18 h. ago Guyanese superintendent in Iowa charged over firearm, claims of fake qualifications rise

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts has been charged with possessing a firearm as an “illegal alien,” federal prosecutors say, according to the Des Moines Register and several educational institutions have denied that he had the qualifications that he claimed. The article Guyanese superintendent in Iowa charged over firearm, claims of fake qualifications rise appeared first on Stabroek News.

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18 h. ago Arsenal can go top as Liverpool seek to return to winning ways at Chelsea

LONDON, (Reuters) – Arsenal can take over at the top of the Premier League tomorrow even if Liverpool end a rare losing run at injury-hit Chelsea. The article Arsenal can go top as Liverpool seek to return to winning ways at Chelsea appeared first on Stabroek News.

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42 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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42 h. ago Former Annandale Secondary HM, diplomat Sidnauth Singh passed away in NY

Dear Editor, It is with sadness that I learn of the passing of Mr. Sidnauth Singh, formerly of LBI. Mr Singh, who lived in Ozone Park, was 95. The article Former Annandale Secondary HM, diplomat Sidnauth Singh passed away in NY appeared first on Stabroek News.

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42 h. ago Former England chief selector Smith takes over as MCC president

LONDON, (Reuters) – Former England chief selector Ed Smith has begun a 12-month term as MCC President and ex-England ODI captain Eoin Morgan has been appointed Chair of Cricket, the organisation said yesterday. The article Former England chief selector Smith takes over as MCC president appeared first on Stabroek News.

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44 h. ago ‘2% Can’t Work’: Former President Ramotar urges Caricom to urgently draft model oil contract for region

Kaieteur News – Guyana got ripped off when it signed the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with American oil major, ExxonMobil but this does not mean other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states should suffer the same fate. This is the view of former President Donald Ramotar. In an interview with Kaieteur News, the former Head […] The post ‘2% Can’t Work’: Former President Ramotar urges Caricom to urgently draft model oil contract for region appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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44 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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44 h. ago Pinktober 2025!: Ministry of Health launches breast cancer awareness month

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with One Communications, officially launched Pinktober 2025 on Wednesday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative, held under the theme “Act Now, Live Strong” at the Pegasus Corporate Suites conference room, aims to honor cancer survivors and fighters while encouraging citizens to take proactive steps in […] The post Pinktober 2025!: Ministry of Health launches breast cancer awareness month appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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66 h. ago Mass migration to Barbados not expected from free movement, says expert

(Barbados Nation) Dr Olivia Smith, migration expert and former lead consultant, CARICOM-IOM Migration Policy Framework (2024), does not anticipate a mass migration of citizens from Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines into Barbados. The article Mass migration to Barbados not expected from free movement, says expert appeared first on Stabroek News.

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66 h. ago Osimhen scores from the spot as Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1

(Reuters) – Victor Osimhen scored an early penalty as Galatasaray beat an error-prone Liverpool, who lost goalkeeper Alisson and striker Hugo Ekitike to injury, 1-0 in a raucous Champions League clash in Istanbul on Tuesday. The article Osimhen scores from the spot as Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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68 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 Guyana accepts 146 of 206 recommendations from UN rights council UPR

-commits to strengthening democratic institutions The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland has formally adopted the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Guyana, bringing the country’s Fourth Cycle Review to a close. The article Guyana accepts 146 of 206 recommendations from UN rights council UPR 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 UN Human Rights Council adopts Guyana’s 4th Cycle Universal Periodic Review

Kaieteur News – The United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday formally adopted Guyana’s Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), bringing the country’s fourth cycle review to a close. A release from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance said the process began in May this year with the fourth […] The post UN Human Rights Council adopts Guyana’s 4th Cycle Universal Periodic Review 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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3 d. ago President Ali seeks to reshape sports across indigenous communities; Harper, Sarwan appointed key roles,

Kaieteur Sports – President of Guyana His Excellency, Dr. Irfaan Ali has named former Guyana/West Indies stars Ramnaresh Sarwan and Roger Harper, as Mentor/Coach and Head of Women’s Cricket Development, with major moves to boost sports across the indigenous communities gathering massive momentum. The announcement came on Saturday during the Head of State’s visit to […] The post President Ali seeks to reshape sports across indigenous communities; Harper, Sarwan appointed key roles, appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago MOU signed for heritage tourism development of former Chinese settlement 

Guyana’s first Chinese settlement, Hopetown on the Kamuni Creek Region Three (West Demerara-Essequibo Islands, is set to be transformed into a new heritage tourism product following the signing of a Memorandum of Under-standing (MoU) on Saturday. The article MOU signed for heritage tourism development of former Chinese settlement  appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Cummings Lodge construction worker granted bail on paper theft charge

A construction worker of Cummings Lodge, Georgetown, who was charged on Wednesday with stealing from a former employer, was released on bail. The article Cummings Lodge construction worker granted bail on paper theft charge appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Supporting our agricultural producers is not wasteful investment

Dear Editor, I read with concern the recent article by former Minister Winston Jordan, “Subsidies to rice farmers, a misuse of taxpayers’ money.” The article Supporting our agricultural producers is not wasteful investment appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Repairs to Paruima Airstrip to be completed within two months – Min. Edghill

Kaieteur News – Repairs to the Paruima Airstrip in Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven, are expected to be finished within the next two months, according to Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill. The approximately $400 million airstrip, which replaced the former grass patch landing area, was transformed into a durable all-weather concrete strip to better […] The post Repairs to Paruima Airstrip to be completed within two months – Min. Edghill appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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