17 h. ago President’s zero interest National Development Bank to get US$200m seed funding

The zero interest National Development Bank announced by President Irfaan Ali during the election campaign which targets expansion and development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) here will see US$200 million in seed funding for its launch and rollout in Budget 2026, the government yesterday announced. The article President’s zero interest National Development Bank to get US$200m seed funding appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 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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19 h. ago President Ali announces plans for Guyana to market its own crude

(Kaieteur News) – Guyana will be working to develop its capability and capacity in crude oil trading, President Irfaan Ali told a roomful of private sector players on Thursday at the inaugural energy breakfast hosted by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). “I will be working with the local private sector and international […] The post President Ali announces plans for Guyana to market its own crude appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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19 h. ago Guyana to assist in the adoption of a UN Support Office in Haiti

DPI – Guyana has endorsed the transition of the Multinational Security Mission (MSS) in Haiti into a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the establishment of a UN Support Office in Haiti to provide operational and logistical support for the mission. At the Adoption of Security Council Resolution 2793, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana […] The post Guyana to assist in the adoption of a UN Support Office in Haiti appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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19 h. ago NY Guyanese Hindus Concluded Fasting in 2025 Festival Celebration

Dear Editor, Guyanese Hindus in New York and around the USA ended the holy period of fasting for Navratri with the celebration of Vijay Dashmi (victory to the lord) on Wednesday with some planning to celebrate Dussehra (burning the effigy of the demonic king Ravan who governed parts of India thousands of years ago). The […] The post NY Guyanese Hindus Concluded Fasting in 2025 Festival Celebration appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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41 h. ago Royal International Hotel gets on board with capped rate of US$160 plus VAT

Royal International Hotel, at Track JW, Mandela Avenue, Georgetown has announced that beginning yesterday, it introduced a capped rate of US$160 + VAT per night for Guyanese residents, locally and in the diaspora. The article Royal International Hotel gets on board with capped rate of US$160 plus VAT appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago Guyanese man who sold stolen HIV test kits sentenced by US court to time served, supervised release

A Guyanese man who pleaded guilty to selling HIV test kits that were stolen from Kenya’s USAID programme was on Tuesday sentenced to time served and supervised release. The article Guyanese man who sold stolen HIV test kits sentenced by US court to time served, supervised release appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 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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43 h. ago Agri Minister optimistic new Suriname Govt. will grant license to Guyanese fisherfolk

Kaieteur News – Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha remains optimistic that the government of Suriname will grant Guyanese fisherfolk the long overdue license to operate. The minister made the statement on the sidelines of the launch of Agriculture Month on Wednesday. “I am optimistic that the new [Suriname] administration will be looking at that. You know, […] The post Agri Minister optimistic new Suriname Govt. will grant license to Guyanese fisherfolk appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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48 h. ago Guyanese sentenced in US for supplying fake HIV testing kits

also ordered to pay a US$84,000 fine Kaieteur News – The United States Department of Justice on Wednesday said that it has concluded a long-term investigation with the unsealing of an indictment in the District of South Carolina charging two foreign nationals with conspiring against the United States to illegally divert U.S.-funded global health commodities […] The post Guyanese sentenced in US for supplying fake HIV testing kits appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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65 h. ago Saipem completes first complex subsea structure ever built in Guyana

Saipem Guyana has announces the completion of the first complex subsea structure ever built in Guyana, with a release from the company describing it as a key milestone in the development of the country’s industrial capabilities. The article Saipem completes first complex subsea structure ever built in Guyana appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago Colombia’s central bank holds rate, country cancels IMF credit line

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – Colombia’s central bank held the benchmark interest rate at 9.25% yesterday, in line with market predictions, amid inflationary pressures, stronger economic data and uncertainty about the global economy. The article Colombia’s central bank holds rate, country cancels IMF credit line appeared first on Stabroek News.

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67 h. ago Lusignan Golfers set sights on DSB Suriname Invitational 2025

Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is preparing to make a powerful statement at the DSB Suriname Invitational 2025, scheduled for October 11–12 in Paramaribo. After an outstanding showing at last year’s tournament, the Guyanese contingent is heading into this year’s event with a strong contingent of 20 players, determination, and the clear […] The post Lusignan Golfers set sights on DSB Suriname Invitational 2025 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Education licence of arrested Guyanese school superintendent revoked in Iowa

Ian Andre Roberts, the Guyana national and superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, United States of America, who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for being in the country illegally and without a work authorisation, had his education licence revoked yesterday. The article Education licence of arrested Guyanese school superintendent revoked in Iowa appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Massara stuns Paruima to claim Heritage Football crown; Region 10 women dominate

The Heritage Football finals at the Everest Cricket Club ground on Sunday night produced high drama and unforgettable moments, as underdogs Massara from Region 9 dethroned defending champions Paruima of Region 7 in a pulsating men’s final. The article Massara stuns Paruima to claim Heritage Football crown; Region 10 women dominate appeared first on Stabroek 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 China’s ability to deliver complex projects efficiently has been successfully tested both locally and abroad

Dear Editor, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Friday, said something of immense value to all Guyanese. This was at the Marriott Hotel (during the celebration of the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China). The article China’s ability to deliver complex projects efficiently has been successfully tested both locally and abroad appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference

(AL JAZEERA) Members of the United Kingdom’s Labour Party have voted to recognise that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, in a move that increases pressure on the UK government to adopt the same position. Delegates at Labour’s party conference approved an emergency motion backing the findings of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry, which […] The post UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference 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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4 d. ago Iowa school board places Roberts on paid administrative leave

The Des Moines Public School Board in Iowa voted on Saturday to place its Superintendent, Guyanese Ian Roberts, on paid administrative leave from his $286,716-a-year contract. The article Iowa school board places Roberts on paid administrative leave appeared first on Stabroek News.

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