7 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 CARICOM Private Sector Organization welcomes implementation of full free movement

The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) says it welcomes the implementation of full free movement rights for nationals of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). The article CARICOM Private Sector Organization welcomes implementation of full free movement appeared first on Stabroek 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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32 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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33 h. ago New school year; still awaiting Criminal Law grades from 2024

Dear Editor, I write anonymously, but on behalf of myself and the more than one hundred students who entered the Bachelor of Laws programme at the University of Guyana in 2024. We all did so with high expectations — not only for the exciting academic experience, but also for the quality of service we would […] The post New school year; still awaiting Criminal Law grades from 2024 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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55 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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3 d. ago Norwegian FA president says Israel should be suspended from international competition

(Reuters) – Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness has called for Israel to be suspended from international football ahead of an expected UEFA vote this week on the country’s participation in European competition. The article Norwegian FA president says Israel should be suspended from international competition appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Repairs to Paruima Airstrip to be completed within two months – Min. Edghill

Kaieteur News – Repairs to the Paruima Airstrip in Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven, are expected to be finished within the next two months, according to Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill. The approximately $400 million airstrip, which replaced the former grass patch landing area, was transformed into a durable all-weather concrete strip to better […] The post Repairs to Paruima Airstrip to be completed within two months – Min. Edghill appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Trinidad PM at UN General Assembly: Caribbean not a zone of peace

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has declared that the Caribbean is not a zone of peace shattering the prevailing narrative of regional harmony as she highlighted the murderous state of Trinidad and Tobago and the pressing issue of illegal migration. The article Trinidad PM at UN General Assembly: Caribbean not a zone of peace appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago FGM demands clarity from GECOM on Commonwealth voter participation

– says no response from GECOM Chair Kaieteur News – The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) on Friday renewed its call for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to provide clarification on the registration and participation of Commonwealth citizens in the 2025 General and Regional Elections. In a statement, the party expressed concern over GECOM’s failure to […] The post FGM demands clarity from GECOM on Commonwealth voter participation 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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8 d. ago Ali tells UN: “We are witnessing mass extermination of Palestinian men, women, and children”

Kaieteur News – In a passionate address to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Irfaan Ali, reminded world leaders of the dark shadow looming genocide in Palestine. The Guyanese leader reiterated his country’s condemnation of the attacks by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, and called for the […] The post Ali tells UN: “We are witnessing mass extermination of Palestinian men, women, and children” appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago GWI establishing spring water catchment system in Micobie Village

Kaieteur News – Acknowledging the challenges in accessing adequate water supply in Micobie Village, Region Eight, the Guyana Water Inc (GWI) said it is establishing a spring water catchment system in the community which is expected to be completed within a week. GWI made the announcement in a statement responding to reports that schools in […] The post GWI establishing spring water catchment system in Micobie Village appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Deputy Mayor’s Cup returns: One Night, One Crown, One Champion

– Expect fireworks on the pitch as top-tier talent and fierce rivalries collide under the lights this Sunday Kaieteur Sports – Despite numerous interruptions along the way, former national coach Lennox Arthur has remained steadfast in his mission to see the Annual Deputy Mayor’s Cup through to completion. With strong backing from the Deputy Mayor […] The post Deputy Mayor’s Cup returns: One Night, One Crown, One Champion appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Current procedure for constitutional reform ignores relevant laws – GHRA

Dear Editor, Readers of Stabroek News Sunday edition (9/21) were treated to an extra-ordinary commentary from the Chairperson of the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) former Chancellor Carl Singh. Chairman Singh’s comments were what one would expect from an external observer, bemoaning the fact that “everything that happens to the Commission is determined by the membership.” […] The post Current procedure for constitutional reform ignores relevant laws – GHRA appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Election for Region Four Council will test alliance politics

-FGM could be kingmaker Elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of three regions following the September 1st elections will provide an early insight into alliance politics and in two races the new party, Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) could be the kingmaker. The article Election for Region Four Council will test alliance politics appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Chinese company in Stabroek Block bids for three Trinidad deepwater blocks

(Trinidad Guardian) The auction for deepwater exploration blocks in T&T has yielded underwhelming results, with foreign investor interest falling short of expectations. The article Chinese company in Stabroek Block bids for three Trinidad deepwater blocks appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Trinidad AG apologises to Brent Thomas over ‘gross abuse of power’

(Trinidad Express) Attorney General John Jeremie, SC, has issued a public apology to firearm dealer Brent Thomas, acknowledging the “gross abuse of power” he endured when he was unlawfully detained in Barbados and forcibly returned to this country. The article Trinidad AG apologises to Brent Thomas over ‘gross abuse of power’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago US$7M Tourism and Hospitality Institute to be completed by June 2026

  Kaieteur News – The US$7 million Tourism and Hospitality Institute, which is currently under construction in Port Mourant, Region Six is expected to be completed by June next year, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues.   On Wednesday Rodrigues, along with officials of her ministry, visited the project site and provided an […] The post US$7M Tourism and Hospitality Institute to be completed by June 2026 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago The courts are the last wall standing between the people and dictatorship

Dear Editor Let us make no mistake—when the courts become a place where citizens are punished for daring to question the law, democracy itself is under siege. The recent ruling by Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh dismissing Forward Guyana Movement’s (FGM) challenge to their exclusion from the ballot in several regions and then ordering the […] The post The courts are the last wall standing between the people and dictatorship appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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