18 h. ago Banks welcome tightening up to detect duplication of foreign currency requests

Commercial banks have welcomed new measures shared by President Irfaan Ali to address duplication of invoices and other practices they say have placed pressure on the foreign currency market. The article Banks welcome tightening up to detect duplication of foreign currency requests appeared first on Stabroek News.

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42 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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42 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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44 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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68 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 Guyana accepts 146 of 206 recommendations from UN rights council UPR

-commits to strengthening democratic institutions The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland has formally adopted the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Guyana, bringing the country’s Fourth Cycle Review to a close. The article Guyana accepts 146 of 206 recommendations from UN rights council UPR appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Mamdani seen holding lead over Cuomo in New York City mayoral race, analysts say

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The decision by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to suspend his sputtering reelection bid is unlikely to slow the upstart candidacy of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, political analysts said yesterday. The article Mamdani seen holding lead over Cuomo in New York City mayoral race, analysts say appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Questions raised over delay of forensic interview into allegations involving cop

Questions have been raised over the delay in conduct-ing a forensic interview into the alleged sexual relationship between Police Corporal Shazim Khan and a 15-year-old Grade 11 student. The article Questions raised over delay of forensic interview into allegations involving cop appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Council statutes prevent dual membership says Linden Town Clerk

– Deputy Mayor disagrees Linden Mayor and Town Council (M&TC) Town Clerk Lennox Gasper has expressed his disagreement with the view that the deputy mayor, who is stepping into the position of mayor, can also serve on the Regional Democratic Council (RDC). The article Council statutes prevent dual membership says Linden Town Clerk appeared first on Stabroek 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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7 d. ago Parliament Office rents ACCC for $500k per sitting of National Assembly

Kaieteur News – Parliament Office pays $500,000 per sitting of the National Assembly to the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs disclosed. “Per sitting, and if we go way beyond, we pay a little more,” Isaacs told reporters on Thursday at the Parliament Buildings, Georgetown. Since 2020, parliament has […] The post Parliament Office rents ACCC for $500k per sitting of National Assembly appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Azruddin Mohamed, other MPs can be paid in cash – Clerk of the National Assembly

Kaieteur News – Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, on Thursday disclosed that leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed, and his Members of Parliament (MP) heading to the 13th Parliament of Guyana can be paid in cash if they do not have a bank account. Isaacs made the disclosure […] The post Azruddin Mohamed, other MPs can be paid in cash – Clerk of the National Assembly appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Opposition hopes for greater PAC scrutiny of Government spending in new parliament

Kaieteur News – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member and former Member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Ganesh Mahipaul is hoping that the Government will change its approach and allow PAC to better scrutinise public spending. This is despite, the ruling People’s Progressive Party /Civic (PPP/C) party securing a greater majority in the […] The post Opposition hopes for greater PAC scrutiny of Government spending in new parliament appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago “They are giving away our patrimony” – Patterson says as Govt. approves 7th oil project without additional benefits

Kaieteur News – While the A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Coalition was accused of “selling out” the nation’s patrimony in the lopsided deal with ExxonMobil and partners, the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) government is now being blazed for “giving away” Guyana’s wealth. Former Minister and Member of Parliament (MP), […] The post “They are giving away our patrimony” – Patterson says as Govt. approves 7th oil project without additional benefits appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Reset of Constitutional Reform Commission needed following elections results

Dear Editor, Mr. Nigel Hughes has done the decent thing in resigning from the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) now that his party is not represented in parliament. The article Reset of Constitutional Reform Commission needed following elections results appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Qatar’s emir says Israel is an “enemy” to its neighbours, but vows to continue diplomacy

(CNN) Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani strongly criticized Israel in his speech at the UN General Assembly today, saying that it is “not a democratic country” but an “enemy to its surrounding neighbors.” The comments come weeks after Israel launched a series of strikes targeting Hamas’ leadership in the Qatari capital in […] The post Qatar’s emir says Israel is an “enemy” to its neighbours, but vows to continue diplomacy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago The Constitutional Reform Commission needs a reset in light of 2025 election results

Dear Editor, Mr. Nigel Hughes has done the decent thing in resigning from the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) now that his party is not represented in parliament. Kudos for such a principled position. That sets a good example for the PNC representatives on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to follow Mr. Hughes’ example and step […] The post The Constitutional Reform Commission needs a reset in light of 2025 election results 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 New APNU Region Six Councilor vows to keep government on its toes

Kaieteur News – After being pummeled at the recently concluded general and regional elections, the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has turned its effort to coordinating its own representatives to assume seats on the Region Democratic Councils (RDCs) countrywide. For the East Berbice-Corentyne region, the party released the names of its three RDC councillors. […] The post New APNU Region Six Councilor vows to keep government on its toes appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Thirteenth parliament can unify the country around a common development strategy

Dear Editor, Kindly allow me to congratulate the new batch of Parliamentarians who will be representing the four political parties entering the Thirteenth Parliament of Guyana.  The article Thirteenth parliament can unify the country around a common development strategy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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