polls opened at 06:00 hours at Base Camp Ayanganna on Friday. August 22 was designated the day for members of the disciplined forces to vote, 10 days ahead of the 2025 general and regional elections. Following his […] The post ‘No coercion, no influence, soldiers free to vote for party of their choice’ – GDF Chief of Staff appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Voter turnout for disciplinary services noteworthy – GECOM commissioners

Kaieteur News – The participation of the joint services during Friday’s voting was noteworthy, according to commissioners attached to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Opposition nominated commissioner; Vincent Alexander told this publication that the turnout of the joint services voters could be above 70 percent. He asserted “Based on the numbers I observed today it […] The post Voter turnout for disciplinary services noteworthy – GECOM commissioners appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago ‘I am voting for the betterment of my hometown’ – prison officer says as she votes for the first time

Kaieteur News – A 20-year-old first-time voter and member of the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) on Friday expressed that her vote will help to bring about positive change in her Region 9 community. Stephanie Opi, who joined the GPS just four months ago, cast her vote at the Georgetown Prison’s Administrative Building. Speaking with Kaieteur […] The post ‘I am voting for the betterment of my hometown’ – prison officer says as she votes for the first time appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago ‘I am voting for the betterment of my hometown’ – prison officer

Kaieteur News – A 20-year-old first-time voter and member of the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) on Friday expressed that her vote will help to bring about positive change in her Region 9 community. Stephanie Opi, who joined the GPS just four months ago, cast her vote at the Georgetown Prison’s Administrative Building. Speaking with Kaieteur […] The post ‘I am voting for the betterment of my hometown’ – prison officer appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Boosting Trade in the World’s Least Developed Countries – The power of Technology

By Deodat Maharaj  Gebze, Türkiye Artificial intelligence and the use of frontier technologies are already transforming trade and boosting prosperity, particularly for developed, and some developing countries. The article Boosting Trade in the World’s Least Developed Countries – The power of Technology appeared first on Stabroek News.

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