11 h. ago The US tightens the dollar’s death grip on Brazilian democracy

By Camila Villard Duran ANGERS – In a letter to Brazil’s largest banks, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has demanded to know what steps they were taking to comply with the sanctions recently imposed on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. The article The US tightens the dollar’s death grip on Brazilian democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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13 h. ago IDB announces US$2.5B and rapid response task force for security in Latin America and Caribbean

BUENOS AIRES — During the Regional Security and Justice Summit, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced a historic commitment of an estimated US$2.5 billion in loans for the next three years to strengthen citizen security in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on actions to promote community protection, strengthen institutions, and curb illicit financing. The […] The post IDB announces US$2.5B and rapid response task force for security in Latin America and Caribbean appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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13 h. ago Multilateral development banks hit record US$137B in climate financing last year

Kaieteur News – Global climate financing by multilateral development banks (MDBs) increased 10% last year, reaching a record US$137 billion, with the majority directed to low- and middle-income economies. MDBs, including the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), announced the year-on-year increase in a report published on Tuesday. In addition, private financing mobilized by MDBs […] The post Multilateral development banks hit record US$137B in climate financing last year appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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13 h. ago Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Gritty Jangoo 51*, Seales 4

Falcons soar to maiden CPL playoffs By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – Arguably one of the more exciting matches this season was played on egg shells as Amir Jangoo scored a gritty half-century, while pacer Jayden Seales’ 4-wicket haul helped scythe through the Guyana Amazon Warriors last night by 4-wickets at the Guyana National Stadium, […] The post Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Gritty Jangoo 51*, Seales 4-fer ensure Falcons fly to victory appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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13 h. ago Commonwealth countries back new strategic plan for shared prosperity

Kaieteur News – High commissioners, representing the 56 Commonwealth countries, have approved a five-year strategic plan for the Commonwealth Secretariat to deliver focused support for the 2.7 billion people it serves. To set the stage for a new era of effective results, the Secretariat developed its strategic plan covering the period 2025 to 2030, after […] The post Commonwealth countries back new strategic plan for shared prosperity appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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13 h. ago BCB/Republic Bank Inter Secondary School Region 6 Tournament resumes on Friday

The Berbice Cricket Board/ Republic Bank Region Six Inter-Secondary School cricket competition will resume on Friday. The 30 overs a side competition which began a while ago has been held up due to various circumstances. Two matches remain to be played with one of the finalists already decided. The zone final of the New Amsterdam/Canje/East […] The post BCB/Republic Bank Inter Secondary School Region 6 Tournament resumes on Friday appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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13 h. ago Superior organisational strength and media gave PPP the advantage

Dear Editor, It has been suggested that PPP’s money advantage determined or influenced the outcome of the election. WIN also spent a lot of money as suggested by Clement Rohee (Sep 10). No doubt, the PPP and WIN enjoyed an advantage in funding over the others. But financial resources was not the only factor in […] The post Superior organisational strength and media gave PPP the advantage appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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35 h. ago The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance

By Yang Yang, China’s Ambassador to Guyana Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with frequent regional turmoil, impeded economic development, backlash against globalization, gaps in rules and rule of law, and an intensifying deficit in governance. The article The Global Governance Initiative contributes Chinese solutions for improving global governance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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37 h. ago Gov’t remains committed to preserving, promoting Amerindian heritage – PM Phillips 

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has underscored the PPP/C Government’s commitment to continue working with Indigenous peoples to preserve and promote their cultural heritage and ensure inclusive development. He highlighted the importance of preserving cultural heritage as a foundation for development and a source of strength for Amerindian communities. PM Phillips discussed the potential of […] The post Gov’t remains committed to preserving, promoting Amerindian heritage – PM Phillips  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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52 h. ago Finance Minister: Devaluing TT dollar won’t work for our economy

(Trinidad Guardian) Finance Minister Dave Tancoo is dismissing calls to devalue the Trinidad and Tobago dollar, warning that such a move would do more harm than good to the national economy. The article Finance Minister: Devaluing TT dollar won’t work for our economy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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61 h. ago Family demands justice for gold miner murdered at Puruni landing

Kaieteur News – The family of 27-year-old Christopher Stephens is crying out for justice and demanding a swift and thorough investigation into his death which occurred on August 18 at Puruni Landing, Region Seven. Stephens, a gold miner from Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), was found dead, lying face down in the river with a […] The post Family demands justice for gold miner murdered at Puruni landing appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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61 h. ago Guyana, Suriname discuss Corentyne River Bridge project, other development initiatives

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Monday met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Melvin Bouva, at State House to advance development initiatives between the two countries. In a brief statement posted on the Office of the President’s Facebook page, the president’s office said that the discussions focused on “Guyana’s commitment to […] The post Guyana, Suriname discuss Corentyne River Bridge project, other development initiatives appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Guyana’s urban and hinterland polluted waterways can be transformed into spaces for tangible development

Dear Editor, The very name Guyana—”Land of Many Waters”—reminds us that rivers, canals, creeks, and trenches have always shaped our identity. The article Guyana’s urban and hinterland polluted waterways can be transformed into spaces for tangible development appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago CDB and RevUP Caribbean power next wave of Caribbean entrepreneurs with incubation programme

Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and RevUP Caribbean Limited have launched Phase II of the RevUP Caribbean Incubation Programme, a two-year initiative aimed at creating jobs, scaling startups, and strengthening innovation across the region. Building on the success of Phase I, this next chapter will support at least 60 early-stage […] The post CDB and RevUP Caribbean power next wave of Caribbean entrepreneurs with incubation programme appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are

Give Indigenous youths access to higher education in hinterland regions, create job opportunities for hinterland students in their villages, and give them spaces at the village, regional, national and international levels in policy decision-making bodies that would affect their educational, economic and social status were among calls by a six-member panel representing Indigenous youths across the country at the recent forum, Ina Maimu Yetatokon (Listen to our Voices) 2025. The article Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago A nation both blessed and burdened in relation to governance

Dear Editor, In the story of governance across much of the developing world, Guyana sits as a striking example of a nation both blessed and burdened. The article A nation both blessed and burdened in relation to governance appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago More tickets released for CPL Eliminator & WCPL Final Group Match Double Header

(CPL) The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is delighted to announce that an additional batch of tickets has been released for one of the most exciting days of cricket this season. The article More tickets released for CPL Eliminator & WCPL Final Group Match Double Header appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ

The Preliminary Report of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for Monday’s elections has repeated recommendations from 2020 on  the need for campaign finance reform legislation and confirmed appointments to the  posts of Chancellor of the Judiciary ad Chief Justice. The article OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Electoral system below par for the delivery of free, fair and transparent elections

Dear Editor, Now that elections 2025 have gotten to the point of the declaration of the results, it behooves me as a commissioner, in the execution of my responsibility, to put on record, and in the public domain, my disposition to the declarations. My disposition is one of abstention without any reference, or deference to […] The post Electoral system below par for the delivery of free, fair and transparent elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Rematch at Providence: Warriors seek to ruin TKR’s hot streak 

Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Kaieteur Sports – Arch Rivals, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) will be tussling in a grudge rematch, this time in the backyard of the Imran Tahir-led team, as action shifts to the Guyana National Stadium, Providence from 19:00h tonight. With a change of venue being in favor […] The post Rematch at Providence: Warriors seek to ruin TKR’s hot streak  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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