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Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt’s $1.558T budget fueled by US$2.6B borrowing
…as Guyana’s debt soars past US$10B By Davina Bagot (Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s third consecutive trillion-dollar budget, presented by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government on...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Gaza’s unequal dead: 10,000 Palestinians under rubble, one Israeli captive
A huge military operation to recover a single Israeli body exposes a grim moral paradox: Precise forensics for the occupier, and mass graves and lost identity for the occupied and bombarded....Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Gunmen ambush cops in Mara Mara Backdam
…flee after exchange of fire (Kaieteur News) – Two members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) came under gunfire from armed men who later escaped on Monday afternoon in the Mara Mara Backdam,...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana’s gold declarations up by 50,254 ounces in 2025
…as Govt. targets 510,450 oz. in 2026 By Renay Sambach (Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s gold sector posted strong growth in 2025, recording an 11.6 percent increase in declared production, with...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on ‘This budget is not for you’ …Mohamed tells Guyanese about Govt’s $1.558T spending plan
(Kaieteur News) – Newly appointed Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed, has launched a sharp attack on the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government’s proposed $1.558 trillion national...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyanese man dies in Cayenne from severe burns after days of hospitalisation
(Kaieteur News) – A 26- year- old Guyanese man died on Monday in Cayenne, after he was hospitalised for almost a week, reportedly following a gas cylinder explosion. Gangaram Iyarsammy, of 75...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Teixeira hails $1.558T budget as people-focused
(Kaieteur News) – The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has moved to strongly defend its record-breaking $1.558 trillion Budget 2026, with Minister of Parliamentary Affairs,...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Family in despair as 80-year-old woman missing for over two weeks
(Kaieteur News) – The family of an 80-year-old woman who has been missing for over two weeks, is in state of deep distress, as they claim that they have not been receiving any assistance from the...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Labourer in police custody after deadly Diamond crash
(Kaieteur News) – A 28-year-old labourer is currently in police custody assisting with investigations into a fatal accident that claimed the life of 33-year-old Jason Bhojedat on Sunday night...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on De Budget speech unite government and opposition
(Kaieteur News) – De six-hour-plus Budget presentation was not really a speech; it was a test of faith. If yuh could survive dat and still believe in the figures, yuh spirit strong. Dem boys seh...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on ‘Constitution must not be bent to settle personal grievances’ – AFC tells Speaker after privileges committee threat
(Kaieteur News) – The Alliance For Change (AFC) on Tuesday cautioned that the Constitution must not be manipulated to accommodate personal grievances, as it weighed in on recent warnings issued by...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on WIN to escalate fight for Region 10 leadership
…planning series of street protests over chairmanship stalemate (Kaieteur News) – Representatives and supporters of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party will engage in protest action to...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on IMF: Global growth holds strong at 3.3%
…amid AI-driven tech boom, trade uncertainty Global economic growth continues to show notable resilience despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty, the International...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Markram (86*), Linde (3-25) give South Africa commanding 1-0 start to series
2026 West Indies tour of South Africa T201 Series Game 1 – Windies lose by 9 wickets despite Hetmyer cameo By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – A classy unbeaten half-century from South...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. hints at migration policy in budget
…allocates $10B for work of foreign ministry (Kaieteur News) – With Guyana’s migrant population steadily rising and mounting public calls for stronger regulation, Finance Minister Dr....Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Shemar Britton claims title in MEYTS Youth Organisation Handicap Open Singles Table Tennis Tournament
Kaieteur Sports – In an atmosphere charged with excitement and anticipation, Shemar Britton delivered an exceptional performance to capture the 1st Place Prize at the 2026 MEYTS Youth...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Guyana vs Jamaica: Bowlers set up crucial 5-wicket win for Guyana
2026 Women’s CG United Super50 Championships Round 1 – Windwards, Barbados secure huge victories Kaieteur Sports – Guyana made light work of Jamaica, beating them by 5 wickets in a...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $2.2B budgeted to complete works on Hospitality and Tourism Institute
(Kaieteur News) – With the Hospitality and Tourism Institute scheduled to be opened later this year, the government has announced that $2.2 billion will be used from the national budget to...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Chaitram Ramotar earns First Dan Black Belt after five years of training
Kaieteur Sports – After five years of consistent dedication, discipline and hard work, Chaitram Ramotar of La Parfait Harmony Invisible Kicks Martial Arts Academy has proudly earned his 1st Dan...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $4B budgeted to upgrade hinterland airstrips
(Kaieteur News) – Having spent $2.5 billion to upgrade several hinterland airstrips last year, the government is planning to spend $4 billion more this year on a few similar projects. Presenting...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on APNU’s position was consistent and lawful
(Kaieteur News) – Much noise has been made about the election of the Leader of the Opposition, but stripped of the propaganda and political theatre, the issue is actually very simple. The APNU...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on GBA welcomes $6B sports budget boost, eyes new era for boxing
Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has welcomed the Government’s proposed $6 billion allocation for sport in the 2026 National Budget, describing it as a significant step...Jan 28, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on Budget 2026 – a poor man’s first view
(Kaieteur News) – The 2026 budget is here, and it is so chock full of numbers that it is choking. Amid the numbers that roll like the thunderous blare of hit records, there is the need to be as...Your children are starving, and you giving away their food to an already fat pussycat.
Apr 16, 2026
Wickham, Jangoo and Jamaican openers share the Spotlight with the bat, while Motie led the way with the ball in the opening round of the 2026 West Indies Championship. ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CWI)...Apr 16, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – What should have been a straightforward decision concerning the renewal of CARICOM’s Secretary General’s term has now developed into a major controversy within the Community. And it is not advisable that the issue be swept under the carpet. We were told that the Prime...Apr 12, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced on 7th April, 2026, the immediate reaction across much of the world was relief. By 8th April, that relief was reflected in a sharp fall in oil prices after weeks in which conflict...Apr 16, 2026
Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – From public productions, it seems that much is happening within Guyana’s reputable and venerable Audit Office. What is reportedly wrong, some of darkened condition; others within a twilight zone -grey and not good for Guyana. In a medicinal...Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
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