10 h. ago Exxon to cut 2,000 jobs in restructuring hitting Canada and EU

HOUSTON,  (Reuters) – Top U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) said on Tuesday it will lay off 2,000 workers globally, particularly in Canada and across the European Union, as part of a long-term restructuring plan that will affect about 3% to 4% of the company’s workforce. The article Exxon to cut 2,000 jobs in restructuring hitting Canada and EU appeared first on Stabroek News.

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34 h. ago IOC to offer scholarships to Palestine athletes to help train for major events

BERLIN, (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee said it will offer a number of scholarships to help Palestinian athletes train for next year’s Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The article IOC to offer scholarships to Palestine athletes to help train for major events appeared first on Stabroek News.

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35 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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36 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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60 h. ago Israel kills 59 people in Gaza Tuesday as Hamas reviews Trump’s plan to end war

(AL-JAZEERA) Israeli forces continued to escalate attacks on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 59 people since dawn on Tuesday. In the midst of the chaos, Hamas’s negotiating team said it is still studying US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza have said the plan raises many […] The post Israel kills 59 people in Gaza Tuesday as Hamas reviews Trump’s plan to end war appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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60 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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60 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 Major operation foils drone delivery of contraband at Trinidad prison

(Trinidad Guardian) The Police Service is reporting that the aerial delivery of prohibited items into the Arouca Maximum Security Prison was successfully prevented, thanks to a “coordinated, intelligence-led operation between 7:00 pm on Sunday and 5:45 am (yesterday).” The article Major operation foils drone delivery of contraband at Trinidad prison appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort

Dear Editor, Infrastructural development plays a crucial role in national growth, economic development and overall improving the quality of life for the population. In Guyana’s growing and transformative economy, we can see several major infrastructural upgrades and expansion of roadways including the Heroes Highway, Ogle to Eccles Bypass and the Railway Embankment four-lane highway project […] The post Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago President Ali seeks to reshape sports across indigenous communities; Harper, Sarwan appointed key roles,

Kaieteur Sports – President of Guyana His Excellency, Dr. Irfaan Ali has named former Guyana/West Indies stars Ramnaresh Sarwan and Roger Harper, as Mentor/Coach and Head of Women’s Cricket Development, with major moves to boost sports across the indigenous communities gathering massive momentum. The announcement came on Saturday during the Head of State’s visit to […] The post President Ali seeks to reshape sports across indigenous communities; Harper, Sarwan appointed key roles, appeared first on Kaieteur 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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4 d. ago Squash Association celebrates 60 years with inaugural Hall of Fame inductions

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) marked a historic milestone on Saturday evening, celebrating its 60th Anniversary with a grand Gala event that honoured six legends of the sport through induction into the newly established Squash Hall of Fame. The ceremony, held as part of a three-day weekend of activities, united generations of […] The post Squash Association celebrates 60 years with inaugural Hall of Fame inductions appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago President announces major initiatives to elevate Indigenous athletes into national sports

President Irfaan Ali has announced several new measures to ensure the nation’s Indigenous athletes have access to opportunities in sports, namely cricket, football, and volleyball. The article President announces major initiatives to elevate Indigenous athletes into national sports appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Rodrigues in strong finishes at South American Swimming Championships

Guyana’s rising swimming talent Ariel Rodrigues brought the curtain down on her campaign at the South American Youth Swimming Championship in Brazil with two commendable performances yesterday, finishing fifth and sixth in her final events. The article Rodrigues in strong finishes at South American Swimming Championships 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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5 d. ago Guyana Association of Women Judges launched its first magazine

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Association of Women Judges, GAWJ launched its first magazine titled “Justice” last Thursday, 11th September 2025, at the Cara Lodge Hotel. The event was small, intimate, and saw members and special invitees come together to celebrate the launch of the magazine, which chronicles the history and work of women in […] The post Guyana Association of Women Judges launched its first magazine appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship

(Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court yesterday to review the legality of his bid to limit birthright citizenship in the United States, teeing up a major test of one of his most contentious policies that could alter how the U.S. The article Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago World leaders storm out UNGA in protest as Israel’s Netanyahu takes podium

(Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply denounced Western countries on Friday for embracing Palestinian statehood, accusing them of sending the message that “murdering Jews pays off.” Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, the Israeli leader pushed back in his harshest terms yet against a flurry of diplomatic moves by leading U.S. allies that […] The post World leaders storm out UNGA in protest as Israel’s Netanyahu takes podium appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Chevron expects up to US$400 million quarterly impact from Hess deal

(Reuters) – U.S. energy major Chevron (CVX.N),  said yesterday it was expecting to take a hit of US$200 million to US$400 million in the third quarter related to the Hess deal. The article Chevron expects up to US$400 million quarterly impact from Hess deal appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago The Republic Bank Pan, Brass & Soca returns to Kingston Beach tomorrow

Kaieteur News – The vibrant sounds of steelpan, brass, and soca will once again collide at Kingston Beach this Saturday, September 27, as the highly anticipated Pan, Brass & Soca event makes its return to Guyana’s entertainment calendar. Organized by The Kunjaz Group, in collaboration with Republic Bank and the Ministry of Culture, the event […] The post The Republic Bank Pan, Brass & Soca returns to Kingston Beach tomorrow appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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