12 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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12 h. ago Strengthen economic fundamentals to foster sustainable US dollar inflows

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to your recent article, “Gov’t tightening up on foreign exchange access.” While efforts to stabilize the economy are understandable, direct intervention in the foreign exchange market carries significant risks and raises important questions about intent. The article Strengthen economic fundamentals to foster sustainable US dollar inflows appeared first on Stabroek News.

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12 h. ago Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst with professional experience in Barbados, Trinidad, and Guyana, I feel compelled to raise urgent awareness about the mounting environmental threats facing the Caribbean region. The article Imperative that CARICOM leaders strengthen collaboration to confront environmental challenges that do not respect national borders appeared first on Stabroek News.

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12 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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12 h. ago What strategies are being employed to rescue this year’s sugar crop?

Dear Editor, Persistently low sugar production in Guyana demands urgent national attention—not just for the industry, but for the thousands of rural families and the wider economy that depend on it. The article What strategies are being employed to rescue this year’s sugar crop? appeared first on Stabroek News.

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14 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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60 h. ago Colombia’s central bank holds rate, country cancels IMF credit line

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – Colombia’s central bank held the benchmark interest rate at 9.25% yesterday, in line with market predictions, amid inflationary pressures, stronger economic data and uncertainty about the global economy. The article Colombia’s central bank holds rate, country cancels IMF credit line appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Straightforward evidence of poor scheduling and lack of proper planning in abundance on Railway Embankment project

Dear Editor, Infrastructural development plays a crucial role in national growth, economic development and overall improving the quality of life for the population. The article Straightforward evidence of poor scheduling and lack of proper planning in abundance on Railway Embankment project appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort

Dear Editor, Infrastructural development plays a crucial role in national growth, economic development and overall improving the quality of life for the population. In Guyana’s growing and transformative economy, we can see several major infrastructural upgrades and expansion of roadways including the Heroes Highway, Ogle to Eccles Bypass and the Railway Embankment four-lane highway project […] The post Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago New FAO report assesses progress towards food and agriculture SDG indicators

Kaieteur News – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) last week released a new report assessing progress on 22 indicators under the Organisation’s custodianship spanning six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 14 (Life Below Water), […] The post New FAO report assesses progress towards food and agriculture SDG indicators appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago President Ali’s policies on rice represent a responsible, people

Dear Editor, I read with concern a recent commentary attributed to a former Minister, published on September 23, 2025 in the newspapers, in which he described subsidies to rice farmers as a “misuse of taxpayers’ money.” This perspective not only diminishes the realities faced by rice farmers but also overlooks the broader economic and food […] The post President Ali’s policies on rice represent a responsible, people-centered developmental approach appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Subryanville children remain displaced from Farnum Playfield as private school construction continues

Dear Editor, Guyana has been a global leader in conservation for decades. With the launch of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) in 2009, Guyana became one of the first nations to link economic growth with environmental preservation. The article Subryanville children remain displaced from Farnum Playfield as private school construction continues appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Investment in infrastructure and general investment in our people is our way forward to a prosperous, sustainable future

Dear Editor, I would like to take issue with my old Comrade and Friend, Ralph Ramkarran, about the statement in his recent Conversation Tree article entitled “Leader of the Opposition” – “Our new found oil wealth from which many have not yet benefitted”. The article Investment in infrastructure and general investment in our people is our way forward to a prosperous, sustainable future appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Trinidad PM wants state institutions free from political influence

(Trinidad Guardian) On the 49th anniversary of Republic Day, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar called for urgent reforms to strengthen T&T’s democracy, noting that the foundations of the Republic remain flawed. The article Trinidad PM wants state institutions free from political influence appeared first on Stabroek 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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9 d. ago Failure to consult is a breach of the essence of a viable democracy

Dear Editor, In a section of the media, it was said that President Ali’s vision to turn Georgetown into a sustainable “Garden City”, was warmly received by the Tourism & Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), and the plan is seen as a major step towards enhancing the city’s appeal and liveability, fine words, but allow […] The post Failure to consult is a breach of the essence of a viable democracy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago PANCAP empowers regional clinicians with motivational interviewing training to advance HIV response

Kaieteur News – The Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) has successfully concluded a landmark Motivational Interviewing (MI) training programme at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Held from September 17 to 19, the intensive course equipped regional healthcare providers with advanced MI techniques to strengthen patient engagement and accelerate the Caribbean’s […] The post PANCAP empowers regional clinicians with motivational interviewing training to advance HIV response 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 PAHO intensifies call to strengthen vaccination amid rising measles cases

Kaieteur News – The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas to strengthen vaccination efforts, improve surveillance, and accelerate outbreak response following a rise in measles cases in the region. As of September 12, 2025, 11,313 cases and 23 deaths have been confirmed in ten countries—a 31-fold increase compared to the […] The post PAHO intensifies call to strengthen vaccination amid rising measles cases appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Govt. to intensify efforts to support victims of domestic violence – Min. Persaud

Kaieteur News – The government will be intensifying its efforts to strengthen existing measures to protect victims of domestic violence. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud told Kaieteur News recently that her ministry is exploring ways in which it can introduce free care in each community for victims. She said the […] The post Govt. to intensify efforts to support victims of domestic violence – Min. Persaud appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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