12 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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12 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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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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12 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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34 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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34 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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34 h. ago Former England chief selector Smith takes over as MCC president

LONDON, (Reuters) – Former England chief selector Ed Smith has begun a 12-month term as MCC President and ex-England ODI captain Eoin Morgan has been appointed Chair of Cricket, the organisation said yesterday. The article Former England chief selector Smith takes over as MCC president appeared first on Stabroek News.

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36 h. ago Price Is Right Upper Corentyne T20 Blast No. 72 All Stars pip No. 64 Fighting Marines in super over finish

to meet No. 72 Cut N’ Load in final  By Samuel Whyte Kaieteur Sports – With so much at stake, a keen and close encounter was envisaged in what is arguably the biggest Second Division cricket competition in Guyana. The semifinal encounter in the Price Is Right Supermarket/ Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) T20 Blast […] The post Price Is Right Upper Corentyne T20 Blast No. 72 All Stars pip No. 64 Fighting Marines in super over finish appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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36 h. ago GNIC Sports Ground Reopens with Exciting “Winner Take All” Cricket Tournament

Kaieteur Sports – The GNIC Sports Ground on Woolford Avenue will roar back to life this Sunday as the historied Club reopens its doors for a thrilling full day of cricket; the first in several years. Fans can look forward to the Winner Take All Cricket Tournament, featuring some of the most exciting local teams: […] The post GNIC Sports Ground Reopens with Exciting “Winner Take All” Cricket Tournament appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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58 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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58 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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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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3 d. ago Massara stuns Paruima to claim Heritage Football crown; Region 10 women dominate

The Heritage Football finals at the Everest Cricket Club ground on Sunday night produced high drama and unforgettable moments, as underdogs Massara from Region 9 dethroned defending champions Paruima of Region 7 in a pulsating men’s final. The article Massara stuns Paruima to claim Heritage Football crown; Region 10 women dominate appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago FIFA fines El Salvador over racist incidents in qualifying match

(Reuters) – FIFA has sanctioned the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) for racist and discriminatory behavior by fans during the CONCACAF qualifying match against Suriname for the 2026 World Cup. The article FIFA fines El Salvador over racist incidents in qualifying match appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago President Ali seeks to reshape sports across indigenous communities; Harper, Sarwan appointed key roles,

Kaieteur Sports – President of Guyana His Excellency, Dr. Irfaan Ali has named former Guyana/West Indies stars Ramnaresh Sarwan and Roger Harper, as Mentor/Coach and Head of Women’s Cricket Development, with major moves to boost sports across the indigenous communities gathering massive momentum. The announcement came on Saturday during the Head of State’s visit to […] The post President Ali seeks to reshape sports across indigenous communities; Harper, Sarwan appointed key roles, appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Acting PM concerned at state of Trinidad defence force facilities

(Trinidad Express) Acting Prime Minister Jearlean John said yesterday she has “deep concerns” about the state of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force facilities. The article Acting PM concerned at state of Trinidad defence force facilities 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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4 d. ago It is clear from the continuing carnage that a Highway Safety Unit must be established on the Linden Soesdyke Highway immediately

Dear Editor, I have noted with great concern the continuing carnage on the roads of Guyana.  Whilst the evidence shows that this situation exists countrywide, it is clear that the Linden Soesdyke Highway has become a death trap and therefore should be given urgent attention. The article It is clear from the continuing carnage that a Highway Safety Unit must be established on the Linden Soesdyke Highway immediately appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Supporting our agricultural producers is not wasteful investment

Dear Editor, I read with concern the recent article by former Minister Winston Jordan, “Subsidies to rice farmers, a misuse of taxpayers’ money.” The article Supporting our agricultural producers is not wasteful investment appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago The 2016 PSA taxation provisions and the concerns of three U.S. Senators

Article 223 (3) of the Constitution requires the Auditor General to submit his reports to the Speaker of the National Assembly who shall cause them to be laid before the Assembly. The article The 2016 PSA taxation provisions and the concerns of three U.S. Senators appeared first on Stabroek News.

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