(Jamaica Gleaner) The acquisition of 200 Starlink devices at a cost of $12 million following the death and destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa was in contravention of Jamaica’s public procurement legislation, the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) has disclosed. The article Starlink purchase by Jamaica gov’t after hurricane breached procurement law – Auditor General report appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The acquisition of 200 Starlink devices at a cost of $12 million following the death and destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa was in contravention of Jamaica’s public procurement legislation, the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) has disclosed. The article Starlink purchase by Jamaica gov’t after hurricane breached procurement law – Auditor General report appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Guyana’s ongoing national budget debates offer a revealing insight into the evolving quality of our democratic reasoning. With public expenditure now exceeding $1 trillion, supported in part by petroleum revenues, scrutiny is both legitimate and necessary. The article Opposition commentary proceeds as though safeguards against `Resource Curse’ are absent appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Guyana’s ongoing national budget debates offer a revealing insight into the evolving quality of our democratic reasoning. With public expenditure now exceeding $1 trillion, supported in part by petroleum revenues, scrutiny is both legitimate and necessary. The article Opposition commentary proceeds as though safeguards against `Resource Curse’ are absent appeared first on Stabroek News.

BEIJING, (Reuters) – China warned Panama yesterday there would be “heavy prices” to pay after a court ruling there annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s 0001.HK The article China warns Panama of ‘heavy prices’ to pay after CK Hutchison contract quashed appeared first on Stabroek News.

BEIJING, (Reuters) – China warned Panama yesterday there would be “heavy prices” to pay after a court ruling there annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s 0001.HK The article China warns Panama of ‘heavy prices’ to pay after CK Hutchison contract quashed appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Reuters) – Peru’s exports hit a new record in 2025, jumping 21% from the prior year, fueled by the launch of a massive port on the country’s central coast. The article Peru’s exports jump to record in 2025 after mega port’s launch appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Reuters) – Peru’s exports hit a new record in 2025, jumping 21% from the prior year, fueled by the launch of a massive port on the country’s central coast. The article Peru’s exports jump to record in 2025 after mega port’s launch appeared first on Stabroek News.

Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, and APNU Member of Parliament, Sharma Solomon, yesterday locked horns over the management of Guyana’s vast extractive wealth. The article ‘Prudent Management’ vs. ‘Firing Blanks’: Bharrat, Solomon lock horns on extractive industries appeared first on Stabroek News.

Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, and APNU Member of Parliament, Sharma Solomon, yesterday locked horns over the management of Guyana’s vast extractive wealth. The article ‘Prudent Management’ vs. ‘Firing Blanks’: Bharrat, Solomon lock horns on extractive industries appeared first on Stabroek News.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States has now returned to the Venezuelan government all $500 million from the initial sale of oil that was part of a deal reached between Caracas and Washington last month, a U.S. The article US says it has returned to Venezuela all $500 million of initial oil sale appeared first on Stabroek News.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States has now returned to the Venezuelan government all $500 million from the initial sale of oil that was part of a deal reached between Caracas and Washington last month, a U.S. The article US says it has returned to Venezuela all $500 million of initial oil sale appeared first on Stabroek News.

By Shania Williams (Kaieteur News) – New We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister of Education, Dr. Mark Barker, on Monday launched a stinging critique of the education sector, accusing the government of failing to adequately support teachers and improve education delivery in the 2026 National Budget. Delivering his maiden parliamentary contribution […] The post WIN’s Barker blasts budget – says teachers neglected, schools under threat appeared first on Kaieteur News.

By Shania Williams (Kaieteur News) – New We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister of Education, Dr. Mark Barker, on Monday launched a stinging critique of the education sector, accusing the government of failing to adequately support teachers and improve education delivery in the 2026 National Budget. Delivering his maiden parliamentary contribution […] The post WIN’s Barker blasts budget – says teachers neglected, schools under threat appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – Fiery exchanges marked the second day of the National Budget debate on Tuesday as discussions turned to Indigenous welfare and development in Guyana’s hinterland regions. We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament Dawn Hastings-Williams criticised the government for what she described as inadequate development benefits for Amerindian and hinterland communities, raising concerns […] The post Amerindian Affairs Minister, WIN MP clash over hinterland development during budget debate appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – Fiery exchanges marked the second day of the National Budget debate on Tuesday as discussions turned to Indigenous welfare and development in Guyana’s hinterland regions. We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament Dawn Hastings-Williams criticised the government for what she described as inadequate development benefits for Amerindian and hinterland communities, raising concerns […] The post Amerindian Affairs Minister, WIN MP clash over hinterland development during budget debate appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – In a heated war of words on Monday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security Vindhya Persaud and WIN parliamentarian Natasha Singh battled on the floor of the National Assembly over the quality of support being provided for Guyana’s most vulnerable. Minister Persaud, defending the $1.588 trillion national fiscal plan, said there are […] The post Singh, Persaud spar over support for vulnerable groups during budget debate appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – In a heated war of words on Monday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security Vindhya Persaud and WIN parliamentarian Natasha Singh battled on the floor of the National Assembly over the quality of support being provided for Guyana’s most vulnerable. Minister Persaud, defending the $1.588 trillion national fiscal plan, said there are […] The post Singh, Persaud spar over support for vulnerable groups during budget debate appeared first on Kaieteur News.

– Team briefing and Ball distribution completed Kaieteur Sports – Fourteen tertiary institutions are set to compete in the Petra Organisation’s inaugural Modec Tertiary Education Football Championship, which kicks off on Sunday, February 8, at the Queen’s College Ground in Georgetown. Final preparations were completed yesterday at the National Library Conference Room, where team representatives gathered for […] The post Fourteen educational institutions set for kickoff in Modec Tertiary Football Championship appeared first on Kaieteur News.

– Team briefing and Ball distribution completed Kaieteur Sports – Fourteen tertiary institutions are set to compete in the Petra Organisation’s inaugural Modec Tertiary Education Football Championship, which kicks off on Sunday, February 8, at the Queen’s College Ground in Georgetown. Final preparations were completed yesterday at the National Library Conference Room, where team representatives gathered for […] The post Fourteen educational institutions set for kickoff in Modec Tertiary Football Championship appeared first on Kaieteur News.

By Allyiah Allicock (Kaieteur News) – A heated exchange unfolded in Parliament on Monday as APNU Member of Parliament and Guyana Teachers’ Union President Coretta McDonald accused the government of neglecting classroom realities despite rising education budgets, while Education Minister, Sonia Parag defended the administration’s long-term investment strategy and commitment to universal access. Speaking during the […] The post ‘Fluff Budget” vs “Future Investment” – McDonald and Parag clash over Education priorities appeared first on Kaieteur News.

By Allyiah Allicock (Kaieteur News) – A heated exchange unfolded in Parliament on Monday as APNU Member of Parliament and Guyana Teachers’ Union President Coretta McDonald accused the government of neglecting classroom realities despite rising education budgets, while Education Minister, Sonia Parag defended the administration’s long-term investment strategy and commitment to universal access. Speaking during the […] The post ‘Fluff Budget” vs “Future Investment” – McDonald and Parag clash over Education priorities appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, on Tuesday announced that Guyana will host the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), State of the Tourism Industry Conference, for the first time in October. Rodrigues made the announcement during the second day of the 2026 Budget Debates in the National Assembly being held at the […] The post Guyana to host Caribbean Tourism Organisation conference in October – Minister Rodrigues appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, on Tuesday announced that Guyana will host the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), State of the Tourism Industry Conference, for the first time in October. Rodrigues made the announcement during the second day of the 2026 Budget Debates in the National Assembly being held at the […] The post Guyana to host Caribbean Tourism Organisation conference in October – Minister Rodrigues appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – Fourteen years old, Makhaya Jones was the recipient of one cricket shoes, compliments of Cricket Equipment Guyana and this noble joint initiative between Anil Beharry of Guyana and Kishan Das of the USA. He is currently participating in the Demerara Cricket Board inter association under16 competition which will be used to select the county […] The post Cricket Equipment Guyana partners with project “cricket gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana” to provide support to Makhaya Jones appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – Fourteen years old, Makhaya Jones was the recipient of one cricket shoes, compliments of Cricket Equipment Guyana and this noble joint initiative between Anil Beharry of Guyana and Kishan Das of the USA. He is currently participating in the Demerara Cricket Board inter association under16 competition which will be used to select the county […] The post Cricket Equipment Guyana partners with project “cricket gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana” to provide support to Makhaya Jones appeared first on Kaieteur News.

BEIJING, (Reuters) – China warned Panama today there would be “heavy prices” to pay after a court ruling there annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s 0001.HK The article China warns Panama of ‘heavy prices’ to pay after CK Hutchison contract quashed appeared first on Stabroek News.

Members of the diplomatic community today met with Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, at Parliament-days after he publicly criticised the Canadian High Commissioner and the United States Ambassador over the delay in convening a meeting crucial to the election of the opposition leader. The Speaker’s remarks on Tuesday drew sharp criticism from local […] The post Diplomats Meet Speaker Nadir Amid Opposition Leader Election Controversy appeared first on Capitol News.

Members of the diplomatic community today met with Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, at Parliament-days after he publicly criticised the Canadian High Commissioner and the United States Ambassador over the delay in convening a meeting crucial to the election of the opposition leader. The Speaker’s remarks on Tuesday drew sharp criticism from local […] The post Diplomats Meet Speaker Nadir Amid Opposition Leader Election Controversy appeared first on Capitol News.

Police have arrested the owner of a private security company and several of his security guards after eight firearms and ammunition were seized during an intelligence‑led operation in Sophia and Lusignan on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The arrests came after police ranks moved in on multiple locations, including a supermarket and shopping mall in Sophia, […] The post Police Arrest Security Company Owner and Guards After Firearms Seizure in Sophia and Lusignan appeared first on Capitol News.

Police have arrested the owner of a private security company and several of his security guards after eight firearms and ammunition were seized during an intelligence‑led operation in Sophia and Lusignan on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The arrests came after police ranks moved in on multiple locations, including a supermarket and shopping mall in Sophia, […] The post Police Arrest Security Company Owner and Guards After Firearms Seizure in Sophia and Lusignan appeared first on Capitol News.

The United States’ actions in Venezuela and their impact on the region, along with Washington’s request for Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) members to accept Third Country Nationals (TCNs), were among the key issues discussed when OECS leaders met on Tuesday in Saint Lucia. In a press statement released Thursday, the meeting – chaired […] The post OECS Leaders Address U.S. Demands, Venezuela Tensions at Saint Lucia Summit appeared first on Capitol News.

The United States’ actions in Venezuela and their impact on the region, along with Washington’s request for Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) members to accept Third Country Nationals (TCNs), were among the key issues discussed when OECS leaders met on Tuesday in Saint Lucia. In a press statement released Thursday, the meeting – chaired […] The post OECS Leaders Address U.S. Demands, Venezuela Tensions at Saint Lucia Summit appeared first on Capitol News.

by Offshore Energy- Melisa Cavcic As Venezuela faces a regime change, the country’s production recovery is staring at a decade-long timeline despite near-term supply gains, according to Wood Mackenzie, an energy intelligence group, which believes that additional Venezuelan barrels could pressure Brent prices below mid-to high $50 per barrel (bbl) of oil in the first quarter of 2026 […] The post Oil oversupply risks and global crude trade realignment loom with Venezuela’s regime change appeared first on Capitol News.

by Offshore Energy- Melisa Cavcic As Venezuela faces a regime change, the country’s production recovery is staring at a decade-long timeline despite near-term supply gains, according to Wood Mackenzie, an energy intelligence group, which believes that additional Venezuelan barrels could pressure Brent prices below mid-to high $50 per barrel (bbl) of oil in the first quarter of 2026 […] The post Oil oversupply risks and global crude trade realignment loom with Venezuela’s regime change appeared first on Capitol News.