7 h. ago Every mother has the power to dismantle underage exploitation

Dear Editor, In a world where children are suffering the most, we as adult carers have to try harder to be present and provide better protection for our children.  The article Every mother has the power to dismantle underage exploitation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 h. ago No excuse for exploitation: Poverty Is Not a Reason to Sacrifice a Child

Dear Editor, In a world where children are suffering the most, we as adult carers have to try harder to be present and provide better protection for our children. More and more, we see stories of children wandering the streets and young girls being exposed to exploitation. How can we allow this idealised culture to […] The post No excuse for exploitation: Poverty Is Not a Reason to Sacrifice a Child appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago CRG supports the stockpiling of rice during this period of potential conflict

Dear Editor, The rice glut on the world market is a blessing in disguise. During this period of heightened tensions and potential war we as a nation have an opportunity to build our grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages. For this reason, the stockpiling of our local grain should be encouraged. […] The post CRG supports the stockpiling of rice during this period of potential conflict appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Education Minister commiserates with family of child who died at Parika

Minister of Education Sonia Parag and Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain yesterday visited the family of Supriya Khan who died on Friday afternoon following an accident on the Parika Main Road. The article Education Minister commiserates with family of child who died at Parika appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Police seeking Sophia businessman over alleged rape of child

The police yesterday said that they are seeking a Sophia businessman over the alleged rape of a child. Timothy Fraser, a 32-year-old businessman of ‘C’ Field, Sophia Squatting Area, was arrested on 2025-09-06 at about 08:30hrs and placed in custody for the rape of a child under 16 years, the police said in a release. The article Police seeking Sophia businessman over alleged rape of child appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Delusions of grandeur became the entrapment where all were lured and consumed

Dear Editor, Ever since the days of Forbes Burnham and Cheddi Jagan, Guyanese politicians are known for their capacity and tenacity to ‘fight tooth and nail’ to fend off political adversaries, exploit and seek to widen cracks in the ranks of their political opponents and deny them oxygen to survive politically. Also, they are known […] The post Delusions of grandeur became the entrapment where all were lured and consumed appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Bullying: A Silent Loud Mental Health Epidemic At Crisis Point In Guyana

By Dr. Telford Layne Jr. PsyD, MSc. Postgrad, BSc. Clinical and Developmental Psychologist – Psychoanalyst Unwrapping Gift -Clinic Kaieteur News – Should parents invest in their child’s physical defense against bullying in schools? Given the profound and lasting repercussions of bullying, unless legal recourse against the school is feasible to a successful lawsuit to the […] The post Bullying: A Silent Loud Mental Health Epidemic At Crisis Point In Guyana appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago David Hinds say elections fell below what could be considered credible

-will focus in parliament on poverty relief, constitutional reform At a virtual press conference held on Wednesday, Dr. David Hinds, Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), strongly criticized the recently concluded 2025 national and regional elections, describing them as “far below what is universally considered to be credible elections.” The article David Hinds say elections fell below what could be considered credible appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago PM blames Linden council for neglect in wake of Wismar bridge mishap

Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday blamed the PNCR-led Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC) for the  partial collapse of the Wismar/Mackenzie Bridge on Sunday evening The collapse of a part of the bridge left a mother and her child dangling above the Demerara River before they were safely rescued. The article PM blames Linden council for neglect in wake of Wismar bridge mishap appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Monitoring and accountability of poverty reduction strategies

By Dr Bertrand Ramcharan Seventh Chancellor of the University of Guyana Honorary Commissioner of the International Commission of Jurists One of the clear insights that emerged from the last general elections in Guyana is that the electorate wishes to see national resources devoted to the tangible alleviation of poverty alongside infrastructural development in Guyana. The article Monitoring and accountability of poverty reduction strategies 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 Cummingsburg teen granted $300,000 bail on child pornography charge

A Cummings Street, Cummingsburg teen was placed on $300,000 bail yesterday when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with possessing child pornography on a computer system. The article Cummingsburg teen granted $300,000 bail on child pornography charge appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago If Ali cannot distinguish between legitimate criticism and treason then it is his administration that has lost its way

Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali and his inner circle demeanor that the media is either the “voice of reason” or the “voice of treason” is deeply alarming. The article If Ali cannot distinguish between legitimate criticism and treason then it is his administration that has lost its way appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Public transportation infrastructure could be repurposed to reduce costs and ultimately poverty

Dear Editor,   I sincerely wish to add my two cents to the discussion of the ‘national crusade’ against poverty, as in SN-2025-09-10. The article Public transportation infrastructure could be repurposed to reduce costs and ultimately poverty appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President

As part of its focus this term, the government will launch a “national crusade”  against poverty and this will see a series of measures to cushion the cost-of-living burden especially targeted for the vulnerable, President Irfaan Ali says. The article ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership

Dear Editor, Significant anticipation had accompanied the Elections 2025 campaign, with political party leaders making numerous commitments—including substantial cash grants, poverty reduction, enhanced inclusivity, greater equity, transparency, and more responsive governance.  The article APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 w. ago Shenanigans shouldn’t delay inevitable in Guyana Elections 2025

Dear Editor, Engagements with the public in Guyana found queries about the reason behind a recount. What is the rationale behind the recount? Would it change the numbers? This missive is written before the start of the recount. Numbers may change slightly because of human errors, but seat calculation is hardly likely to change. The […] The post Shenanigans shouldn’t delay inevitable in Guyana Elections 2025 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 w. ago Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Many family members of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children who are part of a group the Trump administration attempted to deport over the weekend did not want their children returned to Guatemala, according to an internal Guatemalan government report that contradicts assertions made by U.S. The article Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 w. 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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