8 h. ago President’s zero interest National Development Bank to get US$200m seed funding

The zero interest National Development Bank announced by President Irfaan Ali during the election campaign which targets expansion and development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) here will see US$200 million in seed funding for its launch and rollout in Budget 2026, the government yesterday announced. The article President’s zero interest National Development Bank to get US$200m seed funding appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 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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10 h. ago President Ali announces plans for Guyana to market its own crude

(Kaieteur News) – Guyana will be working to develop its capability and capacity in crude oil trading, President Irfaan Ali told a roomful of private sector players on Thursday at the inaugural energy breakfast hosted by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). “I will be working with the local private sector and international […] The post President Ali announces plans for Guyana to market its own crude appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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10 h. ago GMRSC, AAG, GDA among latest sports bodies to engage with Minister Jacobs

Kaieteur Sports – Continuing his recent meetings with the respective sports bodies in Guyana, Minister within the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, Steven Jacobs welcomed more of the country’s Associations this past week. Hitting the ground running following his still fresh appointment, Minister Jacobs has spent recent time engaging with players, executives and stakeholders […] The post GMRSC, AAG, GDA among latest sports bodies to engage with Minister Jacobs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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20 h. ago Venezuela detects five combat planes detected near coast in “provocation”

(Reuters) – Venezuela’s Defense Minister General Vladimir Padrino said today that five combat planes had been detected near country’s coast, in what he characterized as a threat by the United States. The article Venezuela detects five combat planes detected near coast in “provocation” appeared first on Stabroek News.

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32 h. ago PPP/C introduces new faces for 13th Parliament, Jaffarally, Ramsaran out

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has released the list of its elected Members of Parliament (MPs) who will sit in the 13th Parliament following the September 1st 2025 general and regional elections. The article PPP/C introduces new faces for 13th Parliament, Jaffarally, Ramsaran out appeared first on Stabroek News.

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32 h. ago CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential

As part of its efforts to prepare the youth of the Caribbean by helping them acquire the skills needed to navigate their digital future, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is designing a transformative education policy and strategy to unlock the potential of the Caribbean’s predominantly young population, 60 per cent of whom are nearly under the age of 30. The article CDB says designing education policy to unlock youth potential appeared first on Stabroek News.

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32 h. ago I thought the PPP would have been keen to return to the new Parliament

Dear Editor, Since parliament is making the rounds, weighing-in should help to get it going. The longer that parliament remains on the sidelines, a spectator to developments, then the less democracy should be spoken of, taken seriously. The article I thought the PPP would have been keen to return to the new Parliament appeared first on Stabroek News.

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34 h. ago PM Mottley calls for more support, as Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica begin CSME’s free movement

(CMC) – Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley said her country will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their nationals among themselves from Wednesday. The countries are implementing one of the major aspects of the CARICOM Single […] The post PM Mottley calls for more support, as Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica begin CSME’s free movement appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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34 h. ago ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds

Kaieteur News – Co-leader of the Working Peoples Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds has lashed out at the PPP/C government for its slothful approach to convening the 13th Parliament, arguing that the administration is holding the legislative arm of government at ransom. During his party’s press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Hinds pointed out that the […] The post ‘Parliament has become the creature of the Govt.’ – Dr. Hinds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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34 h. ago Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism

Dear Editor, The recently concluded 2025 General and Regional election in Guyana has marked a historic milestone in our country’s political evolution. The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) unsurprisingly secured a decisive and expanded victory. Not only that, but they also made unprecedented inroads into regions traditionally aligned to the opposition. This shift in the […] The post Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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56 h. ago Saipem completes first complex subsea structure ever built in Guyana

Saipem Guyana has announces the completion of the first complex subsea structure ever built in Guyana, with a release from the company describing it as a key milestone in the development of the country’s industrial capabilities. The article Saipem completes first complex subsea structure ever built in Guyana appeared first on Stabroek News.

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56 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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57 h. ago Construction of Vaca Muerta pipeline in Argentina is 35% complete official says

AUSTIN,  (Reuters) – The construction of a flagship pipeline to transport oil output from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale region to the coast is 35% complete, the country’s head of energy, Daniel Gonzalez, said at a conference on Tuesday. The article Construction of Vaca Muerta pipeline in Argentina is 35% complete official says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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57 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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58 h. ago Exxon ordered to submit quarterly reserve updates for 7th project

Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana has moved to impose stricter oversight on ExxonMobil’s oil operations, demanding that the U.S. oil giant submit quarterly reports on reserves for its seventh offshore development, the Hammerhead Project. This mechanism would play a key role in monitoring the depletion of the resources and aid in strategic planning […] The post Exxon ordered to submit quarterly reserve updates for 7th project appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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58 h. ago RHTYSC to host 13th annual Naeem Nasir Memorial Tournament on Sunday

Kaieteur Sports – The Area H Ground in the small township of Rose Hall Town would come alive in a blaze of glory on Sunday when the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS, hosts the thirteenth edition of the Naeem Nasir Memorial Tournament. The one-day tournament would be sponsored by popular Bakery, Bakewell, […] The post RHTYSC to host 13th annual Naeem Nasir Memorial Tournament on Sunday appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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58 h. ago  Reconvening Parliament without delay is a test of democratic practice

Kaieteur News – Democracy is not only about the right of citizens to cast their ballots. It is also about ensuring that the institutions of government function with immediacy and accountability in the aftermath of elections. Chief among those institutions is Parliament, the body entrusted with providing oversight of the Executive. If the people’s representatives […] The post  Reconvening Parliament without delay is a test of democratic practice appeared first on Kaieteur 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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3 d. ago Education licence of arrested Guyanese school superintendent revoked in Iowa

Ian Andre Roberts, the Guyana national and superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, United States of America, who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for being in the country illegally and without a work authorisation, had his education licence revoked yesterday. The article Education licence of arrested Guyanese school superintendent revoked in Iowa appeared first on Stabroek News.

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