2 h. ago US authorities hold man wanted for 2015 murder of Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers

Law Enforcement Authorities in Queens, New York, including New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force consisting of US Marshals, members of Homeland Security and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), today arrested Kanand Ojha who is wanted in Guyana in relation to the murder committed on Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers in July, 2015. The article US authorities hold man wanted for 2015 murder of Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers appeared first on Stabroek News.

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14 h. ago McIlroy wins Irish Open after forcing playoff with stunning eagle on 18th

(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy sank an incredible eagle putt from nearly 30 feet on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Joakim Lagergren before beating the Swede on the third subsequent hole in a thrilling finish to win the Irish Open for a second time on Sunday. The article McIlroy wins Irish Open after forcing playoff with stunning eagle on 18th appeared first on Stabroek News.

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24 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.

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25 h. ago Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze

KYIV, (Reuters) – Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing at least four people, including an infant, Ukrainian officials said today. The article Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze appeared first on Stabroek News.

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38 h. 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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62 h. ago US special forces killed North Korean civilians in botched 2019 mission, NYT says

SEOUL,  (Reuters) – U.S. Navy SEALs shot and killed a number of North Korean civilians during a botched covert mission to plant a listening device in the nuclear-armed country during high-stakes diplomatic negotiations in 2019, the New York Times reported on Friday. The article US special forces killed North Korean civilians in botched 2019 mission, NYT says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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63 h. 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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3 d. ago The EU Election Observation Mission’s preliminary findings re

Dear Editor, The European Union Election Observation Mission’s (EU EOM) preliminary findings on the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections expose an uncomfortable truth: while our elections were peaceful, they were far from fair. The article The EU Election Observation Mission’s preliminary findings re-emphasise upscaling Guyana’s democratic and electoral infrastructure to global standards appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago EU Election Observation Mission praises GECOM polling day execution

-but says electoral body distrusted by electorate The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) staff did well in executing their polling day duties, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) stated on Wednesday but added that it found that the electoral body’s structure is distrusted by the electorate and remains paralyzed by partisan division. The article EU Election Observation Mission praises GECOM polling day execution appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago US envoy unable to shed light on bombing of vessel in Caribbean Sea

As the legality of the Donald Trump administration’s bombing on Tuesday of a vessel in Caribbean waters killing 11 persons it believed was trafficking narcotics is being questioned, United States Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot says that she is not privy to Washington’s decisions in this matter. The article US envoy unable to shed light on bombing of vessel in Caribbean Sea appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Coach Gonzalez says Guyana aims to reach Rugby Americas North Sevens final

Guyana’s senior rugby sevens assistant coach, Ryan Gonzalez, has set his sights on guiding the national team to the finals of this year’s Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Championship. The article Coach Gonzalez says Guyana aims to reach Rugby Americas North Sevens final appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Two seriously injured after truck plunges off hill at Mathews Ridge

Kaieteur News – Two persons were airlifted to the city by helicopter on Thursday after a canter transporting concrete blocks, ran off Heaven Hill, Mathews Ridge, North West District, Region One. The accident was captured on security camera and showed the truck plunging off the hill at full speed and coming to a standstill when […] The post Two seriously injured after truck plunges off hill at Mathews Ridge appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Former national cyclist dies after bike hits mud heap – Police

Kaieteur News – Police have released an official statement on the tragic death of former National Cyclist, Alanzo Greaves on Wednesday night. Greaves, 36, was killed in a bike accident along Mandela Avenue, behind the Botanical Gardens. Police in a press release said he lost his life around 23:30hrs after the wheel of his Ducati […] The post Former national cyclist dies after bike hits mud heap – Police appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Uneven playing field favoured incumbent PPP/C – EU Election Observation Mission

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) yesterday reported that from preliminary observation, Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections were competitive and peaceful but overshadowed by the electorate’s fragile trust in the electoral system, while highlighting the existence of an unfair playing field in favour of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). The article Uneven playing field favoured incumbent PPP/C – EU Election Observation Mission appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow

The Commonwealth Observer Mission at Monday’s elections found that polling proceeded peacefully and the tabulation process was adhered to after closing but it also made a series of recommendations including the shaking up of GECOM and legislation for equitable access by all parties to the state media. The article Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow-through on reforms appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Former National cyclist Alanzo Greaves killed in motorcycle accident

Kaieteur News – Former National cyclist, Alanzo Greaves was killed in a motorcycle accident around midnight on Thursday along Mandela Avenue, Georgetown. Reports are that he lost control of his bike in the vicinity of the Botanical Gardens. Greaves’ cycling career was ended after a motorcycle accident six years severely damaged his left knee. Greaves […] The post Former National cyclist Alanzo Greaves killed in motorcycle accident appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends

Kaieteur News – The Commonwealth observer mission of the 2025 General and Regional Elections said has recommended that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) adopt biometric technology early for the next election cycle. At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Aiden by Best Western Hotel, the mission presented its interim report on the observations […] The post Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago EU observer mission flags abuse of State resources by PPP/C Gov’t

says situation created uneven playing field during elections campaign Kaieteur News – The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), in its preliminary report released on Wednesday, cited several irregularities in Guyana’s electoral process, stating that the undue advantages of incumbency created an uneven playing field during the campaign period. While the EU EOM acknowledged […] The post EU observer mission flags abuse of State resources by PPP/C Gov’t appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Carter Center calls for constitutional and campaign finance reforms to ensure electoral fairness

Kaieteur News – The Carter Center Observer Mission on Wednesday released its preliminary findings on Guyana’s General and Regional Elections, urging the incoming government to implement reforms aimed at fostering a more equitable electoral process and restoring public confidence in Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the country’s democracy. Among the Center’s key recommendations are: constitutional […] The post Carter Center calls for constitutional and campaign finance reforms to ensure electoral fairness appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago EU EOM says election competitive, peaceful but advantage of incumbency caused uneven playing field

The European Union Election Observation Mission today said that Monday’s general election was peaceful and competitive but that the undue advantage of incumbency created an uneven playing field. The article EU EOM says election competitive, peaceful but advantage of incumbency caused uneven playing field appeared first on Stabroek News.

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