5 h. ago President’s measures to tame foreign currency demand won’t work – Ram, Campbell

President Irfaan Ali’s surprise announcements on Tuesday to curb the run on foreign currency is a recognition of the seriousness of the situation but the measures won’t work, according to analyst Christipher Ram and businessman Terrence Campbell. The article President’s measures to tame foreign currency demand won’t work – Ram, Campbell appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 h. ago Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst with professional experience in Barbados, Trinidad, and Guyana, I feel compelled to raise urgent awareness about the mounting environmental threats facing the Caribbean region. The article Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago ‘Whatever Ali promised, he will deliver’ – Jagdeo hints at Christmas cash grant

(Kaieteur News) – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday hinted at a cash grant for Christmas, giving assurance that President Irfaan Ali will deliver on the promises made during the lead up to the 2025 general and regional elections. At his first press conference since the People’s Progressive Party (PPPC) was re-elected to office, Jagdeo […] The post ‘Whatever Ali promised, he will deliver’ – Jagdeo hints at Christmas cash grant appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 h. ago NY Guyanese Hindus Concluded Fasting in 2025 Festival Celebration

Dear Editor, Guyanese Hindus in New York and around the USA ended the holy period of fasting for Navratri with the celebration of Vijay Dashmi (victory to the lord) on Wednesday with some planning to celebrate Dussehra (burning the effigy of the demonic king Ravan who governed parts of India thousands of years ago). The […] The post NY Guyanese Hindus Concluded Fasting in 2025 Festival Celebration appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds

Kaieteur News – Co-leader of the Working Peoples Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds has lashed out at the PPP/C government for its slothful approach to convening the 13th Parliament, arguing that the administration is holding the legislative arm of government at ransom. During his party’s press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Hinds pointed out that the […] The post ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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53 h. ago Mass migration to Barbados not expected from free movement, says expert

(Barbados Nation) Dr Olivia Smith, migration expert and former lead consultant, CARICOM-IOM Migration Policy Framework (2024), does not anticipate a mass migration of citizens from Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines into Barbados. The article Mass migration to Barbados not expected from free movement, says expert appeared first on Stabroek News.

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53 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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55 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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55 h. ago Georgetown City Council establishes partnership with Miami Dade County

Kaieteur News – The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown has established a sister city partnership agreement with the Miami Dade County, Florida, USA. The agreement was signed on September 29th 2025, in Miami, Florida on the sidelines of the 27th inter-American Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities, by city mayor, Alfred Mentore and Miami-Dade […] The post Georgetown City Council establishes partnership with Miami Dade County appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Mamdani seen holding lead over Cuomo in New York City mayoral race, analysts say

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The decision by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to suspend his sputtering reelection bid is unlikely to slow the upstart candidacy of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, political analysts said yesterday. The article Mamdani seen holding lead over Cuomo in New York City mayoral race, analysts say appeared first on Stabroek 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 Council statutes prevent dual membership says Linden Town Clerk

– Deputy Mayor disagrees Linden Mayor and Town Council (M&TC) Town Clerk Lennox Gasper has expressed his disagreement with the view that the deputy mayor, who is stepping into the position of mayor, can also serve on the Regional Democratic Council (RDC). The article Council statutes prevent dual membership says Linden Town Clerk appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Republic Bank awards 12 students for outstanding performance at NGSA, CSEC, and CAPE 2025

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited has once again recognised RightStart account holders of the bank for their outstanding performance at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), Caribbean Secondary Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examina-tion (CAPE) 2025. The article Republic Bank awards 12 students for outstanding performance at NGSA, CSEC, and CAPE 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Experts push back on T&T PM’s Caribbean ‘not at peace’ conclusion

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s statement to the United Nations that the Caribbean is no zone of peace has garnered differing views from analysts and international relational experts, with one supporting her position and others saying her remarks require further explanation and clarification. The article Experts push back on T&T PM’s Caribbean ‘not at peace’ conclusion appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago We will have no other recourse but to seek legal relief if the M&CC refuses to act against this vendor

Dear Editor, I write today with a final public appeal to the Mayor and City Council before seeking legal relief at the start of the new month. The article We will have no other recourse but to seek legal relief if the M&CC refuses to act against this vendor appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Jamual John triumphs at Victor Macedo Memorial Cycle Road Race

Jamual John once again proved his class on the local circuit as he powered to victory in the Open category of the 23rd Annual Victor Macedo Memorial Cycle Road Race, which was contested yesterday on the streets of Georgetown through the East Coast Demerara and back. The article Jamual John triumphs at Victor Macedo Memorial Cycle Road Race appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Ritorna Vincetori steals the show at ‘Clash at D’ Big Yard’ in Berbice

Kaieteur Sports – Horse racing returned to the ancient county in grand style yesterday with the staging of the Clash at D’ Big Yard Horse Race Meet at the Port Morant Turf Club, a much-needed revival following the anticlimactic finish of this year’s Guyana Cup. And fittingly, it was the country’s leading stable, Slingerz Racing […] The post Ritorna Vincetori steals the show at ‘Clash at D’ Big Yard’ in Berbice appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Guyanese educator honoured at NYC’s inaugural Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards

Krystal Astwood, a Guyanese-born educator and social entrepreneur, was recently honoured at New York City’s inaugural Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards (EHSDA), held at Gracie Mansion and hosted by Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. The article Guyanese educator honoured at NYC’s inaugural Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Subryanville residents pressing regulatory bodies to stop construction on Farnum ground

As construction for Mae’s Schools continues at Farnum’s Playing Field in Subryanville, residents have renewed their calls for an immediate halt to the works and have raised serious safety and regulatory concerns in letters addressed to the city council and various government ministries. The article Subryanville residents pressing regulatory bodies to stop construction on Farnum ground appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Auditor General’s report addresses Belle Vue Pump Station, Bamia Primary projects – Sharma

– cites need to hold consultants accountable The newly presented 2024 Report of the Auditor General on the Public Accounts has zeroed in on the execution of the controversial Belle Vue pump station and the Bamia Primary School. The article Auditor General’s report addresses Belle Vue Pump Station, Bamia Primary projects – Sharma appeared first on Stabroek News.

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