16 h. ago Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance

(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana is moving to reform the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Board of Guardians in an effort to make public assistance more accessible and equitable. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo made this announcement during a press conference on Thursday held at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, where he […] The post Govt. to reform Board of Guardians for easier access to public assistance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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26 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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38 h. ago Royal International Hotel gets on board with capped rate of US$160 plus VAT

Royal International Hotel, at Track JW, Mandela Avenue, Georgetown has announced that beginning yesterday, it introduced a capped rate of US$160 + VAT per night for Guyanese residents, locally and in the diaspora. The article Royal International Hotel gets on board with capped rate of US$160 plus VAT appeared first on Stabroek News.

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38 h. ago Yearwood concerned GCC players being discriminated against by cricket board

-calls for trials to ensure merited selections Jonathan Yearwood, the President of the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) yesterday raised concerns that members of his club are being overlooked for selection  as a result of  a dispute between the GCC and the Guyana Cricket Board over land. The article Yearwood concerned GCC players being discriminated against by cricket board appeared first on Stabroek News.

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38 h. ago Venezuela’s oil exports surpass 1 million bpd for first time since 2020, data show

(Reuters) – Venezuela’s oil exports averaged 1.09 million barrels per day (bpd) in September, the highest monthly level since February 2020, according to shipping data and documents from state-run company PDVSA. The article Venezuela’s oil exports surpass 1 million bpd for first time since 2020, data show appeared first on Stabroek News.

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62 h. ago Demerara crowned champions after crushing Select XI, ending Essequibo’s reign

GCB Inter-County U13 Demerara sealed the 2025 Guyana Cricket Board Under-13 Inter-County title in emphatic style yesterday, producing a ruthless display to sweep aside the GCB Select XI at Lusignan and end the tournament with a perfect record of three wins. The article Demerara crowned champions after crushing Select XI, ending Essequibo’s reign appeared first on Stabroek News.

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62 h. ago West Indies reveals International Retainer Contracts for 2025/2026 season

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that the Board of Directors has approved the recommendations for International Retainer Contracts for the 2025/26 season, which commences on October 1.  The article West Indies reveals International Retainer Contracts for 2025/2026 season appeared first on Stabroek News.

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64 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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3 d. ago Venezuela’s Maduro readies security powers in case of feared US attack

CARACAS, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has signed a decree granting him additional security powers in case the U.S. The article Venezuela’s Maduro readies security powers in case of feared US attack appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Any U.S. strike on Venezuela will likely cause throngs of Venezuelans to head for neighbouring countries

Dear Editor, Ravi Dev (SN Sep 28) is spot on that American military action against Venezuela is a “looming confrontation in Southern Caribbean” — a question of when. The article Any U.S. strike on Venezuela will likely cause throngs of Venezuelans to head for neighbouring countries appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Venezuela’s Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has signed a decree granting him additional security powers in case of a military incursion into the country, the nation’s vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, said today. The article Venezuela’s Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Iowa school board places Roberts on paid administrative leave

The Des Moines Public School Board in Iowa voted on Saturday to place its Superintendent, Guyanese Ian Roberts, on paid administrative leave from his $286,716-a-year contract. The article Iowa school board places Roberts on paid administrative leave appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago US preparing options for military strikes on targets inside Venezuela, NBC News reports

U.S. military officials are drawing up options to target drug traffickers inside Venezuela, and strikes within that country’s borders could potentially begin in a matter of weeks, four sources told NBC News. The article US preparing options for military strikes on targets inside Venezuela, NBC News reports appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago President Ali engages UN SG on Guyana/Venezuela border controversy, other issues

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Friday engaged in bilateral talks with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, during the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), the meeting focused on a range of issues, including the ongoing Guyana border controversy and developments […] The post President Ali engages UN SG on Guyana/Venezuela border controversy, other issues appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Bids opened for rehabilitation of main roof to Main Theory Classes Building at E’bo Technical Institute

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education has received seven bids for the rehabilitation of the main roof to the Main Theory Classes Building at the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI) in Region Two. Bids were opened at the office of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB). The project is estimated at $18.3 million. […] The post Bids opened for rehabilitation of main roof to Main Theory Classes Building at E’bo Technical Institute appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Two Cricket Associations elections to be held in Berbice this weekend

Kaieteur Sports – Two cricket associations in Berbice, under the auspices of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB), will be holding their long-awaited Annual General Meetings (AGM) and elections of Office bearers this weekend. The two bodies are the West Berbice Cricket Association (WBCA) and the Berbice River Cricket Association (BRCA). These AGMs and elections of […] The post Two Cricket Associations elections to be held in Berbice this weekend appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Home Affairs Ministry to spend $130M more on new CANU headquarters 

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Home Affairs is preparing to spend approximately $130 million more to complete several outstanding works on the new Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) headquarters on Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown. This was revealed at the recent opening of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office. According to the […] The post Home Affairs Ministry to spend $130M more on new CANU headquarters  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Lower Pomeroon school boat was withdrawn over safety concerns – Region 2 REDO

The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two, in collaboration with the Region’s Department of Education, has defended its handling of the school boat service in the Lower Pomeroon following concerns raised about the safety of its vessel which plies the St. The article Lower Pomeroon school boat was withdrawn over safety concerns – Region 2 REDO appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Port Mourant Secondary crowned Region 6 champs with dominant win over Canje

BCB/Republic Bank Inter-Secondary Schools Cricket Port Mourant Secondary School (PMSS) were crowned champions of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)/Republic Bank Limited (RBL) Inter-Secondary Schools Region Six competition yesterday, following a commanding eight-wicket victory over Canje Secondary School (CSS) at the Rose Hall Community Centre ground. The article Port Mourant Secondary crowned Region 6 champs with dominant win over Canje appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago ‘Gov’t must find new market for rice’ – Former Finance Minister

Kaieteur News – Minister of Finance under the A Partnership for National Unity+ Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) administration, Winston Jordan said that with the premium market for rice with Venezuela obsolete, there seems to be no strategy by the government for new export outlets. Jordan appeared on ‘The Countdown’ with Andrew Weeks on Sunday, where […] The post ‘Gov’t must find new market for rice’ – Former Finance Minister appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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