January 11, 2026

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NA cyclist killed after being struck by biker

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on NA cyclist killed after being struck by biker

(Kaieteur News) – An accident on Saturday afternoon on Republic Road ‘Back Dam’, New Amsterdam claimed the life of a pedal cyclist, while another man was admitted to the New Amsterdam...

Dr. Brian O’Toole co-founder of School of the Nations, dies at 71

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Dr. Brian O’Toole co-founder of School of the Nations, dies at 71

(Kaieteur News) – Co-founder of School of the Nations and Nations University, Dr. Brian O’Toole passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, his family has announced. He was 71. According to a...

Trump threatens Greenland takeover

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Trump threatens Greenland takeover

…warns of ‘easy way or hard way’ over Arctic strategy Aljazeera – United States President Donald Trump has threatened to “take” Greenland, whether the self-governing territory of...

Govt. yet to engage Opposition parties on 2026 budget

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. yet to engage Opposition parties on 2026 budget

(Kaieteur News) – As preparations commence for Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana (GoG) is yet to engage Opposition parties for recommendations in crafting the fiscal plan. Leader of the A...

Guyana gold project catapults Canadian firm into TSX spotlight

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana gold project catapults Canadian firm into TSX spotlight

…shares surge 280% in 2025; analysts rate stock a buy (Kaieteur News) – Canadian gold producer G Mining Ventures (GMIN) has been recognised as one of the Toronto Stock Exchange’s...

Cash grants for Guyanese uncertain

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Cash grants for Guyanese uncertain

…as Trump’s grip on Venezuelan oil could depress prices, economist says (Kaieteur News) – The move by President of the United States (U.S.), Donald Trump to take over the oil resources of...

Over 1,700 fisherfolk in Berbice receive cash grant from Govt.

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Over 1,700 fisherfolk in Berbice receive cash grant from Govt.

DPI – The government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture on Saturday distributed financial relief to 1704 fisherfolk on the Corentyne Coast, Berbice. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar...

Linden/Mabura road project to get another 110-kilometre of paved road by April

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Linden/Mabura road project to get another 110-kilometre of paved road by April

DPI – Another 110-kilometre stretch of the transformative Linden to Mabura road project is expected to be paved in time for the highly anticipated Lethem Rodeo in April. The critical road...

‘Poor policies, weak oversight’ doomed GuySuCo – MP Jordan

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on ‘Poor policies, weak oversight’ doomed GuySuCo – MP Jordan

…as Pres. Ali laments missed 2025 target (Kaieteur News) – Shadow Minister of Agriculture and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament (MP) Vinceroy Jordan on Saturday...

Rape suspect escapes from police custody in Matthew’s Ridge

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Rape suspect escapes from police custody in Matthew’s Ridge

(Kaieteur News) – A rape suspect who was in police custody at Matthew’s Ridge North West District escaped, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) announced on Saturday. In a statement, the police...

Kitchen Garden in Every Yard

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Kitchen Garden in Every Yard

(Kaieteur News) – Dem boys seh, we used to have Burnham wid he Grow More Food campaign. Everybody was supposed to get full belly and strong body, but instead some people end up wid “white...

PAHO issues alert on simultaneous circulation of seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus in the Americas

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on PAHO issues alert on simultaneous circulation of seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus in the Americas

Washington, D.C., January 10, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has urged countries across the Americas to remain vigilant and strengthen health system preparedness in...

God, good food and family…100 years of sunshine for Eileen Bunbury

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on God, good food and family…100 years of sunshine for Eileen Bunbury

(Kaieteur News) – In the heart of Sparendam, East Coast Demerara ( ECD) lives a new centenarian, Eileen Bunbury, who has held God above everything, and whom she is confident is responsible for her...

Extreme cold kills another infant in Gaza as Israel blocks vital aid

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Extreme cold kills another infant in Gaza as Israel blocks vital aid

Israel continues to block vital necessities, such as mobile homes, as the Palestinian enclave is hit by harsh weather conditions. Aljazeera – A seven-day-old infant has died due to the...

GGDMA calls on miners to operate in the best interest of the country

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on GGDMA calls on miners to operate in the best interest of the country

(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has called on miners to operate in the best interest of Guyana, urging full compliance with mining regulations and proper...

Conflict Recovery in Romantic Relationships

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Conflict Recovery in Romantic Relationships

By Dr. Telford Layne Jr. PsyD, MSc. Postgrad, BSc. Clinical and Developmental Psychologist – Psychoanalyst Unwrapping Gift -Clinic (Kaieteur News) – If you are in a conflict-less...

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

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom 1

(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...

Fear cripples Govt. on Maduro

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on Fear cripples Govt. on Maduro

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...

Preparing the Whole Child for Success in a Changing World

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Preparing the Whole Child for Success in a Changing World

By Karen Abrams, MBA AA Doctoral Candidate (Kaieteur News) – As parents of four children, close in age, my husband and I spent years stressing over how best to prepare our children for the future....

Govt. must take responsibility for GuySuCo’s 2025 failure

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Govt. must take responsibility for GuySuCo’s 2025 failure

Dear Editor, The failure of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) to meet its 2025 sugar production target is not surprising—it is disappointing, costly, and entirely predictable. What is...

BEYOND THE RUNWAY

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on BEYOND THE RUNWAY

By Sonia Noel (Kaieteur News) – The legacy of reflection, family, and time before I go any further this week, I want to pause and say thank you. Since my New Year’s article was published, my...

Guyana and American currencies and the Chinese Yuan

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Letters 1

Dear Editor, Businessmen claim there is a shortage of foreign currency (US dollars or greenback). The Central Bank and the Vice President say no; they kept injecting greenback (nice, new, crisp ones)...

Lewd vehicle art and wording are becoming a public nuisance

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Lewd vehicle art and wording are becoming a public nuisance

Dear Editor, I am writing to raise serious concern about the increasing display of lewd artwork and sexually suggestive wording on vehicles operating on Guyana’s public roads. What was once an...

Electricity rollout lagging behind housing expansion

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Electricity rollout lagging behind housing expansion

Dear Editor, In a recent letter, I highlighted how misalignment between water-sector planning and house-lot distribution inevitably leads to delays in household service delivery. It is a feature we...

Guyana must remain balanced and inclusive

Jan 11, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Guyana must remain balanced and inclusive

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst, I have been observing ongoing discussions across the Caribbean surrounding gender affairs, human rights, and social inclusion. These conversations are...

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CWI confirms fast bowler management plans ahead of busy international...

Mar 27, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday confirmed the availability and management plans for three of its frontline fast bowling assets — Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, and Alzarri...

The PNCR and City Hall should be rejoicing

Mar 27, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – You would be surprised by just how many persons are of the view that it is central government’s responsibility to take care of the streets in the country. This is not so at all. It is central government’s responsibility to take care of public roads. It is the responsibility...

War in Iran, Pain in the Caribbean

Mar 22, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The war in Iran is already at Caribbean doors. The attacks in Iran and the Gulf are being justified by some on the grounds that Iran’s record on terrorism, nuclear ambition, and regional meddling leaves the “free world” with no choice but to act...

Longtail – the sting in the scorpion’s tail

Mar 27, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Exxon is moving ahead with oil project number eight -Longtail. No government approval, but Exxon is going great guns with that eighth project. Two questions are presented again to Guyanese: who is making decisions here? Decision involving billions...

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