10 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 2025 GBA National Senior & Junior Tournament set to spike off from October 9

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) will be spiking off their National Senior and Junior Tournament from October 9-12 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. The competition was announced over a month ago with players having adequate time to prepare, as they compete for spoils within the various categories over a total of […] The post 2025 GBA National Senior & Junior Tournament set to spike off from October 9 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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58 h. ago In order to change the Constitution it is first necessary to understand it

Dear Editor, Once again, I am compelled to revisit the critical importance of adhering to the rule of law. If we are truly committed to this principle, not just mouthing it for political expediency, then everyone must be held accountable to the same standard. The article In order to change the Constitution it is first necessary to understand it appeared first on Stabroek News.

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60 h. ago Israel kills 59 people in Gaza Tuesday as Hamas reviews Trump’s plan to end war

(AL-JAZEERA) Israeli forces continued to escalate attacks on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 59 people since dawn on Tuesday. In the midst of the chaos, Hamas’s negotiating team said it is still studying US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza have said the plan raises many […] The post Israel kills 59 people in Gaza Tuesday as Hamas reviews Trump’s plan to end war appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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60 h. ago Lusignan Golfers set sights on DSB Suriname Invitational 2025

Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is preparing to make a powerful statement at the DSB Suriname Invitational 2025, scheduled for October 11–12 in Paramaribo. After an outstanding showing at last year’s tournament, the Guyanese contingent is heading into this year’s event with a strong contingent of 20 players, determination, and the clear […] The post Lusignan Golfers set sights on DSB Suriname Invitational 2025 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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60 h. ago Regime Change in Venezuela is being talked about in Washington

Dear Editor, Further to commentaries on the Maduro regime, the NYT (Sep 30) front page reported that President Trump Administration is making plan to topple it because of the threat it poses to USA — narco as well as geo-strategic. Other publications in Europe and Middle East have similar reports as the Times. Maduro has […] The post Regime Change in Venezuela is being talked about in Washington appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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60 h. ago The problem is not the Constitution. The problem is ignorance of the Constitution

Dear Editor, Once again, I am compelled to revisit the critical importance of adhering to the rule of law. If we are truly committed to this principle, not just mouthing it for political expediency, then everyone must be held accountable to the same standard. Only then can we begin to build a Guyana consistent with […] The post The problem is not the Constitution. The problem is ignorance of the Constitution appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Trump sets 10% tariff on lumber imports, 25% on cabinets and furniture

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday he was slapping 10% tariffs on imported timber and lumber and 25% duties on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered furniture, continuing his tariff assault on global trading partners. The article Trump sets 10% tariff on lumber imports, 25% on cabinets and furniture appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Ignorance of our collective, communal history may perhaps turn out to be one of our most debilitating

Dear Editor As a citizen I welcome Minister Sonia Parag as the new Minister of Education. In the circumstances of Guyana’s education, in its wider sense, it is perhaps by far the most significant portfolio within the cabinet. The article Ignorance of our collective, communal history may perhaps turn out to be one of our most debilitating appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago BOSAI workers get 7.5% pay hike, other benefits after strike action

Kaieteur News – Workers of the Bauxite Mining Company (BOSAI) have settled for a 7.5 % pay increase for 2025 with additional benefits, following conciliation talks with the Chinese company spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour on Monday. The company also agreed to give them an 8 percent increase next year. Among the additional benefits […] The post BOSAI workers get 7.5% pay hike, other benefits after strike action appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago MOU signed for heritage tourism development of former Chinese settlement 

Guyana’s first Chinese settlement, Hopetown on the Kamuni Creek Region Three (West Demerara-Essequibo Islands, is set to be transformed into a new heritage tourism product following the signing of a Memorandum of Under-standing (MoU) on Saturday. The article MOU signed for heritage tourism development of former Chinese settlement  appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Four companies to sign contracts for new oil blocks next month

Kaieteur News – Sispro Inc., the stand-alone Guyanese company that participated in the country’s inaugural oil block auction launched in 2022, will be among four companies set to sign contracts in October with the Government of Guyana. This was disclosed by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, during a recently aired interview on Starting Point, […] The post Four companies to sign contracts for new oil blocks next month appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Trump to meet top Congressional leaders tomorrow, White House official says

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with the top Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress tomorrow to discuss government funding ahead of a September 30 deadline to keep the government open, a White House official said on Saturday. The article Trump to meet top Congressional leaders tomorrow, White House official says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago GBF shortlist 20 ahead of FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship

Kaieteur Sports – With the FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship set for the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, November 9 – 17, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has unveiled a 20-player shortlist, with President Michael Singh expressing confidence that Guyana can defend home court and claim the nation’s second women’s Caribbean title, the first since 1996. “We […] The post GBF shortlist 20 ahead of FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland, ICE facilities

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump today said he was directing the U.S. military to deploy to Portland, Oregon and to protect federal immigration facilities against “domestic terrorists”, saying he was authorizing them to use “full force, if necessary.” The article Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland, ICE facilities appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Attorney General leading delegation to Paris for US$100m Parking Meter lawsuit

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC, will be leading a delegation from Guyana, including witnesses, who will be testifying in the arbitration proceedings – Smart City Solutions Holdings Inc (SCS) vs Co-operative Republic of Guyana – the Parking Meter Case – scheduled to be heard before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Paris, France, from Monday, September 29 to Saturday, October 4, a release from Nandlall’s office stated. The article Attorney General leading delegation to Paris for US$100m Parking Meter lawsuit appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Pleased that Guyana Lands and Survey Commission has taken a rights based approach to land regularisation

Dear Editor, I read an article in the Stabroek News on September 22, 2025, and titled ‘GLSC set to initiate land registration at No. The article Pleased that Guyana Lands and Survey Commission has taken a rights based approach to land regularisation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago AFC says will rebound, sees urgent need for constitutional reform

While the results of the 2025 election were not what they were hoping for, the Alliance For Change (AFC) still sees itself as an important part of Guyana’s political landscape and remains optimistic about its future. The article AFC says will rebound, sees urgent need for constitutional reform appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship

(Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court yesterday to review the legality of his bid to limit birthright citizenship in the United States, teeing up a major test of one of his most contentious policies that could alter how the U.S. The article Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Nandlall to lead team to Paris for parking meter arbitration case

Kaieteur News – Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC is set to lead a delegation from Guyana to Paris to testify in arbitration hearing in a case brought against the government over the controversial parking meter project. A press release posted via Nandlall’s Facebook page outlined that witnesses from Guyana will […] The post Nandlall to lead team to Paris for parking meter arbitration case appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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