Caribbean News

As the Caribbean endures a sweltering heat wave, schools across the region are facing a significant challenge – keeping classrooms cool. In Trinidad and Tobago, this issue has become a major concern for educators. Martin Lum Kin, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers’ Association (TTUTA), highlighted that since schools reopened on September 2,
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali formally accepted the Letters of Credence from Canada’s new High Commissioner to Guyana, Sebastien Sigouin, at a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Office of the President. In his brief remarks, President Ali praised the “exceptional relationship” between Guyana and Canada, emphasizing the strong bonds built on shared cultural values, mutual
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Over 10 artists and craftsmen from across the country are participating in the second annual Heritage Month Art Exhibition that is being held in observance of Amerindian Heritage Month 2024. The exhibition opened last Monday at Castellani House in Georgetown to showcase the pieces by Guyanese of indigenous descent or the work by others that
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At just 24 years old, Denzel Carlisle St Hill has navigated the tumultuous waters of Guyanese politics with a blend of determination and adaptability. His political journey began in Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, where he was raised in a household deeply entrenched in the People’s National Congress (PNC) ethos. Growing up, Denzel was immersed
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In a significant shake-up within the Guyana Police Force, Superintendent Krishnadat Ramana has been appointed as the new Police Commander of Region One (Barima-Waini), effective Tuesday, September 11, 2024. Ramana announced his new role via a WhatsApp message in the Joint Services WhatsApp media group, though the Guyana Police Force has yet to issue an
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Autopsies performed on the remains of Anika La Rose and Joylyn Jack, the two cousins who died tragically during a birthday outing at Enchanter Creek on the Linden Highway last Sunday, confirmed that they drowned. Relatives of the girls informed News Room of the findings of the autopsies, which were performed by Government Pathologist Dr.
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The Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday confirmed that it is currently addressing an ongoing investigation into the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) but also rejected unsubstantiated claims made by Mark Benschop, a prominent APNU activist. Benschop’s recent Facebook post has alleged involvement of the Ministry’s Head Office, including the Minister of Agriculture and other staff members,
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By Ravendra Madholall Preparations for the eighth edition of the Prime Minister Softball Cup are going well, according to the President of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc. Ian John. The three-day extravaganza is slated for October 11-13 with teams from New York, Orlando, Canada and throughout Guyana set to participate again. John disclosed
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Multiple-time Olympic and World Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is to be presented with the Keys to the City of Kingston by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The resolution to confer the honour on the sprint sensation was passed during today’s meeting of the Council held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, 24 Church Street,
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Guyana’s Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, emphasized the critical role of private sector investment in addressing climate challenges during a roundtable discussion organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana, ACE Consulting Group, and the US Embassy. The event, held on Tuesday, focused on the US-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 (PACC 2030),
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