3 h. ago Guyana, Suriname discuss Corentyne River Bridge project, other development initiatives

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Monday met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Melvin Bouva, at State House to advance development initiatives between the two countries. In a brief statement posted on the Office of the President’s Facebook page, the president’s office said that the discussions focused on “Guyana’s commitment to […] The post Guyana, Suriname discuss Corentyne River Bridge project, other development initiatives appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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25 h. ago Guyana’s urban and hinterland polluted waterways can be transformed into spaces for tangible development

Dear Editor, The very name Guyana—”Land of Many Waters”—reminds us that rivers, canals, creeks, and trenches have always shaped our identity. The article Guyana’s urban and hinterland polluted waterways can be transformed into spaces for tangible development appeared first on Stabroek News.

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27 h. ago CDB and RevUP Caribbean power next wave of Caribbean entrepreneurs with incubation programme

Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and RevUP Caribbean Limited have launched Phase II of the RevUP Caribbean Incubation Programme, a two-year initiative aimed at creating jobs, scaling startups, and strengthening innovation across the region. Building on the success of Phase I, this next chapter will support at least 60 early-stage […] The post CDB and RevUP Caribbean power next wave of Caribbean entrepreneurs with incubation programme appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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49 h. ago Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are

Give Indigenous youths access to higher education in hinterland regions, create job opportunities for hinterland students in their villages, and give them spaces at the village, regional, national and international levels in policy decision-making bodies that would affect their educational, economic and social status were among calls by a six-member panel representing Indigenous youths across the country at the recent forum, Ina Maimu Yetatokon (Listen to our Voices) 2025. The article Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are appeared first on Stabroek News.

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49 h. 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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49 h. ago 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20

The 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Schools Football Tournament is set to kick off on September 20, at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. The article 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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51 h. ago Indigenous Imaginations III features traditional stories told through art, fashion

Kaieteur News – Indigenous imaginations III, the annual fashion showcase featured art and fashion by local native designers including Vanda Allicock is an indigenous woman from the Makushi and Arawak nations, Tasha Creative Designs, Courtney Mathium Douglas and Aneeza Douglas, MATAPEE and Heritage by Lethem Exclusive Apparel. The fashion show held last month ahead of […] The post Indigenous Imaginations III features traditional stories told through art, fashion appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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51 h. ago Horsepower returns: Thrilling ‘Keep Fit’ Horse Racing Meet set for September 21 at Georgetown Turf Club

Kaieteur Sports – After a somber pause to honour the tragic passing of jockey Kishawn Parreira, horse racing gallops back into action at the Georgetown Turf Club (GTC) on Sunday, September 21, with a spectacular six-race card organised by the ever-popular Three Men Promotion and proudly sponsored by Carib Beer. Originally scheduled for August 24, […] The post Horsepower returns: Thrilling ‘Keep Fit’ Horse Racing Meet set for September 21 at Georgetown Turf Club appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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51 h. ago CASSAVA BREAD – A CULTURAL TREASURE MEETS NATIONAL STANDARDS

GNBS IN FOCUS Kaieteur News – Who doesn’t love a crisp slice of cassava bread with pepperpot, tuma pot, or even just a spread of peanut butter or cheese? This age-old staple, cherished by Guyanese families and deeply rooted in our Indigenous communities, is more than just food, it is culture on a plate. As […] The post CASSAVA BREAD – A CULTURAL TREASURE MEETS NATIONAL STANDARDS appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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51 h. ago APA joins Amazonian indigenous women to form historic alliance defending territories, rights, and autonomy

The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) joined its partners and Indigenous Women defenders from across the Amazon Basin last week, at the first Women Land Is Life meeting in Tena, Cundinamarca, Colombia. From August 24 to 27, Indigenous Women from Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela gathered to share the threats […] The post APA joins Amazonian indigenous women to form historic alliance defending territories, rights, and autonomy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Companies preparing to occupy lots at proposed Enmore Industrial Estate

As the Ministry of Housing & Water continues its massive infrastructural works for the planned Enmore Industrial Estate, demarcated areas are being developed indicating that individual companies have begun preparations to locate. The article Companies preparing to occupy lots at proposed Enmore Industrial Estate appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Canadian firm boast of its Guyana Oko West gold project being one of the most attractive in the Americas

Kaieteur News – Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Canadian gold company G Mining Ventures (GMIN), Louis-Pierre Gignac, has touted the Oko West gold project as one of the most attractive gold development projects in the Americas and globally. During an event last month, Gignac highlighted that the project has an exceptional production profile, […] The post Canadian firm boast of its Guyana Oko West gold project being one of the most attractive in the Americas appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Balancing infrastructure projects with improved quality of life

Dear Editor, The majority of our voters 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. The article Balancing infrastructure projects with improved quality of life appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago The media landscape has transformed to hold government accountable easier

Dear Editor,  As we await the official declaration of the 1st September 2025 Elections by GECOM I wonder what role social media played in educating voters. The article The media landscape has transformed to hold government accountable easier appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 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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6 d. ago South Rupununi Council condemns abandonment of WIN supporters by Greaves Transportation

-calls it ‘not only inhumane but also deeply unacceptable, showing utter disregard for the safety, dignity, and fundamental human rights of our people’ The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) has come out in strong condemnation of the decision taken by Greaves Transportation and Tours to expel Indigenous passengers – including women and children – from one of its buses and abandon them along the roadside in the North Rupununi, calling the action “not only inhumane but also deeply unacceptable, showing utter disregard for the safety, dignity, and fundamental human rights of our people.” The article South Rupununi Council condemns abandonment of WIN supporters by Greaves Transportation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Polling station results underline shift in political landscape

A review of Statements of Poll (SOPs) from dozens of polling stations across the country has revealed significant developments for the country’s major political parties – the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and the People’s National Congress (PNC) – along with the budding political force – We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article Polling station results underline shift in political landscape appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Over 85 scientists say Energy Dept. climate report lacks merit

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Over 85 top climate scientists on Tuesday said that the Trump Energy Department’s recent climate assessment used to justify an unwinding of federal greenhouse gas rules does not meet standards for scientific integrity. The article Over 85 scientists say Energy Dept. climate report lacks merit appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Education Ministry seeking contractors to construct new North Georgetown Secondary School

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education is seeking contractors to build a new North Georgetown Secondary School. Invitation for bids (IFB) are to open on September 23 at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office. The North Georgetown Secondary School is located on Woolford Avenue. Several new schools have been built while […] The post Education Ministry seeking contractors to construct new North Georgetown Secondary School appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Towards a Civic education programme for national transformation

Dear Editor, The PPP/C government has made massive strides in initiating the physical transformation of Guyana. In its next term, it faces a tougher task: transforming people’s values, attitudes and behaviours in relation to themselves and their social and physical environment. As is clear from its manifesto, the PPP/C recognizes the need for a civic […] The post Towards a Civic education programme for national transformation appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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