2 h. ago Church of England names Sarah Mullally as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

CANTERBURY, England, (Reuters) – The Church of England named Sarah Mullally on Friday as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to hold the 1,400-year-old office, prompting criticism from conservative Anglicans mainly based in Africa who oppose women bishops. The article Church of England names Sarah Mullally as first female Archbishop of Canterbury appeared first on Stabroek News.

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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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33 h. ago Rotary Georgetown Central donates computers, accessories to children’s home

In observance of education month and for the promotion of literacy among children, the Rotary Club of Georgetown Central (RCGC) on Thursday donated three new computers and accessories, valued at over $350,000, to the Children and Family Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, a RCGC release stated.  The article Rotary Georgetown Central donates computers, accessories to children’s home appeared first on Stabroek News.

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57 h. ago Mexican immigrant dies a week after Dallas ICE shooting, marking second detainee death

(Reuters) – A Mexican immigrant wounded by a sniper in a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas last week has died of his injuries, an ICE official said on Tuesday, making him the second detainee killed in the attack. The article Mexican immigrant dies a week after Dallas ICE shooting, marking second detainee death appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Exxon chief sought security assurances for gas terminal from Mozambique president, FT reports

(Reuters) – ExxonMobil’s XOM.N chief executive Darren Woods sought assurances from Mozambique’s president Daniel Chapo last week about security for a proposed $30 billion gas terminal in the country ahead of a decision to greenlight the project, the Financial Times reported today. The article Exxon chief sought security assurances for gas terminal from Mozambique president, FT reports appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Mismanagement of our facilities will continue for as long as the incompetents reign

Dear Editor, Guyanese, and in particular cricket fans, must not only face the humiliation of yet another loss at the Guyana National Stadium; to compound this heartache is a stadium that is, to put it mildly, a disgrace to the Caribbean, and in a country that is blessed with an abundance of gas, oil, gold, and other natural resources. The article Mismanagement of our facilities will continue for as long as the incompetents reign appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Woman doused with acid discharged from hospital, regains sight in one eye

Kaieteur News – Twenty-five-year-old Jilicia Leitch, who was doused with a corrosive substance on September 3, has been discharged from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation and is said to be recovering well. Leitch and 26-year-old Nirmala Sukraj were attacked while walking along East Street to purchase lunch, when a man approached them and threw the […] The post Woman doused with acid discharged from hospital, regains sight in one eye appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago A victim of continuous domestic violence is now remanded and rendered defenceless

Dear Editor, I write with deep concern regarding the recent case of the 19-year-old young woman who has been remanded to prison for the alleged murder of her abusive partner. The article A victim of continuous domestic violence is now remanded and rendered defenceless appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago UG Business School to offer two oil and gas accounting programmes

The University of Guyana’s School of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation (SEBI) has entered a partnership with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the World Bank to introduce an Associate Degree in Oil & Gas Accounting/Taxation/Audit and a Graduate Executive Diploma in Oil & Gas Accounting/Taxation/Audit. The article UG Business School to offer two oil and gas accounting programmes appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Woman sexually assaulted lives in fear, as alleged perpetrator continues harassment

Kaieteur News – A very aggravated woman who mounted complains of sexual harassment committed against her is reviewing her already exhausted options, since so far, nothing has afforded her much security and peace of mind. Even more unnerving for her is the apparent negligence on the part of law enforcement officers to whom she made […] The post Woman sexually assaulted lives in fear, as alleged perpetrator continues harassment appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Mohamed gifts bicycle to Linden mother after fall into Wismar bridge

Opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed yesterday presented a new bicycle to Linden mother, Karol Velasquez, who along with her three-year-old son, fell into the Demerara River earlier this month after an accident on the Wismar/McKenzie Bridge. The article Mohamed gifts bicycle to Linden mother after fall into Wismar bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Exxon unable to say when Guyana will receive full 50% profit share

as more projects being approved Kaieteur News – As Guyana continues to grant more oil projects to the multinational oil giant, ExxonMobil, the country’s chance of enjoying larger profits from its resource is being further delayed. Under the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), 75% of oil produced monthly is recovered by the operator as cost. […] The post Exxon unable to say when Guyana will receive full 50% profit share appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Instead of succumbing to the pressure, I chose to stand firm

Dear Editor, In the busy city of Georgetown known for its vibrant diversity and complex political landscape, as a young politician I had always been passionate about public service, driven by a desire to make a genuine difference in my community and neighborhood. However, as I stepped into the world of politics, I quickly realised […] The post Instead of succumbing to the pressure, I chose to stand firm appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Gov’t to introduce $7m smart agriculture training programme for Corentyne youth

Youths from Port Mourant and other areas along the Corentyne Coast are set to benefit from a Smart Agriculture training programme as part of government’s drive to ensure citizens possess the skillsets to integrate into Guyana’s fast-growing oil and gas economy.  The article Gov’t to introduce $7m smart agriculture training programme for Corentyne youth appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Still no word from Labour Ministry on outcome of Bush Lot boiler explosion probe

It has been over a year since the “catastrophic” boiler explosion at the Hack Rice Mill at Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice which gravely injured three men and to date there has been no announcement by the Ministry of Labour (MoL) regarding its findings from the investigations. The article Still no word from Labour Ministry on outcome of Bush Lot boiler explosion probe appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Man charged with using threatening language, throwing missile

Thirty-eight-year-old Alfred Benjamin appeared on Friday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s court before Magistrate Annette Singh, charged with using threatening language and throwing a missile at a woman.  Benjamin pled not guilty to the charge. The article Man charged with using threatening language, throwing missile appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Fears for woman after man charged with her attempted murder released on bail

Barbara Gomes, the mother of Claurine Prescod, says she fears for her daughter following the release on bail of the man who was charged with her attempted murder in 2024. The article Fears for woman after man charged with her attempted murder released on bail appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Police seeking Sophia businessman over alleged rape of child

The police yesterday said that they are seeking a Sophia businessman over the alleged rape of a child. Timothy Fraser, a 32-year-old businessman of ‘C’ Field, Sophia Squatting Area, was arrested on 2025-09-06 at about 08:30hrs and placed in custody for the rape of a child under 16 years, the police said in a release. The article Police seeking Sophia businessman over alleged rape of child appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Eco Atlantic in talks with prospective partners for Orinduik Block as Jan. 2026 deadline looms

Kaieteur News – Though Canadian exploration company Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. is yet to find a partner to complete the formal farm-out process to attract partners for the next phase of exploration in the Orinduik Block, located offshore Guyana – the company has disclosed that it is in talks with a number of […] The post Eco Atlantic in talks with prospective partners for Orinduik Block as Jan. 2026 deadline looms appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Holder resigned as PNCR Chair not from party – father clarifies

Kaieteur News – Member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Prince Holder and father of former Chairman Shurwayne Holder, has clarified that his son has not resigned from the party but only from his leadership position as Chairman. With no leadership responsibilities in the party and not having been selected as an APNU Member […] The post Holder resigned as PNCR Chair not from party – father clarifies appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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