8 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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8 h. ago Army, Police record lopsided wins in Women’s Football League

Powerhouses the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) stormed to easy wins in the Women’s Football League yesterday at the National Training Centre in Providence. The article Army, Police record lopsided wins in Women’s Football League appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 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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11 h. ago No excuse for exploitation: Poverty Is Not a Reason to Sacrifice a Child

Dear Editor, In a world where children are suffering the most, we as adult carers have to try harder to be present and provide better protection for our children. More and more, we see stories of children wandering the streets and young girls being exposed to exploitation. How can we allow this idealised culture to […] The post No excuse for exploitation: Poverty Is Not a Reason to Sacrifice a Child appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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25 h. ago Two dead in UK synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, suspect ‘with bomb’ shot by police

MANCHESTER, England,  (Reuters) – At least two people were killed after an assailant drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard near a synagogue in England on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, British police said. The article Two dead in UK synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, suspect ‘with bomb’ shot by police appeared first on Stabroek News.

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33 h. ago CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential

As part of its efforts to prepare the youth of the Caribbean by helping them acquire the skills needed to navigate their digital future, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is designing a transformative education policy and strategy to unlock the potential of the Caribbean’s predominantly young population, 60 per cent of whom are nearly under the age of 30. The article CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential appeared first on Stabroek News.

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33 h. ago Trinidad cops: Teacher reported missing says he was hiding out in hotel after threats

(Trinidad Guardian) Police say teacher and financial consultant Komal Maharaj, who was reported missing for a second time last Friday, was hiding out in the Piarco hotel he was found in on Monday. The article Trinidad cops: Teacher reported missing says he was hiding out in hotel after threats appeared first on Stabroek News.

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33 h. ago Rotary Georgetown Central donates computers, accessories to children’s home

In observance of education month and for the promotion of literacy among children, the Rotary Club of Georgetown Central (RCGC) on Thursday donated three new computers and accessories, valued at over $350,000, to the Children and Family Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, a RCGC release stated.  The article Rotary Georgetown Central donates computers, accessories to children’s home appeared first on Stabroek News.

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34 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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57 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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58 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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3 d. ago Orthopaedic technician charged with sharing hospital images of ‘Lola Doll’

A 20-year-old orthopaedic technician was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly transmitting images of social media personality Lolita Callender called ‘Lola Doll’ while she was being treated at the hospital for gunshot wounds. The article Orthopaedic technician charged with sharing hospital images of ‘Lola Doll’ appeared first on Stabroek 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 GTU withdraws contempt proceedings against senior Govt. officials in union dues remittance case

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) withdrew its application for warrants of committal and contempt proceedings against several senior public officials, over their alleged non-compliance with a court order handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon. The GTU had filed contempt proceedings against the state officials over their failure to comply with an order […] The post GTU withdraws contempt proceedings against senior Govt. officials in union dues remittance case 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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3 d. ago More than $409M worth of cannabis destroyed in Upper Berbice River

    Kaieteur News – The Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch and Regional Division 6 on Sunday found and destroyed more than $409M worth of cannabis during two operations in the Upper Berbice River area. Police also found two unlicensed twelve-gauge shotguns and ammunition. In a statement police said that the first operation was conducted […] The post More than $409M worth of cannabis destroyed in Upper Berbice River appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Questions raised over delay of forensic interview into allegations involving cop

Questions have been raised over the delay in conduct-ing a forensic interview into the alleged sexual relationship between Police Corporal Shazim Khan and a 15-year-old Grade 11 student. The article Questions raised over delay of forensic interview into allegations involving cop appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Businessman has breach of protection order charge dropped after wife accepts compensation

A businessman, who had been charged last month with breaching a protection order made against him by his wife, had that charge dropped on Wednesday after he paid compensation to her in the sum of $2 million. The article Businessman has breach of protection order charge dropped after wife accepts compensation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Recruits graduate from four separate police training courses

The ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) received a significant boost on Thursday with the graduation of Recruit Courses 395, 396, 397, and 398 at the Officers’ Training Centre, Eve Leary, Georgetown. The article Recruits graduate from four separate police training courses 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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