5 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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20 h. ago Finance Minister: Devaluing TT dollar won’t work for our economy

(Trinidad Guardian) Finance Minister Dave Tancoo is dismissing calls to devalue the Trinidad and Tobago dollar, warning that such a move would do more harm than good to the national economy. The article Finance Minister: Devaluing TT dollar won’t work for our economy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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27 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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27 h. ago Tobago fishermen demand response by Chief Secretary after US strike

(Trinidad Guardian) Tobago’s fisherfolk say they are alarmed by the “deafening silence” of Chief Secretary Farley Augustine following the United States’ destruction of a Venezuelan vessel that left 11 people dead. The article Tobago fishermen demand response by Chief Secretary after US strike appeared first on Stabroek News.

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29 h. ago Pres. Ali holds talks with U.S. Deputy Asst. Secretary of War

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali and United States (U.S.) Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Mr. Joseph M. Humire, during a meeting on Monday, at State House discussed strengthening and expanding Guyana’s “strategic partnership” with the U.S. In a statement posted on the Office of the President’s Facebook page, President Ali emphasized that Guyana’s sovereignty […] The post Pres. Ali holds talks with U.S. Deputy Asst. Secretary of War appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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35 h. ago US defense secretary tells sailors off Puerto Rico: this isn’t training

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told sailors and Marines on a warship off Puerto Rico today that they were not deployed to the Caribbean for training but instead sent to the “front lines” of a critical counter-narcotics mission. The article US defense secretary tells sailors off Puerto Rico: this isn’t training appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ

The Preliminary Report of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for Monday’s elections has repeated recommendations from 2020 on  the need for campaign finance reform legislation and confirmed appointments to the  posts of Chancellor of the Judiciary ad Chief Justice. The article OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Electoral system below par for the delivery of free, fair and transparent elections

Dear Editor, Now that elections 2025 have gotten to the point of the declaration of the results, it behooves me as a commissioner, in the execution of my responsibility, to put on record, and in the public domain, my disposition to the declarations. My disposition is one of abstention without any reference, or deference to […] The post Electoral system below par for the delivery of free, fair and transparent elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 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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4 d. ago Jamaica Court of Appeal clears more cases than filed for three consecutive years

(Jamaica Information Service) For three consecutive years, the Court of Appeal has disposed of more cases than were newly filed, according to Chief Justice Bryan Sykes. The article Jamaica Court of Appeal clears more cases than filed for three consecutive years appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs; as Israeli forces kill another 50 on Friday

(AL-JAZEERA) With more than 50 people killed including at least seven children in attacks on besieged Gaza City, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk has rejected United States sanctions on Palestinian rights groups as “unacceptable”, calling for them to be revoked amid global outrage against the US move. Turk, on Friday, lauded the work […] The post UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs; as Israeli forces kill another 50 on Friday appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 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 Canadian firm boast of its Guyana Oko West gold project being one of the most attractive in the Americas

Kaieteur News – Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Canadian gold company G Mining Ventures (GMIN), Louis-Pierre Gignac, has touted the Oko West gold project as one of the most attractive gold development projects in the Americas and globally. During an event last month, Gignac highlighted that the project has an exceptional production profile, […] The post Canadian firm boast of its Guyana Oko West gold project being one of the most attractive in the Americas appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 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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6 d. ago CARPHA hosts regional workshop on molecular detection and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance

Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has successfully hosted the largest technical training workshop on molecular detection and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at its Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML) in Trinidad and Tobago. The week-long workshop, held from August 25–29, 2025, brought together representatives from 20 CARPHA Member States, marking an unprecedented […] The post CARPHA hosts regional workshop on molecular detection and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Trinidad PM congratulates US over fatal strike on Venezuelan drug boat

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she is pleased following yesterday’s US military strike that sank a drug-carrying vessel leaving Venezuelan waters. The article Trinidad PM congratulates US over fatal strike on Venezuelan drug boat appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Campaign financing law will help foil use of State resources – CARICOM Observer Mission

Kaieteur News – Chief of Mission of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observer Mission (CEOM), Josephine Tamai has noted the need for model legislation in the region to help prohibit the use of State resources by governments to campaign for elections. Speaking at a press conference at the CARICOM Headquarters at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown on […] The post Campaign financing law will help foil use of State resources – CARICOM Observer Mission appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago US military kills 11 people in strike on alleged drug boat from Venezuela, Trump says

WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) – The U.S. military killed 11 people on Tuesday in a strike on a vessel from Venezuela allegedly carrying illegal narcotics, President Donald Trump said, in the first known operation since his administration’s recent deployment of warships to the southern Caribbean. Trump told reporters at the White House: “We just, over […] The post US military kills 11 people in strike on alleged drug boat from Venezuela, Trump says appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago US military kills 11 people in strike on suspected drug vessel: Trump

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. military killed 11 people today in a strike on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the southern Caribbean, U.S. The article US military kills 11 people in strike on suspected drug vessel: Trump appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago TTCB & JCA cricket did not get involved in the Trinidad & Jamaica election – why has the GCB in Guyana?

Kaieteur Sports – In cricket playing territories that constitute the West Indies cricket, Guyana is not the only Caribbean country having elections in September and so far in 2025. Two days after Guyanese go to the polls, Jamaica votes on September 3rd. Earlier this year on April 28th, Trinidad & Tobago held its election. St. […] The post TTCB & JCA cricket did not get involved in the Trinidad & Jamaica election – why has the GCB in Guyana? appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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