18 h. ago Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst with professional experience in Barbados, Trinidad, and Guyana, I feel compelled to raise urgent awareness about the mounting environmental threats facing the Caribbean region. The article Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Book Review: A landmark chronicle of Guyana’s accounting profession

Lal Balkaran’s History of Accounting & Auditing in Guyana: Including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana, Other Agencies, and Some Coverage of the Caribbean, 1800–2024 is a pioneering work. The article Book Review: A landmark chronicle of Guyana’s accounting profession appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Education in Guyana must pass the test of quality, not optics

Education has long been in crisis in Guyana, and while the Irfaan Ali government deserves some credit for recognizing this, the response so far has leaned more toward optics than outcomes. There is a tendency to measure success in education by the number of schools opened, the insertion of “smart” technologies, or the visibility of […] The post Education in Guyana must pass the test of quality, not optics appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Auditor General’s 2024 Report exposes costly contract overpayments in Govt. spending

Kaieteur News – Auditor General Deodat Sharma on Thursday handed over his 21st report on the Public Accounts of Guyana to Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir. The 2024 Auditor General Report covers the accounts of Guyana, as well as ministries, departments, and regions. Sharma also presented a special performance audit report on the […] The post Auditor General’s 2024 Report exposes costly contract overpayments in Govt. spending appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Beyond Knowledge: Why Technology + Expertise Defines the 21st Century Professional

By Karen Abrams, MBA, AA, Doctoral Candidate Kaieteur News – Last Thursday, I had the privilege of addressing students of the University of Guyana’s Faculty of Social Sciences at their freshman orientation. Standing before them, I was as inspired as I hoped they were. The experience made me reflect not only on the journey they […] The post Beyond Knowledge: Why Technology + Expertise Defines the 21st Century Professional appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Brazil will be first to invest in global forest fund, sources say

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil will become the first country to announce an investment in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a multilateral funding mechanism it has proposed to support conservation of endangered forests globally, three people with knowledge of the plans told Reuters. The article Brazil will be first to invest in global forest fund, sources say appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago No approval given for resale of young professional homes – Housing Minister

Kaieteur News – Minister of Housing, Collin Croal has made it clear that beneficiaries of the young professional homes who attempt to resell or dispose of the properties do not have the approval of his ministry to do so. The young professional homes initiative is a government housing programme offering affordable, modern homes to young […] The post No approval given for resale of young professional homes – Housing Minister appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago President Irfaan and Govt. must get 100 days Honeymoon period

Dear Editor, It is usually a tradition over the last century or so for governments (Chief Executives) to be given a hundred days honeymoon period before critics, naysayers, detractors start levying criticisms on or evaluating performance. Although President Ali has begun his second term, he should be given a honeymoon period of 100 days before […] The post President Irfaan and Govt. must get 100 days Honeymoon period appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago The definition of efficiency according to two utility companies

Dear Editor, I had the need to change the account names on two utility accounts, phone service provided by GTT and electricity by GPL. The article The definition of efficiency according to two utility companies appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago ALP urges Govt. to improve conditions in public schools and training centres

Kaieteur News – The Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) on Thursday called on the government to urgently address the poor conditions of public schools and training facilities across Guyana. Led by politician and activist Simona Broomes, the party emphasised that Guyanese children deserve safe, clean, and comfortable learning environments where technology and accessibility are […] The post ALP urges Govt. to improve conditions in public schools and training centres appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Satellite connectivity is a necessity for Guyana’s digital future

Dear Editor, Guyana stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution. Under President Irfaan Ali’s leadership, the nation has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation journey, aiming to become a regional leader in e-governance, financial digitization, and technological innovation. The article Satellite connectivity is a necessity for Guyana’s digital future appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act: Definitions and other important innovations

Today, I will analyse a few key concepts introduced to Guyana’s regulatory framework by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2023 (the Act). The article The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act: Definitions and other important innovations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago GDF Col. General Staff excels in UK’s Global Strategy Programme

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), on Saturday, congratulated Colonel General Staff, Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts, MSM, on successfully completing the Global Strategy Programme 2025 at the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), London, United Kingdom. The Global Strategy Programme is one of the world’s most esteemed professional military education courses, gathering over one […] The post GDF Col. General Staff excels in UK’s Global Strategy Programme appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Caribbean healthcare professionals to attend HIV training in Miami

Kaieteur News – The Pan-Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), in collaboration with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and with support from the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and The Global Fund, will host a high-impact Strengthening HIV Prevention and Treatment Services Training Programme, from September 17–19, 2025, at the University of […] The post Caribbean healthcare professionals to attend HIV training in Miami appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Forensic lab launches training on atomic absorption spectroscopy

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL), in collaboration with the Government Analyst–Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) and the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) on Wednesday officially opened a three-day Inter-Laboratory Training on Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) at the IAST Boardroom, University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus. The training is designed to […] The post Forensic lab launches training on atomic absorption spectroscopy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Gritty Jangoo 51*, Seales 4

Falcons soar to maiden CPL playoffs By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – Arguably one of the more exciting matches this season was played on egg shells as Amir Jangoo scored a gritty half-century, while pacer Jayden Seales’ 4-wicket haul helped scythe through the Guyana Amazon Warriors last night by 4-wickets at the Guyana National Stadium, […] The post Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Gritty Jangoo 51*, Seales 4-fer ensure Falcons fly to victory appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. 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 w. ago High presence of party agents at polling stations showed commitment to monitoring –Carter Center

The presence of political party agents at polling stations was a defining feature of the General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025. The article High presence of party agents at polling stations showed commitment to monitoring –Carter Center appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 w. ago Every country with nuclear technology is a threat to peace and stability to this planet

Dear Editor, Every country with nuclear technology is a threat to peace and stability of this planet. It is only a matter of time before those with nuclear technology turn to producing nuclear armaments. And, those countries already with nuclear armaments increase their stockpiles of nuclear weapons for their concept of MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction). […] The post Every country with nuclear technology is a threat to peace and stability to this planet appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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