1 hour ago Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections

The President of Brazil, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva  in a letter dated September 3rd to President Irfaan Ali, congratulated the Guyanese people on their broad and peaceful participation in the General and Regional Elections of September 1, noting that it reflects the maturity and strength of this country’s institutions, as well as the consolidation of a plural and democratic society, with growing international relevance and promising economic prospects. The article Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

1 hour 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.

Other

20 h. ago US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration

(Trinidad Guardian) Caricom and Foreign Affairs ministers who have sought a meeting with the United States on its military deployment in the region are awaiting a reply and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s strong stance on the US presence has been slammed by Jamaica’s Gleaner newspaper in an editorial. The article US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

25 h. ago AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded

Extending congratulations to President Irfaan Ali on his reelection, the Alliance for Change (AFC) expressed the hope that the recommendations of the observer missions will be taken into account by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the new administration. The article AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

36 h. ago ‘You must have belly’: Trinidad PM leans on faith amid diplomatic firestorm

(Trinidad Guardian) In a week of mounting criticism at home and abroad, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar told Hindu devotees that one must have “belly” to stand against injustice. The article ‘You must have belly’: Trinidad PM leans on faith amid diplomatic firestorm appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

36 h. ago Trinidad prison supervisor moved to military barracks over alleged gang links

(Trinidad Guardian) Prison supervisor Garth Guada has been quietly removed from the Eastern Correctional Rehabilitation Centre (ECRC) and placed under Defence Force custody at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas, after State of Emergency (SoE) detention orders alleged he continued to facilitate gang activity while behind bars. The article Trinidad prison supervisor moved to military barracks over alleged gang links appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

49 h. ago British High Commission congratulates Ali, people of Guyana on elections

The British High Commission last night congratulated the people of Guyana for a successful and peaceful election, the People’s Progressive Party /Civic, and President Irfaan Ali on his re-election as the Executive President. The article British High Commission congratulates Ali, people of Guyana on elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

3 d. ago US deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug cartel fight, sources say

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. has ordered the deployment of 10 F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airfield to conduct operations against drug cartels, two sources briefed on the matter said, in a move likely to further inflame tensions in the region. The article US deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug cartel fight, sources say appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

3 d. ago Trinidad only Caricom nation to back US presence in region at emergency CELAC meeting

(Trinidad Guardian) T&T was the sole Caricom member to back the United States’ military presence in the region at an emergency meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The article Trinidad only Caricom nation to back US presence in region at emergency CELAC meeting appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

4 d. ago Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in ‘provocative move’, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Caribbean yesterday, a U.S. official told Reuters, triggering a stern U.S. The article Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in ‘provocative move’, Pentagon says appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

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.

Other

5 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.

Other

5 d. ago RHT Namilco Thunderbolt Flour team congratulate three members on National Senior contracts

Kaieteur Sports – Members and management of the Rose Hall Town Namilco Thunderbolt Flour First Division team has expressed congratulation to three of their team mates on being selected on the Guyana Cricket Board list of contracted players for the next year. The players named after the draft were Kevlon Anderson, Junior Sinclair and Slyus […] The post RHT Namilco Thunderbolt Flour team congratulate three members on National Senior contracts appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Other

5 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.

Other

6 d. ago We have shown the world Guyanese people have embraced democracy!

Dear Editor, CRG congratulates the people of Guyana on a peaceful electoral process. We have come a long way, and we have shown the world that the Guyanese people have embraced democracy! The article We have shown the world Guyanese people have embraced democracy! appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

6 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.

Other

6 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.

Other

6 d. ago Trinidad Minister eyes energy collaboration after Guyana election

(Trinidad Guardian) Energy and Energy Industries Minister Roodal Moonilal closely followed yesterday’s general election in Guyana, particularly in relation to re-igniting energy collaboration between the two countries. The article Trinidad Minister eyes energy collaboration after Guyana election appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

7 d. ago Masked driver seen in stolen Vezel before Trinidad man’s death

(Trinidad Express) The body of a 70-year-old Valencia man reported missing since Saturday evening has been discovered off Cumaca Road, and police are treating his death as a suspected homicide. The article Masked driver seen in stolen Vezel before Trinidad man’s death appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

8 d. ago Patrol escorting officials, ballot boxes fired on near Venezuela border

A Joint Services patrol came under fire from the Venezuelan shore yesterday afternoon while escorting Guyana Elections Commission officials and ballot boxes along the Upper Cuyuni River in the vicinity of Bamboo. The article Patrol escorting officials, ballot boxes fired on near Venezuela border appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other