19 h. ago Measures announced by the President will do nothing to ease the pressure on the Guyana dollar

Dear Editor, I write with reference to the news that the government has injected US$1.2B in the foreign exchange market for the year thus far.  The article Measures announced by the President will do nothing to ease the pressure on the Guyana dollar appeared first on Stabroek News.

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19 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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19 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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21 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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21 h. ago Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance

(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana is moving to reform the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Board of Guardians in an effort to make public assistance more accessible and equitable. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo made this announcement during a press conference on Thursday held at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, where he […] The post Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance appeared first on Kaieteur 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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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 Brazil’s Lula announces US$1 billion investment in global forest fund

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced yesterday a US$1 billion investment in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a multilateral funding mechanism it has proposed to support conservation of endangered forests, at a United Nations event in New York. The article Brazil’s Lula announces US$1 billion investment in global forest fund appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Record number of countries win medals at World Championships

(Reuters) – A record number of nations won medals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with a total of 53 countries making it on to the medal table at the 20th edition of the event which concluded on Sunday. The article Record number of countries win medals at World Championships appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago PPP/C councillor hopes city, gov’t can work together on Georgetown restoration plan

PPP/C City Councillor Alphonso De Armas says he hopes both the City Council and the government can work together on President Irfaan Ali’s recently announced “Project Rescue Georgetown” initiative. The article PPP/C councillor hopes city, gov’t can work together on Georgetown restoration plan appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Govt. to expand UG programmes across regions amid surge in applications

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali has announced plans to expand programmes offered by the University of Guyana (UG) across several regions in response to a significant increase in applications, particularly in medicine and engineering, following the government’s recent move to provide free university education. In late 2024, the government announced that all new and […] The post Govt. to expand UG programmes across regions amid surge in applications appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago GPL., InterEnergy negotiations near completion – President Ali

Kaieteur News – Negotiations between the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) and Dominican Republic company InterEnergy Group is nearing completion, President Irfaan Ali announced on Tuesday. The head-of-state said that the companies are in their final stages of completing a two-year deal said to be valued at US$15M. At his first media conference, since […] The post GPL., InterEnergy negotiations near completion – President Ali appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago People want to see improvements to their personal and family’s well

Dear Editor, Despite extensive development projects—roads, bridges, hospitals, and major initiatives like the new Demerara Harbour Bridge and Linden to Mabura Road—many Guyanese feel these signs of progress have insignificant effect on their quality of life. The article People want to see improvements to their personal and family’s well-being, not roads and bridges appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Archibald falls short in Long Jump at World Championships in Tokyo

Guyana’s national long jump record holder, Emanuel Archibald, saw his 2025 World Athletics Championships campaign end early after failing to advance past the qualification round in Tokyo. The article Archibald falls short in Long Jump at World Championships in Tokyo appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Politicians should recognise that in a materialistic society, voters exalt immediate rewards

Dear Editor, Despite extensive development projects—roads, bridges, hospitals, and major initiatives like the new Demerara Harbour Bridge and Linden to Mabura Road—many Guyanese feel these signs of progress have insignificant effect on their quality of life. High GDP growth (10.3% in 2025), strong reserves $(US) 1 billion, low inflation (2.9%), and rising per capita GDP […] The post Politicians should recognise that in a materialistic society, voters exalt immediate rewards appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago World Bank appoints Susana Cordeiro Guerra as new VP for Latin America and the Caribbean

Kaieteur News – The World Bank Group announced the appointment of Susana Cordeiro Guerra as Vice President for the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region, effective today. In this role, she will lead the Bank’s engagement with 31 countries across the region and oversee a portfolio of US$41.5 billion in ongoing operations. She will […] The post World Bank appoints Susana Cordeiro Guerra as new VP for Latin America and the Caribbean appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago AAG shortlists athletes for Pan Am U20 Championships, Austin and Hinckson absent

The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) has released a preliminary shortlist of athletes who are in line to represent the nation at the upcoming Pan American Under-20 Athletics Championships, with competition expected to be fierce as the continent’s best young athletes gather in Colombia later this year. The article AAG shortlists athletes for Pan Am U20 Championships, Austin and Hinckson absent appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Eight days later, questions linger about Venezuela boat strike

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – More than a week after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military had blown up a boat off Venezuela, the operation – which killed 11 people – largely remains a mystery to many in Washington. The article Eight days later, questions linger about Venezuela boat strike appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Guyana and Suriname to discuss Corentyne River Bridge project this weekend

Kaieteur News – President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that there will be a face-to-face meeting with the new Surinamese President, Jennifer Simons over the weekend to discuss the advancement of the Corentyne River Bridge project and other programmes that the two countries had agreed upon. The Guyanese leader made the comments while responding […] The post Guyana and Suriname to discuss Corentyne River Bridge project this weekend appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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