14 h. ago Norton’s rehabilitation runs through new faces and a change of direction for the APNU/PNC

Dear Editor, When the late PNC and Opposition Leader Desmond Hoyte picked a relatively youthful 40-year old Aubrey Norton to become PNC General Secretary in 1997, many saw it as a visionary or forward-looking move to accentuate the role of youth as rising leaders of the party. The article Norton’s rehabilitation runs through new faces and a change of direction for the APNU/PNC appeared first on Stabroek News.

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16 h. ago ‘Whatever Ali promised, he will deliver’ – Jagdeo hints at Christmas cash grant

(Kaieteur News) – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday hinted at a cash grant for Christmas, giving assurance that President Irfaan Ali will deliver on the promises made during the lead up to the 2025 general and regional elections. At his first press conference since the People’s Progressive Party (PPPC) was re-elected to office, Jagdeo […] The post ‘Whatever Ali promised, he will deliver’ – Jagdeo hints at Christmas cash grant appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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16 h. ago Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance

(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana is moving to reform the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Board of Guardians in an effort to make public assistance more accessible and equitable. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo made this announcement during a press conference on Thursday held at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, where he […] The post Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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38 h. ago PPP/C introduces new faces for 13th Parliament, Jaffarally, Ramsaran out

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has released the list of its elected Members of Parliament (MPs) who will sit in the 13th Parliament following the September 1st 2025 general and regional elections. The article PPP/C introduces new faces for 13th Parliament, Jaffarally, Ramsaran out appeared first on Stabroek News.

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40 h. ago ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds

Kaieteur News – Co-leader of the Working Peoples Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds has lashed out at the PPP/C government for its slothful approach to convening the 13th Parliament, arguing that the administration is holding the legislative arm of government at ransom. During his party’s press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Hinds pointed out that the […] The post ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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40 h. ago Pinktober 2025!: Ministry of Health launches breast cancer awareness month

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with One Communications, officially launched Pinktober 2025 on Wednesday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative, held under the theme “Act Now, Live Strong” at the Pegasus Corporate Suites conference room, aims to honor cancer survivors and fighters while encouraging citizens to take proactive steps in […] The post Pinktober 2025!: Ministry of Health launches breast cancer awareness month appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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40 h. ago Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism

Dear Editor, The recently concluded 2025 General and Regional election in Guyana has marked a historic milestone in our country’s political evolution. The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) unsurprisingly secured a decisive and expanded victory. Not only that, but they also made unprecedented inroads into regions traditionally aligned to the opposition. This shift in the […] The post Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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62 h. ago Construction of Vaca Muerta pipeline in Argentina is 35% complete official says

AUSTIN,  (Reuters) – The construction of a flagship pipeline to transport oil output from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale region to the coast is 35% complete, the country’s head of energy, Daniel Gonzalez, said at a conference on Tuesday. The article Construction of Vaca Muerta pipeline in Argentina is 35% complete official says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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63 h. ago Israel kills 59 people in Gaza Tuesday as Hamas reviews Trump’s plan to end war

(AL-JAZEERA) Israeli forces continued to escalate attacks on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 59 people since dawn on Tuesday. In the midst of the chaos, Hamas’s negotiating team said it is still studying US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza have said the plan raises many […] The post Israel kills 59 people in Gaza Tuesday as Hamas reviews Trump’s plan to end war appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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63 h. ago Georgetown City Council establishes partnership with Miami Dade County

Kaieteur News – The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown has established a sister city partnership agreement with the Miami Dade County, Florida, USA. The agreement was signed on September 29th 2025, in Miami, Florida on the sidelines of the 27th inter-American Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities, by city mayor, Alfred Mentore and Miami-Dade […] The post Georgetown City Council establishes partnership with Miami Dade County appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Workers to resume duties following wage pact between NAACIE and BOSAI

Workers of the BOSAI Bauxite Mining Company in Linden have returned to their jobs after their union, the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE), reached a new agreement with the company during conciliation talks chaired by the Ministry of Labour yesterday. The article Workers to resume duties following wage pact between NAACIE and BOSAI appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago It will be interesting to observe how Dr. Campbell navigates APNU’s minefield while cobbling together its new parliamentarians

Dear Editor, I am amazed that a number of senior members of the PNC/APNU have been appearing on TV programmes in Guyana and expressing shock at the poor results of their party at the recently concluded national and regional elections. The article It will be interesting to observe how Dr. Campbell navigates APNU’s minefield while cobbling together its new parliamentarians appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Norwegian FA president says Israel should be suspended from international competition

(Reuters) – Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness has called for Israel to be suspended from international football ahead of an expected UEFA vote this week on the country’s participation in European competition. The article Norwegian FA president says Israel should be suspended from international competition appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago BOSAI workers get 7.5% pay hike, other benefits after strike action

Kaieteur News – Workers of the Bauxite Mining Company (BOSAI) have settled for a 7.5 % pay increase for 2025 with additional benefits, following conciliation talks with the Chinese company spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour on Monday. The company also agreed to give them an 8 percent increase next year. Among the additional benefits […] The post BOSAI workers get 7.5% pay hike, other benefits after strike action appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference

(AL JAZEERA) Members of the United Kingdom’s Labour Party have voted to recognise that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, in a move that increases pressure on the UK government to adopt the same position. Delegates at Labour’s party conference approved an emergency motion backing the findings of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry, which […] The post UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Defections caused no significant damage to PNC in Region 10 – Solomon

Kaieteur News – Although receiving its sharpest blow at the recent general and regional elections, depleting any chance of the party securing government or maintaining its position as the main parliamentary opposition, outgoing Linden Mayor, Sharma Solomon said much harm has not come to the People’s National Congress-led APNU in Region 10. In the lead […] The post Defections caused no significant damage to PNC in Region 10 – Solomon appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Commonwealth citizens have a right to vote in elections in Guyana

Kaieteur News – One of the lesser-known but fascinating aspects of Guyana’s electoral law is the right of Commonwealth citizens to vote in national elections. Unlike in many other countries, Guyana’s Constitution extends the franchise beyond its own citizens to include those from other Commonwealth territories. But there are conditions attached: Commonwealth citizens must be both […] The post Commonwealth citizens have a right to vote in elections in Guyana appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Republic Bank awards 12 students for outstanding performance at NGSA, CSEC, and CAPE 2025

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited has once again recognised RightStart account holders of the bank for their outstanding performance at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), Caribbean Secondary Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examina-tion (CAPE) 2025. The article Republic Bank awards 12 students for outstanding performance at NGSA, CSEC, and CAPE 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago GECOM’s makeup AFC says Carter formula has outlived its usefulness

Kaieteur News – The Alliance for Change (AFC) has echoed the sentiments of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) saying that the Carter Price formula which determines the makeup of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has outlived its usefulness. Party chairman, David Patterson told journalists Friday that the AFC and country are concerned about the functioning […] The post GECOM’s makeup… AFC says Carter formula has outlived its usefulness appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago More voters, fewer votes: The hidden story of Guyana’s 2025 election

Dear Editor, Guyana’s 2025 general election delivered results no one could have imagined a decade ago. The governing PPP/C expanded its majority to 36 seats, APNU collapsed to just 12, and WIN, a first-time party, claimed 16 seats in a debut that signalled stunning voter realignment and changes in decades old voting patterns.  And under […] The post More voters, fewer votes: The hidden story of Guyana’s 2025 election appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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