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 GMRSC, AAG, GDA among latest sports bodies to engage with Minister Jacobs

Kaieteur Sports – Continuing his recent meetings with the respective sports bodies in Guyana, Minister within the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, Steven Jacobs welcomed more of the country’s Associations this past week. Hitting the ground running following his still fresh appointment, Minister Jacobs has spent recent time engaging with players, executives and stakeholders […] The post GMRSC, AAG, GDA among latest sports bodies to engage with Minister Jacobs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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38 h. ago CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential

As part of its efforts to prepare the youth of the Caribbean by helping them acquire the skills needed to navigate their digital future, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is designing a transformative education policy and strategy to unlock the potential of the Caribbean’s predominantly young population, 60 per cent of whom are nearly under the age of 30. The article CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential appeared first on Stabroek News.

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64 h. ago RHTYSC to host 13th annual Naeem Nasir Memorial Tournament on Sunday

Kaieteur Sports – The Area H Ground in the small township of Rose Hall Town would come alive in a blaze of glory on Sunday when the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS, hosts the thirteenth edition of the Naeem Nasir Memorial Tournament. The one-day tournament would be sponsored by popular Bakery, Bakewell, […] The post RHTYSC to host 13th annual Naeem Nasir Memorial Tournament on Sunday appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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64 h. ago Cardiovascular diseases increasing among youths – Dr. Anthony

─ encourages healthier lifestyle choices Kaieteur News – Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is urging citizens to exercise healthier lifestyle choices, noting that health authorities are seeing more young people being diagnosed with heart disease. The minister made the call in his message on World Heart Day which is observed on September 29. “This […] The post Cardiovascular diseases increasing among youths – Dr. Anthony appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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64 h. ago PAHO highlights progress in health security, disease elimination, and primary health care – director says in report

(PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, presented his Annual Report on Monday at the opening of the 62nd Directing Council, highlighting major progress in health security, disease elimination, primary health care, and digital health—despite the many challenges faced over the past year. “This report shows how collective […] The post PAHO highlights progress in health security, disease elimination, and primary health care – director says in report appeared first on Kaieteur 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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5 d. ago Rodrigues in strong finishes at South American Swimming Championships

Guyana’s rising swimming talent Ariel Rodrigues brought the curtain down on her campaign at the South American Youth Swimming Championship in Brazil with two commendable performances yesterday, finishing fifth and sixth in her final events. The article Rodrigues in strong finishes at South American Swimming Championships appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Celebrating Amerindian heritage month: Indigenous voices leading the way

Kaieteur News – As Guyana marked Amerindian Heritage Month, indigenous leaders and youth advocates are taking center stage to reflect on identity, culture, and the future of their communities. On August 15, 2025 last, the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) hosted the third in-person edition of Ina Maimu Yetatokon, a panel forum designed to amplify Indigenous […] The post Celebrating Amerindian heritage month: Indigenous voices leading the way appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Rodrigues impresses despite missing finals spot at South American Youth Championships

Guyana’s lone representative at the South American Youth Swimming Championship, Ariel Rodrigues, continued her campaign with another spirited showing yesterday morning in Brazil, finishing 5th in the women’s 50-metre freestyle. The article Rodrigues impresses despite missing finals spot at South American Youth Championships appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Unification One Guyana Softball Cup: No. 64 Knight Riders, Rising Stars through to inaugural female final

Kaieteur Sports – No. 64 Knight Riders and Rising Stars have reached the inaugural 2025 Unification One Guyana Softball Cup female category 15-over final. Rising Stars defeated 4R Lioness by seven wickets at Gandhi Youth Organization ground in Georgetown on Thursday and No. 64 Knight Riders drew the bye. Six teams began participation with No. […] The post Unification One Guyana Softball Cup: No. 64 Knight Riders, Rising Stars through to inaugural female final appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Ramson tells court of failed attempts to deliver recount requests to Mingo

The 2020 elections fraud trial continued yesterday before Magistrate Faith McGusty, with Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., The article Ramson tells court of failed attempts to deliver recount requests to Mingo appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Agri minister discusses crop production expansion with Corentyne farmers

Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, along with Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, on Monday, met with a group of cane farmers from the Corentyne Coast as part of ongoing government engagement to fully utilize lands to increase productivity. The article Agri minister discusses crop production expansion with Corentyne farmers appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Bar Association condemns GPF for misleading statement on Chief Magistrate

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Bar Association said it has noted with concern the recent increase in unjustified public criticism of judicial officers (magistrates and judges) over their decision to grant or refuse bail. The bar association’s concern follows a press release by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) criticising Chief Magistrate (ag) Faith McGusty, for […] The post Bar Association condemns GPF for misleading statement on Chief Magistrate appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Unification One Guyana Softball Cup launched; bowls off today

Kaieteur Sports – The 2025 inaugural Unification One Guyana Softball Cup was officially launched Tuesday afternoon at Gandhi Youth Organization ground, Georgetown, Guyana. The four-day extravaganza will bowl off on Thursday with the six-team Women’s knockout category while the men will be start competing from Friday in the round-robin T20 phase. Regal Stationery and Computer […] The post Unification One Guyana Softball Cup launched; bowls off today appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Bar Association raps `unjustified’ criticism of judicial officers

In a press release on Monday, the Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana expressed concern over the recent increase in what it said was “unjustified public criticism of judicial officers” (magistrates and judges) for their decision to grant or refuse bail. The article Bar Association raps `unjustified’ criticism of judicial officers appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Minister Jacobs, GGA meet as plans to Drive National Development forward tees off

Kaieteur Sports – Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, met with the president of the Guyana Golf Association (GGA), Aleem Hussain, along with representatives of several other sport associations, as he aggressively stepped into his new role. The meeting focused on identifying the challenges faced by different sport disciplines and […] The post Minister Jacobs, GGA meet as plans to Drive National Development forward tees off appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago GBF hails bright future for basketball after meeting with Minister Jacobs

Government reaffirms commitment to basketball’s growth Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) believes the future of basketball in Guyana is brighter than ever, following a fruitful meeting on Monday with Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs. Representing the Federation were Vice Presidents Rawle Toney and Jermaine Slater, who […] The post GBF hails bright future for basketball after meeting with Minister Jacobs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Agri. Ministry continues engagement with Upper Corentyne cane farmers

as Govt. moves to develop 35,000 acres to boost agricultural productivity Kaieteur News – On Monday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, along with Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, met with a group of cane farmers from the Corentyne Coast as part of ongoing government engagement to fully utilise lands to increase […] The post Agri. Ministry continues engagement with Upper Corentyne cane farmers appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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