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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38 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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4 d. ago Venezuela’s Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has signed a decree granting him additional security powers in case of a military incursion into the country, the nation’s vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, said today. The article Venezuela’s Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention 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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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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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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9 d. ago Trump, in rhetorical shift, says Ukraine can retake all its land

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he believed Ukraine could retake all its land occupied by Russia and that Kyiv should act now with Moscow facing “big” economic problems, in a sudden and striking rhetorical shift in Ukraine’s favor. The article Trump, in rhetorical shift, says Ukraine can retake all its land appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago GECOM’s term should end with the election of a President and National Assembly

Dear Editor, My limited Constitution-Commonsense informs that the term  of the Elections Commission, (Chair and Commissioners),  ends with declaration of  elected President and National Assembly members, unless there are other reasons to cut short any individual’s term in office. The article GECOM’s term should end with the election of a President and National Assembly appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Satellite connectivity is a necessity for Guyana’s digital future

Dear Editor, Guyana stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution. Under President Irfaan Ali’s leadership, the nation has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation journey, aiming to become a regional leader in e-governance, financial digitization, and technological innovation. The article Satellite connectivity is a necessity for Guyana’s digital future appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President

As part of its focus this term, the government will launch a “national crusade”  against poverty and this will see a series of measures to cushion the cost-of-living burden especially targeted for the vulnerable, President Irfaan Ali says. The article ‘National crusade’ to be launched against poverty – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago APNU will emerge stronger and better despite defeat – Norton

A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate and incumbent Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton, is sticking to his assertion that the September 1 elections were not free and fair and did not reflect the will of the people, while assuring supporters that the party will weather its defeat and emerge stronger and better. The article APNU will emerge stronger and better despite defeat – Norton appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of elections

-chair points to petition process A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate Aubrey Norton yesterday expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the 2025 General Elections and is calling for a forensic audit of the results or a complete redo however the GECOM Chair has underlined that those matters would have to be addressed by way of a petition to the High Court. The article Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 w. ago US will find way to work around if Mohamed enters Parliament – Ambassador

Should We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) presidential candidate, Azruddin Mohamed, become a member of the 13th Parliament following the results of this year’s General and Regional Elections, the United States government would find a way to continue working with the administration here, US Ambassador Nicole Theriot yesterday said. The article US will find way to work around if Mohamed enters Parliament – Ambassador appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 w. ago Norton claims electoral irregularities for defeat in strongholds

Kaieteur News – Presidential candidate for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Aubrey Norton is contending that it is highly “implausible” that his party would have such a drastic reduction in votes for Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and Region Ten (Upper Demerara/ Upper Berbice) at the 2025 General and Regional Elections. All of the Statements […] The post Norton claims electoral irregularities for defeat in strongholds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 w. ago President Ali has historic opportunity to heal nation, eradicate poverty, and usher in the good life for all

Dear Editor, The majority of our voters, acknowledging that President Ali and the PPP has accomplished the most of any government in our history, have decided that President Ali deserves a second term to complete the massive developments started in the first term, and to complete the vision of its new manifesto. President Ali now […] The post President Ali has historic opportunity to heal nation, eradicate poverty, and usher in the good life for all appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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