10 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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32 h. ago Fiscal expansion has pushed demand for US dollars far beyond what G$210 can bear

Dear Editor, The shortage of foreign exchange – US dollars – shows that something is “wrong” with the price. At G$210, demand exceeds supply. The article Fiscal expansion has pushed demand for US dollars far beyond what G$210 can bear appeared first on Stabroek News.

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32 h. ago Did Minister Bharrat knowingly misinform when stating that cash transfer is a failed model?

Dear Editor, I watched a clip on Facebook with the Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Vickram Bharrat, from a live show called Starting Point. The article Did Minister Bharrat knowingly misinform when stating that cash transfer is a failed model? appeared first on Stabroek News.

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34 h. ago Mustapha boasts expansion, modernisation of Agri sector as month of activities kicks start

Kaieteur News – Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has boasted of a number of milestones marked in the agriculture sector at the launch of the agriculture month. The minister told those gathered a ceremony at the Ministry of Agriculture’s head office on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, that the sector has seen substantial growth and impact particularly in […] The post Mustapha boasts expansion, modernisation of Agri sector as month of activities kicks start appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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34 h. ago Price Is Right Upper Corentyne T20 Blast No. 72 All Stars pip No. 64 Fighting Marines in super over finish

to meet No. 72 Cut N’ Load in final  By Samuel Whyte Kaieteur Sports – With so much at stake, a keen and close encounter was envisaged in what is arguably the biggest Second Division cricket competition in Guyana. The semifinal encounter in the Price Is Right Supermarket/ Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) T20 Blast […] The post Price Is Right Upper Corentyne T20 Blast No. 72 All Stars pip No. 64 Fighting Marines in super over finish appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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34 h. ago Pinktober 2025!: Ministry of Health launches breast cancer awareness month

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with One Communications, officially launched Pinktober 2025 on Wednesday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative, held under the theme “Act Now, Live Strong” at the Pegasus Corporate Suites conference room, aims to honor cancer survivors and fighters while encouraging citizens to take proactive steps in […] The post Pinktober 2025!: Ministry of Health launches breast cancer awareness month appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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56 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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56 h. ago Frustrated Skeldon market vendors demanding immediate fix to leaky roof

Vendors of the Skeldon market, Corentyne, Berbice are demanding a permanent remedy to the porous roof stating  that no proper repairs have been done to the gutters and galvanized sheeting roof for a number of years and every time there is heavy rain goods and merchandise are damaged and there is no compensation. The article Frustrated Skeldon market vendors demanding immediate fix to leaky roof appeared first on Stabroek News.

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58 h. ago South Africa to now play three, not five, home T20Is against West Indies

(ESPN Cricinfo) – South Africa’s only men’s home international series this summer, against West Indies, has been reduced from five T20Is to three because of a clash with the T20 World Cup. As reported by ESPNcricinfo last week, the matches, which were originally scheduled between January 27 and February 6, now have to end by […] The post South Africa to now play three, not five, home T20Is against West Indies appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago ‘Oil cash handouts will leave Guyana poorer’ – Minister Bharrat

says initiative is a failed model Kaieteur News – Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat said that giving citizens cash transfers from oil funds is a failed model, and if the government focuses on this Guyana will end up poorer than it started. He however clarified that the government does intend to provide cash transfers, […] The post ‘Oil cash handouts will leave Guyana poorer’ – Minister Bharrat 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 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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4 d. ago Four companies to sign contracts for new oil blocks next month

Kaieteur News – Sispro Inc., the stand-alone Guyanese company that participated in the country’s inaugural oil block auction launched in 2022, will be among four companies set to sign contracts in October with the Government of Guyana. This was disclosed by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, during a recently aired interview on Starting Point, […] The post Four companies to sign contracts for new oil blocks next month appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Repairs to Paruima Airstrip to be completed within two months – Min. Edghill

Kaieteur News – Repairs to the Paruima Airstrip in Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven, are expected to be finished within the next two months, according to Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill. The approximately $400 million airstrip, which replaced the former grass patch landing area, was transformed into a durable all-weather concrete strip to better […] The post Repairs to Paruima Airstrip to be completed within two months – Min. Edghill appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Ritorna Vincetori steals the show at ‘Clash at D’ Big Yard’ in Berbice

Kaieteur Sports – Horse racing returned to the ancient county in grand style yesterday with the staging of the Clash at D’ Big Yard Horse Race Meet at the Port Morant Turf Club, a much-needed revival following the anticlimactic finish of this year’s Guyana Cup. And fittingly, it was the country’s leading stable, Slingerz Racing […] The post Ritorna Vincetori steals the show at ‘Clash at D’ Big Yard’ in Berbice appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago GECOM’s makeup AFC says Carter formula has outlived its usefulness

Kaieteur News – The Alliance for Change (AFC) has echoed the sentiments of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) saying that the Carter Price formula which determines the makeup of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has outlived its usefulness. Party chairman, David Patterson told journalists Friday that the AFC and country are concerned about the functioning […] The post GECOM’s makeup… AFC says Carter formula has outlived its usefulness appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Govt. to be commended for balancing environmental care with power supply

Dear Editor, I started thinking about the many positives of the solar grid in Batavia that was commissioned by PM Phillips. This Batavia Village Solar Grid in Region Seven is really the realisation of a landmark, G$300 million initiative, that will deliver 24-hour renewable electricity to the Cuyuni-Mazaruni community for the first time. For sure, […] The post Govt. to be commended for balancing environmental care with power supply appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago GECOM must have biometrics implemented ahead of 2030 elections – Patterson

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) should take immediate steps to implement biometrics, interim leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) David Patterson said on Friday. “The time is now for GECOM to start implementing several reforms born out of the experiences of the electorate, as well as the recommendations of the various […] The post GECOM must have biometrics implemented ahead of 2030 elections – Patterson appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago ‘Fusion Creative Studio’: capturing the special moments that last a lifetime

“My advice to aspiring photographers would be this: If not you, then who? Just start creating for yourself first, and the growth will follow from there.” By Allyiah Allicock Kaieteur News – As we continue to highlight the many dreams and passions of young entrepreneurs in our society. Today we focus the lens on photographer […] The post ‘Fusion Creative Studio’: capturing the special moments that last a lifetime appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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