16 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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16 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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17 h. ago Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance

(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana is moving to reform the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Board of Guardians in an effort to make public assistance more accessible and equitable. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo made this announcement during a press conference on Thursday held at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, where he […] The post Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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39 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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40 h. ago Fiscal expansion has pushed demand for US dollars far beyond what G$210 can bear

Dear Editor, The shortage of foreign exchange – US dollars – shows that something is “wrong” with the price. At G$210, demand exceeds supply. The article Fiscal expansion has pushed demand for US dollars far beyond what G$210 can bear appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago Agri Minister optimistic new Suriname Govt. will grant license to Guyanese fisherfolk

Kaieteur News – Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha remains optimistic that the government of Suriname will grant Guyanese fisherfolk the long overdue license to operate. The minister made the statement on the sidelines of the launch of Agriculture Month on Wednesday. “I am optimistic that the new [Suriname] administration will be looking at that. You know, […] The post Agri Minister optimistic new Suriname Govt. will grant license to Guyanese fisherfolk appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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41 h. ago ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds

Kaieteur News – Co-leader of the Working Peoples Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds has lashed out at the PPP/C government for its slothful approach to convening the 13th Parliament, arguing that the administration is holding the legislative arm of government at ransom. During his party’s press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Hinds pointed out that the […] The post ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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65 h. ago ‘Govt. will not abandon rice farmers’ – Agriculture Minister 

Kaieteur News – The Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday said that the Government of Guyana (GoG) will not abandon rice farmers, stemming from comments made by former Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. During a live broadcast two Sundays ago, Jordan told viewers that the wanton handout of various subsidies to support the industry was […] The post ‘Govt. will not abandon rice farmers’ – Agriculture Minister  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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66 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 GTU withdraws contempt proceedings against senior Govt. officials in union dues remittance case

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) withdrew its application for warrants of committal and contempt proceedings against several senior public officials, over their alleged non-compliance with a court order handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon. The GTU had filed contempt proceedings against the state officials over their failure to comply with an order […] The post GTU withdraws contempt proceedings against senior Govt. officials in union dues remittance case appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Building grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages

Dear Editor, The rice glut on the world market is a blessing in disguise. During this period of heightened tensions and potential war we as a nation have an opportunity to build our grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages. The article Building grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago CRG supports the stockpiling of rice during this period of potential conflict

Dear Editor, The rice glut on the world market is a blessing in disguise. During this period of heightened tensions and potential war we as a nation have an opportunity to build our grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages. For this reason, the stockpiling of our local grain should be encouraged. […] The post CRG supports the stockpiling of rice during this period of potential conflict appeared first on Kaieteur 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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5 d. ago Bahamian Minister of Environment Vaughn Miller dies at 64, government says

(Reuters)- Vaughn Miller, The Bahamas’ minister for the environment, has died at the age of 64, the country’s Office of the Prime Minister said today. The article Bahamian Minister of Environment Vaughn Miller dies at 64, government says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Berbician Melika Williams ably balances entrepreneurship and teaching

If there’s one thing Melika Williams, an entrepreneur and agricultural science teacher in Berbice, wishes her customers would recognise, it’s that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not real. The article Berbician Melika Williams ably balances entrepreneurship and teaching appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Dooley backs blend of foreign and homegrown players for Guyana

Guyana’s new men’s senior national football team head coach Thomas Dooley has urged fans to support a balanced approach between homegrown and foreign-based players as he takes charge of the Golden Jaguars unit. The article Dooley backs blend of foreign and homegrown players for Guyana appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago We call on the gov’t through its various regulatory bodies to enforce the laws and restore Farnum to its rightful purpose

Dear Editor, Subryanville residents continue to be deeply concerned about the Government’s lack of action to stop the occupation of the Farnum Playground. The article We call on the gov’t through its various regulatory bodies to enforce the laws and restore Farnum to its rightful purpose appeared first on Stabroek 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 Wallaba Primary School teachers seek as living quarters now inhabited by rats

WIN calls for urgent Govt. intervention Kaieteur News – We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party on Saturday called on Education Minister, Sonia Parag to make an urgent intervention at the Wallaba Primary School in Region One, where the teachers’ living quarters have been reportedly infested by rats, bats and other pests. After just three weeks […] The post Wallaba Primary School teachers seek as living quarters now inhabited by rats appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Subryanville children remain displaced from Farnum Playfield as private school construction continues

Dear Editor, Guyana has been a global leader in conservation for decades. With the launch of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) in 2009, Guyana became one of the first nations to link economic growth with environmental preservation. The article Subryanville children remain displaced from Farnum Playfield as private school construction continues appeared first on Stabroek News.

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