7 h. ago Every mother has the power to dismantle underage exploitation

Dear Editor, In a world where children are suffering the most, we as adult carers have to try harder to be present and provide better protection for our children.  The article Every mother has the power to dismantle underage exploitation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 h. ago No excuse for exploitation: Poverty Is Not a Reason to Sacrifice a Child

Dear Editor, In a world where children are suffering the most, we as adult carers have to try harder to be present and provide better protection for our children. More and more, we see stories of children wandering the streets and young girls being exposed to exploitation. How can we allow this idealised culture to […] The post No excuse for exploitation: Poverty Is Not a Reason to Sacrifice a Child appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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30 h. ago GPL preparing to receive further 15 MW from second powership

The Guyana Power and Light company (GPL) is readying the second powership to begin delivery of the additional 15 megawatts (MW) of power to the 60 MW it agreed to last year and the infrastructure for a 69 kilovolt (kV) double circuit overhead transmission line replacement for Georgetown is expected to soon begin. The article GPL preparing to receive further 15 MW from second powership appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Govt. to be commended for balancing environmental care with power supply

Dear Editor, I started thinking about the many positives of the solar grid in Batavia that was commissioned by PM Phillips. This Batavia Village Solar Grid in Region Seven is really the realisation of a landmark, G$300 million initiative, that will deliver 24-hour renewable electricity to the Cuyuni-Mazaruni community for the first time. For sure, […] The post Govt. to be commended for balancing environmental care with power supply appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Mohamed gifts bicycle to Linden mother after fall into Wismar bridge

Opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed yesterday presented a new bicycle to Linden mother, Karol Velasquez, who along with her three-year-old son, fell into the Demerara River earlier this month after an accident on the Wismar/McKenzie Bridge. The article Mohamed gifts bicycle to Linden mother after fall into Wismar bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Soldiers run riot! GDF shatter Elite League record with unthinkable 36

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) etched their name into the record books last night, delivering the heaviest margin of victory in the history of the GFF Elite League, as they dismantled bottom-placed Mainstay Goldstar FC 36-0 at the National Training Centre, Providence. The article Soldiers run riot! GDF shatter Elite League record with unthinkable 36-0 rout of Mainstay appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago The consolidation of power: How a weakened opposition makes it possible

By Ferlin F. Pedro Ferlin F. Pedro is a frequent political commentator and human rights advocate with an academic background in philosophy, holding degrees from the University of London and the University of Edinburgh. The article The consolidation of power: How a weakened opposition makes it possible appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Fears for woman after man charged with her attempted murder released on bail

Barbara Gomes, the mother of Claurine Prescod, says she fears for her daughter following the release on bail of the man who was charged with her attempted murder in 2024. The article Fears for woman after man charged with her attempted murder released on bail appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Delusions of grandeur became the entrapment where all were lured and consumed

Dear Editor, Ever since the days of Forbes Burnham and Cheddi Jagan, Guyanese politicians are known for their capacity and tenacity to ‘fight tooth and nail’ to fend off political adversaries, exploit and seek to widen cracks in the ranks of their political opponents and deny them oxygen to survive politically. Also, they are known […] The post Delusions of grandeur became the entrapment where all were lured and consumed appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Pooran, Russell power TKR into final with crushing win over Kings

Caribbean Premier League By Michelangelo Jacobus Trinbago Knight Riders stormed into the CPL final last night with a commanding 56-run victory over the St Lucia Kings in Qualifier 2 at the National Stadium, Providence. The article Pooran, Russell power TKR into final with crushing win over Kings appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Reporters Without Borders’ concerns do not reflect the media reality under the PPP/C

Dear Editor, I read with interest the letter published on September 18 under the headline “Issues raised by Reporters Without Borders are valid and cumulatively constitute a threat to the press’s ability to hold power accountable without fear.” The article Reporters Without Borders’ concerns do not reflect the media reality under the PPP/C appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Today’s journalists enjoy freedom of expression, but not freedom after expression

Dear Editor, I wish to make a commentary on the letter appearing in yesterday’s SN titled, “Issues raised by Reporters Without Borders are valid and cumulatively constitute a threat to the press’s ability to hold power accountable without fear”. The article Today’s journalists enjoy freedom of expression, but not freedom after expression appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Trinidad AG apologises to Brent Thomas over ‘gross abuse of power’

(Trinidad Express) Attorney General John Jeremie, SC, has issued a public apology to firearm dealer Brent Thomas, acknowledging the “gross abuse of power” he endured when he was unlawfully detained in Barbados and forcibly returned to this country. The article Trinidad AG apologises to Brent Thomas over ‘gross abuse of power’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago GPL., InterEnergy negotiations near completion – President Ali

Kaieteur News – Negotiations between the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) and Dominican Republic company InterEnergy Group is nearing completion, President Irfaan Ali announced on Tuesday. The head-of-state said that the companies are in their final stages of completing a two-year deal said to be valued at US$15M. At his first media conference, since […] The post GPL., InterEnergy negotiations near completion – President Ali appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Issues raised by Reporters Without Borders are valid and cumulatively constitute a threat to the press’s ability to hold power accountable without fear

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the letter published on September 16, titled “Reporters Without Borders statement misrepresents the state of press freedom in this country.” The article Issues raised by Reporters Without Borders are valid and cumulatively constitute a threat to the press’s ability to hold power accountable without fear appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago PM blames Linden council for neglect in wake of Wismar bridge mishap

Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday blamed the PNCR-led Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC) for the  partial collapse of the Wismar/Mackenzie Bridge on Sunday evening The collapse of a part of the bridge left a mother and her child dangling above the Demerara River before they were safely rescued. The article PM blames Linden council for neglect in wake of Wismar bridge mishap appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Collapse of section of Wismar/MacKenzie Bridge raises safety concerns

The collapse of a  section of the Wismar/Mackenzie bridge in Linden on Sunday evening which left a mother and daughter dangling dangerously over the river  before they were rescued has sparked renewed concerns about the safety and maintenance of the decades-old structure. The article Collapse of section of Wismar/MacKenzie Bridge raises safety concerns appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Sophia woman succumbs to injuries following gas bottle explosion, son recovering

– family to pursue legal action against Massy Gas Kaieteur News – A tragic gas explosion in ‘C’ Field Sophia has claimed the life of a 36-year-old mother of four, Harriet Ray, while leaving her 13-year-old son, Jaden Jarod, bedridden and in severe pain. The incident occurred on September 4, 2025, while Ray was cooking […] The post Sophia woman succumbs to injuries following gas bottle explosion, son recovering appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Slingerz FC seals GFF Elite League title with three games to spare

Kaieteur Sports – Slingerz Football Club will be crowned champions of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League, wrapping up the title race in emphatic style after dismantling Fruta Conquerors 11–0 at the GFF National Training Centre at Providence on Sunday evening. With three games still to play, the Vergenoegen-based club is guaranteed the championship […] The post Slingerz FC seals GFF Elite League title with three games to spare appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Hetmyer, Motie shine as Warriors crush Royals to seal top 2 finish

Caribbean Premier League 2025 By Michelangelo Jacobus Guyana Amazon Warriors ended the group phase of the Caribbean Premier League on a high last night at Providence, dismantling the Barbados Royals by 64 runs in front of their home supporters. The article Hetmyer, Motie shine as Warriors crush Royals to seal top 2 finish appeared first on Stabroek News.

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