December 21, 2025

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“If the need arises, Guyana will defend its territory” – PM Phillips says

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on “If the need arises, Guyana will defend its territory” – PM Phillips says

– as GDF commissions two new helicopters (Kaieteur News) – Prime Minister (PM) Retired Brigidaier Mark Phillips on Saturday said that Guyana will defend itself if the need arises. He was at...

Kamla blasts CARICOM

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Kamla blasts CARICOM

…backs U.S. sovereignty …says regional body not a reliable partner (Kaieteur News) – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has criticised the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), calling the...

Canadian firm says govt. eager to ink mineral agreement for Eagle Mountain gold project

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Canadian firm says govt. eager to ink mineral agreement for Eagle Mountain gold project

…CEO says: “they really want to sign” (Kaieteur News) – Canadian mining firm Mako Mining says discussions are underway with the Government of Guyana to finalise a mineral agreement for its...

U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say

Dec 20 (Reuters) – The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Saturday, a move that comes...

Petroleum Commission urgently required to match negotiation skills of oil giants rushing to Guyana – MP Campbell

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Petroleum Commission urgently required to match negotiation skills of oil giants rushing to Guyana – MP Campbell

(Kaieteur News) – As Guyana embarks on a new trajectory, diving deep into the petroleum sector, the nation may be at a disadvantage, selling itself short as it fails to establish an expert team to...

Guyana to close 2025 with over US$3.2B in oil account

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana to close 2025 with over US$3.2B in oil account

(Kaieteur News) – With more oil being produced in the prolific Stabroek Block, with the early startup of the fourth Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, Guyana is expected to...

China releases new policy paper for Latin America, Caribbean

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on China releases new policy paper for Latin America, Caribbean

…targets deeper collaboration in energy sector …suggests local-currency transactions to curb external shocks (Kaieteur News) – China has outlined plans to deepen cooperation with Latin America...

MSF urges Israel to let critical aid into Gaza as children freeze to death

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on MSF urges Israel to let critical aid into Gaza as children freeze to death

At least 13 people in Gaza, including two-week-old and one-month-old babies, have died from winter weather and a lack of adequate shelter and aid – blocked by Israel. Aljazeera – Doctors...

Nah believe everything yuh overseas family tell yuh!

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Nah believe everything yuh overseas family tell yuh!

(Kaieteur News) – Dat phone call there was sweeter dan a slice of pepperpot an’ pine tart, but de aftertaste? Pure bitter lime. Lemme set de scene fuh yuh. Is me, yuh boy, just hang up from...

Kayla King – Miss Cosmo Guyana 2025 Stuns on the World Stage in Vietnam

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Kayla King – Miss Cosmo Guyana 2025 Stuns on the World Stage in Vietnam

– places in the Top 17 in the National Costume segment (Kaieteur News) – Kayla King, Miss Cosmo Guyana, stunned global audiences as she represented Guyana at Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam....

Explosion at Good Hope substation responsible for power outage – GPL

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Explosion at Good Hope substation responsible for power outage – GPL

(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) on Saturday said that an explosion at its Good Hope substation is responsible for the power outage that left several areas without...

$136M Digital X-Ray System commissioned at Leonora Cottage Hospital

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on $136M Digital X-Ray System commissioned at Leonora Cottage Hospital

(Kaieteur News) – A $136million state-of-the-art digital X-ray system was recently commissioned at the Leonora Cottage Hospital, Region Three (Essequibo Islands- West Demerara). The new equipment...

Chase’s Academic ready to defend KFC Goodwill title

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Chase’s Academic ready to defend KFC Goodwill title

– St. Benedict’s also confident of a championship win Kaieteur Sports – The KFC International Goodwill Football final is here, and the stage is set for an exciting showdown. Trinidad’s...

US$5M MV Konawaruk 1899 commissioned

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on US$5M MV Konawaruk 1899 commissioned

(Kaieteur News) – The MC Konawaruk 1899 was on Friday commissioned by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips. The commissioning ceremony saw more than 100 passengers boarding the ship...

GCB President credits Barbados, local lads for putting on brilliant U-13 series

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on GCB President credits Barbados, local lads for putting on brilliant U-13 series

…cites support from parents as driving force behind Youth cricket success Kaieteur Sports – President of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Bissoondyal Singh lauded the immense support shown by...

Beyond the Runway… A Christmas of Love, Gratitude, Presence, and Purpose

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS News Comments Off on Beyond the Runway… A Christmas of Love, Gratitude, Presence, and Purpose

By Sonia Noel (Kaieteur News) – Christmas is one of those seasons that invites us to pause. Amid the lights, the music, the shopping lists, and the celebrations, there is a gentle call to slow...

How the government chose private profit over public good

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on How the government chose private profit over public good

(Kaieteur News) – For many years, the sugar industry in Guyana has been in trouble. The company that runs it, GUYSUCO, loses a lot of money. Every year, the government uses billions of dollars...

Guyana almost a one-party state already

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on Guyana almost a one-party state already

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – It’s time for congratulations. Warm, glistening. Like beer left in the sun too long. A garland of congratulations to Pres. Ali. His One Guyana...

GNBS URGES SAFE USE OF DECORATIVE LIGHTS THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on GNBS URGES SAFE USE OF DECORATIVE LIGHTS THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON

GNBS IN FOCUS (Kaieteur News) – This week is Christmas, arguably the most exciting holiday of the year and while some have long finished their decorations, there are others awaiting the final...

SUSPENSION OF U.S. VISAS — A Moment for Clarity, Calm, and Cooperation

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on SUSPENSION OF U.S. VISAS — A Moment for Clarity, Calm, and Cooperation

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The recent proclamation issued by the Government of the United States, announcing its intention to suspend the entry of nationals of Antigua and Barbuda and...

Honouring Excellence – STEMGuyana celebrates Teacher-of-the-Year Winners and Nominees

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Honouring Excellence – STEMGuyana celebrates Teacher-of-the-Year Winners and Nominees

By Karen Abrams, MBA, AA, Doctoral Candidate (Kaieteur News) – The STEMGuyana Teacher of the Year Awards were created to shine a light on educators who are making a real difference in classrooms...

Gaza ceasefire and Trump ‘Peace Plan’

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Gaza ceasefire and Trump ‘Peace Plan’

Dear Editor, As we in Guyana and people worldwide celebrate the festive season and religious holidays like Christmas, let us remember the millions in Gaza facing genocide, famine, inadequate food,...

Weaponising the cash grant

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Weaponising the cash grant

Dear Editor, It is most disappointing that political parties, namely, WIN and APNU are weaponizing the cash grant at a time when the season of joy and goodwill is upon us. This is no surprise since...

EMOTIONAL INCENT

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on EMOTIONAL INCENT

By Dr. Telford Layne Jr. PsyD, MSc. Postgrad, BSc. Clinical and Developmental Psychologist – Psychoanalyst Unwrapping Gift – Clinic (Kaieteur News) – Sons especially are husbands and providers...

Questions arising from late-December capital commitments

Dec 21, 2025 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Questions arising from late-December capital commitments

Dear Editor, The recent announcement of a bid opening scheduled for December 22 for a major infrastructure project under the Ministry of Housing and Water raises a broader and legitimate question...

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GSA reaffirms commitment to full Tournament Calendar in 2026

Jan 10, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – Following a highly successful year of competition in 2025, the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to hosting its full slate of annual tournaments in...

Old age pensions could increase to $82,000 monthly without raising...

Jan 11, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Recently, the President announced that the government had “triangulated” the records relating to the issuance of driver’s licenses and discovered anomalies. This announcement came amid long-standing suspicions that a large number of persons driving on our roads were doing...

CARICOM at the Crossroads of Pressure

Jan 04, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – As 2025 draws to a close, the Caribbean Community stands at a moment that calls for less rhetoric and more realism. CARICOM is experiencing a period in which external pressure is intensifying, new norms are hardening among powerful states, and the need for...

Fear cripples Govt. on Maduro

Jan 11, 2026

Hard Truth by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – The fate of Guyana’s oil wealth is sealed. Aside from Guyanese within the one-percent circle, other citizens can kiss goodbye to their own oil prosperity. It’s strange how this confirmation came about, but proof came. Remember Nicolas Maduro and...

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