3 h. ago Armed bandits steal motorcycle, cash and phone from Sophia woman

(Kaieteur News) – Two bandits, one armed with a cutlass, pounced on 45-year-old Maressa Gilbert Mohabir of Section ‘D’ Sophia stealing a black and red Haojue motorcycle with registration #CN5875 valued at $225,000; a hand bag containing a Samsung cellphone valued at $30,000; $25,000 cash; Atm bank cards, ID cards and one Guyana driver’s license. […] The post Armed bandits steal motorcycle, cash and phone from Sophia woman appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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15 h. ago Will India Women shake hands with Pakistan? ‘There’s no change in last week,’ says BCCI secretary

(ESPN) For the fourth consecutive Sunday, an India team may choose not to shake hands with a Pakistan team. India Women meet Pakistan Women in Colombo on October 5 in the ongoing Women’s World Cup. The article Will India Women shake hands with Pakistan? ‘There’s no change in last week,’ says BCCI secretary appeared first on Stabroek News.

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20 h. ago West Indies Tour of India 2025: Siraj leads the line; WI batters fall in 2 sessions

(ESPN Cricinfo) – If there was any anxiety about India’s performance this home season, the first day’s play went some way to allaying them. Weakened they might be with the retirements of three legends, wounded they might be after losing the last series here 0-3, there is still plenty of fire. West Indies came under […] The post West Indies Tour of India 2025: Siraj leads the line; WI batters fall in 2 sessions appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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63 h. ago West Indies reveals International Retainer Contracts for 2025/2026 season

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that the Board of Directors has approved the recommendations for International Retainer Contracts for the 2025/26 season, which commences on October 1.  The article West Indies reveals International Retainer Contracts for 2025/2026 season appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago Police Force run riot on Mainstay as Elite League nears climax

Santos, Monedderlust play to 1-1 draw By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Police Force Football Club turned in one of their most ruthless attacking displays of the season, hammering Mainstay Goldstar 26–0 on Monday evening to storm into second place in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League standings. With just four match […] The post Police Force run riot on Mainstay as Elite League nears climax appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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65 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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3 d. ago Massara stuns Paruima to claim Heritage Football crown; Region 10 women dominate

The Heritage Football finals at the Everest Cricket Club ground on Sunday night produced high drama and unforgettable moments, as underdogs Massara from Region 9 dethroned defending champions Paruima of Region 7 in a pulsating men’s final. The article Massara stuns Paruima to claim Heritage Football crown; Region 10 women dominate appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago ‘Oil cash handouts will leave Guyana poorer’ – Minister Bharrat

says initiative is a failed model Kaieteur News – Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat said that giving citizens cash transfers from oil funds is a failed model, and if the government focuses on this Guyana will end up poorer than it started. He however clarified that the government does intend to provide cash transfers, […] The post ‘Oil cash handouts will leave Guyana poorer’ – Minister Bharrat appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago GTU withdraws contempt proceedings against senior Govt. officials in union dues remittance case

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) withdrew its application for warrants of committal and contempt proceedings against several senior public officials, over their alleged non-compliance with a court order handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon. The GTU had filed contempt proceedings against the state officials over their failure to comply with an order […] The post GTU withdraws contempt proceedings against senior Govt. officials in union dues remittance case appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Britton undefeated to capture National Table Tennis singles title

completed ‘triple crown’ Kaieteur Sports – Shemar Britton once again proved why he is Guyana’s premier table tennis player, storming through the competition at the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) National Senior Championships to claim the Men’s Singles title with an undefeated run. Britton was in a league of his own last evening at the […] The post Britton undefeated to capture National Table Tennis singles title appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Supporting farmers isn’t a handout, it’s an investment in Guyana’s food security, rural livelihoods, and national stability.”

Dear Editor, I read with concern the recent article by former Minister Winston Jordan, “Subsidies to rice farmers, a misuse of taxpayers’ money.” While we can all agree governments must be prudent with public funds, the argument that supporting our agricultural producers is wasteful overlooks both what rice farming means for Guyana now and what […] The post Supporting farmers isn’t a handout, it’s an investment in Guyana’s food security, rural livelihoods, and national stability.” appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago GBF shortlist 20 ahead of FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship

Kaieteur Sports – With the FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship set for the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, November 9 – 17, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has unveiled a 20-player shortlist, with President Michael Singh expressing confidence that Guyana can defend home court and claim the nation’s second women’s Caribbean title, the first since 1996. “We […] The post GBF shortlist 20 ahead of FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Elections are over; it is time to remove all campaign flags and emblems from public spaces

Dear Editor, Since 1968 to 2020 there is an untidy, distasteful and rudely act by all political parties. During the election season they display their flags, banners and posters all over Guyana. This I encourage, since all political parties have a right to display and support their purposes as politicians. However, Editor after elections are […] The post Elections are over; it is time to remove all campaign flags and emblems from public spaces appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Mismanagement of our facilities will continue for as long as the incompetents reign

Dear Editor, Guyanese, and in particular cricket fans, must not only face the humiliation of yet another loss at the Guyana National Stadium; to compound this heartache is a stadium that is, to put it mildly, a disgrace to the Caribbean, and in a country that is blessed with an abundance of gas, oil, gold, and other natural resources. The article Mismanagement of our facilities will continue for as long as the incompetents reign appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Region Three Education Department Ramps Up Golf as Part of PE Initiative

Kaieteur Sports – Westminster Secondary School has become the first school in Region Three to introduce golf as part of its Physical Education (PE) initiative, thanks to the collaboration of the Guyana Golf Association (GGA) and the Westside Golf Course. President of the GGA, Aleem Hussain, engaged several Grade 10 classes with hands-on demonstrations, introducing […] The post Region Three Education Department Ramps Up Golf as Part of PE Initiative appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago CWI congratulates Quentin Sampson as breakout player of CPL 2025

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has congratulated Quentin Sampson on being named the Breakout Player of the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), following an outstanding debut season with the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The article CWI congratulates Quentin Sampson as breakout player of CPL 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Auditor General’s 2024 Report exposes costly contract overpayments in Govt. spending

Kaieteur News – Auditor General Deodat Sharma on Thursday handed over his 21st report on the Public Accounts of Guyana to Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir. The 2024 Auditor General Report covers the accounts of Guyana, as well as ministries, departments, and regions. Sharma also presented a special performance audit report on the […] The post Auditor General’s 2024 Report exposes costly contract overpayments in Govt. spending appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Police rubbish man’s claims that he was charged for defending children from home intruder

Kaieteur News – A father of five is expressing frustration after being charged for allegedly chopping a man whom he claims broke into his home and sexually assaulted his children. But the police have denied the man’s claim, stating that he has a history of making up stories. The family of seven says they are […] The post Police rubbish man’s claims that he was charged for defending children from home intruder appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Six persons with disabilities get loans from Small Business Bureau

Six persons living with disabilities yesterday received loans totaling $3 million. The cheques were handed over by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues and Permanent Secretary, Roger Rogers at the Small Business Bureau. The article Six persons with disabilities get loans from Small Business Bureau appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago FIBA 3×3 Commission charts course for growth at 2025 Meeting in Switzerland

Kaieteur Sports – The FIBA 3×3 Commission convened yesterday at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball (FIBA Headquarters), in Mies, Switzerland, for its fourth meeting of the 2023-2027 term, outlining a dynamic future for the sport following a successful 2025 season and setting the stage for upcoming milestones, including the LA2028 Olympic Games. Chaired by […] The post FIBA 3×3 Commission charts course for growth at 2025 Meeting in Switzerland appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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