44 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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44 h. ago I thought the PPP would have been keen to return to the new Parliament

Dear Editor, Since parliament is making the rounds, weighing-in should help to get it going. The longer that parliament remains on the sidelines, a spectator to developments, then the less democracy should be spoken of, taken seriously. The article I thought the PPP would have been keen to return to the new Parliament appeared first on Stabroek News.

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44 h. ago IOC to offer scholarships to Palestine athletes to help train for major events

BERLIN, (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee said it will offer a number of scholarships to help Palestinian athletes train for next year’s Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The article IOC to offer scholarships to Palestine athletes to help train for major events appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Straightforward evidence of poor scheduling and lack of proper planning in abundance on Railway Embankment project

Dear Editor, Infrastructural development plays a crucial role in national growth, economic development and overall improving the quality of life for the population. The article Straightforward evidence of poor scheduling and lack of proper planning in abundance on Railway Embankment project appeared first on Stabroek 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 Four companies to sign contracts for new oil blocks next month

Kaieteur News – Sispro Inc., the stand-alone Guyanese company that participated in the country’s inaugural oil block auction launched in 2022, will be among four companies set to sign contracts in October with the Government of Guyana. This was disclosed by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, during a recently aired interview on Starting Point, […] The post Four companies to sign contracts for new oil blocks next month appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago More voters, fewer votes: The hidden story of Guyana’s 2025 election

Dear Editor, Guyana’s 2025 general election delivered results no one could have imagined a decade ago. The governing PPP/C expanded its majority to 36 seats, APNU collapsed to just 12, and WIN, a first-time party, claimed 16 seats in a debut that signalled stunning voter realignment and changes in decades old voting patterns.  And under […] The post More voters, fewer votes: The hidden story of Guyana’s 2025 election appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Schoolchildren battling deplorable conditions at Wailang, Karisparu, Wallaba – WIN

Continuing  to highlight deplorable conditions that children are enduring in the school system across the country, the opposition We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party has most recently highlighted the state of the Wailang Community School in Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni), Karisparu Primary, also in Region Eight, and the Wallaba Primary in Region One (Barima/Waini). The article Schoolchildren battling deplorable conditions at Wailang, Karisparu, Wallaba – WIN 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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5 d. ago Edghill, Britton, and Van Lange dominate at GTTA Senior National C/ships

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) National Senior Championships lit up the National Gymnasium last evening, with the seasoned combinations of Chelsea Edghill, Shemar Britton, and Jonathan Van Lange stealing the spotlight. In the Mixed Doubles main draw, Edghill and Britton showcased their international pedigree, carving a path through the bracket with […] The post Edghill, Britton, and Van Lange dominate at GTTA Senior National C/ships appeared first on Kaieteur 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 Nottinghamshire win first County Championship title in 15 years

(Reuters) – Nottinghamshire won their first County Championship title since 2010 as they clinched the two batting bonus points they needed against Warwickshire at Trent Bridge yesterday to take an unassailable lead in the standings. The article Nottinghamshire win first County Championship title in 15 years appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Azruddin Mohamed, other MPs can be paid in cash – Clerk of the National Assembly

Kaieteur News – Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, on Thursday disclosed that leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed, and his Members of Parliament (MP) heading to the 13th Parliament of Guyana can be paid in cash if they do not have a bank account. Isaacs made the disclosure […] The post Azruddin Mohamed, other MPs can be paid in cash – Clerk of the National Assembly appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Pensioners are dying while Wm. Fogarty’s Pension Scheme case languishes in court

Dear Editor, This is another request to our judicial system and regulatory agencies for justice for the pensioners and members of the Wm. The article Pensioners are dying while Wm. Fogarty’s Pension Scheme case languishes in court appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago WIN won Paramakatoi, Chenapou while PPP/C took Kopinang, Kato

-both parties have seven seats on Region Eight council The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) won key villages in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) at the recently concluded elections  but the emerging We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) also had wins which has left both of them on seven seats on the regional council. The article WIN won Paramakatoi, Chenapou while PPP/C took Kopinang, Kato appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Exxon signs initial agreement with Rosneft to chart possible path to recoup Russian losses, sources say

(Reuters) – U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil and Russian state-run energy giant Rosneft have signed a non-binding initial agreement to help Exxon recoup a $4.6 billion write-down it made on its activities in Russia in 2022 following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, according to two sources familiar with the talks. The article Exxon signs initial agreement with Rosneft to chart possible path to recoup Russian losses, sources say appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Record number of countries win medals at World Championships

(Reuters) – A record number of nations won medals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with a total of 53 countries making it on to the medal table at the 20th edition of the event which concluded on Sunday. The article Record number of countries win medals at World Championships appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago PSG handed first Ligue 1 loss this season as Marseille claim 1

(Reuters) – Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain suffered a 1-0 defeat at Olympique de Marseille in Monday’s rearranged ‘Le Classique’, with Nayef Aguerd’s early header proving decisive in his side’s first home league win over their bitter rivals since 2011. The article PSG handed first Ligue 1 loss this season as Marseille claim 1-0 home win appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Port Mourant Secondary crowned Region 6 champs with dominant win over Canje

BCB/Republic Bank Inter-Secondary Schools Cricket Port Mourant Secondary School (PMSS) were crowned champions of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)/Republic Bank Limited (RBL) Inter-Secondary Schools Region Six competition yesterday, following a commanding eight-wicket victory over Canje Secondary School (CSS) at the Rose Hall Community Centre ground. The article Port Mourant Secondary crowned Region 6 champs with dominant win over Canje appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Instead of succumbing to the pressure, I chose to stand firm

Dear Editor, In the busy city of Georgetown known for its vibrant diversity and complex political landscape, as a young politician I had always been passionate about public service, driven by a desire to make a genuine difference in my community and neighborhood. However, as I stepped into the world of politics, I quickly realised […] The post Instead of succumbing to the pressure, I chose to stand firm appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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