10 h. ago Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst with professional experience in Barbados, Trinidad, and Guyana, I feel compelled to raise urgent awareness about the mounting environmental threats facing the Caribbean region. The article Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders appeared first on Stabroek News.

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36 h. ago ‘Highway carnage continues’: but traffic chief says no need for safety unit

Kaieteur News – In light of the recent surge in fatal accidents along the rehabilitating Linden–Soesdyke Highway, Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh stressed that the police have already implemented all possible measures to maintain safety. He emphasised that ultimate responsibility lies with drivers and vehicle owners, who must exercise caution and diligence when using the roadway. His […] The post ‘Highway carnage continues’: but traffic chief says no need for safety unit appeared first on Kaieteur 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 Any U.S. strike on Venezuela will likely cause throngs of Venezuelans to head for neighbouring countries

Dear Editor, Ravi Dev (SN Sep 28) is spot on that American military action against Venezuela is a “looming confrontation in Southern Caribbean” — a question of when. The article Any U.S. strike on Venezuela will likely cause throngs of Venezuelans to head for neighbouring countries appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago BOSAI workers get 7.5% pay hike, other benefits after strike action

Kaieteur News – Workers of the Bauxite Mining Company (BOSAI) have settled for a 7.5 % pay increase for 2025 with additional benefits, following conciliation talks with the Chinese company spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour on Monday. The company also agreed to give them an 8 percent increase next year. Among the additional benefits […] The post BOSAI workers get 7.5% pay hike, other benefits after strike action appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort

Dear Editor, Infrastructural development plays a crucial role in national growth, economic development and overall improving the quality of life for the population. In Guyana’s growing and transformative economy, we can see several major infrastructural upgrades and expansion of roadways including the Heroes Highway, Ogle to Eccles Bypass and the Railway Embankment four-lane highway project […] The post Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago We call on the gov’t through its various regulatory bodies to enforce the laws and restore Farnum to its rightful purpose

Dear Editor, Subryanville residents continue to be deeply concerned about the Government’s lack of action to stop the occupation of the Farnum Playground. The article We call on the gov’t through its various regulatory bodies to enforce the laws and restore Farnum to its rightful purpose appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Region 10 women stuns Champs, Orealla prevails in penalty thriller

The Amerindian Heritage Month Sports continued in fine style yesterday at the Everest Cricket Club ground, Carifesta Avenue, serving up a day of pulsating football action that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The article Region 10 women stuns Champs, Orealla prevails in penalty thriller appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Suffocating Vilvoorden residents feel betrayed by the PPP/C after returning them to office

Dear Editor, I write with deep concern about the worsening conditions in Vilvoorden, Region 2, where residents are being suffocated—literally and figuratively—by dust and smoke emanating from the village rice mill. The article Suffocating Vilvoorden residents feel betrayed by the PPP/C after returning them to office appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago BDS Guyana calls for less talk, tangible actions in ending Gaza ‘genocide’

Demonstrators yesterday gathered in front of the CARICOM Secretariat in a day of action, expressing solidarity with Pales-tinians and calling for stronger responses from regional leaders to what they described as an ongoing genocide in Gaza. The article BDS Guyana calls for less talk, tangible actions in ending Gaza ‘genocide’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Our roadways are beginning to feel like battlegrounds through our own actions

Dear Editor, Our roadways are becoming more dangerous with each passing day, and sadly, much of this is the result of our own actions as road users. The article Our roadways are beginning to feel like battlegrounds through our own actions appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Subryanville residents heading to court to stop construction of prefab building for Mae’s school

Kaieteur News – Residents of Subryanville are set to take legal action to prevent the construction of a prefab building for the Mae’s School, being developed on the Eastern end of Farnum Playfield. Since losing its main campus in Subryanville to fire last March, the school has since been occupying sections of the playfield to […] The post Subryanville residents heading to court to stop construction of prefab building for Mae’s school appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago PAHO urges swift action to tackle hypertension crisis in Americas

Kaieteur News – At a United Nations General Assembly side event at the Yale Club, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa called for urgent action to scale up hypertension control in the Americas. Co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), Resolve to Save Lives, and Bloomberg Philanthropies, the event coincided with the […] The post PAHO urges swift action to tackle hypertension crisis in Americas appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago PAHO ups calls for bold action, stronger partnerships to reduce suicide

At a high-level side event held Monday on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), urged governments, civil society, and private sector partners to intensify efforts to prevent suicide and expand access to mental health care across the Americas. […] The post PAHO ups calls for bold action, stronger partnerships to reduce suicide appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Cyclists gear up for Victor Macedo Memorial Road Race on September 28

The highly anticipated Annual Victor Macedo Memorial Cycle Road Race will take place on Sunday, September 28, promising another morning of fierce competition and thrilling finishes on Guyana’s roadways.  The article Cyclists gear up for Victor Macedo Memorial Road Race on September 28 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Deputy Mayor’s Cup crowns champions this Sunday at Eve Leary

eight teams to battle for crown Kaieteur Sports – The race to the 2025 Deputy Mayor’s Cup crown explodes into action this Sunday, September 28, as eight of the best Inter-Ward Seven-a-Side teams go head-to-head at the Police Sports Ground (Eve Leary) in an electrifying knockout showdown. With just one night to prove their worth, […] The post Deputy Mayor’s Cup crowns champions this Sunday at Eve Leary appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Vehicles are endangering lives by forming third lanes intended for pedal and motor cyclists

Dear Editor, I am writing to draw the attention of Guyanese road users, the Guyana Police Force and the Ministry of Public Works to the dangers of vehicles encroaching on the pedal- and motorcyclist-designated lanes on our gazetted roadways. The article Vehicles are endangering lives by forming third lanes intended for pedal and motor cyclists appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Vehicles in cycle lanes pose deadly risks and costly consequences

Dear Editor, I am writing to draw the attention of Guyanese road users, the Guyana Police Force and the Ministry of Public Works to the dangers of vehicles encroaching on the pedal- and motorcyclist-designated lanes on our gazetted roadways. During peak traffic hours 6–8 AM and 3–8 PM, it has become increasingly common for cars, […] The post Vehicles in cycle lanes pose deadly risks and costly consequences appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago People want to see improvements to their personal and family’s well

Dear Editor, Despite extensive development projects—roads, bridges, hospitals, and major initiatives like the new Demerara Harbour Bridge and Linden to Mabura Road—many Guyanese feel these signs of progress have insignificant effect on their quality of life. The article People want to see improvements to their personal and family’s well-being, not roads and bridges appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago CARICOM calls on Guatemala to ensure military forces desist from illegally entering Belizean territory

Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Tuesday called on Guatemala to ensure that its military forces desist from illegally entering Belizean territory and from aggressive actions which will raise tensions between the countries, escalate into a military conflict, and endanger the safety of persons who use the Sarstoon River. In a statement, CARICOM […] The post CARICOM calls on Guatemala to ensure military forces desist from illegally entering Belizean territory appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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