14 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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14 h. ago President’s zero interest National Development Bank to get US$200m seed funding

The zero interest National Development Bank announced by President Irfaan Ali during the election campaign which targets expansion and development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) here will see US$200 million in seed funding for its launch and rollout in Budget 2026, the government yesterday announced. The article President’s zero interest National Development Bank to get US$200m seed funding appeared first on Stabroek News.

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14 h. ago Banks welcome tightening up to detect duplication of foreign currency requests

Commercial banks have welcomed new measures shared by President Irfaan Ali to address duplication of invoices and other practices they say have placed pressure on the foreign currency market. The article Banks welcome tightening up to detect duplication of foreign currency requests appeared first on Stabroek News.

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16 h. ago President Ali announces plans for Guyana to market its own crude

(Kaieteur News) – Guyana will be working to develop its capability and capacity in crude oil trading, President Irfaan Ali told a roomful of private sector players on Thursday at the inaugural energy breakfast hosted by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). “I will be working with the local private sector and international […] The post President Ali announces plans for Guyana to market its own crude appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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16 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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16 h. ago Pres. Ali tells private sector: ‘Stop dreaming, start building new industries’

(Kaieteur News) – President Irfaan Ali has thrown down the gauntlet to the local private sector, challenging business leaders to move beyond the comfort of simply feeding off the booming oil and gas sector. He urged them instead to become the architects of entirely new industries that can sustain Guyana for generations. The Head of […] The post Pres. Ali tells private sector: ‘Stop dreaming, start building new industries’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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62 h. ago President named by Time Magazine among World’s most influential rising stars

Global media brand Time Magazine has named President Irfaan Ali as one of the most influential rising star leaders of 2025 for which Ali says he is humbly honoured. The article President named by Time Magazine among World’s most influential rising stars appeared first on Stabroek News.

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64 h. ago Pres. Ali calls for mature and open discussions on U.S’ military presence in the region

President Irfaan Ali has urged Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders on Tuesday to approach the growing presence of United States’ naval assets in the Caribbean with “eyes wide open”, emphasising the need for mature and open discussions on security matters affecting the region. The state-owned Department of Public Information (DPI) quoted Dr. Ali as saying that […] The post Pres. Ali calls for mature and open discussions on U.S’ military presence in the region 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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5 d. ago CPHA reminds it is first point of engagement for construction, commercial development

-following supermarket controversy on Brickdam The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) under the Ministry of Housing has issued a reminder to businesses, developers, and property owners that the authority is the first point of engagement for all construction and commercial development permits. The article CPHA reminds it is first point of engagement for construction, commercial development appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago President announces major initiatives to elevate Indigenous athletes into national sports

President Irfaan Ali has announced several new measures to ensure the nation’s Indigenous athletes have access to opportunities in sports, namely cricket, football, and volleyball. The article President announces major initiatives to elevate Indigenous athletes into national sports appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago President Ali’s policies on rice represent a responsible, people

Dear Editor, I read with concern a recent commentary attributed to a former Minister, published on September 23, 2025 in the newspapers, in which he described subsidies to rice farmers as a “misuse of taxpayers’ money.” This perspective not only diminishes the realities faced by rice farmers but also overlooks the broader economic and food […] The post President Ali’s policies on rice represent a responsible, people-centered developmental approach appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago President Ali must remove the irony of the freedom of speech he enjoyed at the UN but which is not guaranteed to all at home

Dear Editor,  President Irfaan Ali’s address to the United Nations General Assembly showcased his full enjoyment of an unfettered international platform. The article President Ali must remove the irony of the freedom of speech he enjoyed at the UN but which is not guaranteed to all at home appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago President, UN SG discussed developments in South Caribbean Sea

President Irfaan Ali and United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres met in New York on Thursday in the margins of the UN General Assembly and discussed a range of matters including developments in the South Caribbean Sea. The article President, UN SG discussed developments in South Caribbean Sea appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago President Ali engages UN SG on Guyana/Venezuela border controversy, other issues

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Friday engaged in bilateral talks with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, during the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), the meeting focused on a range of issues, including the ongoing Guyana border controversy and developments […] The post President Ali engages UN SG on Guyana/Venezuela border controversy, other issues appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Mustapha engages millers as farmers continue to push for higher paddy prices

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday met with a number of millers as government continues engagements to address concerns over fluctuating paddy prices during the second crop. The article Mustapha engages millers as farmers continue to push for higher paddy prices appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Prospective returning Guyanese will want a reliable guarantee regarding security and well

Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali’s recent press conference in New York, held just before addressing the United Nations General Assembly, was more than a diplomatic routine—it was a direct call to Guyanese everywhere. The article Prospective returning Guyanese will want a reliable guarantee regarding security and well-being 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 Govt. signs agreement with Northwell Health for implementation of emergency medical services – Pres. Ali

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced that the Guyana Government has signed an agreement with Northwell Health out of New York for the implementation of emergency medical services in Guyana. The Head-of-State made the announcement while speaking during a meet-and-greet reception with the Guyanese Diaspora in New York. The president is attending […] The post Govt. signs agreement with Northwell Health for implementation of emergency medical services – Pres. Ali appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Failure to consult is a breach of the essence of a viable democracy

Dear Editor, In a section of the media, it was said that President Ali’s vision to turn Georgetown into a sustainable “Garden City”, was warmly received by the Tourism & Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), and the plan is seen as a major step towards enhancing the city’s appeal and liveability, fine words, but allow […] The post Failure to consult is a breach of the essence of a viable democracy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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