February 2025

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The Rising Concern of Vaping in Schools

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on The Rising Concern of Vaping in Schools

Dear Editor, Vaping among school children is a growing concern for parents, educators, and policymakers. Many youths today are developing this habit during adolescence—a transitional stage of...

Law Enforcement must be equipped with tasers

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Law Enforcement must be equipped with tasers

Dear Editor, It is a common trend, where our policemen and women are being targeted by unruly mobs in our streets. It is an increasing lawlessness that has gripped our society in recent times, where...

Did Guyana really pay $2.8 billion to itself on behalf of oil companies – and issued tax receipts?

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Did Guyana really pay $2.8 billion to itself on behalf of oil companies – and issued tax receipts?

Editor: I have copied the (below) table from the OGGN’s letter, published in SN, February 16th. This table contains some important data and raises a few questions that require answers from the...

MOH slams article urging Guyanese to boycott the Universal Healthcare Voucher Programme

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on MOH slams article urging Guyanese to boycott the Universal Healthcare Voucher Programme

Dear Editor, The Ministry of Health strongly condemns the mischievous and politically motivated article published in the Kaieteur News on February 17 attempting to dissuade Guyanese from...

Ali, Phillips and Jagdeo affirmed that the Budget captured the needs and aspirations of the people

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Ali, Phillips and Jagdeo affirmed that the Budget captured the needs and aspirations of the people

Dear Editor, After a lengthy and rancorous debate in Parliament by both members of the opposition and the government, the budget estimated at $1.3 trillion has been passed under the watchful eye of...

Several Venezuelan gang members wounded during ambush of Guyanese Soldiers

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Several Venezuelan gang members wounded during ambush of Guyanese Soldiers

—Three have reportedly succumbed Kaieteur News- Several members of the Venezuelan gang who were involved in the ambushing and shooting of six Guyanese soldiers on Monday were injured while at...

Govt. unbothered by Trumps’ drill-baby-drill campaign impacting oil prices – VP Jagdeo

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. unbothered by Trumps’ drill-baby-drill campaign impacting oil prices – VP Jagdeo

…says Exxon still investing in Guyana Kaieteur News- Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo during a question-and-answer segment on day one of the 2025 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo made it...

Russia hardens demands as it holds first talks with US and without Ukraine

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Russia hardens demands as it holds first talks with US and without Ukraine

RIYADH, Feb 18 (Reuters) – The United States and Russia said on Tuesday they had agreed to press ahead with efforts to end the war in Ukraine after holding talks in the Saudi capital at which...

Collaboration and commitment make Guyana special for investment- Exxon’s Senior VP tells Energy Conference

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Collaboration and commitment make Guyana special for investment- Exxon’s Senior VP tells Energy Conference

By Davina Bagot Kaieteur News- Guyana is “special” to ExxonMobil, not only because of the vast resources the country boasts, but also the “human elements” that have created the right...

Guyana calls on Venezuela to condemn attacks on soldiers

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana calls on Venezuela to condemn attacks on soldiers

…says country must take responsibility for actions of Sindicato gang Kaieteur News- Guyana on Tuesday called on Venezuela to condemn the attacks on a boatload of Guyana Defence Force soldiers at...

Guyana’s 4th FPSO on its way for US$10B Yellowtail project- Exxon

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana’s 4th FPSO on its way for US$10B Yellowtail project- Exxon

Kaieteur News- A fourth Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO) to produce oil at the Yellowtail field in the Stabroek Block is on its way to Guyana. The announcement was made by...

Guyana’s gas resources can create more jobs, wealth through new export products – NYU’s Director of Energy

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana’s gas resources can create more jobs, wealth through new export products – NYU’s Director of Energy

By Allyiah Allicock Kaieteur News- Director of Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab Research Professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Amy Meyers Jaffe, on...

CDB launches Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves project

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on CDB launches Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves project

Kaieteur News- In a significant step towards enhancing climate resilience and equipping Caribbean nations with critical data to withstand extreme weather events, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB),...

Land deals – shady ones

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Land deals – shady ones

Editorial… Kaieteur News- The resignation of the Central Housing & Planning Authority (CH&PA) Chief Executive Officer, Sherwyn Greaves is a step in the right direction. It is,...

Big fish corruption

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on Big fish corruption

Hard Truths… By GHK Lall Kaieteur News- Corruption in Guyana is a big boy’s game, and a rich man’s playground. According to Transparency International, political and business elites have...

Man jailed for human trafficking of 15-yr-old girl

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Man jailed for human trafficking of 15-yr-old girl

Kaieteur News- A 15-year-old girl was the victim of a man who was jailed for human trafficking on Monday when he appeared at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s Court. Asif Mohamed Abrahim was...

Why a global tech fund for the poorest countries is a smart investment

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Why a global tech fund for the poorest countries is a smart investment

OP: ED By Deodat Maharaj Kaieteur News- The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development could catalyse coordinated action to close the financing gap and set the stage for a STI-driven...

Guyana’s has major potential for green energy development through standing forests – Former Colombian President

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana’s has major potential for green energy development through standing forests – Former Colombian President

Kaieteur News – Former President of Colombia, Ivan Duque, has lauded Guyana for its major potential for green energy development through its standing forests. Duque was at the time making a...

Reliable telecoms. infrastructure key to citizen’s welfare – PM Phillips tells One Communications

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Reliable telecoms. infrastructure key to citizen’s welfare – PM Phillips tells One Communications

Kaieteur News- Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Monday reminded One Communications that “reliable telecommunications infrastructure is fundamental to the welfare of...

Govt. partners with U.S. company to refine Guyana’s oil

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. partners with U.S. company to refine Guyana’s oil

Kaieteur News –The Government of Guyana (GoG) will soon partner with United Stated-based Curlew Midstream to refine and store locally produced oil. This was announced by President Irfaan Ali at...

Pres. Ali says AI will propel Guyana’s future development

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Pres. Ali says AI will propel Guyana’s future development

Kaieteur News –President Irfaan Ali assured that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), will be the key driver in ensuring Guyana keeps up with global advancements and improving further...

Wounded soldiers evacuated to city

Feb 19, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Wounded soldiers evacuated to city

—President says deeply concerned about their wellbeing Kaieteur News –The six soldiers who were shot and injured by the notorious Sindicato criminal gang from Venezuela were evacuated to...

National Table Tennis duo Shemar Britton, Chelsea Edghill to represent Guyana at prestigious Panam Table Tennis Cup

Feb 18, 2025 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on National Table Tennis duo Shemar Britton, Chelsea Edghill to represent Guyana at prestigious Panam Table Tennis Cup

Kaieteur Sports- National women’s Table Tennis champion Chelsea Edghill OLY and Guyana’s ace star table tennis player Shemar Britton are set to represent Guyana at the Prestigious 2025 Pan...

Athaleyha Hinckson Joins LSU

Feb 18, 2025 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Athaleyha Hinckson Joins LSU

By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports- Guyana’s sprinting sensation, Athaleyha Hinckson, has taken a monumental step in her athletics career, securing a full scholarship to Louisiana State University...

Guyana holds Venezuela responsible for shooting of soldiers

Feb 18, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana holds Venezuela responsible for shooting of soldiers

— Minister Todd tells Venezuelan Ambassador Kaieteur News- Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hugh Todd, on Tuesday summoned the Venezuelan Ambassador to Guyana over the shooting of...

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Pakistan crowned Over-40 World Cup champions after one-wicket...

Nov 01, 2026

By Clifton Ross (Kaieteur News) – Pakistan Masters were crowned champions of the 2026 IMC Over-40s World Cup after producing a remarkable late fightback to defeat Australia by one wicket in a...

A King’s visit, a garden party and a guest list

Nov 01, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – When a King comes visiting, one would have thought that the occasion would call for something a little more distinguished than a garden party. Not that there is anything wrong with garden parties. They are pleasant affairs, especially when the weather cooperates, the drinks are...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Excellency Ramotar: Return of slavery

Nov 01, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – I shared space with former President Donald Ramotar twice, when he was the main man. Wasn’t a heavy-duty admirer. But this I confess: he has now shown Guyanese that he is a real man. A man of struggle. A man of history. A man of the people and for the people. ...

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