16 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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16 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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17 h. ago CARICOM Private Sector Organization welcomes implementation of full free movement

The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) says it welcomes the implementation of full free movement rights for nationals of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). The article CARICOM Private Sector Organization welcomes implementation of full free movement appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago Persons travelling with less than US$10,000 will not be impacted by new reporting measures – Jagdeo

Persons travelling out of Guyana with less than US$10,000 will not be impacted by the new foreign exchange reporting measures and these will also not affect this country’s small businesses, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday said. The article Persons travelling with less than US$10,000 will not be impacted by new reporting measures – Jagdeo appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago Exxon to cut 2,000 jobs in restructuring hitting Canada and EU

HOUSTON,  (Reuters) – Top U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) said on Tuesday it will lay off 2,000 workers globally, particularly in Canada and across the European Union, as part of a long-term restructuring plan that will affect about 3% to 4% of the company’s workforce. The article Exxon to cut 2,000 jobs in restructuring hitting Canada and EU appeared first on Stabroek News.

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18 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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40 h. ago Foreign exchange directives will inhibit legitimate businesses through delayed transactions by commercial banks

Dear Editor, Thank you for allowing me space in your most valuable column and as a follow up to the previous ForEx issue I raised. The article Foreign exchange directives will inhibit legitimate businesses through delayed transactions by commercial banks appeared first on Stabroek News.

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64 h. ago Guyana maintains Tier 1 ranking in US trafficking in persons report

Guyana has once again maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the US State Department 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report with says the country fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of TIP. The article Guyana maintains Tier 1 ranking in US trafficking in persons report appeared first on Stabroek 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 Family of Cuban crushed to death on worksite calls for justice and compensation

More than a week after 24-year-old Cuban national Dayrovis Martinez Mendoza was tragically crushed to death at a Bachelor’s Adventure construction site on the East Coast Demerara his family is awaiting compensation from the owner of the business to fly his body back to his homeland. The article Family of Cuban crushed to death on worksite calls for justice and compensation 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 Alberttown businesswoman charged with using computer to disseminate false information

An Alberttown businesswoman accused of using a computer system to disseminate false information was granted bail when she appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The article Alberttown businesswoman charged with using computer to disseminate false information appeared first on Stabroek 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 Celebrating Amerindian heritage month: Indigenous voices leading the way

Kaieteur News – As Guyana marked Amerindian Heritage Month, indigenous leaders and youth advocates are taking center stage to reflect on identity, culture, and the future of their communities. On August 15, 2025 last, the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) hosted the third in-person edition of Ina Maimu Yetatokon, a panel forum designed to amplify Indigenous […] The post Celebrating Amerindian heritage month: Indigenous voices leading the way appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Chevron expects up to US$400 million quarterly impact from Hess deal

(Reuters) – U.S. energy major Chevron (CVX.N),  said yesterday it was expecting to take a hit of US$200 million to US$400 million in the third quarter related to the Hess deal. The article Chevron expects up to US$400 million quarterly impact from Hess deal appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Standard and Poor’s upgrades Jamaica, outlook remains ‘positive’

(Jamaica Gleaner) Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings yesterday upgraded Jamaica’s long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings from ‘BB-’ to BB,’ while its outlook remains “positive”. The article Standard and Poor’s upgrades Jamaica, outlook remains ‘positive’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Agri minister discusses crop production expansion with Corentyne farmers

Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, along with Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, on Monday, met with a group of cane farmers from the Corentyne Coast as part of ongoing government engagement to fully utilize lands to increase productivity. The article Agri minister discusses crop production expansion with Corentyne farmers appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago UG’s Engineering programme to be accessible in Reg. 2 by October

Kaieteur News – Persons from Region Two who wish to pursue engineering studies at the University of Guyana (UG), will be able to do so from right within the region in October. Minister of Education Sonia Parag and presidential advisor on education, Dr. Kofi Dalrymple visited the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI) to identify suitable spaces […] The post UG’s Engineering programme to be accessible in Reg. 2 by October appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Govt. to use portion of World Bank loan to procure laptops for schools

Kaieteur News – The government through the Ministry of Education will be utilising a portion of a loan from the World Bank to procure a number of laptops for schools in the country. This is according to a request for bids issued by the ministry. According to the document, Guyana has received financing from the […] The post Govt. to use portion of World Bank loan to procure laptops for schools appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Sanjeev Datadin to represent Baramita teen charged with murder of abusive boyfriend

Kaieteur News – Prominent attorney, Sanjeev Datadin is set to represent Naderia James the 19 year old of Baramita, North West District, who has been charged and remanded to prison for the murder of her 20-year-old boyfriend. James’s case has stirred concerns on social media and other sections of society with many persons questioning the […] The post Sanjeev Datadin to represent Baramita teen charged with murder of abusive boyfriend appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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