5 h. ago Armed bandits steal motorcycle, cash and phone from Sophia woman

(Kaieteur News) – Two bandits, one armed with a cutlass, pounced on 45-year-old Maressa Gilbert Mohabir of Section ‘D’ Sophia stealing a black and red Haojue motorcycle with registration #CN5875 valued at $225,000; a hand bag containing a Samsung cellphone valued at $30,000; $25,000 cash; Atm bank cards, ID cards and one Guyana driver’s license. […] The post Armed bandits steal motorcycle, cash and phone from Sophia woman appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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16 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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40 h. ago The legal and political crisis as applied to Mr. Mohamed and heralded by Prof. Hinds is nothing more than a figment of his imagination

Dear Editor, Prof. David Hinds, who describes himself in an interview as ‘a part of the education elite and a scholar also – don’t forget that!’, The article The legal and political crisis as applied to Mr. Mohamed and heralded by Prof. Hinds is nothing more than a figment of his imagination appeared first on Stabroek News.

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40 h. ago CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential

As part of its efforts to prepare the youth of the Caribbean by helping them acquire the skills needed to navigate their digital future, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is designing a transformative education policy and strategy to unlock the potential of the Caribbean’s predominantly young population, 60 per cent of whom are nearly under the age of 30. The article CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential 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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4 d. ago Republic Bank awards 12 students for outstanding performance at NGSA, CSEC, and CAPE 2025

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited has once again recognised RightStart account holders of the bank for their outstanding performance at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), Caribbean Secondary Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examina-tion (CAPE) 2025. The article Republic Bank awards 12 students for outstanding performance at NGSA, CSEC, and CAPE 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago ‘Fusion Creative Studio’: capturing the special moments that last a lifetime

“My advice to aspiring photographers would be this: If not you, then who? Just start creating for yourself first, and the growth will follow from there.” By Allyiah Allicock Kaieteur News – As we continue to highlight the many dreams and passions of young entrepreneurs in our society. Today we focus the lens on photographer […] The post ‘Fusion Creative Studio’: capturing the special moments that last a lifetime appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Students could begin moving into New Nismes Secondary next week – Parag

Construction of the new Nismes Secondary School, a $1.3 billion state-of-the-art facility on the West Bank of Demerara is being sped up so that the building could be fully ready by the new school term in January. The article Students could begin moving into New Nismes Secondary next week – Parag appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago CWI congratulates Quentin Sampson as breakout player of CPL 2025

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has congratulated Quentin Sampson on being named the Breakout Player of the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), following an outstanding debut season with the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The article CWI congratulates Quentin Sampson as breakout player of CPL 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Azruddin Mohamed, other MPs can be paid in cash – Clerk of the National Assembly

Kaieteur News – Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, on Thursday disclosed that leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed, and his Members of Parliament (MP) heading to the 13th Parliament of Guyana can be paid in cash if they do not have a bank account. Isaacs made the disclosure […] The post Azruddin Mohamed, other MPs can be paid in cash – Clerk of the National Assembly appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Govt. to use portion of World Bank loan to procure laptops for schools

Kaieteur News – The government through the Ministry of Education will be utilising a portion of a loan from the World Bank to procure a number of laptops for schools in the country. This is according to a request for bids issued by the ministry. According to the document, Guyana has received financing from the […] The post Govt. to use portion of World Bank loan to procure laptops for schools appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago The Republic Bank Pan, Brass & Soca returns to Kingston Beach tomorrow

Kaieteur News – The vibrant sounds of steelpan, brass, and soca will once again collide at Kingston Beach this Saturday, September 27, as the highly anticipated Pan, Brass & Soca event makes its return to Guyana’s entertainment calendar. Organized by The Kunjaz Group, in collaboration with Republic Bank and the Ministry of Culture, the event […] The post The Republic Bank Pan, Brass & Soca returns to Kingston Beach tomorrow appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Assistant accountant charged with alleged theft of $5M from GECOM

Kaieteur News – A 30-year-old assistant accountant employed at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was on Thursday remanded to prison after being accused of stealing more than $5 million belonging to the Commission. The accused, Dikimbie Gittens, of Onderneeming, Parfaite Harmony, West Bank Demerara, was arrested on September 22, 2025. He is alleged to have […] The post Assistant accountant charged with alleged theft of $5M from GECOM appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Three growing threats to road safety and public order around Great Diamond Area

Dear Editor, I write to highlight three growing threats to road safety and public order on the East Bank, particularly around Great Diamond. The article Three growing threats to road safety and public order around Great Diamond Area appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago UG Business School to offer two oil and gas accounting programmes

The University of Guyana’s School of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation (SEBI) has entered a partnership with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the World Bank to introduce an Associate Degree in Oil & Gas Accounting/Taxation/Audit and a Graduate Executive Diploma in Oil & Gas Accounting/Taxation/Audit. The article UG Business School to offer two oil and gas accounting programmes appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Dangerous lighting, sand on roads, and bus stop abuse – Time to enforce the law

Dear Editor, I write to highlight three growing threats to road safety and public order on the East Bank, particularly around Great Diamond. First, too many drivers are using extra-bright “fog lamps” or coloured front lights at night instead of proper headlamps, often blinding oncoming drivers. Guyana’s Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Regulations require that every vehicle during the hours […] The post Dangerous lighting, sand on roads, and bus stop abuse – Time to enforce the law appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Israel seeks permanent Gaza control and Jewish majority in West Bank, UN inquiry says

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – The Israeli government has shown a clear intent to establish permanent control over Gaza and to ensure a Jewish majority in the occupied West Bank, a United Nations commission said in a report on Tuesday. The article Israel seeks permanent Gaza control and Jewish majority in West Bank, UN inquiry says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Mohamed gifts bicycle to Linden mother after fall into Wismar bridge

Opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed yesterday presented a new bicycle to Linden mother, Karol Velasquez, who along with her three-year-old son, fell into the Demerara River earlier this month after an accident on the Wismar/McKenzie Bridge. The article Mohamed gifts bicycle to Linden mother after fall into Wismar bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Isak opens Liverpool account, Ekitike scores winner and sees red

(Reuters) – Alexander Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool while Hugo Ekitike was sent off after bagging a late winner as the hosts beat second tier Southampton 2-1 at Anfield to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday The Swede, a record 125 million pounds ($169.04 million) signing from Newcastle United, found the net in the 43rd minute of a scrappy match — 38 seconds after Southampton’s Adam Armstrong had hit the crossbar. The article Isak opens Liverpool account, Ekitike scores winner and sees red appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Port Mourant Secondary crowned Region 6 champs with dominant win over Canje

BCB/Republic Bank Inter-Secondary Schools Cricket Port Mourant Secondary School (PMSS) were crowned champions of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)/Republic Bank Limited (RBL) Inter-Secondary Schools Region Six competition yesterday, following a commanding eight-wicket victory over Canje Secondary School (CSS) at the Rose Hall Community Centre ground. The article Port Mourant Secondary crowned Region 6 champs with dominant win over Canje appeared first on Stabroek News.

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