7 h. ago President’s measures to tame foreign currency demand won’t work – Ram, Campbell

President Irfaan Ali’s surprise announcements on Tuesday to curb the run on foreign currency is a recognition of the seriousness of the situation but the measures won’t work, according to analyst Christipher Ram and businessman Terrence Campbell. The article President’s measures to tame foreign currency demand won’t work – Ram, Campbell appeared first on Stabroek News.

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31 h. ago CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential

As part of its efforts to prepare the youth of the Caribbean by helping them acquire the skills needed to navigate their digital future, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is designing a transformative education policy and strategy to unlock the potential of the Caribbean’s predominantly young population, 60 per cent of whom are nearly under the age of 30. The article CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential appeared first on Stabroek News.

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31 h. ago Rotary Georgetown Central donates computers, accessories to children’s home

In observance of education month and for the promotion of literacy among children, the Rotary Club of Georgetown Central (RCGC) on Thursday donated three new computers and accessories, valued at over $350,000, to the Children and Family Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, a RCGC release stated.  The article Rotary Georgetown Central donates computers, accessories to children’s home appeared first on Stabroek News.

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33 h. ago GFF–Blue Waters Shipping U15 Girls Championship Round of 16 Kicks Off October 4

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Football Federation (GFF), in partnership with Blue Waters Shipping and the Ministry of Education, is proud to announce the commencement of the Round of 16 stage of the GFF–Blue Waters Shipping U15 Girls Football Championship. The tournament was officially launched on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the New Campbellville Secondary […] The post GFF–Blue Waters Shipping U15 Girls Championship Round of 16 Kicks Off October 4 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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57 h. ago Cardiovascular diseases increasing among youths – Dr. Anthony

─ encourages healthier lifestyle choices Kaieteur News – Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is urging citizens to exercise healthier lifestyle choices, noting that health authorities are seeing more young people being diagnosed with heart disease. The minister made the call in his message on World Heart Day which is observed on September 29. “This […] The post Cardiovascular diseases increasing among youths – Dr. Anthony appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago It will be interesting to observe how Dr. Campbell navigates APNU’s minefield while cobbling together its new parliamentarians

Dear Editor, I am amazed that a number of senior members of the PNC/APNU have been appearing on TV programmes in Guyana and expressing shock at the poor results of their party at the recently concluded national and regional elections. The article It will be interesting to observe how Dr. Campbell navigates APNU’s minefield while cobbling together its new parliamentarians appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Despite reopening the estate, the PPP/C’s vote share fell in the Canje area

Dear Editor, In continuation of my earlier letter on the 2025 elections, I wish to share some observations on voting patterns in the Canje area, with a focus on the communities from Canefield to Enterprise, which fall under that local NDC. The article Despite reopening the estate, the PPP/C’s vote share fell in the Canje area appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Take the international observers missions’ recommendations seriously

Dear Editor, The departing European Union Ambassador left a gift for Guyanese. Take the recommendations of the international observer missions seriously. The article Take the international observers missions’ recommendations seriously 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 Recommendations by observer groups need to be taken seriously

-outgoing EU Ambassador Guyana’s just concluded general elections saw an interesting outcome that few were prepared for and this country’s Elections Commission needs to take a serious look at the recommendations from the various observer groups and implement measures to make the electoral process here a trusted one, outgoing European Union [EU] Ambassador, René van Nes says. The article Recommendations by observer groups need to be taken seriously appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Thirteenth parliament can unify the country around a common development strategy

Dear Editor, Kindly allow me to congratulate the new batch of Parliamentarians who will be representing the four political parties entering the Thirteenth Parliament of Guyana.  The article Thirteenth parliament can unify the country around a common development strategy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago U.S. Immigrant Visas: Visa Bulletin, Priority Dates, and Appointment Eligibility

Ask-the-Consul Installment 25-09 Navigating the immigrant visa process can be complex, especially when trying to understand key concepts like the Visa Bulletin, priority dates, and appointment eligibility.  The article U.S. Immigrant Visas: Visa Bulletin, Priority Dates, and Appointment Eligibility appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Effective waste management is not merely an administrative task

Dear Editor, In recent months, the spotlight on solid waste management in Georgetown, Guyana, has intensified, highlighting urgent public health and environmental challenges. As a former steward of the city’s municipal operations, I have observed the progression of our waste systems with growing concern, especially amid rising urban development and health risks. Effective waste management […] The post Effective waste management is not merely an administrative task appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago My prediction is Dr Campbell will resign in less than a year

Dear Editor, I am going to make a prediction about Dr. Terrence Campbell and his party. My prediction is that Dr. The article My prediction is Dr Campbell will resign in less than a year appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Norton says analysing how emerging parties take PNCR/APNU’s votes

Kaieteur News – Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) Aubrey Norton said his party has already commenced a review of the APNU’s performance at the recently held general and regional elections, and will be developing strategies to understand the reason why the party lost votes with the rise of new political contenders. Addressing […] The post Norton says analysing how emerging parties take PNCR/APNU’s votes appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago `Let us cooperate’ & fix these things before the next elections

By Neville J. Bissember So the elections are over and the verdict is in: per His Excellency, ‘All of the electoral observation bodies said elections were free and fair. The article `Let us cooperate’ & fix these things before the next elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Continuing the aggressive fight in “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”

Dear Editor, On September 10, Guyana and the world at large observed ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ and country is promising a ‘strong commitment’ to ‘Mental Health Reform.’ Guyana realises that ‘indeed a concerted effort is needed for ‘Suicide Prevention’ and this year, it was under the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.” As the Ministry […] The post Continuing the aggressive fight in “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Learning from ASEAN: Building a digital financial future for Guyana

Dear Editor, As Guyana’s leadership urges the financial sector to present plans for modernization via digitalization, it is timely to reflect not only on the benefits frequently cited: speed of transaction, security, reduced cash handling, but also on what real, working digitized financial systems look like in practice. Observing ASEAN countries, especially Thailand, offers useful […] The post Learning from ASEAN: Building a digital financial future for Guyana appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago International observers might have laid the foundation for claims of systematic rigging in Elections 2025

Dear Editor, We have a Representation of the People Act which basically, with some minor modifications [e.g. the amounts each party spends in an election is very low in the original act] can still be legally enforced, and if done rigidly, it can cover most of what we saw as wrong in the 2025 elections. The article International observers might have laid the foundation for claims of systematic rigging in Elections 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago 130 guidance counselors in 97 secondary schools across country – Education Ministry

Kaieteur News – Ensuring students have access to confidential guidance and psychosocial support, the Ministry of Education on Wednesday said there are currently 130 trained counselors serving in 97 out of 117 secondary schools countrywide. The revelation was made in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day held on September 10. “The ministry of education joins […] The post 130 guidance counselors in 97 secondary schools across country – Education Ministry appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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