5 h. ago Strengthen economic fundamentals to foster sustainable US dollar inflows

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to your recent article, “Gov’t tightening up on foreign exchange access.” While efforts to stabilize the economy are understandable, direct intervention in the foreign exchange market carries significant risks and raises important questions about intent. The article Strengthen economic fundamentals to foster sustainable US dollar inflows appeared first on Stabroek News.

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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 Direct and indirect spillover costs must be covered through taxation revenues

Dear Editor, I wish to add a rejoinder to the letter by Dr. Thomas B. Singh in SN 2025-10-02, ‘Fiscal expansion has pushed demand for US dollars far beyond what G$210 can bear’. The article Direct and indirect spillover costs must be covered through taxation revenues appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 h. ago Norton’s rehabilitation runs through new faces and a change of direction for the APNU/PNC

Dear Editor, When the late PNC and Opposition Leader Desmond Hoyte picked a relatively youthful 40-year old Aubrey Norton to become PNC General Secretary in 1997, many saw it as a visionary or forward-looking move to accentuate the role of youth as rising leaders of the party. The article Norton’s rehabilitation runs through new faces and a change of direction for the APNU/PNC appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 h. ago Will India Women shake hands with Pakistan? ‘There’s no change in last week,’ says BCCI secretary

(ESPN) For the fourth consecutive Sunday, an India team may choose not to shake hands with a Pakistan team. India Women meet Pakistan Women in Colombo on October 5 in the ongoing Women’s World Cup. The article Will India Women shake hands with Pakistan? ‘There’s no change in last week,’ says BCCI secretary appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 h. ago Arsenal can go top as Liverpool seek to return to winning ways at Chelsea

LONDON, (Reuters) – Arsenal can take over at the top of the Premier League tomorrow even if Liverpool end a rare losing run at injury-hit Chelsea. The article Arsenal can go top as Liverpool seek to return to winning ways at Chelsea appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago GMRSC, AAG, GDA among latest sports bodies to engage with Minister Jacobs

Kaieteur Sports – Continuing his recent meetings with the respective sports bodies in Guyana, Minister within the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, Steven Jacobs welcomed more of the country’s Associations this past week. Hitting the ground running following his still fresh appointment, Minister Jacobs has spent recent time engaging with players, executives and stakeholders […] The post GMRSC, AAG, GDA among latest sports bodies to engage with Minister Jacobs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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29 h. ago Foreign exchange directives will inhibit legitimate businesses through delayed transactions by commercial banks

Dear Editor, Thank you for allowing me space in your most valuable column and as a follow up to the previous ForEx issue I raised. The article Foreign exchange directives will inhibit legitimate businesses through delayed transactions by commercial banks appeared first on Stabroek News.

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29 h. ago Pope still England’s number three despite Bethell’s potential, says Key

(Reuters) – Jacob Bethell has all the makings of a “generational talent” but Ollie Pope remains in possession of England’s number three spot, team director Rob Key said ahead of the Ashes series in Australia. The article Pope still England’s number three despite Bethell’s potential, says Key appeared first on Stabroek News.

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29 h. ago Venezuela’s oil exports surpass 1 million bpd for first time since 2020, data show

(Reuters) – Venezuela’s oil exports averaged 1.09 million barrels per day (bpd) in September, the highest monthly level since February 2020, according to shipping data and documents from state-run company PDVSA. The article Venezuela’s oil exports surpass 1 million bpd for first time since 2020, data show appeared first on Stabroek News.

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31 h. ago ‘Highway carnage continues’: but traffic chief says no need for safety unit

Kaieteur News – In light of the recent surge in fatal accidents along the rehabilitating Linden–Soesdyke Highway, Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh stressed that the police have already implemented all possible measures to maintain safety. He emphasised that ultimate responsibility lies with drivers and vehicle owners, who must exercise caution and diligence when using the roadway. His […] The post ‘Highway carnage continues’: but traffic chief says no need for safety unit appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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31 h. ago Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism

Dear Editor, The recently concluded 2025 General and Regional election in Guyana has marked a historic milestone in our country’s political evolution. The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) unsurprisingly secured a decisive and expanded victory. Not only that, but they also made unprecedented inroads into regions traditionally aligned to the opposition. This shift in the […] The post Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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53 h. ago In order to change the Constitution it is first necessary to understand it

Dear Editor, Once again, I am compelled to revisit the critical importance of adhering to the rule of law. If we are truly committed to this principle, not just mouthing it for political expediency, then everyone must be held accountable to the same standard. The article In order to change the Constitution it is first necessary to understand it appeared first on Stabroek News.

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53 h. ago West Indies reveals International Retainer Contracts for 2025/2026 season

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that the Board of Directors has approved the recommendations for International Retainer Contracts for the 2025/26 season, which commences on October 1.  The article West Indies reveals International Retainer Contracts for 2025/2026 season appeared first on Stabroek News.

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55 h. ago Police Force run riot on Mainstay as Elite League nears climax

Santos, Monedderlust play to 1-1 draw By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Police Force Football Club turned in one of their most ruthless attacking displays of the season, hammering Mainstay Goldstar 26–0 on Monday evening to storm into second place in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League standings. With just four match […] The post Police Force run riot on Mainstay as Elite League nears climax appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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55 h. ago Seecharran, Ramkhelwan, Khan smash fifties propel Demerara to lift title 

2025 GCB U13 INTER-COUNTY 40-OVERS TOURNAMENT   Kaieteur Sports – Demerara celebrated their 2025 GCB U13 Inter-county 40-Overs title victory yesterday thanks to a trifecta of half-centuries and clinical bowling, which saw them sweep aside the Select XI by 180-runs in a lopsided final. Demerara beat GCB Select XI by 180-runs A string of knocks, including […] The post Seecharran, Ramkhelwan, Khan smash fifties propel Demerara to lift title  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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55 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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55 h. ago Regime Change in Venezuela is being talked about in Washington

Dear Editor, Further to commentaries on the Maduro regime, the NYT (Sep 30) front page reported that President Trump Administration is making plan to topple it because of the threat it poses to USA — narco as well as geo-strategic. Other publications in Europe and Middle East have similar reports as the Times. Maduro has […] The post Regime Change in Venezuela is being talked about in Washington appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago It will be interesting to observe how Dr. Campbell navigates APNU’s minefield while cobbling together its new parliamentarians

Dear Editor, I am amazed that a number of senior members of the PNC/APNU have been appearing on TV programmes in Guyana and expressing shock at the poor results of their party at the recently concluded national and regional elections. The article It will be interesting to observe how Dr. Campbell navigates APNU’s minefield while cobbling together its new parliamentarians 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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