14 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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14 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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38 h. ago Union president, minister’s relationship on acrimonious footing

Dear Editor,  It was somewhat disappointing that the union president instead of being conciliatory chose to be combative with the new Minister of Education (KN September 30). The article Union president, minister’s relationship on acrimonious footing appeared first on Stabroek News.

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62 h. ago Colombia’s central bank holds rate, country cancels IMF credit line

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – Colombia’s central bank held the benchmark interest rate at 9.25% yesterday, in line with market predictions, amid inflationary pressures, stronger economic data and uncertainty about the global economy. The article Colombia’s central bank holds rate, country cancels IMF credit line appeared first on Stabroek News.

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64 h. ago Oko West gold mine wharf landing progressing steadily – GMIN

Kaieteur News – G Mining Ventures (GMIN), a Canadian firm operating in Guyana, has disclosed that the construction of a wharf landing at its gold project here is progressing steadily. GMIN is the 100 per cent owner of the Oko West Gold Mine which is estimated to hold 5.4 million ounces of gold located in […] The post Oko West gold mine wharf landing progressing steadily – GMIN appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference

(AL JAZEERA) Members of the United Kingdom’s Labour Party have voted to recognise that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, in a move that increases pressure on the UK government to adopt the same position. Delegates at Labour’s party conference approved an emergency motion backing the findings of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry, which […] The post UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Four companies to sign contracts for new oil blocks next month

Kaieteur News – Sispro Inc., the stand-alone Guyanese company that participated in the country’s inaugural oil block auction launched in 2022, will be among four companies set to sign contracts in October with the Government of Guyana. This was disclosed by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, during a recently aired interview on Starting Point, […] The post Four companies to sign contracts for new oil blocks next month appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk

Kaieteur News – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released its second Global hypertension report, showing that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, yet just over one in five have it under control either through medication or addressing modifiable health risks. The new report–released at an event co-hosted by WHO, Bloomberg Philanthropies, […] The post Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Instead of succumbing to the pressure, I chose to stand firm

Dear Editor, In the busy city of Georgetown known for its vibrant diversity and complex political landscape, as a young politician I had always been passionate about public service, driven by a desire to make a genuine difference in my community and neighborhood. However, as I stepped into the world of politics, I quickly realised […] The post Instead of succumbing to the pressure, I chose to stand firm appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago From Where I Stand President Ali is striking the right chords but can we play the full tune?

By Janelle Persaud Kaieteur News – “I am not the president of some Guyanese. I am the president of all Guyana,” declared President Irfaan Ali at his inauguration. “One Guyana is not a slogan, it is a lived ethic. Each of us is equal in dignity, equal in opportunity, and equal in respect. To those […] The post From Where I Stand… President Ali is striking the right chords but can we play the full tune? appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Canadian firm building 13km road to access 5.4M gold project site

Kaieteur News – Canadian gold company, G Mining Ventures (GMIN) has commenced building a 13-kilometer access road to its 5.4 million ounces Oko West Gold Project, located in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). GMIN is the 100% owner of the Oko West gold project, which falls under its main prospecting licence (PL) covering 44 square kilometers (10,890 […] The post Canadian firm building 13km road to access 5.4M gold project site appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Arab leaders declare ‘solidarity’ with Qatar as Israel kills 51 in Gaza

─ Qatar’s emir vows to ‘confront Israeli aggression’   (AL-JAZEERA) The emergency Doha summit of Arab and Muslim leaders has issued its final declaration, saying it would stand behind Qatar as it takes steps to respond to Israel’s “cowardly” attack on the Gulf nation last week. Six-year-old twins were among the 51 Palestinians killed in […] The post Arab leaders declare ‘solidarity’ with Qatar as Israel kills 51 in Gaza appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Sophia woman succumbs to injuries following gas bottle explosion, son recovering

– family to pursue legal action against Massy Gas Kaieteur News – A tragic gas explosion in ‘C’ Field Sophia has claimed the life of a 36-year-old mother of four, Harriet Ray, while leaving her 13-year-old son, Jaden Jarod, bedridden and in severe pain. The incident occurred on September 4, 2025, while Ray was cooking […] The post Sophia woman succumbs to injuries following gas bottle explosion, son recovering appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Sophia woman injured in explosion succumbs, son released from hospital

The ‘C’ Field, Sophia woman who was injured in a suspected gas explosion just over a week ago, succumbed to her injuries on Saturday at about 12:00 hrs at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH). The article Sophia woman injured in explosion succumbs, son released from hospital appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Canadian firm secures C$49M to advance gold exploration in Guyana

Kaieteur News – To advance its gold exploration in Guyana, Canadian gold company G2 Goldfields has secured a non-brokered private placement of C$49,500,000. According to the company, the placement is up to 15,000,000 common shares at a price of C$3.30 per share.  It was explained that the proceeds are expected to be used for continued […] The post Canadian firm secures C$49M to advance gold exploration in Guyana appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago Commonwealth ministerial group restates support for ICJ process to resolve Guyana

The Commonwealth Ministerial Group on Guyana (CMGG) yesterday reiterated its firm support for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) process as the lawful means to address the border controversy with Venezuela under international law. The article Commonwealth ministerial group restates support for ICJ process to resolve Guyana-Venezuela border controversy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. 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 w. ago New Zealand look to crush South Africa’s Rugby Championship title defence

(Reuters) – New Zealand will look to end South Africa’s Rugby Championship title defence on Saturday in a crunch match in Wellington where both sides have put their faith in raw talent to thrive under pressure. The article New Zealand look to crush South Africa’s Rugby Championship title defence appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Egg price dispute reportedly triggers killing, deadly standoff in Jamaica

(Jamaica Gleaner) A dispute over the price of a tray of eggs is what may have set off a deadly chain of events in Manchester yesterday, which ended when a thug, armed with two guns and more than 500 bullets, was shot and killed after a fierce stand-off and gun battle that lasted more than four hours. The article Egg price dispute reportedly triggers killing, deadly standoff in Jamaica appeared first on Stabroek News.

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