2 h. ago Exxon funnels mega contract to Dutch firm for Guyana project

Kaieteur News – Dutch maritime service provider Smit Lamnalco has announced that it has been awarded a “significant multi-year contract” by ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd. to provide offshore terminal support services for operations in the Stabroek Block. The company disclosed the development on its LinkedIn page, noting that the agreement includes the provision of four newbuild […] The post Exxon funnels mega contract to Dutch firm for Guyana project appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 h. ago Venezuelan VP issues warning to Guyana, T&T over US strike on drugs cartels

(TRINIDAD EXPRESS) Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday morning issued a warning to Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and the US Department of War, saying to the country, ‘do not dare,’ and to ‘take it easy.” Speaking from Sucre State, the region from which an alleged drug trafficking vessel struck down by the US last […] The post Venezuelan VP issues warning to Guyana, T&T over US strike on drugs cartels appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 h. ago Security forces played key role in maintaining peace and order on E

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Thursday praised the members of the joint services for their role in maintaining peace and security during the September 1 general and regional Elections. His remarks were delivered during the “After Action Review” of Operation Plexus, the security operation conducted by the joint services for the elections. The ceremony […] The post Security forces played key role in maintaining peace and order on E-day – Pres. Ali appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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25 h. ago If Ali cannot distinguish between legitimate criticism and treason then it is his administration that has lost its way

Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali and his inner circle demeanor that the media is either the “voice of reason” or the “voice of treason” is deeply alarming. The article If Ali cannot distinguish between legitimate criticism and treason then it is his administration that has lost its way appeared first on Stabroek News.

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25 h. ago US democratic backsliding under Trump encourages autocrats globally, democracy watchdog says

STOCKHOLM,  (Reuters) –  Executive  overreach and foreign aid funding cuts during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first six months in office have hurt international democratization efforts and encouraged populist leaders around the world, an intergovernmental democracy watchdog said yesterday. The article US democratic backsliding under Trump encourages autocrats globally, democracy watchdog says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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25 h. ago Eight days later, questions linger about Venezuela boat strike

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – More than a week after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military had blown up a boat off Venezuela, the operation – which killed 11 people – largely remains a mystery to many in Washington. The article Eight days later, questions linger about Venezuela boat strike appeared first on Stabroek News.

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25 h. ago Ghana agrees to accept West Africans deported from US, president says

ACCRA,  (Reuters) – Ghana has agreed to accept West African nationals deported from the United States and 14 have already arrived in the country, President John Dramani Mahama told reporters late yesterday. The article Ghana agrees to accept West Africans deported from US, president says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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27 h. ago Van Lange, Racha ninth wicket stand helps WI U19 to crucial win over Sri Lanka

(Trinidad Express) – Jonathan van Lange and Aadian Racha shared an unbroken partnership of 28 for the ninth wicket as the West Indies Under-19s held on to earn a crucial two-wicket win over Sri Lanka Under-19s in the fifth Youth One-Day International, on Tuesday. Chasing the visitors’ total of 172 in 48 overs at the […] The post Van Lange, Racha ninth wicket stand helps WI U19 to crucial win over Sri Lanka appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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27 h. ago GPA defended Travis Chase’s plainly rude and aggressive approach in addressing the President

Dear Editor, I read with utter disbelief a Facebook post made by the Guyana Press Association (GPA) relating to a now popular interaction between President Irfaan Ali and ‘journalist’ Travis Chase condemning what it labeled as the “President’s attack on Mr. Chase”. It is saddening that the GPA, which claims to be the sole representative […] The post GPA defended Travis Chase’s plainly rude and aggressive approach in addressing the President appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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27 h. ago GMSA Congratulates the PPP/C on Winning the 2025 General and Regional Elections

Dear Editor, The Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA) extends heartiest congratulations to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on their victory in the General and Regional Elections held on Monday, September 1, 2025. We also congratulate President Elect, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, as he commences his second term as President of the Cooperative Republic of […] The post GMSA Congratulates the PPP/C on Winning the 2025 General and Regional Elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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49 h. ago ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President

As part of its focus this term, the government will launch a “national crusade”  against poverty and this will see a series of measures to cushion the cost-of-living burden especially targeted for the vulnerable, President Irfaan Ali says. The article ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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49 h. 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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49 h. ago GPA wrong to defend Travis Chase’s rude approach in addressing President

Dear Editor, I read with utter disbelief a Facebook post made by the Guyana Press Association (GPA) relating to a now popular interaction between President Irfaan Ali and ‘journalist’ Travis Chase condemning what it labeled as the “President’s attack on Mr. The article GPA wrong to defend Travis Chase’s rude approach in addressing President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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49 h. ago Inaugural speech offered nothing about spiritual or moral health of our nation

Dear Editor, Guyanese have been brainwashed to believe that the next five years will bring them happiness. I am sorry, but I cannot agree with the president. The article Inaugural speech offered nothing about spiritual or moral health of our nation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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51 h. ago Guyana and Suriname to discuss Corentyne River Bridge project this weekend

Kaieteur News – President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that there will be a face-to-face meeting with the new Surinamese President, Jennifer Simons over the weekend to discuss the advancement of the Corentyne River Bridge project and other programmes that the two countries had agreed upon. The Guyanese leader made the comments while responding […] The post Guyana and Suriname to discuss Corentyne River Bridge project this weekend appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Gas to energy project set for first foundation work tonight – President told

President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with Head of the Gas to Energy (GTE) Task Force, Winston Brassington, and received “comprehensive updates” on several components of the GTE project. The article Gas to energy project set for first foundation work tonight – President told appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Jagdeo’s overtures to APNU and not WIN require further clarity

Dear Editor,  Vice President Jagdeo’s repeated emphasis on preferring to work with the opposition APNU strikes me as curious—especially now that APNU has been replaced as the main opposition by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article Jagdeo’s overtures to APNU and not WIN require further clarity appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections

The President of Brazil, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva  in a letter dated September 3rd to President Irfaan Ali, congratulated the Guyanese people on their broad and peaceful participation in the General and Regional Elections of September 1, noting that it reflects the maturity and strength of this country’s institutions, as well as the consolidation of a plural and democratic society, with growing international relevance and promising economic prospects. The article Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago GPA condemns attacks on journalists by President, supporters

calls for improved relations between govt and news media Kaieteur News – The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has condemned recent attacks on journalists by President Irfaan Ali and his supporters, while calling for improved relations between the new government and the news media. In a statement on Monday the GPA said last Friday it was […] The post GPA condemns attacks on journalists by President, supporters appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Pres. Ali holds talks with U.S. Deputy Asst. Secretary of War

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali and United States (U.S.) Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Mr. Joseph M. Humire, during a meeting on Monday, at State House discussed strengthening and expanding Guyana’s “strategic partnership” with the U.S. In a statement posted on the Office of the President’s Facebook page, President Ali emphasized that Guyana’s sovereignty […] The post Pres. Ali holds talks with U.S. Deputy Asst. Secretary of War appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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