January 14, 2026

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Bangladesh cricketers threaten boycott unless BCB director Nazmul Islam resigns

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Bangladesh cricketers threaten boycott unless BCB director Nazmul Islam resigns

– Two BPL matches on Thursday could be affected by player action ESPNcricinfo – Bangladesh’s cricketers have threatened a boycott of all forms of cricket unless BCB director M...

Teen shot during botched robbery outside Brickdam Cathedral

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Teen shot during botched robbery outside Brickdam Cathedral

(Kaieteur News) – A 13-year-old boy was on Wednesday shot during an attempted robbery on Brickdam, in front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Georgetown. Police said the teen and an...

Crossborder migration soars… Venezuelans account for largest chunk of 400% increase – Census data

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Crossborder migration soars… Venezuelans account for largest chunk of 400% increase – Census data

(Kaieteur News) – Since 2012, cross-border migration from Guyana’s neighbouring countries has increased sharply to almost 400% as of 2022, with Venezuelans accounting for the largest share of...

Couple found dead in city hotel, murder-suicide suspected

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Couple found dead in city hotel, murder-suicide suspected

(Kaieteur News) – An ex-couple was on Tuesday discovered dead at a city guesthouse, where they both work in a suspected murder-suicide. The bodies of Loriann (only name given), a 31-year-old...

Chancellor: Judiciary must control its funds

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Chancellor: Judiciary must control its funds

(Kaieteur News) – Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Justice Roxane George on Monday renewed calls for the full implementation of constitutional financial autonomy, insisting that the Judiciary...

At least 5 die in Gaza collapsed buildings, more deaths from extreme cold

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on At least 5 die in Gaza collapsed buildings, more deaths from extreme cold

(AL-JAZEERA) At least five Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as a fierce winter storm toppled buildings damaged by Israeli attacks in its genocidal war on the territory, the Wafa news agency is...

Chancellor hails Cummings-Edwards’ legacy

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Chancellor hails Cummings-Edwards’ legacy

…credits her with major court expansion, strategic reforms (Kaieteur News) – Newly appointed Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George, on Monday paid glowing tribute to her...

$41M contract awarded to build fence at Charity Police Station

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News 1

(Kaieteur News) – The construction of a fence at the recently reconstructed $62 million Charity Police Station in Region Two, will cost the Ministry of Home Affairs $41 million. The project, which...

Clock ticks in Cuba as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Clock ticks in Cuba as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil

HAVANA/HOUSTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Cubans are bracing for impact after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to cut off a lifeline of Venezuelan oil from reaching Cuba, setting up a siege scenario...

Supreme Court hit with staff shortage, 100 resigned last year – Chancellor

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Supreme Court hit with staff shortage, 100 resigned last year – Chancellor

(Kaieteur News) – Acting chancellor of the judiciary, Justice Roxane George said Tuesday that the supreme court has lost some 100 staff members over the last year. Addressing the opening of law...

‘No nonsense will be tolerated’ – Health DG cracks down on Region Six staff

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on ‘No nonsense will be tolerated’ – Health DG cracks down on Region Six staff

(Kaieteur News) – Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo, on Friday issued a stern warning to health administrators and medical staff in Region Six, declaring zero...

Guyana joins global science push to track Amazon biodiversity in Real Time

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana joins global science push to track Amazon biodiversity in Real Time

(Kaieteur News) – A major international scientific collaboration involving the University of Guyana and leading research institutions across South America is transforming how biodiversity is...

‘Delay means no justice’ …Bar Association head calls for urgent judicial overhaul

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News 1

(Kaieteur News) – The Supreme Court of Judicature officially opened its Law Year 2026 on Monday, with the President of the Guyana Bar Association, Kamal Ramkarran, calling for significant reforms...

Guyana’s oil boom powers Caribbean growth surge – World Bank says

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana’s oil boom powers Caribbean growth surge – World Bank says

(Kaieteur News) – Economic growth in the Caribbean is projected to accelerate sharply over the next two years, driven overwhelmingly by Guyana’s expanding oil sector, according to the World...

Pres. Ali pledges zero-interest financing for SMEs

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Pres. Ali pledges zero-interest financing for SMEs

…as Guyana Development Bank nears launch President Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced that the government has begun discussions with major local companies, including Banks DIH, to create new...

President denies delaying Parliament to stall election of Opposition Leader

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on President denies delaying Parliament to stall election of Opposition Leader

(Kaieteur News) – “Mr. Mohamed does not influence anything the government does in relation to parliament or our development agenda.” This sharp rebuke was sounded by President Irfaan Ali who...

Slingerz Racing Stable starts 2026 on a high with G3 win at Gávea

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Slingerz Racing Stable starts 2026 on a high with G3 win at Gávea

Kaieteur Sports – Slingerz Racing Stable could not have asked for a stronger start to the 2026 racing season, announcing its presence in emphatic fashion with a standout performance at one of...

Sampson selection a good call, as Windies seek to put right pieces together ahead of T20 World Cup

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Sampson selection a good call, as Windies seek to put right pieces together ahead of T20 World Cup

– Joseph, Motie, Hetmyer returns also a huge plus By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – Guyanese power-hitter Quentin Sampson’s maiden call up to the West Indies T20 squad ahead of the...

2026/27 CWI Blaze T20 Championships Round 1… Clinical Guyana open season with 7-run win

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on 2026/27 CWI Blaze T20 Championships Round 1… Clinical Guyana open season with 7-run win

– Gajnabi (38) shines with bat Kaieteur Sports – Defending Blaze T20 Champs Guyana, pulled off a gutsy 7-run win yesterday over an experienced Windward Islands unit, when action in the...

$123M high-tech system set to transform aviation search and rescue in Guyana

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $123M high-tech system set to transform aviation search and rescue in Guyana

(Kaieteur News) – The government through the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation, and the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Monday launched a $123 million Search and Rescue...

NSC kicks off 2026 engagement with series of strategic meetings with Sports Associations

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on NSC kicks off 2026 engagement with series of strategic meetings with Sports Associations

Kaieteur Sports – The National Sports Commission (NSC) has begun a comprehensive series of meetings with all sports associations affiliated to the commission, signaling a proactive start to the...

BCB Under16 tournament-2026: Ganpat, Hicks, Reddy and Narine top performers as RHT Farfan and Mendes team reaches Quarterfinals

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on BCB Under16 tournament-2026: Ganpat, Hicks, Reddy and Narine top performers as RHT Farfan and Mendes team reaches Quarterfinals

Kaieteur Sports – The Rose Hall Town Farfan and Mendes Under16 A team has reached the quarterfinals of the Berbice Cricket Board under 16 tournament after completing their preliminary four...

GFF awards over $4.9M at timely Prize Presentation following 2025 domestic season

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on GFF awards over $4.9M at timely Prize Presentation following 2025 domestic season

Kaieteur Sports – After facing some criticism over timing, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) on Monday staged a timely and well-attended prize presentation ceremony, officially closing the...

Are we at risk of building another white elephant?

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Are we at risk of building another white elephant?

(Kaieteur News) – In May last year, a US$22.58 million contract was signed for the construction of a 15-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Linden. When completed, it will be the largest solar farm in...

Jumbie’s birthday domino tournament on today at Dynasty Sports Bar

Jan 14, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Jumbie’s birthday domino tournament on today at Dynasty Sports Bar

Kaieteur Sports – Jumbie’s birthday domino tournament is set for today at Dynasty Sports Bar from 7:30 pm. There will be four-game sittings 2 in 1 out with $200,000 up for grabs with entrance...

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FIFA bans former GFF General Secretary Ian Alves over sexual...

May 05, 2026

By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – Former Guyana Football Federation (GFF) General Secretary, Ian Alves, has been banned from all football-related activities for five years after the world...

The PPP was always likely to constrict freedom

May 05, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There is a habit, which we have developed with a certain skill in Guyana. That habit is the borrowing large words from abroad and using them to explain local developments. One such phrase “the resource curse.” It has the sound of intellectualism. But before we surrender to...

A Pin, a Principle, and the Integrity of the Caribbean

May 03, 2026

Territorial claims are decided in court, not worn on a lapel By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – There are moments in international affairs when a seemingly small act reveals a much larger contest of principle. The recent controversy over the wearing, during official engagements in the...

Essequibo: we shall fight, we shall never surrender

May 05, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Essequibo is Guyana’s. Essequibo will never be conceded. Never compromised. Essequibo is ours, forever be ours. We shall fight everywhere. We shall never surrender. Never Essequibo, so help me God. Noble, stirring words. Indeed, soaring, lofty convictions,...

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