5 h. ago GECOM has to be held accountable for the wanton abuse of the campaign financing law

Dear Editor, Elections to elect leaders are the bed-rock in democratic societies. The process allows citizens to choose their representatives in government. The article GECOM has to be held accountable for the wanton abuse of the campaign financing law appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago OP:ED – The Global Governance Initiative Contributes Chinese Solutions for Improving Global Governance

By Yang Yang, Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Kaieteur News – Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with frequent regional turmoil, impeded economic development, backlash against globalisation, gaps in rules and rule of law, and an intensifying deficit in governance. With the rapid development of a large number of developing countries […] The post OP:ED – The Global Governance Initiative Contributes Chinese Solutions for Improving Global Governance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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29 h. ago US democratic backsliding under Trump encourages autocrats globally, democracy watchdog says

STOCKHOLM,  (Reuters) –  Executive  overreach and foreign aid funding cuts during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first six months in office have hurt international democratization efforts and encouraged populist leaders around the world, an intergovernmental democracy watchdog said yesterday. The article US democratic backsliding under Trump encourages autocrats globally, democracy watchdog says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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29 h. ago Eight days later, questions linger about Venezuela boat strike

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – More than a week after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military had blown up a boat off Venezuela, the operation – which killed 11 people – largely remains a mystery to many in Washington. The article Eight days later, questions linger about Venezuela boat strike appeared first on Stabroek News.

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29 h. ago The US tightens the dollar’s death grip on Brazilian democracy

By Camila Villard Duran ANGERS – In a letter to Brazil’s largest banks, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has demanded to know what steps they were taking to comply with the sanctions recently imposed on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. The article The US tightens the dollar’s death grip on Brazilian democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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30 h. ago Israel kills over 60 in Gaza as strikes on Qatar roil the region

(AL-JAZEERA) Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed more than 60 people on Wednesday as the assault to capture Gaza City and force one million Palestinians from their homes continues. Those killed include 44 in Gaza City, and nine aid seekers. Widespread global condemnation has erupted after Israel attacked Hamas’s senior leadership in the Qatari capital, […] The post Israel kills over 60 in Gaza as strikes on Qatar roil the region appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago Multilateral development banks hit record US$137B in climate financing last year

Kaieteur News – Global climate financing by multilateral development banks (MDBs) increased 10% last year, reaching a record US$137 billion, with the majority directed to low- and middle-income economies. MDBs, including the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), announced the year-on-year increase in a report published on Tuesday. In addition, private financing mobilized by MDBs […] The post Multilateral development banks hit record US$137B in climate financing last year appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago APNU holds kingmaker role in showdown for control of Region 8

as PPP/C and WIN tied 7-7 on 15-member council Kaieteur News – Elections-bruised A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) may hold the kingmaker role in determining whether the ruling PPP/C or We Invest In Nationhood party takes control of the Regional Democratic Council of Region 8. At the just concluded elections the PPP/C narrowly won […] The post APNU holds kingmaker role in showdown for control of Region 8 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago Bids open for construction of duplex living quarters at Tapakuma

Kaieteur News – The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two has received six bids to construct a duplex living quarter at Tapakuma. The bids which were opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office revealed that bids range between $25 million and $27 million. Meanwhile, Region Five’s RDC recently tendered for […] The post Bids open for construction of duplex living quarters at Tapakuma appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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53 h. ago The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance

By Yang Yang, China’s Ambassador to Guyana Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with frequent regional turmoil, impeded economic development, backlash against globalization, gaps in rules and rule of law, and an intensifying deficit in governance. The article The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. 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.

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3 d. 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.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago PAHO launches award to recognise Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs

Bridgetown, Barbados, 5 September 2025 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel Caribbean Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Leadership Award, a new regional honor recognizing exceptional leadership in the fight against antimicrobial resistance—a growing global health threat often referred to as the “silent pandemic.” The award celebrates the legacy of Dr. […] The post PAHO launches award to recognise Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago WIN’s challenge will be to show it can function effectively in a parliamentary democracy

Dear Editor, In my last Sunday’s column before the elections, I predicted, “ the PPP will obtain a comfortable majority of some 36 seats with PNC 23, WIN 5 and AFC 1.”  The article WIN’s challenge will be to show it can function effectively in a parliamentary democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago ‘With transparent oil management, Guyana could become regional model’ Analyst tells CNN

Kaieteur News – A political analyst at the Florida International University, Imdat Oner told CNN that elections in Guyana without major conflicts “would demonstrate that sudden oil wealth doesn’t have to erode democracy, as happened in Venezuela.” Oner, who was a former Turkish diplomat in Venezuela, stated too, “If the next government manages this boom […] The post ‘With transparent oil management, Guyana could become regional model’ …Analyst tells CNN appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Draw on our conservation tradition to grapple with our littering culture

Dear Editor, With the recently concluded Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit in the news, we were reminded that, long before the story of oil, Guyana’s story has been one of nature and connection. The article Draw on our conservation tradition to grapple with our littering culture appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States is not talking about regime change in Venezuela, President Donald  Trump said yesterday, as the United States ordered an additional 10 stealth fighter jets to a military buildup in the Caribbean. The article Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 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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6 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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