8 h. ago Intersection in Annai village needs road signs and other relevant markings urgently

Dear Editor, There is a road junction when one enters the village of Annai in the North Rupununi where four roads converge; one main access road with three side roads. The article Intersection in Annai village needs road signs and other relevant markings urgently appeared first on Stabroek News.

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32 h. ago CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential

As part of its efforts to prepare the youth of the Caribbean by helping them acquire the skills needed to navigate their digital future, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is designing a transformative education policy and strategy to unlock the potential of the Caribbean’s predominantly young population, 60 per cent of whom are nearly under the age of 30. The article CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential appeared first on Stabroek News.

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34 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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4 d. ago It is clear from the continuing carnage that a Highway Safety Unit must be established on the Linden Soesdyke Highway immediately

Dear Editor, I have noted with great concern the continuing carnage on the roads of Guyana.  Whilst the evidence shows that this situation exists countrywide, it is clear that the Linden Soesdyke Highway has become a death trap and therefore should be given urgent attention. The article It is clear from the continuing carnage that a Highway Safety Unit must be established on the Linden Soesdyke Highway immediately appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Hear Me Out: Strategic sports Investment is key to Guyana’s future

By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – I have nothing against cricket. Everyone from the Caribbean loves cricket, even if they aren’t particularly skilled at playing it, including me. Cricket is part of our DNA. However, while cricket enjoys widespread attention and investment, there is a critical conversation we must have about how sports development in […] The post Hear Me Out: Strategic sports Investment is key to Guyana’s future appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago South Rupununi farmer dies after stabbed in altercation with brothers

The police are investigating the murder of Assis Joel, a 27-year-old farmer of Maruranau Village, South Rupununi, which occurred at about 4 pm on Friday, at Maruranau Village, Region Nine. The article South Rupununi farmer dies after stabbed in altercation with brothers-in-law appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Subryanville residents pressing regulatory bodies to stop construction on Farnum ground

As construction for Mae’s Schools continues at Farnum’s Playing Field in Subryanville, residents have renewed their calls for an immediate halt to the works and have raised serious safety and regulatory concerns in letters addressed to the city council and various government ministries. The article Subryanville residents pressing regulatory bodies to stop construction on Farnum ground appeared first on Stabroek 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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6 d. ago English FA to review safety of walls around pitches after player dies

(Reuters) – The FA will review the safety of walls and boundaries around pitches in the National League system after former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar died following a significant brain injury while playing for seventh-tier side Chichester City. The article English FA to review safety of walls around pitches after player dies appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Three growing threats to road safety and public order around Great Diamond Area

Dear Editor, I write to highlight three growing threats to road safety and public order on the East Bank, particularly around Great Diamond. The article Three growing threats to road safety and public order around Great Diamond Area appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Dangerous lighting, sand on roads, and bus stop abuse – Time to enforce the law

Dear Editor, I write to highlight three growing threats to road safety and public order on the East Bank, particularly around Great Diamond. First, too many drivers are using extra-bright “fog lamps” or coloured front lights at night instead of proper headlamps, often blinding oncoming drivers. Guyana’s Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Regulations require that every vehicle during the hours […] The post Dangerous lighting, sand on roads, and bus stop abuse – Time to enforce the law appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Labour ministry launches probe into workplace death of Cuban

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning’s Occupational Safety and Health Department has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of Cuban national and construction worker, Dayrovis Martinez Mendoza. The article Labour ministry launches probe into workplace death of Cuban appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Ministry of Labour launches probe into death of man at Chinese Supermarket construction site

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, through its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department, has launched a formal investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred on Monday at a construction site in Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara. The victim, 28-year-old Cuban national Dayrovis Martinez Mendoza, was a construction worker involved in […] The post Ministry of Labour launches probe into death of man at Chinese Supermarket construction site appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Lower Pomeroon school boat was withdrawn over safety concerns – Region 2 REDO

The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two, in collaboration with the Region’s Department of Education, has defended its handling of the school boat service in the Lower Pomeroon following concerns raised about the safety of its vessel which plies the St. The article Lower Pomeroon school boat was withdrawn over safety concerns – Region 2 REDO appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Gov’t to introduce $7m smart agriculture training programme for Corentyne youth

Youths from Port Mourant and other areas along the Corentyne Coast are set to benefit from a Smart Agriculture training programme as part of government’s drive to ensure citizens possess the skillsets to integrate into Guyana’s fast-growing oil and gas economy.  The article Gov’t to introduce $7m smart agriculture training programme for Corentyne youth appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago In solidarity with residents of Subryanville over Farnum Ground

Dear Editor, The Farnum Ground is a valued recreational space used regularly by football teams and community groups, including Pele FC, Northern Rangers, and Santos FC. The article In solidarity with residents of Subryanville over Farnum Ground appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Journalist and newly published author, Jasmaine Payne is a ‘Special Person’

Contributing to Guyana’s literary landscape for in excess of 15 years By Shania Williams Kaieteur News – In a country where careers in engineering, medicine, and law often dominate, the field of English and the literary arts can sometimes be overlooked. Yet, 37-year-old Jasmaine Payne has proven that a passion for language and storytelling can […] The post Journalist and newly published author, Jasmaine Payne is a ‘Special Person’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago FROM CRAFTY HANDS TO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE – GNBS PROMOTES STANDARDS FOR INDIGENOUS WOODEN CREATIONS

Kaieteur News – Wooden craft items in Guyana are more than decorative pieces; they are treasures of culture, identity, and skill, reflecting the creativity and heritage of Indigenous communities and other peoples including those of African descent. From intricately carved utensils and ornaments to furniture and keepsakes, these crafts carry stories that connect generations and […] The post FROM CRAFTY HANDS TO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE – GNBS PROMOTES STANDARDS FOR INDIGENOUS WOODEN CREATIONS appeared first on Kaieteur 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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2 w. ago Collapse of section of Wismar/MacKenzie Bridge raises safety concerns

The collapse of a  section of the Wismar/Mackenzie bridge in Linden on Sunday evening which left a mother and daughter dangling dangerously over the river  before they were rescued has sparked renewed concerns about the safety and maintenance of the decades-old structure. The article Collapse of section of Wismar/MacKenzie Bridge raises safety concerns appeared first on Stabroek News.

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