9 h. ago Israel launches attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, blasts heard in Doha

DOHA,  (Reuters) – Israel launched an attack on the leadership of Hamas in Qatar today, expanding its military actions that have ranged across the Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian Islamist group has long had its political base. The article Israel launches attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, blasts heard in Doha appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago Gas to energy project set for first foundation work tonight – President told

President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with Head of the Gas to Energy (GTE) Task Force, Winston Brassington, and received “comprehensive updates” on several components of the GTE project. The article Gas to energy project set for first foundation work tonight – President told appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 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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19 h. ago Kanand Ojha wanted for 2015 murder of sex worker, arrested in New York

Kaieteur News – Kanand Ojha who was wanted by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for the 2015 murder of sex worker Noel ‘Nephi’ Luther, was on Monday arrested by law enforcement authorities in New York, USA. This is according to a release from the Government of Guyana. “Law Enforcement Authorities in Queens, New York, including […] The post Kanand Ojha wanted for 2015 murder of sex worker, arrested in New York appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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19 h. ago WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments

Kaieteur News – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorbidities such as obesity. Medicines for cystic fibrosis, psoriasis, haemophilia and blood-related disorders are among the […] The post WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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29 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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53 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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66 h. ago ‘Lola Doll’ shot multiple times outside her home by a man on motorcycle

…police on hunt for suspect Kaieteur News – Local artiste and social media sensation Lolita “Lola Doll” Callender was on Saturday night shot about eight times outside her Texas Square, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown home. The shooting occurred at 23:35h. Callendar, 33, was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for treatment. Kaieteur News understands […] The post ‘Lola Doll’ shot multiple times outside her home by a man on motorcycle appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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67 h. ago Indigenous Imaginations III features traditional stories told through art, fashion

Kaieteur News – Indigenous imaginations III, the annual fashion showcase featured art and fashion by local native designers including Vanda Allicock is an indigenous woman from the Makushi and Arawak nations, Tasha Creative Designs, Courtney Mathium Douglas and Aneeza Douglas, MATAPEE and Heritage by Lethem Exclusive Apparel. The fashion show held last month ahead of […] The post Indigenous Imaginations III features traditional stories told through art, fashion appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Former Jamaica Director of Electors says bloated voter roll distorting true picture of turnout

(Jamaica Gleaner) Former Director of Elections Orette Fisher believes Jamaica’s reported voter turnout is misleading, as the current voters’ list is significantly overinflated with names that should have been removed long ago. The article Former Jamaica Director of Electors says bloated voter roll distorting true picture of turnout appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago EPA gives G Mining Ventures Environmental Permit for Oko West Gold Project in Region Seven

Canadian-based G Mining Ventures Corp (GMIN) has crossed a key regulatory milestone with the receipt of an Environmental Permit (EP) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Oko West Gold Project in Region Seven, a GMIN release announced on Tuesday. The article EPA gives G Mining Ventures Environmental Permit for Oko West Gold Project in Region Seven appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 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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4 d. ago $44M set aside to rehabilitate Mackenzie Water Treatment Facility

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has set aside $44,832,260 to rehabilitate the Mackenzie Water Treatment Facility in Linden. This is according to the latest opening of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office. There it was revealed that five contractors have applied for the contract. In addition to […] The post $44M set aside to rehabilitate Mackenzie Water Treatment Facility appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 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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5 d. ago Over 250,000 electors in key APNU, PPP strongholds did not vote

– Region Three 45,000 – Region Four 141,000 – Region Six 49,000 – Region Ten 17,000 Kaieteur News – For the 2025 General and Regional Elections, over 250,000 electors in key districts controlled by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) did not turn out to vote at Monday’s polls. […] The post Over 250,000 electors in key APNU, PPP strongholds did not vote appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 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 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.

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6 d. ago PPP/C wins District 4 for first time following split of votes between APNU and WIN

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic has won District Four – which includes Georgetown – for the first time ever following the split in opposition votes between the traditional powerhouse, APNU and newcomer We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article PPP/C wins District 4 for first time following split of votes between APNU and WIN appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago South Rupununi Council condemns abandonment of WIN supporters by Greaves Transportation

-calls it ‘not only inhumane but also deeply unacceptable, showing utter disregard for the safety, dignity, and fundamental human rights of our people’ The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) has come out in strong condemnation of the decision taken by Greaves Transportation and Tours to expel Indigenous passengers – including women and children – from one of its buses and abandon them along the roadside in the North Rupununi, calling the action “not only inhumane but also deeply unacceptable, showing utter disregard for the safety, dignity, and fundamental human rights of our people.” The article South Rupununi Council condemns abandonment of WIN supporters by Greaves Transportation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago The PPP/C’s Broken Promises, Failed Leadership and Divisive Politics

Dear Editor, When the PPP/C returned to office, they promised transformation, prosperity, development and equitable treatment for all Guyanese – in a “One Guyana” message. Nearly five years later, Guyanese are asking what has changed to make a difference in their daily lives? And what is being done to assure equitable sharing of the windfall […] The post The PPP/C’s Broken Promises, Failed Leadership and Divisive Politics appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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