15 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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15 h. ago Guyanese superintendent in Iowa charged over firearm, claims of fake qualifications rise

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts has been charged with possessing a firearm as an “illegal alien,” federal prosecutors say, according to the Des Moines Register and several educational institutions have denied that he had the qualifications that he claimed. The article Guyanese superintendent in Iowa charged over firearm, claims of fake qualifications rise appeared first on Stabroek News.

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20 h. ago West Indies Tour of India 2025: Siraj leads the line; WI batters fall in 2 sessions

(ESPN Cricinfo) – If there was any anxiety about India’s performance this home season, the first day’s play went some way to allaying them. Weakened they might be with the retirements of three legends, wounded they might be after losing the last series here 0-3, there is still plenty of fire. West Indies came under […] The post West Indies Tour of India 2025: Siraj leads the line; WI batters fall in 2 sessions appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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32 h. ago Two dead in UK synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, suspect ‘with bomb’ shot by police

MANCHESTER, England,  (Reuters) – At least two people were killed after an assailant drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard near a synagogue in England on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, British police said. The article Two dead in UK synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, suspect ‘with bomb’ shot by police appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Any U.S. strike on Venezuela will likely cause throngs of Venezuelans to head for neighbouring countries

Dear Editor, Ravi Dev (SN Sep 28) is spot on that American military action against Venezuela is a “looming confrontation in Southern Caribbean” — a question of when. The article Any U.S. strike on Venezuela will likely cause throngs of Venezuelans to head for neighbouring countries appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago More than $409M worth of cannabis destroyed in Upper Berbice River

    Kaieteur News – The Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch and Regional Division 6 on Sunday found and destroyed more than $409M worth of cannabis during two operations in the Upper Berbice River area. Police also found two unlicensed twelve-gauge shotguns and ammunition. In a statement police said that the first operation was conducted […] The post More than $409M worth of cannabis destroyed in Upper Berbice River appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Rupununi rangers sharpen GPS, storytelling, and fire safety skills

Earlier this month, the South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) organised a refresher training for wildlife rangers who will be working on the Red Siskin Research and Conservation Project. The article Rupununi rangers sharpen GPS, storytelling, and fire safety skills appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Subryanville residents want Farnum Playing Field restored as a vital community space

Dear Editor, As concerned residents of Subryan-ville, we wish to bring urgent attention to the ongoing situation surrounding the Farnum Playing Field, which has been occupied by Mae’s Schools since the unfortunate fire earlier this year. The article Subryanville residents want Farnum Playing Field restored as a vital community space appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Crabwood Creek fire caused by fuse box says now homeless resident

The fire yesterday that completely destroyed a two-storey wooden and concrete home at Lot 7B Grant 1804 Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice leaving a family of nine homeless, is believed to have been caused by a faulty fuse box. The article Crabwood Creek fire caused by fuse box says now homeless resident appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Guard fires shots during confrontation between miners in Puruni

-meeting to be held with Minister Bharrat on Tuesday Nine years, five gunshots, one court case, one meeting with the Minister of Natural Resources and the GGMC on June 6th, and many written complaints later, Marvis C Halliman and Wallace Daniels have once again been promised a further discussion on the way forward in a protracted mining dispute in the Puruni area, Region Seven. The article Guard fires shots during confrontation between miners in Puruni appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Subryanville residents heading to court to stop construction of prefab building for Mae’s school

Kaieteur News – Residents of Subryanville are set to take legal action to prevent the construction of a prefab building for the Mae’s School, being developed on the Eastern end of Farnum Playfield. Since losing its main campus in Subryanville to fire last March, the school has since been occupying sections of the playfield to […] The post Subryanville residents heading to court to stop construction of prefab building for Mae’s school appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Deputy Mayor’s Cup returns: One Night, One Crown, One Champion

– Expect fireworks on the pitch as top-tier talent and fierce rivalries collide under the lights this Sunday Kaieteur Sports – Despite numerous interruptions along the way, former national coach Lennox Arthur has remained steadfast in his mission to see the Annual Deputy Mayor’s Cup through to completion. With strong backing from the Deputy Mayor […] The post Deputy Mayor’s Cup returns: One Night, One Crown, One Champion appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Unresolved issues will see continued hemorrhaging of members, weakening of PNCR

Dear Editor, Now that the 2025 General and Regional Elections (GRE) have ended, with the PPP/C returning to office, I have taken some time to analyze the issues confronting the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR). Unless these challenges are addressed urgently, the party risks continued decline and political irrelevance. The resignations and defections witnessed since […] The post Unresolved issues will see continued hemorrhaging of members, weakening of PNCR appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Pooran, Hales fire TKR past Kings to set up ‘dream final’ with Amazon Warriors

Kaieteur Sports – Contrasting half-centuries from Nicholas Pooran and Alex Hales powered the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) to a commanding 56-run victory over defending CPL champions, the St Lucia Kings, last evening at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.   The win booked TKR’s spot in tomorrow’s highly anticipated final against arch-rivals and home favourites, the […] The post Pooran, Hales fire TKR past Kings to set up ‘dream final’ with Amazon Warriors appeared first on Kaieteur 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 Three police officers shot dead, two wounded in Pennsylvania; suspect killed

(Reuters) – Three law enforcement officers were shot dead and two others were critically wounded in Pennsylvania yesterday in a confrontation with a gunman who was fatally shot by police, officials said. The article Three police officers shot dead, two wounded in Pennsylvania; suspect killed appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Arab leaders declare ‘solidarity’ with Qatar as Israel kills 51 in Gaza

─ Qatar’s emir vows to ‘confront Israeli aggression’   (AL-JAZEERA) The emergency Doha summit of Arab and Muslim leaders has issued its final declaration, saying it would stand behind Qatar as it takes steps to respond to Israel’s “cowardly” attack on the Gulf nation last week. Six-year-old twins were among the 51 Palestinians killed in […] The post Arab leaders declare ‘solidarity’ with Qatar as Israel kills 51 in Gaza appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago James St man who lost three buildings to fire blames burning of copper wire

A James Street, Albouystown landlord whose three buildings were destroyed in Thursday’s devastating fire says he has suffered losses of nearly $80 million and is calling on the authorities to take urgent action against the burning of copper wire, which he believes triggered the blaze. The article James St man who lost three buildings to fire blames burning of copper wire appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Walkers Dunfee and Perez enjoy golden start to world championships

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Racewalkers Evan Dunfee of Canada and Spain’s defending champion Maria Perez took the opening gold medals at the Athletics World Championships on Saturday, while the big beasts of the women’s discus and men’s shot advanced safely through qualifying. The article Walkers Dunfee and Perez enjoy golden start to world championships appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Sophia taxi driver arrested after unlicensed gun, ammo found in car

Kaieteur News – A 22-year-old taxi driver, on Friday, was arrested after he was found with an unlicensed firearm, along with matching rounds of ammunition at ‘D’ Field Sophia, Greater Georgetown. The young man has been identified as Tyrese Blair of Sophia. According to a police report, an Intelligence Officer, along with ranks from the […] The post Sophia taxi driver arrested after unlicensed gun, ammo found in car appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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