9 h. ago 2025 GBA National Senior & Junior Tournament set to spike off from October 9

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) will be spiking off their National Senior and Junior Tournament from October 9-12 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. The competition was announced over a month ago with players having adequate time to prepare, as they compete for spoils within the various categories over a total of […] The post 2025 GBA National Senior & Junior Tournament set to spike off from October 9 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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30 h. ago GPL preparing to receive further 15 MW from second powership

The Guyana Power and Light company (GPL) is readying the second powership to begin delivery of the additional 15 megawatts (MW) of power to the 60 MW it agreed to last year and the infrastructure for a 69 kilovolt (kV) double circuit overhead transmission line replacement for Georgetown is expected to soon begin. The article GPL preparing to receive further 15 MW from second powership appeared first on Stabroek News.

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31 h. ago CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential

As part of its efforts to prepare the youth of the Caribbean by helping them acquire the skills needed to navigate their digital future, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is designing a transformative education policy and strategy to unlock the potential of the Caribbean’s predominantly young population, 60 per cent of whom are nearly under the age of 30. The article CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential appeared first on Stabroek News.

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57 h. ago Lusignan Golfers set sights on DSB Suriname Invitational 2025

Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is preparing to make a powerful statement at the DSB Suriname Invitational 2025, scheduled for October 11–12 in Paramaribo. After an outstanding showing at last year’s tournament, the Guyanese contingent is heading into this year’s event with a strong contingent of 20 players, determination, and the clear […] The post Lusignan Golfers set sights on DSB Suriname Invitational 2025 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Defections caused no significant damage to PNC in Region 10 – Solomon

Kaieteur News – Although receiving its sharpest blow at the recent general and regional elections, depleting any chance of the party securing government or maintaining its position as the main parliamentary opposition, outgoing Linden Mayor, Sharma Solomon said much harm has not come to the People’s National Congress-led APNU in Region 10. In the lead […] The post Defections caused no significant damage to PNC in Region 10 – Solomon appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Recruits graduate from four separate police training courses

The ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) received a significant boost on Thursday with the graduation of Recruit Courses 395, 396, 397, and 398 at the Officers’ Training Centre, Eve Leary, Georgetown. The article Recruits graduate from four separate police training courses appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago “What Are We Prepared To Do?” Caribbean Solidarity with Palestine

By Renuka Anandjit & Angelique V. Nixon Renuka N. Anandjit is a Guyanese-born, Trinidad-based scholar and activist. She is a PhD Candidate at the Institute for Gender and Development Studies at The University of the West Indies, St. The article “What Are We Prepared To Do?” Caribbean Solidarity with Palestine appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Those receiving NIS survivor’s benefit should not be precluded from claiming their own pension

Dear Editor, I write with deep concern and a heartfelt plea for intervention and review by the relevant authorities regarding the current structure of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pension entitlements, particularly as it relates to survivor’s benefits and the one-off pension payment. The article Those receiving NIS survivor’s benefit should not be precluded from claiming their own pension appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Exxon paid no taxes to Guyana but tells U.S. it paid over US$1.2B in 2024

By Davina Bagot Kaieteur News – American oil major, ExxonMobil has reported the payment of US$1.2B in taxes to the government of Guyana (GoG) for the year 2024. In a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing made on Friday, the company in a specialized report to its shareholders explained that the document was prepared and […] The post Exxon paid no taxes to Guyana but tells U.S. it paid over US$1.2B in 2024 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago US preparing options for military strikes on targets inside Venezuela, NBC News reports

U.S. military officials are drawing up options to target drug traffickers inside Venezuela, and strikes within that country’s borders could potentially begin in a matter of weeks, four sources told NBC News. The article US preparing options for military strikes on targets inside Venezuela, NBC News reports appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Saipem gets green light to commence US$500M work for Exxon’s Hammerhead project

Kaieteur News – Italian multinational oilfield services company Saipem has received authorisation to proceed with work for ExxonMobil Guyana Limited’s (EMGL) seventh development offshore Guyana, the Hammerhead project. The authorisation follows Monday’s approval by the Government of Guyana (GoG) of a Petroleum Production Licence (PPL) for Exxon’s US$6.8 billion Hammerhead project in the prolific Stabroek […] The post Saipem gets green light to commence US$500M work for Exxon’s Hammerhead project appeared first on Kaieteur 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 Hosein warns against complacency as WI gear up for historic Nepal series

(Trinidad Express) West Indies T20 captain Akeal Hosein has warned his players not to underestimate Nepal as the two sides prepare for their first-ever bilateral T20 International series, which bowls off tomorrow at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. The article Hosein warns against complacency as WI gear up for historic Nepal series appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Boxing association to resume National Developmental Programme

– to serve as preparation for Caribbean Schoolboys tourney With the 8th Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing Championship set to commence in November, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will commence its preparatory phase with the staging of its monthly National Developmental Programme tomorrow. The article Boxing association to resume National Developmental Programme appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Govt. to use portion of World Bank loan to procure laptops for schools

Kaieteur News – The government through the Ministry of Education will be utilising a portion of a loan from the World Bank to procure a number of laptops for schools in the country. This is according to a request for bids issued by the ministry. According to the document, Guyana has received financing from the […] The post Govt. to use portion of World Bank loan to procure laptops for schools appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Six persons with disabilities get loans from Small Business Bureau

Six persons living with disabilities yesterday received loans totaling $3 million. The cheques were handed over by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues and Permanent Secretary, Roger Rogers at the Small Business Bureau. The article Six persons with disabilities get loans from Small Business Bureau appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Petra Organisation conducts Pee Wee ball distribution exercise

With the 12th edition of the Courts Pee Wee Boy’s U-11 Football Championship set to commence on Saturday, tournament organisers, the Petra Organisation, conducted their traditional ball distribution exercise in an effort to assist the schools in their respective preparatory phases. The article Petra Organisation conducts Pee Wee ball distribution exercise appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Exxon unable to say when Guyana will receive full 50% profit share

as more projects being approved Kaieteur News – As Guyana continues to grant more oil projects to the multinational oil giant, ExxonMobil, the country’s chance of enjoying larger profits from its resource is being further delayed. Under the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), 75% of oil produced monthly is recovered by the operator as cost. […] The post Exxon unable to say when Guyana will receive full 50% profit share appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Home Affairs Ministry to spend $130M more on new CANU headquarters 

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Home Affairs is preparing to spend approximately $130 million more to complete several outstanding works on the new Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) headquarters on Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown. This was revealed at the recent opening of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office. According to the […] The post Home Affairs Ministry to spend $130M more on new CANU headquarters  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Failure to consult is a breach of the essence of a viable democracy

Dear Editor, In a section of the media, it was said that President Ali’s vision to turn Georgetown into a sustainable “Garden City”, was warmly received by the Tourism & Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), and the plan is seen as a major step towards enhancing the city’s appeal and liveability, fine words, but allow […] The post Failure to consult is a breach of the essence of a viable democracy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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