15 h. ago Strengthen economic fundamentals to foster sustainable US dollar inflows

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to your recent article, “Gov’t tightening up on foreign exchange access.” While efforts to stabilize the economy are understandable, direct intervention in the foreign exchange market carries significant risks and raises important questions about intent. The article Strengthen economic fundamentals to foster sustainable US dollar inflows appeared first on Stabroek News.

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16 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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16 h. ago Guyanese superintendent in Iowa charged over firearm, claims of fake qualifications rise

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts has been charged with possessing a firearm as an “illegal alien,” federal prosecutors say, according to the Des Moines Register and several educational institutions have denied that he had the qualifications that he claimed. The article Guyanese superintendent in Iowa charged over firearm, claims of fake qualifications rise appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago PAHO highlights progress in health security, disease elimination, and primary health care – director says in report

(PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, presented his Annual Report on Monday at the opening of the 62nd Directing Council, highlighting major progress in health security, disease elimination, primary health care, and digital health—despite the many challenges faced over the past year. “This report shows how collective […] The post PAHO highlights progress in health security, disease elimination, and primary health care – director says in report appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Trinidad PM wants state institutions free from political influence

(Trinidad Guardian) On the 49th anniversary of Republic Day, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar called for urgent reforms to strengthen T&T’s democracy, noting that the foundations of the Republic remain flawed. The article Trinidad PM wants state institutions free from political influence appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Israeli attacks kill 36 in Gaza, as world leaders seek ceasefire at UN

(AL-JAZEERA) Deadly Israeli air attacks have intensified in Gaza City and ground forces have advanced in the south of the city, killing at least 36 Palestinians across the enclave. Gaza’s Health Ministry has warned that patients are facing “certain death” as hospitals in the besieged territory may have to shutter vital departments within “a few […] The post Israeli attacks kill 36 in Gaza, as world leaders seek ceasefire at UN 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 Trump links autism to Tylenol and vaccines, claims not backed by science

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S.  President Donald Trump yesterday linked autism to childhood vaccine use and the taking of popular pain medication Tylenol by women when pregnant, elevating claims not backed by scientific evidence to the forefront of U.S. The article Trump links autism to Tylenol and vaccines, claims not backed by science appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago PANCAP empowers regional clinicians with motivational interviewing training to advance HIV response

Kaieteur News – The Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) has successfully concluded a landmark Motivational Interviewing (MI) training programme at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Held from September 17 to 19, the intensive course equipped regional healthcare providers with advanced MI techniques to strengthen patient engagement and accelerate the Caribbean’s […] The post PANCAP empowers regional clinicians with motivational interviewing training to advance HIV response 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 Reimagining Georgetown: Twinning the “Garden City” with Thailand’s “Rose of the North”

Dear Editor, The magical city of Chiang Mai, Thailand’s “Rose of the North” is Georgetown’s unknown soul sister. At Chiang Mai’s heart lies a centuries-old canal that rings the city. Once a defensive moat, it’s now reborn as a civic promenade where people gather as the sun begins its desent behind Doi Suthep. Fountains rise […] The post Reimagining Georgetown: Twinning the “Garden City” with Thailand’s “Rose of the North” appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago PAHO intensifies call to strengthen vaccination amid rising measles cases

Kaieteur News – The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas to strengthen vaccination efforts, improve surveillance, and accelerate outbreak response following a rise in measles cases in the region. As of September 12, 2025, 11,313 cases and 23 deaths have been confirmed in ten countries—a 31-fold increase compared to the […] The post PAHO intensifies call to strengthen vaccination amid rising measles cases appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago We must rise above this corrosive politics of fear that Hinds is peddling 

Dear Editor, The recent diatribe by Dr. David Hinds of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) is as predictable as it is dangerous. The article We must rise above this corrosive politics of fear that Hinds is peddling  appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Govt. to intensify efforts to support victims of domestic violence – Min. Persaud

Kaieteur News – The government will be intensifying its efforts to strengthen existing measures to protect victims of domestic violence. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud told Kaieteur News recently that her ministry is exploring ways in which it can introduce free care in each community for victims. She said the […] The post Govt. to intensify efforts to support victims of domestic violence – Min. Persaud appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago ALP rings alarm on rise in violence against women, missing children reports

Kaieteur News – The Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) has voiced concern over the rise in cases of violence against women and the growing number of reports of missing children. “Families remain in anguish, still waiting for answers, while the public has been given little clarity on the status of these cases,” the party […] The post ALP rings alarm on rise in violence against women, missing children reports appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Eroded buffer, capacity crisis among key issues at Haags Bosch landfill

Dear Editor, In recent months, the spotlight on solid waste management in Georgetown, Guyana, has intensified, highlighting urgent public health and environmental challenges. The article Eroded buffer, capacity crisis among key issues at Haags Bosch landfill 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 Dedication to duty and charisma contributed to Ambassador Harper’s rise in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Dear Editor, It is written that “Death is not only the shadow of Life but a part of it.” As I muse over the wisdom of such a golden thought it sparkles like a prized jewel in my mind for tomorrow is promised to no one and ‘mortals cannot be equated with the gods’ as affirmed by the Greek philosopher and stoic Aristotle. The article Dedication to duty and charisma contributed to Ambassador Harper’s rise in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Press conference hosted by President exemplified alarming trend to suppress scrutiny

Dear Editor, On September 12, 2025, Reporters Without Borders issued a resounding call to President Irfaan Ali’s administration, urging immediate and concrete steps to strengthen press freedom in Guyana. The article Press conference hosted by President exemplified alarming trend to suppress scrutiny appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago 77% of Latin American countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning – PAHO

Washington, D.C., 15 September 2025 (PAHO) – Drowning remains a significant and largely unaddressed public health crisis in the Americas, with new analyses from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) revealing that 77% of countries lack national drowning prevention strategies. Data collected across 26 countries in 2023-2024 underscore the urgent need for action to combat […] The post 77% of Latin American countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning – PAHO appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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