The courage to become unnecessary
By Kojo M. Parris When Nelson Mandela stepped down from South Africa’s presidency after a single term, he did something rarer than winning power: he surrendered it while it was still entirely his to keep.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: From Silence to Support-Building a Guyana Where Every Life Matters
A World Suicide Prevention Day message from Blossom Inc. On World Suicide Prevention Day 2026, Blossom Inc.
Trinidad PM eyes meeting with Delcy
(Trinidad Express) Prime Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday publicly expressed her love for Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez as she disclosed that plans are under way for a possible meeting between the two leaders later this month on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say, threatening global energy flows
CAIRO/WASHINGTON/DUBAI, (Reuters) – Iran-aligned Houthi militants seized control of Yemen’s port city of Mocha today, military sources said, posing a further threat to global energy supplies hours after President Donald Trump said he expected the war to end after mid-term elections.
Ecuadorean court sentences former President Bucaram in COVID corruption case
QUITO, (Reuters) – An Ecuadorean court sentenced former President Abdala Bucaram to nine years and four months of imprisonment on Wednesday for his involvement in a criminal organization that fraudulently sold medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Up to US$10b of CARICOM imports at risk from Panama Canal restrictions – CPSO
Between US$8 billion and US$10 billion of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM’s) annual imports, around one quarter to one third of the Region’s non-fuel import bill are subject to the transit restrictions now taking effect at the Panama Canal, according to preliminary analysis by the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO).
Tahir, Sampson power Warriors past Kings in tense four-wicket win
The Guyana Amazon Warriors returned to winning ways and reclaimed top spot in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League standings with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over the St Lucia Kings at Providence Stadium on Wednesday night.
We need a One Guyana Solar Project where gov’t provides grants for rooftop systems
Dear Editor, GPL’s recent explanation that the continuing blackouts are being driven, in part, by Guyanese using more air-conditioning, fans and lights should prompt a larger discussion about how we respond to growing electricity demand.
Owner links Regent Household fire to recent GPL problems
The owners and staff of Regent Household Electronics, located on Regent Street between Light and Albert streets, Georgetown, looked on helplessly last evening as their business complex continued to burn, having caught afire around 1 pm.
‘I am back’, Mohamed says will now use opposition page
-after Team Mohamed’s account disappeared `They have tried every possible way to silence me. I am not afraid.
Fisherman remanded over fatal Albion stabbing
A 28-year-old fisherman was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with manslaughter over the stabbing death of another fisherman at Albion Front, Corentyne.
Duncan flags security, water and ventilation problems at new Kwebana school
Opposition MP Sherod Duncan is calling on the Ministry of Education to urgently address security, water, ventilation and other deficiencies at the newly opened Kwebana Secondary School and its dormitory in Region One.
Badminton: Guyanese pair Beaton and Waddell launch two-pronged challenge in Costa Rica
Nkosi Beaton and Frank Waddell will carry Guyana’s challenge in both singles and doubles at the 2026 Costa Rica Future Series in San José.
President Ali has lost the plot on leadership of the country
Dear Editor, Minister Priya Manickchand’s recent Facebook post on “leadership matters” led me to reflect on what I regard as an astonishing display of barefacedness.
Oil revenues should create permanent productive capacity through agriculture, manufacturing, technology
Dear Editor, I would like to add a new variable to the ongoing oil wealth debates, which is Guyana must learn from Heterogeneous and Homogeneous oil states.
Guyana, Japan discuss deeper trade ties
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh and Japan’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs Iwao Horii yesterday discussed expanding commercial and trade relations between the two countries.
Over 20 Port Mourant Secondary students treated after bee attack
More than 20 students of the Port Mourant Secondary School were taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital yesterday after they were attacked by a swarm of bees in the school compound.
Brazilian company considering steel products manufacturing
Director of Investment, Leanna Damond, and Senior Investment Officer, Coreen Fiffee, met with Senior and Junior Mauricio Martins, owners of Brazilian companies JMARTINS do Brasil Ltda.
Students using makeshift bathroom at D.C. Caesar-Fox school – former staffer
Students at the D.C. Caesar-Fox Secondary School in Waramadong, Region Seven, are reportedly using plastic sheets and cloth as a makeshift bathroom, while the institution remains without a dining hall and reliable facilities for washing clothes.
Minister calls for faster action on child sexual abuse cases
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud has called for faster investigations, improved evidence collection and greater accountability among agencies handling reports of child sexual abuse and rape.
