The painful death of Stabroek News

stabroeknews.com. You can also post comments, and manage your email subscription. ... # SN would be an invaluable source of historical information for future generations of Guyanese By Stabroek News March 1, 2026 Dear Editor, In a few days from now, the printing press will be silenced and the Stabroek News will become an essential part of Guyana’s historical records. The Stabroek News has been Guyana’s preeminent post independence national newspaper and cessation of its publication will be a great loss to the nation. Within recent weeks of the editor’s announcement that publication of the paper will cease as of March 15, 2026, many individuals have written of the important role the paper has played over the four decades of its existence and of their sadness over its impending loss. I share their views and sentiments and I wish to extend my thanks to the editors/publisher for publishing my many letters over the years. In this piece, I take a look at the background against which the paper was launched and the commitment to public affairs, democracy, and press freedom of the paper’s founder, ... release of US documents, Stabroek News of November 22, 2015 reported “A September, 1974 US diplomatic cable described ... anniversary of Stabroek News” (Stabroek News, November 21, 2016) as follows: “The paper had its origins in an overture ... Following the passing of Mr de Caires, in an article captioned “David de Caires had a passionate commitment to ... fitting tribute to David de Caires and the paper: “David’s irrepressible commitment to democracy drove Stabroek News’s dedication to the restoration of free and fair elections and press freedom in Guyana. Thereafter, Stabroek News has ... The earlier noted article, “30th anniversary of Stabroek News”, concludes: “For many years Stabroek News struggled to survive, first because of the foreign exchange challenges in the early Hoyte years, and then because of the very ... government under President Dr Bharat Jagdeo). The Founder and first Editor-in-Chief of the paper died in November 2008, but he created an institution which still endures.” Having played its part in helping to restore and preserve democracy, and championing press freedom, now with the current state of technology, competition from social and government controlled media, and reducing revenue from government advertisements, sadly the “institution” created by David de Caires can no longer endure. Hopefully the archive could be acquired by a public institution, possibly the University of Guyana, where it would be an invaluable ... ### Stabroek News provided a space to vent, protest, endorse and much more 15 mins ago ### Oil and gas conference ducked critical issues, excluded opposition 15 mins ago Comments Related Coverage ### Closing of SN feels like death of a dear friend February 25, 2026 ### Hergash’s collection of Indian-Guyanese words and phrases is timely January 13, 2014 ### In Guyana there should be higher standards to prove libel against the Fourth Estate

Service]|Privacy Policy Guyana News # Stabroek News to cease printing ByStaff Editor February 13, 2026 After a run of more than 39 years as an independent newspaper, Stabroek News will cease to be printed from March 15th this year. In an address to employees of the company today, Chairman of Guyana Publications Inc (GPI), Brendan de Caires said that GPI will shortly begin the process of voluntary liquidation. He noted that newspapers like Stabroek News –which began publishing in November of 1986 – have faced an ... de Caires pointed out that globally  print advertising has slumped 75 percent from approximately US$110 billion in 2004 to 26 billion in 2024. As a result, more than 2,000 local newspapers have been forced to close in the United States, more than 340 in Canada, and around 300 in the United Kingdom, he said. Many of the papers that have survived have done so only because they ... “Falling circulation and dwindling revenues impose a choice between corporate mergers, rapid digitization, or managed decline. For the last five years, the Board of Directors of our company has weighed its  options, including going digital against the near certainty of print media’s failure.  In the end, we have made the decision to choose liquidation while we remain solvent and the company can pay its debts rather than risk a forced closure in the next few years”, he stated. He pointed out that in recent years, GPI has absorbed mounting losses by drawing on its cash reserves. “Despite cutting costs, the company has lost money for six out of the last ten years”, he said. The Chairman assured employees that all of their benefits would be paid to them. He said that he would be available to meet with staff to answer any questions you may have, to explain what lies ahead, and how we intend to manage the process. Stabroek News was founded in 1986 by attorney David de Caires and together with his wife Doreen de Caires the two were ... Trending 1. ## The End of an Era 2. ## Stabroek News to cease printing 3. ## Mohamed says gave $20m cheque to PPP for 2024 Congress 4. ... ## Gov’t aiming to purchase Berbice River bridge by end of first quarter – Edghill ... ## PPP mum on Mohamed’s bankrolling claims More in Guyana News ### The End of an Era 11 h ago ### Gov’t aiming to purchase Berbice River bridge by end of first quarter – Edghill 20 h ago ... ### City flooded again from heavy rain 20 h ago Comments Related Coverage ### Ian McDonald appointed GPI Chairman January 3, 2009 ### Congratulations to SN on its 25th anniversary November 20, 2011 ### [Guyana Publications

broeknews.com. You can also post comments, and manage your email subscription. Keep me logged in. (Uncheck if you are using a shared device). Lost your password? Login **Only one active session is allowed per subscriber.** You don't have an account? **Sign Up** Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Letters to the Editor # Closing of SN feels like death of a dear friend By Stabroek News February 25, 2026 **Dear Editor,** The closing of Stabroek News feels like the death of a dear friend. For many of us who have read, written, and found our voices in your pages, this is not merely the end of a publication — it is the loss of a companion that walked with us through decades of national triumphs, tragedies, debates, and personal milestones. Many of your loyal readers are grieving. We feel the absence deeply. Your newspaper was more than ink and paper; it was a forum for truth, accountability, and expression. It gave ordinary citizens a voice and made us feel heard. It may therefore be fitting to treat this closing as we would the passing of a loved one — with a wake or gathering ... this tremendous loss. Such a gathering would provide the closure many of us need in order to heal. I would even be willing to offer my home as a place for such a wake, or perhaps a suitable venue could be rented to accommodate the many who may wish to attend. Thank you for the years of service, courage, and commitment to the people of Guyana. Though the presses may fall ... **Yours faithfully,** **Anthony Pantlitz** Trending 1. ## Dr Ganraj Kumar passes away 2. ## US$20m Demerara Dairies to produce milk by June 3. ## Parfaite Harmonie father stabbed to death 4. ## Dr Rupert Roopnaraine passes away at 83 5. ... ## Persad-Bissessar lashes CARICOM over Maduro threats to T&T, Guyana 7. ## President says Republic thriving, democracy vibrant 8. ## ExxonMobil announces US$100m STEM initiative for Guyana 9. ## Turquoise to police mannequins: Mash 2026 showcased diversity, creativity ... ### CARICOM must establish a structured Deportation and Reintegration Fund 4 mins ago ### The Terror and the Time should be compulsory material in history syllabus 5 mins ago ### Farewell to a great friend, brother and revolutionary compatriot 6 mins ago ### Correction on `Chicken Stew’ dinner figures 7 mins ago ### SN has been a staple in my household 8 mins ago ... ### [A paper like this is