3 d. ago Unauthorised construction of Mae’s prefab school continues with seeming impunity

Dear Editor, The curious thing about the unauthorized continuing prefab construction on behalf of Mae’s Schools on Farnum’s Playing Field by the developer, is the non-response and silence of Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Ministries of Education, Sports, Public Works, Housing & Water and the refusal of these bodies to take appropriate remedial action. The article Unauthorised construction of Mae’s prefab school continues with seeming impunity appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Ignorance of our collective, communal history may perhaps turn out to be one of our most debilitating

Dear Editor As a citizen I welcome Minister Sonia Parag as the new Minister of Education. In the circumstances of Guyana’s education, in its wider sense, it is perhaps by far the most significant portfolio within the cabinet. The article Ignorance of our collective, communal history may perhaps turn out to be one of our most debilitating 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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4 d. ago Iowa school board places Roberts on paid administrative leave

The Des Moines Public School Board in Iowa voted on Saturday to place its Superintendent, Guyanese Ian Roberts, on paid administrative leave from his $286,716-a-year contract. The article Iowa school board places Roberts on paid administrative leave 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 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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7 d. ago Crabwood Creek fire caused by fuse box says now homeless resident

The fire yesterday that completely destroyed a two-storey wooden and concrete home at Lot 7B Grant 1804 Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice leaving a family of nine homeless, is believed to have been caused by a faulty fuse box. The article Crabwood Creek fire caused by fuse box says now homeless resident appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago The dashboard initiative should be rolled out across all ministries and government agencies

Dear Editor, I was reading with much interest an initiative being touted by the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development regarding the establishment of a Dashboard by that Ministry to help officials track complaints from residents. The article The dashboard initiative should be rolled out across all ministries and government agencies 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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8 d. ago Some new ministries and cabinet reassignments leave much confusion in their wake

Dear Editor, Now that the PPP/C has sworn in its Ministers, allow me the opportunity to reflect on a few of the appointments. The article Some new ministries and cabinet reassignments leave much confusion in their wake appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Gov’t mulling hotel accommodation price cap for Guyanese, diaspora – Rodrigues

New Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues yesterday said that in the wake of complaints about high accommodation costs the government was contemplating a US$200 per night price cap for Guyanese and members of the diaspora. The article Gov’t mulling hotel accommodation price cap for Guyanese, diaspora – Rodrigues appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago PM blames Linden council for neglect in wake of Wismar bridge mishap

Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday blamed the PNCR-led Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC) for the  partial collapse of the Wismar/Mackenzie Bridge on Sunday evening The collapse of a part of the bridge left a mother and her child dangling above the Demerara River before they were safely rescued. The article PM blames Linden council for neglect in wake of Wismar bridge mishap appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Sophia woman succumbs to injuries following gas bottle explosion, son recovering

– family to pursue legal action against Massy Gas Kaieteur News – A tragic gas explosion in ‘C’ Field Sophia has claimed the life of a 36-year-old mother of four, Harriet Ray, while leaving her 13-year-old son, Jaden Jarod, bedridden and in severe pain. The incident occurred on September 4, 2025, while Ray was cooking […] The post Sophia woman succumbs to injuries following gas bottle explosion, son recovering appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Complete Bamia School now or be terminated – Manickchand tells contractors

Newly appointed Minister of Local Government Priya Manickchand hit the ground running yesterday by visiting the long overdue Bamia Primary School and putting the contractors on notice that if they cannot meet her October deadline they should leave. The article Complete Bamia School now or be terminated – Manickchand tells contractors appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Widening chasm between new cabinet portfolio holders, performance metrics and qualifications

Dear Editor, Yesterday’s announcement of new ministerial appointments warrants congratulations to all who have accepted these high offices. Serving at Cabinet level is no small duty, and I sincerely hope each appointee will deliver on the promise of better governance. The article Widening chasm between new cabinet portfolio holders, performance metrics and qualifications appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago New ministers say eager to begin serving, to fulfil manifesto 25 promises

All of the new ministers appointed on Saturday by President Irfaan Ali have expressed that they will first do a recce of their ministries today to guide them on their mandates and have emphasized that their approaches will be people friendly as they seek to meet manifesto 2025 promises. The article New ministers say eager to begin serving, to fulfil manifesto 25 promises appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Rising Guyanese gospel singer making waves on international stage

Curtela Lewis, 21, is already leaving a lasting impression in the world of gospel music. Born in Georgetown and raised in Nabaclis Village on the East Coast Demerara, the young singer and songwriter is using her voice to inspire, uplift, and connect with audiences across the globe, recently winning the Vision of Genesis 39 Global Gospel Talent Search in Canada. The article Rising Guyanese gospel singer making waves on international stage appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago About time we make automatic fire sprinkler systems mandatory

Dear Editor, In the wake of the devastating fire that recently ravaged the community of Albouystown, my heart aches alongside my fellow Guyanese. The article About time we make automatic fire sprinkler systems mandatory appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Awaiting the team that will serve Guyana for the next five years

Dear Editor, Now that the elections in Guyana are over and the PPP Civic has secured victory, I look forward to the announcement of a clean and lean Cabinet. The article Awaiting the team that will serve Guyana for the next five years appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Region Six driver contemplates next move after sudden transfer

– alleges political victimisation Kaieteur News – Regional Health Services driver, Stanley Jacobs, of Fort Ordinance, Canje, Berbice is assessing his dilemma of having to either sidestep orders for his transfer to another location, or accept and endure the inconveniences. The 43-year-old father of five was left confused after he received an official letter from […] The post Region Six driver contemplates next move after sudden transfer appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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