6 h. ago Inaugural speech offered nothing about spiritual or moral health of our nation

Dear Editor, Guyanese have been brainwashed to believe that the next five years will bring them happiness. I am sorry, but I cannot agree with the president. The article Inaugural speech offered nothing about spiritual or moral health of our nation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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32 h. ago WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments

Kaieteur News – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorbidities such as obesity. Medicines for cystic fibrosis, psoriasis, haemophilia and blood-related disorders are among the […] The post WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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55 h. ago PAHO launches award to recognise Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs

Bridgetown, Barbados, 5 September 2025 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel Caribbean Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Leadership Award, a new regional honor recognizing exceptional leadership in the fight against antimicrobial resistance—a growing global health threat often referred to as the “silent pandemic.” The award celebrates the legacy of Dr. […] The post PAHO launches award to recognise Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago A nation both blessed and burdened in relation to governance

Dear Editor, In the story of governance across much of the developing world, Guyana sits as a striking example of a nation both blessed and burdened. The article A nation both blessed and burdened in relation to governance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago PNCR Youth call for leadership renewal to restore trust and political capital in APNU

Dear Editor, We, the youth of the People’s National Congress Reform, a proud pillar of the APNU, extend our gratitude to all Guyanese who supported us during the recent elections. Your trust and commitment remind us of the PNCR’s enduring role, both within the coalition and in the life of our nation. Young people across […] The post PNCR Youth call for leadership renewal to restore trust and political capital in APNU appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Trinidad only Caricom nation to back US presence in region at emergency CELAC meeting

(Trinidad Guardian) T&T was the sole Caricom member to back the United States’ military presence in the region at an emergency meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The article Trinidad only Caricom nation to back US presence in region at emergency CELAC meeting appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Lusignan man compensates victim after receiving stolen articles

Kaieteur News – A Lusignan, East Coast Demerara man, who was charged with receiving stolen articles on Thursday compensated the victim when he appeared at the Vigilance Magistrates Court. Rahul Sewdial, who was arrested on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce. Notwithstanding, Sewdial offered the victim $450,000 […] The post Lusignan man compensates victim after receiving stolen articles appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Nandlall’s ‘house slave’ remarks was made in his capacity as Attorney General

Dear Editor,  It is universal human nature to say and do things that are wrong and then want forgiveness. So, Anil Nandlall is right to offer an ‘unqualified and unreserved’ apology for his unacceptable, racist, offensive ‘house slave’ remarks. The article Nandlall’s ‘house slave’ remarks was made in his capacity as Attorney General appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago CARPHA hosts regional workshop on molecular detection and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance

Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has successfully hosted the largest technical training workshop on molecular detection and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at its Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML) in Trinidad and Tobago. The week-long workshop, held from August 25–29, 2025, brought together representatives from 20 CARPHA Member States, marking an unprecedented […] The post CARPHA hosts regional workshop on molecular detection and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Failure of PPP to condemn Nandlall’s ‘house slave’ remarks is shameful  

Dear Editor,  It is universal human nature to say and do things that are wrong and then want forgiveness. So, Anil Nandlall is right to offer an ‘unqualified and unreserved’ apology for his unacceptable, racist, offensive ‘house slave’ remarks. But that apology is not the end of the matter. It is the first step in […] The post Failure of PPP to condemn Nandlall’s ‘house slave’ remarks is shameful   appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago President Ali has historic opportunity to heal nation, eradicate poverty, and usher in the good life for all

Dear Editor, The majority of our voters, acknowledging that President Ali and the PPP has accomplished the most of any government in our history, have decided that President Ali deserves a second term to complete the massive developments started in the first term, and to complete the vision of its new manifesto. President Ali now […] The post President Ali has historic opportunity to heal nation, eradicate poverty, and usher in the good life for all appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Barbados AG affirms importance of witness, juror protection through new laws

(Barbados Nation) Attorney General Dale Marshall says Government has made the right move by putting in place laws to protect witnesses and jurors from threats and intimidation, but some Barbadians remain sceptical about how effectively this can be executed in such a small country. The article Barbados AG affirms importance of witness, juror protection through new laws appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – WHO

…says services require urgent scale up Kaieteur News – More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls. While many countries have bolstered their mental health policies and programmes, […] The post Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – WHO appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Model a futuristic healthcare sector that satisfies both international standards and 21st century innovations

Dear Editor, Over the years, George Washington’s “Let us raise a standard that only the wise and honest can repair, for the hand of God is watching us” has not just been a historical lesson but a moral compass that guides the moral fabric of my being. The article Model a futuristic healthcare sector that satisfies both international standards and 21st century innovations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Barbados, Martinique dominate as Caribbean Junior Cycling Championships conclude

The Caribbean Junior Cycling Championships continued in Barbados yesterday with the road race events, where host nation Barbados and regional powerhouse Martinique stamped their authority on the competition. The article Barbados, Martinique dominate as Caribbean Junior Cycling Championships conclude appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Some 100 amputees receive prosthetic limbs from Health Ministry initiative

Some 100 patients have had their mobility, independence, and quality of life significantly enhanced with the fitting of prosthetic limbs at the recently concluded Artificial Limb Donation and Fitment Camp held at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre in Georgetown. The article Some 100 amputees receive prosthetic limbs from Health Ministry initiative appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago PAHO calls for stepped up surveillance to combat chikungunya

Kaieteur News – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called for reinforcing surveillance, clinical management, and vector control to address localised chikungunya outbreaks and the ongoing circulation of the Oropouche virus (OROV) in countries across the Americas. The simultaneous presence of these and other arboviruses increases the risk of outbreaks, severe complications, and fatalities […] The post PAHO calls for stepped up surveillance to combat chikungunya appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago GECOM must post SOPs as soon as submitted from polling places 

Dear Editor, Congratulations to GECOM for accepting late submission of the WIN’s list of polling agents. It is important that GECOM is seen as flexible and considering the greater interest of the nation that all competing parties have polling agents to witness the voting. This helps with the overall credibility of the elections.   The Opposition […] The post GECOM must post SOPs as soon as submitted from polling places  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Pollard and van Lange lift Windies Rising Stars to win in series opener

(Barbados Nation) An excellent batting performance by Jonathan van Lange and backed up by a sharp spell of pace bowling by Jakeem Pollard helped West Indies Rising Stars to a hard-fought win over Sri Lanka Under-19s in the first Youth One-Day International on Saturday. The article Pollard and van Lange lift Windies Rising Stars to win in series opener appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago It is clear more decisive and coordinated action is needed to stem the rising tide of domestic violence

Dear Editor, Help & Shelter expresses its deep sorrow and outrage at the recent spate of fatal domestic violence cases that have once again shaken our nation. The article It is clear more decisive and coordinated action is needed to stem the rising tide of domestic violence appeared first on Stabroek News.

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