16 h. ago Pres. Ali tells private sector: ‘Stop dreaming, start building new industries’

(Kaieteur News) – President Irfaan Ali has thrown down the gauntlet to the local private sector, challenging business leaders to move beyond the comfort of simply feeding off the booming oil and gas sector. He urged them instead to become the architects of entirely new industries that can sustain Guyana for generations. The Head of […] The post Pres. Ali tells private sector: ‘Stop dreaming, start building new industries’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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38 h. ago Fiscal expansion has pushed demand for US dollars far beyond what G$210 can bear

Dear Editor, The shortage of foreign exchange – US dollars – shows that something is “wrong” with the price. At G$210, demand exceeds supply. The article Fiscal expansion has pushed demand for US dollars far beyond what G$210 can bear appeared first on Stabroek News.

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62 h. ago Mass migration to Barbados not expected from free movement, says expert

(Barbados Nation) Dr Olivia Smith, migration expert and former lead consultant, CARICOM-IOM Migration Policy Framework (2024), does not anticipate a mass migration of citizens from Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines into Barbados. The article Mass migration to Barbados not expected from free movement, says expert appeared first on Stabroek News.

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64 h. ago Exxon ordered to submit quarterly reserve updates for 7th project

Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana has moved to impose stricter oversight on ExxonMobil’s oil operations, demanding that the U.S. oil giant submit quarterly reports on reserves for its seventh offshore development, the Hammerhead Project. This mechanism would play a key role in monitoring the depletion of the resources and aid in strategic planning […] The post Exxon ordered to submit quarterly reserve updates for 7th project appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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64 h. ago The problem is not the Constitution. The problem is ignorance of the Constitution

Dear Editor, Once again, I am compelled to revisit the critical importance of adhering to the rule of law. If we are truly committed to this principle, not just mouthing it for political expediency, then everyone must be held accountable to the same standard. Only then can we begin to build a Guyana consistent with […] The post The problem is not the Constitution. The problem is ignorance of the Constitution appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort

Dear Editor, Infrastructural development plays a crucial role in national growth, economic development and overall improving the quality of life for the population. In Guyana’s growing and transformative economy, we can see several major infrastructural upgrades and expansion of roadways including the Heroes Highway, Ogle to Eccles Bypass and the Railway Embankment four-lane highway project […] The post Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Building grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages

Dear Editor, The rice glut on the world market is a blessing in disguise. During this period of heightened tensions and potential war we as a nation have an opportunity to build our grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages. The article Building grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago CRG supports the stockpiling of rice during this period of potential conflict

Dear Editor, The rice glut on the world market is a blessing in disguise. During this period of heightened tensions and potential war we as a nation have an opportunity to build our grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages. For this reason, the stockpiling of our local grain should be encouraged. […] The post CRG supports the stockpiling of rice during this period of potential conflict appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Govt. to be commended for balancing environmental care with power supply

Dear Editor, I started thinking about the many positives of the solar grid in Batavia that was commissioned by PM Phillips. This Batavia Village Solar Grid in Region Seven is really the realisation of a landmark, G$300 million initiative, that will deliver 24-hour renewable electricity to the Cuyuni-Mazaruni community for the first time. For sure, […] The post Govt. to be commended for balancing environmental care with power supply appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Football Tournament kickoff

St. John the Baptiste Primary tops March-Past   By Kester Williams Kaieteur Sports – Petra Organisation officials, along with Chain Manager of the tournament’s title sponsor Courts Optical and other key stakeholders, gathered yesterday at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue to witness the grand kickoff of the 12th Annual Pee Wee Boys’ […] The post 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Football Tournament kickoff 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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6 d. ago Bids opened for rehabilitation of main roof to Main Theory Classes Building at E’bo Technical Institute

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education has received seven bids for the rehabilitation of the main roof to the Main Theory Classes Building at the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI) in Region Two. Bids were opened at the office of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB). The project is estimated at $18.3 million. […] The post Bids opened for rehabilitation of main roof to Main Theory Classes Building at E’bo Technical Institute appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Parliament Office rents ACCC for $500k per sitting of National Assembly

Kaieteur News – Parliament Office pays $500,000 per sitting of the National Assembly to the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs disclosed. “Per sitting, and if we go way beyond, we pay a little more,” Isaacs told reporters on Thursday at the Parliament Buildings, Georgetown. Since 2020, parliament has […] The post Parliament Office rents ACCC for $500k per sitting of National Assembly appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Hits & Jams to unveil Genesis The Band and Guyana Carnival 2026 Calendar

Kaieteur News – The countdown has begun. After years of anticipation, Hits and Jams Entertainment is bringing back the pure, unadulterated carnival experience that captured the hearts of Guyanese at home and abroad. Mark your calendars for October 5th, 2025, when HJ Experience will officially launch Genesis – The Band alongside the complete Guyana Carnival […] The post Hits & Jams to unveil Genesis The Band and Guyana Carnival 2026 Calendar 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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8 d. ago Supermarket set to open on Brickdam but no permission granted

Even as the Changhong supermarket at the corner of Brickdam and Brummel Place in Georgetown is set to open next month, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) yesterday said it is still trying to find out the name of the owner so as to be able to serve a building notice that says construction is ongoing without permission. The article Supermarket set to open on Brickdam but no permission granted appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Efforts underway to implement single window system via Local Govt. organs

Kaieteur News – Efforts are being made to implement the Single Window System that will simplify how building approvals and extensions, both domestic and commercial are applied for and granted. The project is being done in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Water, which has responsibility for the Single Window System, and the Ministry […] The post Efforts underway to implement single window system via Local Govt. organs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago GWI establishing spring water catchment system in Micobie Village

Kaieteur News – Acknowledging the challenges in accessing adequate water supply in Micobie Village, Region Eight, the Guyana Water Inc (GWI) said it is establishing a spring water catchment system in the community which is expected to be completed within a week. GWI made the announcement in a statement responding to reports that schools in […] The post GWI establishing spring water catchment system in Micobie Village appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Subryanville residents heading to court to stop construction of prefab building for Mae’s school

Kaieteur News – Residents of Subryanville are set to take legal action to prevent the construction of a prefab building for the Mae’s School, being developed on the Eastern end of Farnum Playfield. Since losing its main campus in Subryanville to fire last March, the school has since been occupying sections of the playfield to […] The post Subryanville residents heading to court to stop construction of prefab building for Mae’s school appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Schools in Micobie shut doors due to water disruption – Toshao

classes to resume today following RDC intervention Kaieteur News – The nursery and primary schools in Micobie Village, Region Eight were shut on Monday and Tuesday due to the lack of water in the village, Tosaho Julie Singh told Kaieteur News. Singh said that the entire village is without water but noted that the Guyana […] The post Schools in Micobie shut doors due to water disruption – Toshao appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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