58 m. ago Caricom members should dispense with inconvenience of individual currencies that derive their value from the US dollar

Dear Editor, At a recent seminar organized to honour Sir Shridath Ramphal’s memory by the centre which bears his name, I was asked to reflect on the work of the West Indian Commission which Sir Shridath chaired. The article Caricom members should dispense with inconvenience of individual currencies that derive their value from the US dollar appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 h. ago Gov’t remains committed to preserving, promoting Amerindian heritage – PM Phillips 

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has underscored the PPP/C Government’s commitment to continue working with Indigenous peoples to preserve and promote their cultural heritage and ensure inclusive development. He highlighted the importance of preserving cultural heritage as a foundation for development and a source of strength for Amerindian communities. PM Phillips discussed the potential of […] The post Gov’t remains committed to preserving, promoting Amerindian heritage – PM Phillips  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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17 h. ago Finance Minister: Devaluing TT dollar won’t work for our economy

(Trinidad Guardian) Finance Minister Dave Tancoo is dismissing calls to devalue the Trinidad and Tobago dollar, warning that such a move would do more harm than good to the national economy. The article Finance Minister: Devaluing TT dollar won’t work for our economy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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26 h. ago ‘Leave now’, Netanyahu threatens Gaza City residents, as 52 killed

(AL-JAZEERA) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned residents of Gaza City on Monday to leave now, hours after Israel said it would ramp up airstrikes on the enclave. He said: “I say to the residents of Gaza, I take this opportunity and listen to me carefully: You have been warned — leave now.” Netanyahu said […] The post ‘Leave now’, Netanyahu threatens Gaza City residents, as 52 killed appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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26 h. ago Guyana, Suriname discuss Corentyne River Bridge project, other development initiatives

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Monday met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Melvin Bouva, at State House to advance development initiatives between the two countries. In a brief statement posted on the Office of the President’s Facebook page, the president’s office said that the discussions focused on “Guyana’s commitment to […] The post Guyana, Suriname discuss Corentyne River Bridge project, other development initiatives appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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43 h. ago US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration

(Trinidad Guardian) Caricom and Foreign Affairs ministers who have sought a meeting with the United States on its military deployment in the region are awaiting a reply and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s strong stance on the US presence has been slammed by Jamaica’s Gleaner newspaper in an editorial. The article US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration appeared first on Stabroek News.

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59 h. ago ‘You must have belly’: Trinidad PM leans on faith amid diplomatic firestorm

(Trinidad Guardian) In a week of mounting criticism at home and abroad, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar told Hindu devotees that one must have “belly” to stand against injustice. The article ‘You must have belly’: Trinidad PM leans on faith amid diplomatic firestorm appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ

The Preliminary Report of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for Monday’s elections has repeated recommendations from 2020 on  the need for campaign finance reform legislation and confirmed appointments to the  posts of Chancellor of the Judiciary ad Chief Justice. The article OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20

The 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Schools Football Tournament is set to kick off on September 20, at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. The article 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago David Lammy is new Deputy PM as UK’s Starmer reshuffles top team

BIRMINGHAM, England,  (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer brought in a new deputy and foreign and interior ministers on Friday in a sweeping reshuffle intended to restore his authority after the resignation of his deputy, Angela Rayner. The article David Lammy is new Deputy PM as UK’s Starmer reshuffles top team appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago No link between postponement of Surama group’s performance and Mohamed donation – ministry

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs yesterday said that the postponement of a performance by the Surama Culture Group had nothing to do with the presentation of a keyboard to it by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Leader Azruddin Mohamed. The article No link between postponement of Surama group’s performance and Mohamed donation – ministry appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Starmer deputy Rayner resigns over tax in damaging blow to UK PM

BIRMINGHAM,  (Reuters) – British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned today after saying she deeply regretted her mistake of underpaying property tax on a new home, in a damaging blow for her boss, Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The article Starmer deputy Rayner resigns over tax in damaging blow to UK PM appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Companies preparing to occupy lots at proposed Enmore Industrial Estate

As the Ministry of Housing & Water continues its massive infrastructural works for the planned Enmore Industrial Estate, demarcated areas are being developed indicating that individual companies have begun preparations to locate. The article Companies preparing to occupy lots at proposed Enmore Industrial Estate appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago ‘Not a victory by default,’ says Holness of JLP’s election win

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister-designate Dr Andrew Holness on Wednesday night praised supporters of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for the historic third-straight victory which it carved out over the People’s National Party (PNP), telling Labourites that it was not a victory by default, but a hard fought one. The article ‘Not a victory by default,’ says Holness of JLP’s election win appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago GECOM and the relevant ministries must clarify these questions on overseas persons who voted in Elections 2025

Dear Editor, The revelation that an undisclosed number of Indian and Bangladeshi contract workers voted in Guyana’s 2025 elections raises a number of questions. The article GECOM and the relevant ministries must clarify these questions on overseas persons who voted in Elections 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Russia says potential military troops deployment in Ukraine unacceptable

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia,  (Reuters) – Russia has no plans to discuss any potential foreign military deployment in Ukraine in any format, calling it “unacceptable”, foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters yesterday. The article Russia says potential military troops deployment in Ukraine unacceptable appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Ambassador: ‘US will find ways to work around sanctioned officials’

but will not engage in any financial transactions with Mohamed Kaieteur News – As the Statements of Poll reveal the results of the general elections, showing the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, led by U.S.-sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed, making significant gains, United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, stated that while the U.S. will find […] The post Ambassador: ‘US will find ways to work around sanctioned officials’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Carter Center calls for constitutional and campaign finance reforms to ensure electoral fairness

Kaieteur News – The Carter Center Observer Mission on Wednesday released its preliminary findings on Guyana’s General and Regional Elections, urging the incoming government to implement reforms aimed at fostering a more equitable electoral process and restoring public confidence in Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the country’s democracy. Among the Center’s key recommendations are: constitutional […] The post Carter Center calls for constitutional and campaign finance reforms to ensure electoral fairness appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Trinidad PM congratulates US over fatal strike on Venezuelan drug boat

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she is pleased following yesterday’s US military strike that sank a drug-carrying vessel leaving Venezuelan waters. The article Trinidad PM congratulates US over fatal strike on Venezuelan drug boat appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago OAS observer team hosts meeting with other overseas missions

The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organisation of American States (OAS) in Guyana led by former Prime Minister of Jamaica Bruce Golding yesterday hosted the international observation missions of CARICOM, the European Union, the Carter Center and the Commonwealth along with partners from the United Nations to a post-election day meeting to exchange the initial findings of the missions. The article OAS observer team hosts meeting with other overseas missions appeared first on Stabroek News.

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