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Political entities should disclose all professional and financial interactions with Exxon
A respected analyst recently made waves when he suggested that Exxon might be favouring members of the opposition, in Guyana’s upcoming elections. This caused much commotion in political and social ...
Stabroek News13h
Better has to be done for emergency situations at these locations
It was good to see movement at last, following the latest creek outing tragedy, the authorities putting measures in place. These safety measures should have been put in place a long time. It is ...
Stabroek News1d
Sir Shridath does not deserve a state funeral
Sir Shridath Ramphal is praised as a “distinguished son of Guyana” and a “towering figure in global diplomacy,” and the government is honouring him with a state funeral. But what role did this ...
Stabroek News1d
The Consumer Price Index used by both Bureau of Statistics and Bank of Guyana for 2023 are inconsistent with the financial system data
Dr. Ramesh Gampat SN letter September 8, 2024 questioned the ‘credibility of inflation data’ by the Bureau of Statistics namely, the annual inflation rate for 2023. The number used lies somewhere ...
Stabroek News1d
Will flags be flown at half-mast this Saturday?
There is to be a national funeral in tribute of the life and legacy of Sir Shridath Ramphal. Does this mean Saturday, September 14 will be observed as a Day of Mourning with flags being flown at ...
Stabroek News1d
Tabatinga creek dredging will reduce flooding and other impacts faced by Lethem and surrounding areas’ farmers
The Lethem Township and surrounding communities have long faced the challenge of flooding during the rainy season, which has had significant impacts on farmers and residents alike. In response, the ...
Stabroek News1d
Spread of dengue should be cause for alarm
There is deep concern over the outbreak of the dengue disease in Guyana. The reported cases for January and February, 2024 of over 1 million in neighbouring Brazil (with which Guyana shares the ...
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The next Stephen Campbell must be technologically savvy while rooted in the traditions of our foreparents
Stephen Campbell, a man from humble beginnings in Moruca, is behind the heritage celebrations in September in Guyana. His great courage and hard work in representing his people gave him recognition in ...
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The PPP flag preceded the Golden Arrowhead at the North Pakaraimas Games
The front page of Stabroek News, August 28, 2024 carried an article with a photograph under the caption, “Pakaraima Games: President Irfaan Ali yesterday attended the North Pakaraima District Games ...
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CANU holds man with submachine gun on Norton St.
CANU officers, acting on information received, today conducted an operation in the Norton Street, Greater Georgetown area. They intercepted a male carrying a backpack. A subsequent search of the ...
Stabroek News2d
The 2024 Mid-Year Report on the execution of the annual budget and the performance of the economy (Part II)
A senior officer of the Guyana Police Force has reportedly been embroiled in a scandal relating to the procurement of goods and services for the Force. Media reports indicate that the officer’s ...
Stabroek News2d
Discrediting the CPI or its credibility could only be done on the basis of an alternate CPI
In his letter published in the Stabroek News edition of September 8, 2024, with the caption “Given questionable credibility of inflation data, it is important to know weight of each of the nine groups ...