10 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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12 h. ago Pres. Ali tells private sector: ‘Stop dreaming, start building new industries’

(Kaieteur News) – President Irfaan Ali has thrown down the gauntlet to the local private sector, challenging business leaders to move beyond the comfort of simply feeding off the booming oil and gas sector. He urged them instead to become the architects of entirely new industries that can sustain Guyana for generations. The Head of […] The post Pres. Ali tells private sector: ‘Stop dreaming, start building new industries’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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36 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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60 h. ago South Africa to now play three, not five, home T20Is against West Indies

(ESPN Cricinfo) – South Africa’s only men’s home international series this summer, against West Indies, has been reduced from five T20Is to three because of a clash with the T20 World Cup. As reported by ESPNcricinfo last week, the matches, which were originally scheduled between January 27 and February 6, now have to end by […] The post South Africa to now play three, not five, home T20Is against West Indies appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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60 h. ago The problem is not the Constitution. The problem is ignorance of the Constitution

Dear Editor, Once again, I am compelled to revisit the critical importance of adhering to the rule of law. If we are truly committed to this principle, not just mouthing it for political expediency, then everyone must be held accountable to the same standard. Only then can we begin to build a Guyana consistent with […] The post The problem is not the Constitution. The problem is ignorance of the Constitution appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort

Dear Editor, Infrastructural development plays a crucial role in national growth, economic development and overall improving the quality of life for the population. In Guyana’s growing and transformative economy, we can see several major infrastructural upgrades and expansion of roadways including the Heroes Highway, Ogle to Eccles Bypass and the Railway Embankment four-lane highway project […] The post Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Building grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages

Dear Editor, The rice glut on the world market is a blessing in disguise. During this period of heightened tensions and potential war we as a nation have an opportunity to build our grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages. The article Building grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Jamual John triumphs at Victor Macedo Memorial Cycle Road Race

Jamual John once again proved his class on the local circuit as he powered to victory in the Open category of the 23rd Annual Victor Macedo Memorial Cycle Road Race, which was contested yesterday on the streets of Georgetown through the East Coast Demerara and back. The article Jamual John triumphs at Victor Macedo Memorial Cycle Road Race appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago CRG supports the stockpiling of rice during this period of potential conflict

Dear Editor, The rice glut on the world market is a blessing in disguise. During this period of heightened tensions and potential war we as a nation have an opportunity to build our grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages. For this reason, the stockpiling of our local grain should be encouraged. […] The post CRG supports the stockpiling of rice during this period of potential conflict appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Guyanese Olympian Ian Roberts detained by US Immigration agents

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal immigration agents targeted the well-liked leader of Iowa’s largest school district in a traffic stop Friday and arrested him after he fled into the woods, leaving educators and community members stunned. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Des Moines Public School Superintendent Ian Roberts, a Guyanese, was in […] The post Guyanese Olympian Ian Roberts detained by US Immigration agents appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Students could begin moving into New Nismes Secondary next week – Parag

Construction of the new Nismes Secondary School, a $1.3 billion state-of-the-art facility on the West Bank of Demerara is being sped up so that the building could be fully ready by the new school term in January. The article Students could begin moving into New Nismes Secondary next week – Parag appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Bids opened for rehabilitation of main roof to Main Theory Classes Building at E’bo Technical Institute

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education has received seven bids for the rehabilitation of the main roof to the Main Theory Classes Building at the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI) in Region Two. Bids were opened at the office of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB). The project is estimated at $18.3 million. […] The post Bids opened for rehabilitation of main roof to Main Theory Classes Building at E’bo Technical Institute appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Local contingent to participate in T&T International Draughts Open Championship

Kaieteur Sports – A contingent of four top Draught players left the shores destined for Trinidad & Tobago to participate in an International Draughts Open Championship from September 26 to October 6. The Tournament will attract players from over 22 countries, where the grand showdown will take place at the Metro Hotel, Southern Main Road, […] The post Local contingent to participate in T&T International Draughts Open Championship appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Parliament Office rents ACCC for $500k per sitting of National Assembly

Kaieteur News – Parliament Office pays $500,000 per sitting of the National Assembly to the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs disclosed. “Per sitting, and if we go way beyond, we pay a little more,” Isaacs told reporters on Thursday at the Parliament Buildings, Georgetown. Since 2020, parliament has […] The post Parliament Office rents ACCC for $500k per sitting of National Assembly appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Supermarket set to open on Brickdam but no permission granted

Even as the Changhong supermarket at the corner of Brickdam and Brummel Place in Georgetown is set to open next month, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) yesterday said it is still trying to find out the name of the owner so as to be able to serve a building notice that says construction is ongoing without permission. The article Supermarket set to open on Brickdam but no permission granted 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 Our roadways are beginning to feel like battlegrounds through our own actions

Dear Editor, Our roadways are becoming more dangerous with each passing day, and sadly, much of this is the result of our own actions as road users. The article Our roadways are beginning to feel like battlegrounds through our own actions appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Efforts underway to implement single window system via Local Govt. organs

Kaieteur News – Efforts are being made to implement the Single Window System that will simplify how building approvals and extensions, both domestic and commercial are applied for and granted. The project is being done in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Water, which has responsibility for the Single Window System, and the Ministry […] The post Efforts underway to implement single window system via Local Govt. organs appeared first on Kaieteur 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 Subryanville residents heading to court to stop construction of prefab building for Mae’s school

Kaieteur News – Residents of Subryanville are set to take legal action to prevent the construction of a prefab building for the Mae’s School, being developed on the Eastern end of Farnum Playfield. Since losing its main campus in Subryanville to fire last March, the school has since been occupying sections of the playfield to […] The post Subryanville residents heading to court to stop construction of prefab building for Mae’s school appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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