40 h. ago Former England chief selector Smith takes over as MCC president

LONDON, (Reuters) – Former England chief selector Ed Smith has begun a 12-month term as MCC President and ex-England ODI captain Eoin Morgan has been appointed Chair of Cricket, the organisation said yesterday. The article Former England chief selector Smith takes over as MCC president appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 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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65 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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4 d. ago More than $409M worth of cannabis destroyed in Upper Berbice River

    Kaieteur News – The Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch and Regional Division 6 on Sunday found and destroyed more than $409M worth of cannabis during two operations in the Upper Berbice River area. Police also found two unlicensed twelve-gauge shotguns and ammunition. In a statement police said that the first operation was conducted […] The post More than $409M worth of cannabis destroyed in Upper Berbice River appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Questions raised over delay of forensic interview into allegations involving cop

Questions have been raised over the delay in conduct-ing a forensic interview into the alleged sexual relationship between Police Corporal Shazim Khan and a 15-year-old Grade 11 student. The article Questions raised over delay of forensic interview into allegations involving cop appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Santa Rosa, West Ruimveldt, St John the Baptist secure easy wins

Courts Pee Wee Boy’s U-11 Football Defending champion Santa Rosa, West Ruimveldt, St John the Baptist, and St Gabriel’s secured comfortable wins when the 12th edition of the Courts Pee Wee Boy’s U-11 Football Championship commenced yesterday at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta Avenue. The article Santa Rosa, West Ruimveldt, St John the Baptist secure easy wins appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago New FAO report assesses progress towards food and agriculture SDG indicators

Kaieteur News – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) last week released a new report assessing progress on 22 indicators under the Organisation’s custodianship spanning six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 14 (Life Below Water), […] The post New FAO report assesses progress towards food and agriculture SDG indicators appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Rupununi rangers sharpen GPS, storytelling, and fire safety skills

Earlier this month, the South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) organised a refresher training for wildlife rangers who will be working on the Red Siskin Research and Conservation Project. The article Rupununi rangers sharpen GPS, storytelling, and fire safety skills appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Football Tournament kickoff

St. John the Baptiste Primary tops March-Past   By Kester Williams Kaieteur Sports – Petra Organisation officials, along with Chain Manager of the tournament’s title sponsor Courts Optical and other key stakeholders, gathered yesterday at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue to witness the grand kickoff of the 12th Annual Pee Wee Boys’ […] The post 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Football Tournament kickoff appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Police find suspected cannabis in suitcase shipped from Florida

Police detectives, acting on intelligence, went to a shipping company located on D’Urban Street, Georgetown, where a search was conducted on a brown cardboard box shipped from Florida to someone residing in Lamaha Park, Georgetown. The article Police find suspected cannabis in suitcase shipped from Florida appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Haris Rauf fined 30% of match fee for breaching ICC code of conduct

(ESPNcricinfo)-  Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been found guilty of breaching the ICC code of conduct during the Super Four game against India in the Asia Cup on September 21. The article Haris Rauf fined 30% of match fee for breaching ICC code of conduct appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Weed in suitcase discovered at D’Urban Street shipping company

Kaieteur News – Detectives of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), on Thursday, discovered eight pounds of marijuana in a suitcase at a D’Urban Street shipping company. According to the police, the suitcase was shipped in a box from Florida, United States, and addressed to a resident of Lamaha Park, Georgetown. “During the search conducted at […] The post Weed in suitcase discovered at D’Urban Street shipping company appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Price Is Right T20 Blast 2nd Division Cricket Competition commences in Upper Corentyne

By Samuel Whyte Kaieteur Sports – The Price Is Right Supermarket T20 Blast Second Division cricket competition, which is the biggest in Berbice and possibly Guyana, is in its second edition.  It is sponsored solely by Danesh Roopnarine [Boyco] of the Price Is Right Supermarket and organised by the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA). The […] The post Price Is Right T20 Blast 2nd Division Cricket Competition commences in Upper Corentyne appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Rapid response task force to tackle schools utilities issues

In response to urgent utilities issues facing schools across the country in addition to what appears to be the systematic destruction of several water distribution networks in the hinterland region, Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, and Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, convened a meeting yesterday afternoon to address these matters, a Ministry of Education release stated yesterday. The article Rapid response task force to tackle schools utilities issues appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Drone attack kills at least 8 children at Haiti birthday party, media reports

PORT-AU-PRINCE,  (Reuters) – A kamikaze drone strike has reportedly killed at least eight children and several adults in an attack on an alleged Haitian gang lead-er’s birthday party in the capital Port-au-Prince, where he was distributing gifts, local media reported yesterday. The article Drone attack kills at least 8 children at Haiti birthday party, media reports appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Trinidad judge ‘disappointed’ as DPP fails to respond to info request

(Trinidad Guardian) High Court Judge Frank Seepersad yesterday said he was disappointed and dismayed by the conduct of Director of Public Pro-secutions Roger Gaspard, who he ruled had failed in his duties by not responding to a Freedom of Infor-mation request by a former prison inmate. The article Trinidad judge ‘disappointed’ as DPP fails to respond to info request appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Petra Organisation conducts Pee Wee ball distribution exercise

With the 12th edition of the Courts Pee Wee Boy’s U-11 Football Championship set to commence on Saturday, tournament organisers, the Petra Organisation, conducted their traditional ball distribution exercise in an effort to assist the schools in their respective preparatory phases. The article Petra Organisation conducts Pee Wee ball distribution exercise appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Queen of the Greens: Sukhram Dominates Massy Guyana Golf Tournament

Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club was the stage for brilliance on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as Massy Distribution hosted its Goli and Soldanza Golf Tournament. While the day showcased talent from across the field, the spotlight belonged to Christine Sukhram, who outshone her competitors, mostly men, to claim victory in commanding fashion. Sukhram, […] The post Queen of the Greens: Sukhram Dominates Massy Guyana Golf Tournament 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 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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