11 h. ago Exxon funnels mega contract to Dutch firm for Guyana project

Kaieteur News – Dutch maritime service provider Smit Lamnalco has announced that it has been awarded a “significant multi-year contract” by ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd. to provide offshore terminal support services for operations in the Stabroek Block. The company disclosed the development on its LinkedIn page, noting that the agreement includes the provision of four newbuild […] The post Exxon funnels mega contract to Dutch firm for Guyana project appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Other

11 h. ago Thieves rip cables, cut off North Georgetown internet, phone service

One Communications calls for national action Kaieteur News – Between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, a major section of North and Central Georgetown was left without service after thieves targeted communications cables, in what One Communications (Guyana) has described as one of the most severe disruptions for the year due to vandalism. The company confirmed […] The post Thieves rip cables, cut off North Georgetown internet, phone service appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Other

11 h. ago Security forces played key role in maintaining peace and order on E

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Thursday praised the members of the joint services for their role in maintaining peace and security during the September 1 general and regional Elections. His remarks were delivered during the “After Action Review” of Operation Plexus, the security operation conducted by the joint services for the elections. The ceremony […] The post Security forces played key role in maintaining peace and order on E-day – Pres. Ali appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Other

23 h. ago GPHC hands over case of unauthorized videoing of patient to police

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) today said that it is aware of a video that has been circulating on social media over the past few days, depicting a patient in its Emergency Department while in a vulnerable state and receiving emergency medical care. The article GPHC hands over case of unauthorized videoing of patient to police appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

33 h. ago City chamber, THAG clinch MoU on beautification, capacity building

Members of the Private Sector Commission (PSC)—the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) on August 28 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster cooperation to undertake several environmental and beautification initiatives jointly, as well as capacity building projects for the tourism sector. The article City chamber, THAG clinch MoU on beautification, capacity building appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

36 h. ago GMSA Congratulates the PPP/C on Winning the 2025 General and Regional Elections

Dear Editor, The Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA) extends heartiest congratulations to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on their victory in the General and Regional Elections held on Monday, September 1, 2025. We also congratulate President Elect, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, as he commences his second term as President of the Cooperative Republic of […] The post GMSA Congratulates the PPP/C on Winning the 2025 General and Regional Elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Other

57 h. ago City to meet today over Mae’s Schools construction on Farnum Ground

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown is set to meet today with sub-committee members to address the status of construction works by Mae’s Schools at the eastern end of the Farnum Playing Field. The article City to meet today over Mae’s Schools construction on Farnum Ground appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

58 h. ago GCUSA and CPL continue partnership to expose local umpires to TV umpiring

The Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA), in collaboration with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and its panel of match officials, has once again launched a unique initiative designed to provide local umpires with valuable exposure to television umpiring. The article GCUSA and CPL continue partnership to expose local umpires to TV umpiring appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

5 d. ago 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20

The 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Schools Football Tournament is set to kick off on September 20, at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. The article 12th edition of Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 football competition to kick off Sept 20 appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

5 d. ago Guyana to host return of CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November

Guyana has been awarded hosting rights for the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women’s Championship, which will be staged from November 9–17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. The article Guyana to host return of CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

5 d. ago ‘Lola Doll’ shot multiple times outside her home by a man on motorcycle

…police on hunt for suspect Kaieteur News – Local artiste and social media sensation Lolita “Lola Doll” Callender was on Saturday night shot about eight times outside her Texas Square, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown home. The shooting occurred at 23:35h. Callendar, 33, was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for treatment. Kaieteur News understands […] The post ‘Lola Doll’ shot multiple times outside her home by a man on motorcycle appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Other

5 d. ago Guyana to host CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) is proud to announce that Guyana has been awarded the hosting rights for the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women’s Championship, set to take place from November 9 – 17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. The return of the CBC Championship marks a historic moment […] The post Guyana to host CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Other

5 d. ago Horsepower returns: Thrilling ‘Keep Fit’ Horse Racing Meet set for September 21 at Georgetown Turf Club

Kaieteur Sports – After a somber pause to honour the tragic passing of jockey Kishawn Parreira, horse racing gallops back into action at the Georgetown Turf Club (GTC) on Sunday, September 21, with a spectacular six-race card organised by the ever-popular Three Men Promotion and proudly sponsored by Carib Beer. Originally scheduled for August 24, […] The post Horsepower returns: Thrilling ‘Keep Fit’ Horse Racing Meet set for September 21 at Georgetown Turf Club appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Other

5 d. ago Will U.S. Layoffs Have a Local Impact?  Guyana’s Vulnerability in the Age of AI

Karen Abrams – MBA, AA Doctoral Candidate Kaieteur News – This year, I’ve watched U.S. headlines with growing unease, more than 806,000 jobs have been cut by August 2025, more than all of 2024, with layoffs up 75 percent year over year. Retail losses up 249 percent, nonprofits 413 percent, government workforce cuts of 292,000, […] The post Will U.S. Layoffs Have a Local Impact?  Guyana’s Vulnerability in the Age of AI appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Other

6 d. ago Woman, 36, nephew, 13, remain in critical condition following gas explosion

-family seeking justice A woman and her 13-year-old nephew remain in critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital following a suspected gas explosion early Thurs-day morning at   ‘C’ Field Sophia, Georgetown. The article Woman, 36, nephew, 13, remain in critical condition following gas explosion appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

6 d. ago Subryanville residents up demand for end to construction on Farnum Ground

-Mayor says permission given for temporary building A group of Subryanville residents has written to the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown demanding the immediate withdrawal of all permissions reportedly granted to Mae’s Schools for construction works at the eastern end of the Farnum Playing Field. The article Subryanville residents up demand for end to construction on Farnum Ground appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

6 d. ago Jamaica Court of Appeal clears more cases than filed for three consecutive years

(Jamaica Information Service) For three consecutive years, the Court of Appeal has disposed of more cases than were newly filed, according to Chief Justice Bryan Sykes. The article Jamaica Court of Appeal clears more cases than filed for three consecutive years appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

6 d. ago US special forces killed North Korean civilians in botched 2019 mission, NYT says

SEOUL,  (Reuters) – U.S. Navy SEALs shot and killed a number of North Korean civilians during a botched covert mission to plant a listening device in the nuclear-armed country during high-stakes diplomatic negotiations in 2019, the New York Times reported on Friday. The article US special forces killed North Korean civilians in botched 2019 mission, NYT says appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other

6 d. ago Maraj Contracting Services on board with the 2nd edition of the Region 3 Ten/10 Softball Cup

Kaieteur Sports – Maraj Constructing Services has once again given its support towards the 2nd Region 3 Softball Cup, which gets on the way on Sunday, 7th September at the Meten Meer Zorg (West), West Coast Demerara, and concluding on the 14th of September 2025 at the said venue. Managing Director of the Company, Mr. […] The post Maraj Contracting Services on board with the 2nd edition of the Region 3 Ten/10 Softball Cup appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Other

7 d. ago Brazilian agency warns of US tariff impact on coffee market, trims crop forecast

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Brazil’s national food supply agency Conab yesterday warned U.S. tariffs could drive further price gains in a global coffee market already buoyed by tight stocks, as it cut its forecast for the South American country’s 2025 crop. The article Brazilian agency warns of US tariff impact on coffee market, trims crop forecast appeared first on Stabroek News.

Other