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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8 h. ago Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance

(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana is moving to reform the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Board of Guardians in an effort to make public assistance more accessible and equitable. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo made this announcement during a press conference on Thursday held at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, where he […] The post Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance appeared first on Kaieteur 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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32 h. ago Agri Minister optimistic new Suriname Govt. will grant license to Guyanese fisherfolk

Kaieteur News – Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha remains optimistic that the government of Suriname will grant Guyanese fisherfolk the long overdue license to operate. The minister made the statement on the sidelines of the launch of Agriculture Month on Wednesday. “I am optimistic that the new [Suriname] administration will be looking at that. You know, […] The post Agri Minister optimistic new Suriname Govt. will grant license to Guyanese fisherfolk appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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32 h. ago ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds

Kaieteur News – Co-leader of the Working Peoples Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds has lashed out at the PPP/C government for its slothful approach to convening the 13th Parliament, arguing that the administration is holding the legislative arm of government at ransom. During his party’s press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Hinds pointed out that the […] The post ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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57 h. ago ‘Govt. will not abandon rice farmers’ – Agriculture Minister 

Kaieteur News – The Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday said that the Government of Guyana (GoG) will not abandon rice farmers, stemming from comments made by former Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. During a live broadcast two Sundays ago, Jordan told viewers that the wanton handout of various subsidies to support the industry was […] The post ‘Govt. will not abandon rice farmers’ – Agriculture Minister  appeared first on Kaieteur 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 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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4 d. ago We will have no other recourse but to seek legal relief if the M&CC refuses to act against this vendor

Dear Editor, I write today with a final public appeal to the Mayor and City Council before seeking legal relief at the start of the new month. The article We will have no other recourse but to seek legal relief if the M&CC refuses to act against this vendor appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Govt. to be commended for balancing environmental care with power supply

Dear Editor, I started thinking about the many positives of the solar grid in Batavia that was commissioned by PM Phillips. This Batavia Village Solar Grid in Region Seven is really the realisation of a landmark, G$300 million initiative, that will deliver 24-hour renewable electricity to the Cuyuni-Mazaruni community for the first time. For sure, […] The post Govt. to be commended for balancing environmental care with power supply appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago We call on the gov’t through its various regulatory bodies to enforce the laws and restore Farnum to its rightful purpose

Dear Editor, Subryanville residents continue to be deeply concerned about the Government’s lack of action to stop the occupation of the Farnum Playground. The article We call on the gov’t through its various regulatory bodies to enforce the laws and restore Farnum to its rightful purpose appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Those receiving NIS survivor’s benefit should not be precluded from claiming their own pension

Dear Editor, I write with deep concern and a heartfelt plea for intervention and review by the relevant authorities regarding the current structure of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pension entitlements, particularly as it relates to survivor’s benefits and the one-off pension payment. The article Those receiving NIS survivor’s benefit should not be precluded from claiming their own pension appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Wallaba Primary School teachers seek as living quarters now inhabited by rats

WIN calls for urgent Govt. intervention Kaieteur News – We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party on Saturday called on Education Minister, Sonia Parag to make an urgent intervention at the Wallaba Primary School in Region One, where the teachers’ living quarters have been reportedly infested by rats, bats and other pests. After just three weeks […] The post Wallaba Primary School teachers seek as living quarters now inhabited by rats 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 ‘Guyanese officials could be questioned by U.S Govt. over false tax receipts issued to Exxon’ – Former EPA Director

Kaieteur News – The United States (U.S) government could haul Guyanese officials in for questioning as part of a possible investigation into the ‘false’ tax receipts issued to American oil giant, ExxonMobil. This is according to former executive director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Vincent Adams. During an Alliance For Change (AFC) press […] The post ‘Guyanese officials could be questioned by U.S Govt. over false tax receipts issued to Exxon’ – Former EPA Director 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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