5 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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5 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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5 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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7 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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7 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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7 h. ago GMRSC, AAG, GDA among latest sports bodies to engage with Minister Jacobs

Kaieteur Sports – Continuing his recent meetings with the respective sports bodies in Guyana, Minister within the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, Steven Jacobs welcomed more of the country’s Associations this past week. Hitting the ground running following his still fresh appointment, Minister Jacobs has spent recent time engaging with players, executives and stakeholders […] The post GMRSC, AAG, GDA among latest sports bodies to engage with Minister Jacobs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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29 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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30 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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31 h. ago Mustapha boasts expansion, modernisation of Agri sector as month of activities kicks start

Kaieteur News – Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has boasted of a number of milestones marked in the agriculture sector at the launch of the agriculture month. The minister told those gathered a ceremony at the Ministry of Agriculture’s head office on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, that the sector has seen substantial growth and impact particularly in […] The post Mustapha boasts expansion, modernisation of Agri sector as month of activities kicks start appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago ‘Highway carnage continues’: but traffic chief says no need for safety unit

Kaieteur News – In light of the recent surge in fatal accidents along the rehabilitating Linden–Soesdyke Highway, Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh stressed that the police have already implemented all possible measures to maintain safety. He emphasised that ultimate responsibility lies with drivers and vehicle owners, who must exercise caution and diligence when using the roadway. His […] The post ‘Highway carnage continues’: but traffic chief says no need for safety unit appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 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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53 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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55 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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55 h. ago PAHO highlights progress in health security, disease elimination, and primary health care – director says in report

(PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, presented his Annual Report on Monday at the opening of the 62nd Directing Council, highlighting major progress in health security, disease elimination, primary health care, and digital health—despite the many challenges faced over the past year. “This report shows how collective […] The post PAHO highlights progress in health security, disease elimination, and primary health care – director says in report 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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3 d. ago Ignorance of our collective, communal history may perhaps turn out to be one of our most debilitating

Dear Editor As a citizen I welcome Minister Sonia Parag as the new Minister of Education. In the circumstances of Guyana’s education, in its wider sense, it is perhaps by far the most significant portfolio within the cabinet. The article Ignorance of our collective, communal history may perhaps turn out to be one of our most debilitating appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Honoured that I was mentored in public speaking at the World Trade Centre

Dear Editor, A huge thank you to the Imperial House, Mr. Jairam Juergen for organizing and the High Commissioner of Belize, Her Excellency Ms. The article Honoured that I was mentored in public speaking at the World Trade Centre appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago New FAO report assesses progress towards food and agriculture SDG indicators

Kaieteur News – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) last week released a new report assessing progress on 22 indicators under the Organisation’s custodianship spanning six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 14 (Life Below Water), […] The post New FAO report assesses progress towards food and agriculture SDG indicators appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Rice sector subsidies are targeted interventions to preserve rural livelihoods

Dear Editor, I read with concern a recent commentary attributed to a former Minister, published on September 23, 2025 in the newspapers, in which he described subsidies to rice farmers as a “misuse of taxpayers’ money.” The article Rice sector subsidies are targeted interventions to preserve rural livelihoods appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Rupununi rangers sharpen GPS, storytelling, and fire safety skills

Earlier this month, the South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) organised a refresher training for wildlife rangers who will be working on the Red Siskin Research and Conservation Project. The article Rupununi rangers sharpen GPS, storytelling, and fire safety skills appeared first on Stabroek News.

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