33 h. ago Rotary Georgetown Central donates computers, accessories to children’s home

In observance of education month and for the promotion of literacy among children, the Rotary Club of Georgetown Central (RCGC) on Thursday donated three new computers and accessories, valued at over $350,000, to the Children and Family Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, a RCGC release stated.  The article Rotary Georgetown Central donates computers, accessories to children’s home appeared first on Stabroek News.

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57 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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58 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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3 d. ago Guyana accepts 146 of 206 recommendations from UN rights council UPR

-commits to strengthening democratic institutions The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland has formally adopted the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Guyana, bringing the country’s Fourth Cycle Review to a close. The article Guyana accepts 146 of 206 recommendations from UN rights council UPR appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago It will be interesting to observe how Dr. Campbell navigates APNU’s minefield while cobbling together its new parliamentarians

Dear Editor, I am amazed that a number of senior members of the PNC/APNU have been appearing on TV programmes in Guyana and expressing shock at the poor results of their party at the recently concluded national and regional elections. The article It will be interesting to observe how Dr. Campbell navigates APNU’s minefield while cobbling together its new parliamentarians appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Despite reopening the estate, the PPP/C’s vote share fell in the Canje area

Dear Editor, In continuation of my earlier letter on the 2025 elections, I wish to share some observations on voting patterns in the Canje area, with a focus on the communities from Canefield to Enterprise, which fall under that local NDC. The article Despite reopening the estate, the PPP/C’s vote share fell in the Canje area appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago GECOM must have biometrics implemented ahead of 2030 elections – Patterson

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) should take immediate steps to implement biometrics, interim leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) David Patterson said on Friday. “The time is now for GECOM to start implementing several reforms born out of the experiences of the electorate, as well as the recommendations of the various […] The post GECOM must have biometrics implemented ahead of 2030 elections – Patterson appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago New Amsterdam and contiguous communities may soon enter the register as swing constituencies in 2030

Dear Editor, The 2025 elections were extremely instructive, and I strongly recommend that the University of Guyana’s Statistics Department consider undertaking a project to evaluate the results, box by box, over the last three election cycles to explain to the Guyanese public this political evolution happening in Guyana. The article New Amsterdam and contiguous communities may soon enter the register as swing constituencies in 2030 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Take the international observers missions’ recommendations seriously

Dear Editor, The departing European Union Ambassador left a gift for Guyanese. Take the recommendations of the international observer missions seriously. The article Take the international observers missions’ recommendations seriously appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Current procedure for constitutional reform ignores relevant laws – GHRA

Dear Editor, Readers of Stabroek News Sunday edition (9/21) were treated to an extra-ordinary commentary from the Chairperson of the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) former Chancellor Carl Singh. Chairman Singh’s comments were what one would expect from an external observer, bemoaning the fact that “everything that happens to the Commission is determined by the membership.” […] The post Current procedure for constitutional reform ignores relevant laws – GHRA appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Recommendations by observer groups need to be taken seriously

-outgoing EU Ambassador Guyana’s just concluded general elections saw an interesting outcome that few were prepared for and this country’s Elections Commission needs to take a serious look at the recommendations from the various observer groups and implement measures to make the electoral process here a trusted one, outgoing European Union [EU] Ambassador, René van Nes says. The article Recommendations by observer groups need to be taken seriously 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 `Let us cooperate’ & fix these things before the next elections

By Neville J. Bissember So the elections are over and the verdict is in: per His Excellency, ‘All of the electoral observation bodies said elections were free and fair. The article `Let us cooperate’ & fix these things before the next elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Continuing the aggressive fight in “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”

Dear Editor, On September 10, Guyana and the world at large observed ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ and country is promising a ‘strong commitment’ to ‘Mental Health Reform.’ Guyana realises that ‘indeed a concerted effort is needed for ‘Suicide Prevention’ and this year, it was under the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.” As the Ministry […] The post Continuing the aggressive fight in “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Learning from ASEAN: Building a digital financial future for Guyana

Dear Editor, As Guyana’s leadership urges the financial sector to present plans for modernization via digitalization, it is timely to reflect not only on the benefits frequently cited: speed of transaction, security, reduced cash handling, but also on what real, working digitized financial systems look like in practice. Observing ASEAN countries, especially Thailand, offers useful […] The post Learning from ASEAN: Building a digital financial future for Guyana appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago International observers might have laid the foundation for claims of systematic rigging in Elections 2025

Dear Editor, We have a Representation of the People Act which basically, with some minor modifications [e.g. the amounts each party spends in an election is very low in the original act] can still be legally enforced, and if done rigidly, it can cover most of what we saw as wrong in the 2025 elections. The article International observers might have laid the foundation for claims of systematic rigging in Elections 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago 130 guidance counselors in 97 secondary schools across country – Education Ministry

Kaieteur News – Ensuring students have access to confidential guidance and psychosocial support, the Ministry of Education on Wednesday said there are currently 130 trained counselors serving in 97 out of 117 secondary schools countrywide. The revelation was made in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day held on September 10. “The ministry of education joins […] The post 130 guidance counselors in 97 secondary schools across country – Education Ministry appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago WIN’s rise may help reduce ethnic polarisation between Afro and Indo

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) none of the five election observer missions have concluded that the recent general and regional elections met the standard of being free and fair. In a statement, the GHRA said the international election observer missions have commended Guyanese and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for conducting […] The post WIN’s rise may help reduce ethnic polarisation between Afro and Indo-Guyanese – GHRA  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded

Extending congratulations to President Irfaan Ali on his reelection, the Alliance for Change (AFC) expressed the hope that the recommendations of the observer missions will be taken into account by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the new administration. The article AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago The results of the 2025 National and Regional elections, and the preliminary reports of the overseas observer missions

From all reports, the recently concluded 2025 National and Regional elections were efficiently conducted, and the atmosphere was a peaceful one, with no major incidents reported. The article The results of the 2025 National and Regional elections, and the preliminary reports of the overseas observer missions appeared first on Stabroek News.

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