65 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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66 h. ago The problem is not the Constitution. The problem is ignorance of the Constitution

Dear Editor, Once again, I am compelled to revisit the critical importance of adhering to the rule of law. If we are truly committed to this principle, not just mouthing it for political expediency, then everyone must be held accountable to the same standard. Only then can we begin to build a Guyana consistent with […] The post The problem is not the Constitution. The problem is ignorance of the Constitution appeared first on Kaieteur 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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3 d. ago Ignorance of our collective, communal history may perhaps turn out to be one of our most debilitating

Dear Editor As a citizen I welcome Minister Sonia Parag as the new Minister of Education. In the circumstances of Guyana’s education, in its wider sense, it is perhaps by far the most significant portfolio within the cabinet. The article Ignorance of our collective, communal history may perhaps turn out to be one of our most debilitating appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Guyana Association of Women Judges launched its first magazine

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Association of Women Judges, GAWJ launched its first magazine titled “Justice” last Thursday, 11th September 2025, at the Cara Lodge Hotel. The event was small, intimate, and saw members and special invitees come together to celebrate the launch of the magazine, which chronicles the history and work of women in […] The post Guyana Association of Women Judges launched its first magazine appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Police rubbish man’s claims that he was charged for defending children from home intruder

Kaieteur News – A father of five is expressing frustration after being charged for allegedly chopping a man whom he claims broke into his home and sexually assaulted his children. But the police have denied the man’s claim, stating that he has a history of making up stories. The family of seven says they are […] The post Police rubbish man’s claims that he was charged for defending children from home intruder appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago One lesson Georgetown should draw from Chiang Mai is it must rely on those who have lived the city’s transformations

Dear Editor, To know a place is not the same as to visit it. To know a place is not to glance at it, to tour its attractions, or to collect impressions for retelling. The article One lesson Georgetown should draw from Chiang Mai is it must rely on those who have lived the city’s transformations 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 Current procedure for constitutional reform ignores relevant laws – GHRA

Dear Editor, Readers of Stabroek News Sunday edition (9/21) were treated to an extra-ordinary commentary from the Chairperson of the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) former Chancellor Carl Singh. Chairman Singh’s comments were what one would expect from an external observer, bemoaning the fact that “everything that happens to the Commission is determined by the membership.” […] The post Current procedure for constitutional reform ignores relevant laws – GHRA appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Botswana make history with 4x400m relay gold, US take women’s title

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Botswana produced a brilliant performance to win the men’s world 4×400 metres relay in atrocious conditions yesterday, edging out the United States and South Africa in a blanket finish to become the first African winners of the event. The article Botswana make history with 4x400m relay gold, US take women’s title appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Trinbago Knight Riders secure fifth title; Warriors stumble again

Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – Trinbago Knight Riders broke the hearts of all the Guyana Amazon Warriors fans and supporters alike last night, by capturing the coveted championship title in dominant fashion for a record 5th time; in arguably one of the more dramatic finals in history. It was […] The post Trinbago Knight Riders secure fifth title; Warriors stumble again appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Liverpool show depth to stay perfect, Tottenham draw at Brighton, Man United beat Chelsea

LIVERPOOL, England, (Reuters) – Liverpool underlined just how hard it will be to wrench the Premier League title away from them when they started with the two most expensive signings in their history on the bench but still beat Mersey rivals Everton 2-1 on Saturday. The article Liverpool show depth to stay perfect, Tottenham draw at Brighton, Man United beat Chelsea appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago If we fail to act now, we will be raising a generation scared by violence and fear – let’s end bullying!

Dear Editor, The recent acts of bullying within our schools in Guyana are deeply troubling and must no longer be ignored. Bullying is not just “children being children” — it is a destructive practice that causes lasting emotional, psychological, and sometimes physical harm to our young people. When bullying becomes normalized in the school system, […] The post If we fail to act now, we will be raising a generation scared by violence and fear – let’s end bullying! appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Ogunseye et al must take the temperature of African Guyanese and move forward

Dear Editor,  Tacuma Ogunseye’s SN epistle (“September 1st will go down in the annals of history as the day Africans in Guyana ” Sep. The article Ogunseye et al must take the temperature of African Guyanese and move forward appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago September 1st will go down in the annals of history as the day Africans in Guyana made their greatest political post

Dear Editor, I have written three letters on matters related to the 2025 General and Regional Elections. Now that the elections are over, I am returning to the subject to share my take on the outcome with the nation. The article September 1st will go down in the annals of history as the day Africans in Guyana made their greatest political post-independence mistake appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Saints Hockey Club shines with three titles on international debut in Trinidad & Tobago

Saints Hockey Club etched its name into the history books last weekend, making a remarkable debut at the Paragon International Indoor Hockey Tournament in Trinidad & Tobago. The article Saints Hockey Club shines with three titles on international debut in Trinidad & Tobago appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago 77% of Latin American countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning – PAHO

Washington, D.C., 15 September 2025 (PAHO) – Drowning remains a significant and largely unaddressed public health crisis in the Americas, with new analyses from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) revealing that 77% of countries lack national drowning prevention strategies. Data collected across 26 countries in 2023-2024 underscore the urgent need for action to combat […] The post 77% of Latin American countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning – PAHO appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago A Historic Year for Guyana at Miss, Mrs. & Teen India Worldwide 2025

  Kaieteur News – Guyana proudly etched its name in history at the prestigious Miss, Mrs. & Teen India Worldwide 2025 pageant, bringing home an impressive collection of titles, including Mrs. India Worldwide 2nd Runner-Up and the coveted Best National Director Award. Among the shining stars was Mrs. India Guyana 2025, Malini Persaud, one of […] The post A Historic Year for Guyana at Miss, Mrs. & Teen India Worldwide 2025 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Saints Hockey Club Juniors dominate Day One at Paragon International Hockey Tournament

Kaieteur Sports – For the first time in its history, Saints Hockey Club (SHC) is competing in an international junior hockey tournament, making their debut at the Paragon International Indoor Hockey Tournament in Trinidad & Tobago. Competing in the Under 17 and Under 21 boys and girls categories, the opening day proved to be successful […] The post Saints Hockey Club Juniors dominate Day One at Paragon International Hockey Tournament appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago Guyana now has chance to be remembered as the country that moved decisively from ethnic politics to civic politics

Dear Editor, Political history reminds us that when citizens begin to vote with civic calculations rather than inherited loyalties, party systems can shift dramatically. The article Guyana now has chance to be remembered as the country that moved decisively from ethnic politics to civic politics appeared first on Stabroek News.

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