15 h. ago Measures announced by the President will do nothing to ease the pressure on the Guyana dollar

Dear Editor, I write with reference to the news that the government has injected US$1.2B in the foreign exchange market for the year thus far.  The article Measures announced by the President will do nothing to ease the pressure on the Guyana dollar appeared first on Stabroek News.

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15 h. ago Strengthen economic fundamentals to foster sustainable US dollar inflows

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to your recent article, “Gov’t tightening up on foreign exchange access.” While efforts to stabilize the economy are understandable, direct intervention in the foreign exchange market carries significant risks and raises important questions about intent. The article Strengthen economic fundamentals to foster sustainable US dollar inflows appeared first on Stabroek News.

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15 h. ago President’s measures to tame foreign currency demand won’t work – Ram, Campbell

President Irfaan Ali’s surprise announcements on Tuesday to curb the run on foreign currency is a recognition of the seriousness of the situation but the measures won’t work, according to analyst Christipher Ram and businessman Terrence Campbell. The article President’s measures to tame foreign currency demand won’t work – Ram, Campbell appeared first on Stabroek News.

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15 h. ago Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst with professional experience in Barbados, Trinidad, and Guyana, I feel compelled to raise urgent awareness about the mounting environmental threats facing the Caribbean region. The article Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders appeared first on Stabroek News.

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15 h. ago Banks welcome tightening up to detect duplication of foreign currency requests

Commercial banks have welcomed new measures shared by President Irfaan Ali to address duplication of invoices and other practices they say have placed pressure on the foreign currency market. The article Banks welcome tightening up to detect duplication of foreign currency requests appeared first on Stabroek News.

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15 h. ago CARICOM Private Sector Organization welcomes implementation of full free movement

The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) says it welcomes the implementation of full free movement rights for nationals of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). The article CARICOM Private Sector Organization welcomes implementation of full free movement appeared first on Stabroek News.

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40 h. ago ‘2% Can’t Work’: Former President Ramotar urges Caricom to urgently draft model oil contract for region

Kaieteur News – Guyana got ripped off when it signed the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with American oil major, ExxonMobil but this does not mean other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states should suffer the same fate. This is the view of former President Donald Ramotar. In an interview with Kaieteur News, the former Head […] The post ‘2% Can’t Work’: Former President Ramotar urges Caricom to urgently draft model oil contract for region appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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41 h. ago PM Mottley calls for more support, as Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica begin CSME’s free movement

(CMC) – Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley said her country will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their nationals among themselves from Wednesday. The countries are implementing one of the major aspects of the CARICOM Single […] The post PM Mottley calls for more support, as Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica begin CSME’s free movement appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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63 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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65 h. ago Pres. Ali calls for mature and open discussions on U.S’ military presence in the region

President Irfaan Ali has urged Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders on Tuesday to approach the growing presence of United States’ naval assets in the Caribbean with “eyes wide open”, emphasising the need for mature and open discussions on security matters affecting the region. The state-owned Department of Public Information (DPI) quoted Dr. Ali as saying that […] The post Pres. Ali calls for mature and open discussions on U.S’ military presence in the region appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Caricom countries should work out a common regime to deal with huge corporations descending on the region

Dear Editor, One of the benefits that the leaders and the people of the region had hoped was that with the creation of CARICOM, the regional governments would have been acting together. The article Caricom countries should work out a common regime to deal with huge corporations descending on the region appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago BDS Guyana calls for less talk, tangible actions in ending Gaza ‘genocide’

Demonstrators yesterday gathered in front of the CARICOM Secretariat in a day of action, expressing solidarity with Pales-tinians and calling for stronger responses from regional leaders to what they described as an ongoing genocide in Gaza. The article BDS Guyana calls for less talk, tangible actions in ending Gaza ‘genocide’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Standard and Poor’s upgrades Jamaica, outlook remains ‘positive’

(Jamaica Gleaner) Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings yesterday upgraded Jamaica’s long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings from ‘BB-’ to BB,’ while its outlook remains “positive”. The article Standard and Poor’s upgrades Jamaica, outlook remains ‘positive’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Guyana’s First Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Clinic opened at GPHC

Kaieteur News – The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in collaboration with the Center for Global Health at Northwell Health (USA), officially inaugurated Guyana’s first dedicated Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Clinic on September 19, 2025. This achievement represents a major advancement in the country’s mental health care system and offers new, life-changing treatment options for individuals […] The post Guyana’s First Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Clinic opened at GPHC appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago “Solidarity with Gaza” plans day of fasting and prayer for Palestinians

Kaieteur News – Days ahead of the two-year anniversary of Israel’s war on Gaza, the “Solidarity with Gaza” group is inviting all Guyanese to join in a day of fasting and prayer outside the CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, on Thursday, September 25. The group, in a media release on Tuesday, noted that October 2025 will mark […] The post “Solidarity with Gaza” plans day of fasting and prayer for Palestinians appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago GECOM’s term should end with the election of a President and National Assembly

Dear Editor, My limited Constitution-Commonsense informs that the term  of the Elections Commission, (Chair and Commissioners),  ends with declaration of  elected President and National Assembly members, unless there are other reasons to cut short any individual’s term in office. The article GECOM’s term should end with the election of a President and National Assembly appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Subryanville residents refuse Mae’s school takeover of community ground

Kaieteur News – Residents of Subryanville, Georgetown on Tuesday expressed that they will not agree to any plan that will enable private individuals to take over their community ground. In a worded statement to the press, several residents objected to the construction of pre fab buildings on the Farnum Playing Field by the owners of […] The post Subryanville residents refuse Mae’s school takeover of community ground appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago CARICOM calls on Guatemala to ensure military forces desist from illegally entering Belizean territory

Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Tuesday called on Guatemala to ensure that its military forces desist from illegally entering Belizean territory and from aggressive actions which will raise tensions between the countries, escalate into a military conflict, and endanger the safety of persons who use the Sarstoon River. In a statement, CARICOM […] The post CARICOM calls on Guatemala to ensure military forces desist from illegally entering Belizean territory appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago CARICOM still awaiting US response on request for talks on US Navy presence – Symmonds

(Barbados Nation) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds says the presence of United States troops and naval assets in Caribbean waters must be carefully managed to avoid unintended consequences for ordinary citizens.  The article CARICOM still awaiting US response on request for talks on US Navy presence – Symmonds appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Region Six driver contemplates next move after sudden transfer

– alleges political victimisation Kaieteur News – Regional Health Services driver, Stanley Jacobs, of Fort Ordinance, Canje, Berbice is assessing his dilemma of having to either sidestep orders for his transfer to another location, or accept and endure the inconveniences. The 43-year-old father of five was left confused after he received an official letter from […] The post Region Six driver contemplates next move after sudden transfer appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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