September 2025

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The NIS Question

Sep 30, 2025 KNEWS Letters 1

Dear Editor, The National Insurance Scheme’s (NIS) operations have been in the spotlight for some time now and for all the wrong reasons, reasons being, it is an institution that is involved in...

Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort

Sep 30, 2025 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Smarter Road Building: Reducing Traffic Congestion & Driver Discomfort

Dear Editor, Infrastructural development plays a crucial role in national growth, economic development and overall improving the quality of life for the population. In Guyana’s growing and...

The crime problem

Sep 30, 2025 KNEWS Editorial, News Comments Off on The crime problem

Kaieteur News – It has gone almost unnoticed, drowned out by the political noise and the oil headlines, but the daily reports of murders, robberies, and other violent crimes in Guyana should...

President Ali seeks to reshape sports across indigenous communities; Harper, Sarwan appointed key roles,

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on President Ali seeks to reshape sports across indigenous communities; Harper, Sarwan appointed key roles,

Kaieteur Sports – President of Guyana His Excellency, Dr. Irfaan Ali has named former Guyana/West Indies stars Ramnaresh Sarwan and Roger Harper, as Mentor/Coach and Head of Women’s Cricket...

Nepal send out shockwaves beating West Indies 2-0

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Nepal send out shockwaves beating West Indies 2-0

(Cricinfo) – As fans clad in red and blue danced in the Sharjah aisles, the result was a foregone conclusion: Zishan Morata was the last man out, caught in the deep by Karan KC, and West Indies...

Donated organs from 13-year-old Queens boy of Guyanese parentage save 4 lives

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Donated organs from 13-year-old Queens boy of Guyanese parentage save 4 lives

New York Daily News —The decision to donate the organs of a 13-year-old Queens boy shot to death on his way to school has saved the lives of four people, including a boy his same age who received...

Painter accused of stealing woman’s cell phone remanded

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Painter accused of stealing woman’s cell phone remanded

Kaieteur News – A 30-year-old painter of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was on Friday remanded to prison after he was charged with Robbery Under Arms, contrary to Section 222 (c) of the...

Unlicensed motorcyclist dies in Corentyne accident

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Unlicensed motorcyclist dies in Corentyne accident

Kaieteur News – A 23-year-old motorcyclist was on Sunday killed in an accident along the #69 Village public road, Corentyne, Berbice. Dead is Eric Kissoon of #72 Village, Corentyne, Berbice....

Four companies to sign contracts for new oil blocks next month

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Four companies to sign contracts for new oil blocks next month

Kaieteur News – Sispro Inc., the stand-alone Guyanese company that participated in the country’s inaugural oil block auction launched in 2022, will be among four companies set to sign...

2025 voter turnout higher than past decades

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on 2025 voter turnout higher than past decades

…only 2020 saw more ballots cast By Shania Williams Kaieteur News – Despite widespread concerns about low voter turnout at the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections, official...

2-month-old baby dies of malnutrition

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News 1

…as Gaza death toll surpasses 66,000 (AL-JAZEERA) Two-and-a-half-month-old Eid Mahmoud Abu Jamma has died due to malnutrition and inadequate medical treatment. He was among dozens of children...

Police at CJIA under probe for extortion

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News 1

…body cameras now mandated at all ports of entry Kaieteur News – The Guyana Police Force has confirmed that several of its ranks stationed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) are...

Schoolgirl denies sexual relations with cop

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News 1

…police launch investigation Kaieteur News – The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into allegations of child exploitation involving a 15-year-old student and a police corporal...

Lightning strike kills man

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Lightning strike kills man

Kaieteur News – A man on Sunday died after he was reportedly struck by lightning in Kako, Region Seven. In a Facebook post, Kako’s Toshao Romario Hastings said, “Lightning struck a man dead...

Woman doused with acid details events leading to attack

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Woman doused with acid details events leading to attack

Kaieteur News – Jelicia Leitch, the 25-year-old mother of one who was doused with acid earlier this month, said her soon to be three-year-old child has not seen her since the attack, as she is...

PM Phillips hails China’s “lasting friendship” with Guyana

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on PM Phillips hails China’s “lasting friendship” with Guyana

…wants to tap China’s expertise for affordable, large-scale housing Kaieteur News – Prime Minister, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips has hailed China’s lasting friendship with Guyana...

Severe dry season forces water rationing in hinterland

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Severe dry season forces water rationing in hinterland

– as GWI rushes to drill new wells Kaieteur News – The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has announced that the prolonged dry season has severely impacted water supply across several...

Repairs to Paruima Airstrip to be completed within two months – Min. Edghill

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Repairs to Paruima Airstrip to be completed within two months – Min. Edghill

Kaieteur News – Repairs to the Paruima Airstrip in Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven, are expected to be finished within the next two months, according to Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan...

Britton undefeated to capture National Table Tennis singles title

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Britton undefeated to capture National Table Tennis singles title

…completed ‘triple crown’ Kaieteur Sports – Shemar Britton once again proved why he is Guyana’s premier table tennis player, storming through the competition at the Guyana Table Tennis...

Dem funerals causing traffic jam nowadays

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Dem funerals causing traffic jam nowadays

Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh long time when yuh see a funeral passin’, people used to pull to de side of the road, tek off dem hat, and bow dem head. Dat was respect. These days, nobody gat...

New FAO report assesses progress towards food and agriculture SDG indicators

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on New FAO report assesses progress towards food and agriculture SDG indicators

Kaieteur News – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) last week released a new report assessing progress on 22 indicators under the Organisation’s custodianship...

Seecharran’s majestic 144 headlines U13 Inter-County second round

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Seecharran’s majestic 144 headlines U13 Inter-County second round

Kaieteur Sports – Opener Lomar Seecharran produced a masterclass in stroke play, blasting a majestic 144 to steer Demerara to a commanding win over Essequibo in the second round of the GCB U13...

Ninvalle targets Linden for boxing revival

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Ninvalle targets Linden for boxing revival

Kaieteur Sports – President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), Steve Ninvalle, has set his sights on reviving the sport of boxing in Linden, with a strong focus on reestablishing a gym in...

Ritorna Vincetori steals the show at ‘Clash at D’ Big Yard’ in Berbice

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Ritorna Vincetori steals the show at ‘Clash at D’ Big Yard’ in Berbice

Kaieteur Sports – Horse racing returned to the ancient county in grand style yesterday with the staging of the Clash at D’ Big Yard Horse Race Meet at the Port Morant Turf Club, a much-needed...

Caribbean launches first-ever shelter working group to boost disaster preparedness

Sep 29, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Caribbean launches first-ever shelter working group to boost disaster preparedness

Kaieteur News – As the Atlantic Hurricane Season reaches its peak, more than 47 disaster management professionals from across the Caribbean and beyond have joined forces to launch the...

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GBF secures certified Hardwood Court in major boost for basketball...

Jun 17, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – As Guyana prepares to host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers from July 8-12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has made a...

No right to a firearm permit exists

Jun 17, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Years ago, there was a man who contended, “I need a firearm licence because I have a lot of money.” The then relevant officer replied, “Then you can afford security—next application, please.” The man had been so confident he would get a firearm licence...

Why the Commonwealth Matters Again

Jun 14, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Small and medium-sized states, from the most vulnerable island nations to more diversified middle‑income economies, have always faced a difficult reality. They have to navigate a world in which power is unevenly distributed and in which the decisions of...

Carolyn Rodrigues – Birkett for UN Sec Gen. – I endorse

Jun 17, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Way to go, Excellency Ali. Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is Guyana’s nominee for the prestigious and demanding role of United Nations Secretary General. Why not? Since everybody globally have their eyes on a wedge of Guyana’s riches,...

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