18 h. ago ‘Whatever Ali promised, he will deliver’ – Jagdeo hints at Christmas cash grant

(Kaieteur News) – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday hinted at a cash grant for Christmas, giving assurance that President Irfaan Ali will deliver on the promises made during the lead up to the 2025 general and regional elections. At his first press conference since the People’s Progressive Party (PPPC) was re-elected to office, Jagdeo […] The post ‘Whatever Ali promised, he will deliver’ – Jagdeo hints at Christmas cash grant appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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18 h. ago Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance

(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana is moving to reform the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Board of Guardians in an effort to make public assistance more accessible and equitable. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo made this announcement during a press conference on Thursday held at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, where he […] The post Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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18 h. ago GMRSC, AAG, GDA among latest sports bodies to engage with Minister Jacobs

Kaieteur Sports – Continuing his recent meetings with the respective sports bodies in Guyana, Minister within the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, Steven Jacobs welcomed more of the country’s Associations this past week. Hitting the ground running following his still fresh appointment, Minister Jacobs has spent recent time engaging with players, executives and stakeholders […] The post GMRSC, AAG, GDA among latest sports bodies to engage with Minister Jacobs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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19 h. ago The Agriculture Minister’s feigned love for farmers does not appear to extend to other farmers

Dear Editor, Recent remarks by me on the programme, ‘Countdown’, first aired online on Sunday, September 21, 2025, seem to have generated a lot of interest and commentary – some by the usual suspects (for example, Sasenarine Singh, Ambassador to Belgium and The Netherlands). I had taken a decision not to respond especially since a […] The post The Agriculture Minister’s feigned love for farmers does not appear to extend to other farmers appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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28 h. ago Venezuela detects five combat planes detected near coast in “provocation”

(Reuters) – Venezuela’s Defense Minister General Vladimir Padrino said today that five combat planes had been detected near country’s coast, in what he characterized as a threat by the United States. The article Venezuela detects five combat planes detected near coast in “provocation” appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago Did Minister Bharrat knowingly misinform when stating that cash transfer is a failed model?

Dear Editor, I watched a clip on Facebook with the Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Vickram Bharrat, from a live show called Starting Point. The article Did Minister Bharrat knowingly misinform when stating that cash transfer is a failed model? appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago Guyanese man who sold stolen HIV test kits sentenced by US court to time served, supervised release

A Guyanese man who pleaded guilty to selling HIV test kits that were stolen from Kenya’s USAID programme was on Tuesday sentenced to time served and supervised release. The article Guyanese man who sold stolen HIV test kits sentenced by US court to time served, supervised release appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago Union president, minister’s relationship on acrimonious footing

Dear Editor,  It was somewhat disappointing that the union president instead of being conciliatory chose to be combative with the new Minister of Education (KN September 30). The article Union president, minister’s relationship on acrimonious footing appeared first on Stabroek News.

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42 h. ago Agri Minister optimistic new Suriname Govt. will grant license to Guyanese fisherfolk

Kaieteur News – Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha remains optimistic that the government of Suriname will grant Guyanese fisherfolk the long overdue license to operate. The minister made the statement on the sidelines of the launch of Agriculture Month on Wednesday. “I am optimistic that the new [Suriname] administration will be looking at that. You know, […] The post Agri Minister optimistic new Suriname Govt. will grant license to Guyanese fisherfolk appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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42 h. ago Mustapha boasts expansion, modernisation of Agri sector as month of activities kicks start

Kaieteur News – Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has boasted of a number of milestones marked in the agriculture sector at the launch of the agriculture month. The minister told those gathered a ceremony at the Ministry of Agriculture’s head office on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, that the sector has seen substantial growth and impact particularly in […] The post Mustapha boasts expansion, modernisation of Agri sector as month of activities kicks start appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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42 h. ago PM Mottley calls for more support, as Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica begin CSME’s free movement

(CMC) – Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley said her country will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their nationals among themselves from Wednesday. The countries are implementing one of the major aspects of the CARICOM Single […] The post PM Mottley calls for more support, as Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica begin CSME’s free movement appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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42 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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43 h. ago Pinktober 2025!: Ministry of Health launches breast cancer awareness month

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with One Communications, officially launched Pinktober 2025 on Wednesday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative, held under the theme “Act Now, Live Strong” at the Pegasus Corporate Suites conference room, aims to honor cancer survivors and fighters while encouraging citizens to take proactive steps in […] The post Pinktober 2025!: Ministry of Health launches breast cancer awareness month appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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43 h. ago New school year; still awaiting Criminal Law grades from 2024

Dear Editor, I write anonymously, but on behalf of myself and the more than one hundred students who entered the Bachelor of Laws programme at the University of Guyana in 2024. We all did so with high expectations — not only for the exciting academic experience, but also for the quality of service we would […] The post New school year; still awaiting Criminal Law grades from 2024 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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65 h. ago Tourism authority launches Diwali tours as part of new festival initiative

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, has unveiled a new Diwali tour initiative aimed at showcasing the Festival of Lights while promoting cultural tourism. The article Tourism authority launches Diwali tours as part of new festival initiative appeared first on Stabroek News.

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66 h. ago ‘Govt. will not abandon rice farmers’ – Agriculture Minister 

Kaieteur News – The Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday said that the Government of Guyana (GoG) will not abandon rice farmers, stemming from comments made by former Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. During a live broadcast two Sundays ago, Jordan told viewers that the wanton handout of various subsidies to support the industry was […] The post ‘Govt. will not abandon rice farmers’ – Agriculture Minister  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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66 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 Schools along the East Coast are experiencing wide disparities in meals provided under the National School Feeding Programme

Dear Editor, Please allow me a space in your newspaper to highlight several issues with the National School Feeding Programme under the Ministry of Education. The article Schools along the East Coast are experiencing wide disparities in meals provided under the National School Feeding Programme appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Unauthorised construction of Mae’s prefab school continues with seeming impunity

Dear Editor, The curious thing about the unauthorized continuing prefab construction on behalf of Mae’s Schools on Farnum’s Playing Field by the developer, is the non-response and silence of Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Ministries of Education, Sports, Public Works, Housing & Water and the refusal of these bodies to take appropriate remedial action. The article Unauthorised construction of Mae’s prefab school continues with seeming impunity appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Workers to resume duties following wage pact between NAACIE and BOSAI

Workers of the BOSAI Bauxite Mining Company in Linden have returned to their jobs after their union, the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE), reached a new agreement with the company during conciliation talks chaired by the Ministry of Labour yesterday. The article Workers to resume duties following wage pact between NAACIE and BOSAI appeared first on Stabroek News.

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