7 h. ago Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst with professional experience in Barbados, Trinidad, and Guyana, I feel compelled to raise urgent awareness about the mounting environmental threats facing the Caribbean region. The article Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 h. ago The Agriculture Minister’s feigned love for farmers does not appear to extend to other farmers

Dear Editor, Recent remarks by me on the programme, ‘Countdown’, first aired online on Sunday, September 21, 2025, seem to have generated a lot of interest and commentary – some by the usual suspects (for example, Sasenarine Singh, Ambassador to Belgium and The Netherlands). I had taken a decision not to respond especially since a […] The post The Agriculture Minister’s feigned love for farmers does not appear to extend to other farmers appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago Did Minister Bharrat knowingly misinform when stating that cash transfer is a failed model?

Dear Editor, I watched a clip on Facebook with the Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Vickram Bharrat, from a live show called Starting Point. The article Did Minister Bharrat knowingly misinform when stating that cash transfer is a failed model? appeared first on Stabroek News.

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31 h. ago Trinidad cops: Teacher reported missing says he was hiding out in hotel after threats

(Trinidad Guardian) Police say teacher and financial consultant Komal Maharaj, who was reported missing for a second time last Friday, was hiding out in the Piarco hotel he was found in on Monday. The article Trinidad cops: Teacher reported missing says he was hiding out in hotel after threats appeared first on Stabroek News.

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31 h. ago Union president, minister’s relationship on acrimonious footing

Dear Editor,  It was somewhat disappointing that the union president instead of being conciliatory chose to be combative with the new Minister of Education (KN September 30). The article Union president, minister’s relationship on acrimonious footing appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Major operation foils drone delivery of contraband at Trinidad prison

(Trinidad Guardian) The Police Service is reporting that the aerial delivery of prohibited items into the Arouca Maximum Security Prison was successfully prevented, thanks to a “coordinated, intelligence-led operation between 7:00 pm on Sunday and 5:45 am (yesterday).” The article Major operation foils drone delivery of contraband at Trinidad prison 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 Acting PM concerned at state of Trinidad defence force facilities

(Trinidad Express) Acting Prime Minister Jearlean John said yesterday she has “deep concerns” about the state of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force facilities. The article Acting PM concerned at state of Trinidad defence force facilities appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Experts push back on T&T PM’s Caribbean ‘not at peace’ conclusion

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s statement to the United Nations that the Caribbean is no zone of peace has garnered differing views from analysts and international relational experts, with one supporting her position and others saying her remarks require further explanation and clarification. The article Experts push back on T&T PM’s Caribbean ‘not at peace’ conclusion appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago “What Are We Prepared To Do?” Caribbean Solidarity with Palestine

By Renuka Anandjit & Angelique V. Nixon Renuka N. Anandjit is a Guyanese-born, Trinidad-based scholar and activist. She is a PhD Candidate at the Institute for Gender and Development Studies at The University of the West Indies, St. The article “What Are We Prepared To Do?” Caribbean Solidarity with Palestine appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Guyana Association of Women Judges launched its first magazine

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Association of Women Judges, GAWJ launched its first magazine titled “Justice” last Thursday, 11th September 2025, at the Cara Lodge Hotel. The event was small, intimate, and saw members and special invitees come together to celebrate the launch of the magazine, which chronicles the history and work of women in […] The post Guyana Association of Women Judges launched its first magazine appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Trinidad PM at UN General Assembly: Caribbean not a zone of peace

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has declared that the Caribbean is not a zone of peace shattering the prevailing narrative of regional harmony as she highlighted the murderous state of Trinidad and Tobago and the pressing issue of illegal migration. The article Trinidad PM at UN General Assembly: Caribbean not a zone of peace appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago FGM demands clarity from GECOM on Commonwealth voter participation

– says no response from GECOM Chair Kaieteur News – The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) on Friday renewed its call for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to provide clarification on the registration and participation of Commonwealth citizens in the 2025 General and Regional Elections. In a statement, the party expressed concern over GECOM’s failure to […] The post FGM demands clarity from GECOM on Commonwealth voter participation appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Sherod Duncan’s call for independent local content reporting mischievous

Dear Editor, This writer wishes to respond to a letter published in yesterday’s edition of the Kaieteur News under the headline “Call for Independent Local Content Reporting”, by what many term as the recently-conceived A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), member, Mr. Sherod Duncan. I am led to believe that the assertions made by the […] The post Sherod Duncan’s call for independent local content reporting mischievous 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 Hosein warns against complacency as WI gear up for historic Nepal series

(Trinidad Express) West Indies T20 captain Akeal Hosein has warned his players not to underestimate Nepal as the two sides prepare for their first-ever bilateral T20 International series, which bowls off tomorrow at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. The article Hosein warns against complacency as WI gear up for historic Nepal series appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Ramson tells court of failed attempts to deliver recount requests to Mingo

The 2020 elections fraud trial continued yesterday before Magistrate Faith McGusty, with Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., The article Ramson tells court of failed attempts to deliver recount requests to Mingo appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Govt. to use portion of World Bank loan to procure laptops for schools

Kaieteur News – The government through the Ministry of Education will be utilising a portion of a loan from the World Bank to procure a number of laptops for schools in the country. This is according to a request for bids issued by the ministry. According to the document, Guyana has received financing from the […] The post Govt. to use portion of World Bank loan to procure laptops for schools appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Trinidad experts call for legal reform after spate of collapsed court cases

(Trinidad Guardian) As a spate of court cases continue to collapse, legal experts are raising alarm over what they describe as systemic failures in the nation’s criminal justice system. The article Trinidad experts call for legal reform after spate of collapsed court cases appeared first on Stabroek News.

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