(Jamaica Gleaner) A trending and controversial music video, featuring a schoolboy and disturbing imagery and lyrics, has drawn backlash from a local children’s advocacy group, which has described the video and lyrics as “appalling and startling” and is calling for the authorities to carry out an immediate investigation. The article Controversial video with schoolboy sparks backlash in Jamaica appeared first on Stabroek News.

seeking partners Kaieteur News- Canadian Exploration Company, Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. is advancing plans for a 2025 drilling campaign at the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana, targeting stacked Cretaceous reservoirs similar to those found in the prolific Stabroek Block. The company’s latest Competent Person’s Report (CPR) estimates gross prospective resources at 4.5 billion barrels […] The post Eco Atlantic eyes 4.5B barrels of oil with new drill campaign for Orinduik Block appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Leader of the Opposition Aubrey Norton reiterated his unwavering support for the government and people of Guyana in confronting any potential threats from Venezuela. The article Opposition supports govt in confronting threats from Venezuela – Norton appeared first on Stabroek News.

Paul Lewis, a fearless 33-year-old resident of Kurutuku, displayed extraordinary courage as he risked his life to transport six Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers, who were ambushed by Venezuelan syndicatos, on the night of February 17th. The article ‘Hero’ boat captain recounts mission to transport injured soldiers for medical attention appeared first on Stabroek News.

Eighteen people are now homeless after a fire that was allegedly maliciously set last night destroyed three houses at Meadowbrook Gardens. The article Eighteen homeless after alleged arson razes three Meadowbrook dwellings appeared first on Stabroek News.

(ESPN Cricinfo) – India spun a web around New Zealand to defend 249 for their sixth straight win against what has been a bogey team for them in recent times. The article Varun takes five as India tops group, setting up Australia showdown appeared first on Stabroek News.

The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) in collaboration with Canadian gold mining concern, GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc, have launched a vocational training initiative at the BIT Centre in Mongrippa Hill, Bartica, Region Seven. The article Board of Industrial Training, GMIN Ventures Guyana launch vocational training in Region Seven appeared first on Stabroek News.

Harrow of ‘One Guyana’ Racing Stable created history on Saturday evening by winning the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup at the Garrison Savannah. The article Harrow of ‘One Guyana’ Racing Stable wins historic Barbados Gold Cup appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, The offensively-titled statement issued by Venezuela on Saturday 1 March 2025, regarding the illegal incursion of a Venezuelan military vessel offshore of Guyana, is true in respect of only one aspect regarding delimitation of our Western maritime border; but elsewhere it is inaccurate, mischievous and misleading. The article The FPSOs are operating well within our Exclusive Economic Zone, Venezuela is being disingenuous appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Venezuela is engaging in a war of nerves against Guyana. The article Venezuela seems prepared to capitalize on our internal divisions and dependency on external actors appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, After seeing the President sitting with dancehall artist, Vybz Kartel, at State House, I decided to listen to some of his music and watch his videos. The article Kartel songs and messages are iterations of wider Jamaica’s endogenous socioeconomic realities appeared first on Stabroek News.

By Neville Trotz Now retired, Ulric (Neville) Trotz was formerly the Deputy Director & Science Adviser, Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, Belmopan, Belize. The article Some considerations for the diversification of Guyana’s economy appeared first on Stabroek News.

In last week’s article, we began a discussion on what Guyana can do to improve its score and ranking on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) in the light of the continuing low scores it has received in the last four years. The article 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index: What can Guyana do to improve its score and ranking? (Part II) appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, In the summer of 1990, as tensions simmered between Iraq and Kuwait, the world underestimated Saddam Hussein’s ambitions. The article Guyana and allies should base deterrence on closer military relations rather than only diplomacy appeared first on Stabroek News.

Youth Basketball Guyana Challenge Series Government Technical Institute (GTI), St. Stanislaus College, and New Amsterdam (NA) Secondary secured respective divisional crowns when the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Five Challenge Series concluded yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Homestretch Avenue. The article GTI, St. Stanislaus College, NA Secondary capture divisional crowns appeared first on Stabroek News.

The Jude Bentley Memorial Cycling Event brought together cyclists and fans under a clear sunlit sky at the Kingston Seawalls circuit, with the experienced Aaron Newton emerging victorious in the feature event yesterday. The article Aaron Newton captures feature event at Jude Bentley Memorial Cycling appeared first on Stabroek News.

LONDON, (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer today dismissed calls to cancel the offer of a state visit to U.S. The article UK PM Starmer dismisses calls for Trump’s state visit to be cancelled appeared first on Stabroek News.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Firefly Aerospace succeeded in its first attempt to land on the moon with its uncrewed Blue Ghost spacecraft today, kicking off a two-week research mission as a handful of private firms compete to reach the frontlines of a global moon race. The article US firm Firefly scores its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft appeared first on Stabroek News.

garners international support against Venezuelan incursion at Stabroek Block Kaieteur News- Guyana on Saturday made it clear that it will not allow Venezuela nor its president Nicholas Maduro to threaten its sovereignty or territorial integrity amid an incursion of the country’s Stabroek Block located offshore. An armed Venezuelan patrol ship, Guaiquerí (PO 11), illegally entered […] The post Guyana will not allow Venezuela to threaten sovereignty, territorial integrity – President Ali says appeared first on Kaieteur News.

-US issues warning A Venezuelan coastguard boat motored through Guyana’s waters off the Demerara coast yesterday and harassed oil extraction assets working for ExxonMobil triggering an explicit warning from the US about consequences if there is a recurrence. The article Venezuela vessel accosts oil extraction platform in Guyana’s waters appeared first on Stabroek News.

Two men – a father and son – of Baltimore, West Bank Berbice, are still missing and feared drowned. The article Baltimore father, son still missing after Berbice River boat mishap appeared first on Stabroek News.

Two men – a father and son – of Blairmont, West Berbice, are still missing and feared drowned. The article Blairmont father, son still missing after Berbice River boat mishap appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, The Oil and Gas Governance Network Guyana (OGGN) has previously raised critical concerns regarding the tax practices associated with the oil extraction operations of ExxonMobil and its partners – Hess Corporation and China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) – in Guyana, as specified in the 2016 Petroleum Agreement, better known as the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA). The article We call upon the Minister of Natural Resources to confirm he has paid these taxes as mandated by the 2016 PSA appeared first on Stabroek News.

When eating out left her wanting more, Aneica Changa turned up her own culinary skills and the result was Annie’s Catering Service, which she embraces with passion, creativity, and determination. The article Aneica Changa’s passion for cooking led to Annie’s Catering Service appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, The Fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent will be held during 14th – 17th April, 2025 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The article African Cultural Groups object to the ERC’s proposed delegation to this forum appeared first on Stabroek News.

For years, Uncle Eddie’s Home located in Tucville, Georgetown, has been a sanctuary for the elderly in Guyana, providing care, comfort, and community, to those in their golden years. The article Uncle Eddie’s Home celebrates 50 years of service to elderly appeared first on Stabroek News.

Lucas Chung will represent Guyana in the discipline of archery at the 2nd qualifier for the Junior Pan American Games, which is slated to occur on March 19th-23rd in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The article Chung to represent Guyana at Junior Pan Am Archery Qualifier appeared first on Stabroek News.

The family of Lance Corporal Jermaine Batson has expressed dissatisfaction with the way the investigation into his death is being conducted by the Guyana Police Force (GPF). The article Family of drowned cop dissatisfied with probe into his death appeared first on Stabroek News.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – A U.S. judge yesterday declared President Donald Trump’s firing of the head of a federal watchdog agency illegal in an early test of the scope of presidential power likely to be decided at the U.S. The article US judge declares Trump’s firing of watchdog agency head illegal appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, With “thousands” of public infrastructure projects underway and poor work coming to light so often, the best solution is to scale back. The article It is clear that public infrastructure projects must be scaled back appeared first on Stabroek News.

There has been a total blackout from government on the status of the US$214.4 million disputed sums of the 2017 IHS Markit cost oil audit, more than two weeks since ExxonMobil declared that it was still in discussions on the sum. The article Still no word from gov’t on $$ owed by Exxon after IHS audit appeared first on Stabroek News.

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Israel will adopt the proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza for the Ramadan and Passover periods, the prime minister’s office said early on Sunday, hours after the first phase of the previously agreed ceasefire was set to expire. The article Israel agrees on US plan for temporary ceasefire in Gaza, PM’s office says appeared first on Stabroek News.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A U.S. civil rights group yesterday sued to block the Trump administration from potentially transferring 10 migrants from the U.S. The article ACLU sues to block migrant transfers to Guantanamo, alleging ‘degrading conditions’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

Residents of Mocha/Arcadia and other communities along the East Bank of Demerara can expect enhanced drainage capacity in their communities with the handing over of six mini excavators collectively worth some $96 million to six Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs).  The article Six East Bank Demerara NDCs get mini excavators to boost drainage appeared first on Stabroek News.

In this week’s edition of In Search of West Indies Cricket, Roger Seymour looks at the overlooked school boys tournament. The article The 1966 West Indies School Boys Tournament – the forgotten competition appeared first on Stabroek News.

Introduction               Over the years since First Oil in 2019, I have been using the opportunity afforded by my annual national budget reviews to portray why I keep asserting that Guyana’s macro-economic and micro-economic foundations comfortably satisfy the standard definitional conditions  and/or prerequisites for a nation designated to be termed a Petrostate. The article The National Budget 2025 macroeconomic data strongly confirm Guyana’s Petrostate Standing appeared first on Stabroek News.

Today, we will briefly examine new laws passed by Guyana’s National Assembly since my last roundup last August and new bills that have been introduced but have yet to be passed. The article New laws alert: income taxes, wills, land acquisition and more appeared first on Stabroek News.

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony, closing out the 2024 awards season a few weeks before the beginning of spring, is set for this evening. The article Surveying the Oscars: Best Picture, Best International Feature and Best Animated Feature appeared first on Stabroek News.

The United States today issued a warning to Venezuela over its incursion into Guyana’s waters this morning and threats to the operations of ExxonMobil  here. The article US issues warning to Venezuela over incursion into Guyana’s waters appeared first on Stabroek News.

Kaieteur News- An armed Venezuelan patrol ship illegally entered Guyana’s shores around 07:00h on Saturday, threatening ExxonMobil Guyana’s FPSO Liza Prosperity, President Irfaan Ali said during a live statement from State House.   “The (Venezuelan) patrol Vessel transmitted a radio message declaring what it termed “disputed international waters” before continuing its course in a south […] The post Venezuelan Coast Guards illegally enters Guyana’s Stabroek Block, issues warning to FPSOS, rigs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

A Venezuelan navy vessel entered Guyana’s waters this morning and approached a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) oil platform and advised it that it was operating in what it termed as disputed international waters. The article Venezuelan coast guard vessel enters Guyana waters, approaches FPSO appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Reuters) – The outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group declared an immediate ceasefire today, a news agency close to it said, heeding jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan’s disarmament call, in a major step toward ending a 40-year insurgency against the Turkish state. The article Kurdish PKK militants declare ceasefire, heeding jailed leader’s call appeared first on Stabroek News.

KINGSTON/LONDON, (Reuters) – Many Jamaicans want their country to ditch King Charles as head of state but a bill presented by the government to do just that has frustrated some critics of the monarchy who believe the change should go further to slash colonial ties. The article Jamaican government urged to ‘fully decolonise’ with bill to ditch King Charles appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Trinidad Guardian) A meeting between US officials and Caricom Foreign Affairs Ministers is being arranged in March to discuss the Trump Administration’s policy to restrict the visas of government officials whose countries employ Cuban medical practitioners. The article Caricom ministers to meet US officials on Trump’s Cuban labour policy appeared first on Stabroek News.

Kaieteur News- The ExxonMobil-led consortium operating offshore Guyana in the Stabroek Block has recovered a whopping US$33.9 billion by the end of January from Guyana’s oil.  This is according to information related to Reuters by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) is the operator of the Stabroek Block and holds 45% interest. The […] The post Exxon has recovered US$33.9B from Guyana’s oil – Jagdeo tells Reuters appeared first on Kaieteur News.

The long talked about free movement in CARICOM will encompass minimum guarantees on primary and secondary education and emergency and primary health care. The article CARICOM free movement will include minimum guarantees on education, health care -Communique appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, I start by disclosing that here in Washington, I read our four newspapers daily to try to stay in touch with my Guyana:  perhaps, detached from Guyana, I take what’s written and reported in them too seriously. The article We all now have much better conditions to get going because of Exxon, Hess and CNOOC appeared first on Stabroek News.

The Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) in a release yesterday issued a stern warning to suppliers of concrete to contractors on Government of Guyana projects in response to complaints brought by those contractors. The article Ministry to take action against delinquent concrete suppliers appeared first on Stabroek News.

CARICOM Heads of Government at their February 19th to 21st summit have expressed grave concerns over Venezuela’s stated plans to conduct elections in Guyana’s county of Essequibo. The article CARICOM Heads gravely concerned over Venezuela’s stated plans to conduct elections in Essequibo appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, In order to be a Member of Parliament in Guyana, an aspiring politician has to show proof that he/she is a citizen of Guyana, and nowhere else. The article Make proof of residency and tax return declaration compulsory for aspiring politicians appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, My two biggest peeves – I go every 6 months to Trinidad to see my doctor, a rheumatologist, because we don’t have one here. The article Quality medical care and traffic insanity are two pet peeves of mine appeared first on Stabroek News.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) –  Alleged drug cartel boss Rafael Caro Quintero, who spent decades in prison in Mexico for the murder of a U.S. The article Mexico’s Caro Quintero pleads not guilty after shock expulsion to New York appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor,  Last Monday, just after the Republic Day celebrations, citizens in the Diamond/Grove District showed up to collect their cash grant. The article Cash grant distribution a spectacle of suffering and indignity appeared first on Stabroek News.

Essequibo delivered a dominant performance yesterday to defeat the Select XI by 114 runs in their final match of the GCB U15 Inter-County competition at Lusignan. The article Essequibo crushes Select XI to secure second place in U15 cricket appeared first on Stabroek News.

Rock Auto Legends Futsal The second night of group stage action in the Rock Auto Legends Futsal tournament saw thrilling encounters at the National Gymnasium, with Bent Street B, Back Circle B, and Albouystown emerging victorious in their respective matchups. The article Bent Street B, Back Circle B, and Albouystown secure victories on Night Two appeared first on Stabroek News.

The Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Five Challenge Series is set to ignite the courts of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall this weekend, starting today and culminating tomorrow, as student-athletes from across the country battle for top honours in the annual competition. The article Youth Basketball Guyana Five Challenge Series tips off today appeared first on Stabroek News.

Over a month has passed since 14-year-old Kelvin Fraser was  attacked by a group of 17 boys at the West Demerara Secondary School, and the Ministry of Education has yet to provide an update on the status of the investigation. The article Ministry silent on probe into beating of boy at West Dem Secondary appeared first on Stabroek News.

VATICAN CITY, (Reuters) – Pope Francis had an “isolated breathing crisis” in hospital yesterday, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia. The article Pope Francis, in setback, had ‘isolated’ breathing crisis, Vatican says appeared first on Stabroek News.

CARICOM Heads at their February 19 to 21st summit have expressed grave concerns over Venezuela’s stated plans to conduct elections in Guyana’s county of Essequibo. The article CARICOM Heads gravely concerned over Venezuela’s plans to conduct elections in Essequibo appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Although United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an expansion of its Cuba restrictive policy on Tuesday, it remains unclear whether Jamaica falls among “complicit” third countries in employing medical personnel through its neighbour’s labour export programme, which could lead to visa sanctions. The article Unclear whether Jamaica will be targeted over US restrictions on Cuban-linked medical missions appeared first on Stabroek News.

A couple  perished yesterday after their vehicle struck a concrete rail on the Eccles Dumpsite Access Road, turned over several times and then landed in a trench Dead are Shane Tyndall, 39, and Shabeca Gordon, 35, of East Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The article Two die in Eccles crash after speeding car turns over, lands in trench appeared first on Stabroek News.

As the current oil-driven development surge currently being undertaken by government of Guyana seeks to impact the country as a whole, President of the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Orlando Wong has told the Stabroek Business that it is important that those state agencies that are directly linked to supporting critical aspects of that still limited surge that obtains in interior communities and other non-coastal communities be provided with robust and competent ‘outposts’ through which to execute their responsibilities. The article State agencies must have greater presence in Rupununi – Chamber President Wong appeared first on Stabroek News.

The local private sector has been keeping a close eye on developments in the country’s oil and gas industry not just to enhance its own understanding of the significance of the sector to the country’s overall development but also to seek to determine the feasibility of relationships between the country’s world class petro breakthrough and the knock-on effect that this will have on the growth of the various other sectors in the wider business community. The article Natural Resources Minister, GCCI engage on oil and gas issues appeared first on Stabroek News.

Guyana’s boxing team departed these shores last evening for Castries, St. The article Guyana’s Boxing Team departs for 2025 Caribbean Boxing Championship in St. Lucia appeared first on Stabroek News.

A 45-year-old teacher, Phelan Ramdat, appeared yesterday before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with two counts of sexual activity with a child. The article Former Marian Academy teacher charged with sexual activity with a child appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Field Level Media) Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and dished seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-112 win over the visiting Denver Nuggets last night. The article Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks win duel with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets appeared first on Stabroek News.

The second reading of the long-awaited Engineers Bill 2024 was deferred on February 17th in the National Assembly without explanation and the opposition has signalled it wants amendments. The article Second reading of Engineers Bill deferred, opposition seeking amendments appeared first on Stabroek News.

Noting that the current situation on the roads is very concerning, President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday stated that strong measures will be implemented to limit the speed of truck drivers. The article Strong measures to be implemented against speeding trucks – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, I write today, to set the record straight regarding the misleading statements made by Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo during his press conference yesterday, Thursday, February 27, 2025, concerning my announcement at the last statutory meeting held on Monday, February 24, 2025. The article Meeting with Finance Minister is to ensure new or renovated buildings are properly valued for rating purposes appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Listening to all the talking heads presenting at the Annual Guyana Police Officers’ Conference 2025 was an important event for assessing the force’s progress, challenges, and strategies for improving law enforcement in the country. The article I was wondering whether the Guyana Police Force included within its conference lessons learnt from the Calvin Brutus case appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Earlier this year I watched a broadcast of India’s Republic Day celebrations under the theme  “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas,” celebrating India’s cultural heritage and developmental achievements. The article Mashramani was a tawdry celebration of the worst aspects of a tiny sub-culture of Guyanese society appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, The brutal killing of Kenesha Vaughn is a tragic and deeply troubling incident that demands swift justice. The article Kenesha Vaughn’s tragic demise calls for serious introspection on how we protect our most vulnerable appeared first on Stabroek News.

President Irfaan Ali has emphasised that Ramadan is a time of blessings, mercy and forgiveness, and a timely reminder of the importance of love, humanity and peace. The article Ramadan should be reminder to show love, humanity – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, On February 20, I attended, and presented at, the 49th Universal Periodic Review pre-session on Guyana. The article Ramsammy failed to address my propositions and barefacedly misrepresented what I presented appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s cancellation of licenses for foreign oil companies to operate in sanctioned Venezuela will reduce the dollars on offer in the country’s exchange market, stoking depreciation of the local bolivar currency and prices, analysts said yesterday. The article Trump’s cancellation of oil licenses likely to stoke Venezuela inflation appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, I would be grateful if you could provide me with a platform in your newspaper to discuss a complex issue that, with careful planning and collaboration, can easily be resolved. The article Faulty Ogle traffic light responsible for delays and congestion on Rupert Craig Highway appeared first on Stabroek News.

On his first official visit to Guyana since his recent appointment as President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the new Head of the regional financial institution, Daniel Best, would appear to have set new markers with which to ‘measure’ the relationship between the most important financial institution in the region and what, on account of its vast petro resources, and in terms of its development potential, currently the standout country in the region. The article New CDB President’s visit signals country’s stronger ties with Bank appeared first on Stabroek News.

MADRID, (Reuters) – The Laureus Academy revoked tennis number one Jannik Sinner’s nomination for its annual World Sportsman of the Year Award on Thursday, citing his three-month doping ban. The article Sinner’s Laureus Sportsman of Year nomination revoked after doping ban appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Reuters) – Jos Buttler said he would consider his future as England’s limited-overs captain but will not make any emotional decisions amid calls for him to step down following their Champions Trophy exit. The article Buttler to assess role as England captain after Champions Trophy exit appeared first on Stabroek News.

The 11th edition of the Milo Schools’ U18 Football Tournament is set to kick off in just over a week, with 24 secondary school teams competing for the coveted title and a grand prize of $300,000.   The article Milo Schools’ U18 football tournament returns for 11th Edition appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Reuters) – World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst is delighted that his federation has received the backing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) but told Reuters yesteday that the real work had just begun. The article World Boxing chief hails IOC backing but says the real work starts now appeared first on Stabroek News.

Fifteen-year-old Kyle Couchman showcased his remarkable chess prowess once again, securing a flawless victory at the Mashramani Masters Rapid Chess Tournament, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF). The article Kyle Couchman dominates Mashramani Masters Rapid Chess Tournament   appeared first on Stabroek News.

The second night of the Rock Auto Trans Futsal Tournament is set to ignite the National Gymnasium tonight, featuring a series of high-stakes matchups as teams vie for the coveted $1 million grand prize. The article Anticipation builds for Night Two of Rock Auto Trans Futsal Tournament   appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Trinidad Guardian) Oando PLC has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the lease of the Guaracara refinery. The article Nigerian company, Oando PLC is preferred bidder for Trinidadian refinery appeared first on Stabroek News.

The February 27 issue of The Barbados Nation appeared inclined to outdo itself in what it described as a ‘blossoming partnership’ between Guyana and Barbados centered on this year’s recently concluded annual Barbados Agro Fest event. The article Analyzing some of the outcomes of Agro Fest 2025: Pipe Dreams or positive projections appeared first on Stabroek News.

With Trinidad and Tobago’s bloody crime spree that has seemingly ‘picked out’ the country’s business sector for some of its worst excesses, some of the country’s leading Business Support Organizations (BSO’s), having been targeted by criminals for robberies and killings, would now appear to have signaled their readiness to strengthen their security bona fides by importing security resources from outside the country. The article TT business leader advocating ‘importing’ private security to push back criminals’ targeting of business community appeared first on Stabroek News.

SANTA FE, New Mexico,  (Reuters) – Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, died of unknown causes at home, along with his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, as well as one of their dogs, the sheriff’s office in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said yesterday. The article Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home; cause of death under probe appeared first on Stabroek News.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident which occurred at about 8 am today on the Haags Bosch main access road (Dump Site road) at Eccles, East Bank Demerara and claimed two lives. The article Two die at Eccles after speeding car flips over and lands in trench appeared first on Stabroek News.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said today that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect on March 4 and threatened an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports because deadly drugs are still pouring into the U.S. The article Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada, extra 10% for China over fentanyl appeared first on Stabroek News.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – In a memo on Sunday evening, the FBI Agents Association told its 14,000 members that new director Kash Patel had assured them that he would follow tradition and name a career special agent with operational expertise as his deputy director. The article ‘Slap in the face:’ Bongino appointment sends shockwaves through FBI appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Reuters) – Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home, the sheriff’s office in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said on Thursday. The article Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead alongside dog at home appeared first on Stabroek News.

`There is no way you can leave this conference without analyzing the shift in the global situation. The article Gov’t to invest in digitisation of border security systems – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

Chief Valuation Officer of the Ministry of Finance, Julian Barrington appeared yesterday before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on a charge related to a falsified property valuation.  The article Chief Valuation Officer charged with making false statement over Lusignan property appeared first on Stabroek News.

A 65-year-old pensioner, Earl Griffith, of Lot 203 Wisroc Housing Scheme, Wismar, Linden, was discovered lying at a contractor’s gate with blood running from the left side of his neck last week Monday between 18.00 hours and 21.00 hours leaving relatives seeking answers as to what really happened to him. The article Chopping death of Wisroc pensioner leaves questions unanswered appeared first on Stabroek News.

The private sectors of Guyana and the Dominican Republic are set to explore trade and investment opportunities between the two nations and deepen business ties with an eye on greater economic integration. The article Private sector strengthens economic ties with Dominican Republic appeared first on Stabroek News.

-makes site visit The Public Procurement Com-mission (PPC) has confirmed with Stabroek News that it last month received the full set of documents from the National Drainage and Irrigation Autho-rity (NDIA) related to the controversial Belle Vue Pump Station project. The article Procurement commission has received documents from NDIA on Belle Vue project appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Guyana Cricket Board) A stellar all-round performance from Shahid Ramzan was not enough to secure a win for Demerara, as they suffered a close two-wicket defeat against Essequibo in the second round of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) U15 Inter-County tournament at LBI, East Coast Demerara. The article Essequibo clinches narrow win over Demerara in GCB U15 Inter-County Clash appeared first on Stabroek News.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) says that yesterday marked a significant milestone in regional security and defence cooperation with the start of the  Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context Course 2025. The article Course on managing defence in wider security context under way appeared first on Stabroek News.

The family of Michal Wallerson, a nurse who died under unclear circumstances on December 29, 2024, continues to seek answers Phebe Thomas, Wallerson’s sister, told Stabroek News yesterday that the Guyana Police Force had contacted the family  stating that the investigation remains ongoing and that they will provide updates in seven days. The article Family of Bartica nurse who died in unclear circumstances awaiting police updates appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, The recent comments by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo regarding the construction and infrastructural boom in the country simultaneously highlight the broader systemic issues that are affecting our citizens. The article Jagdeo’s ‘ad hoc’ comments must be matched with concrete steps to address his gov’t’s systemic failures appeared first on Stabroek News.