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Census 2022 reveals the “Paper Growth” of the Housing Sector

Jan 15, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Census 2022 reveals the “Paper Growth” of the Housing Sector

Dear Editor, I welcome the release of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census Preliminary Report. While it has arrived with significant delays and at a $2 billion cost to the taxpayers, its...

The CH&PA must table and operationalise comprehensive zoning regulations

Jan 15, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on The CH&PA must table and operationalise comprehensive zoning regulations

Dear Editor, Several weeks ago, I wrote to your publication highlighting growing concerns regarding zoning policies and the rapid proliferation of commercial enterprises within designated residential...

The 7,000 Ghost Milestone: Welfare or Wealth Re-distribution?

Jan 15, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on The 7,000 Ghost Milestone: Welfare or Wealth Re-distribution?

Dear Editor, The recent announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture to distribute grants to 7,000 individuals within the fisherfolk sector raises more questions about “phantom math” than...

Bewildered that the government deems bulletproof vehicles illegal

Jan 15, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Bewildered that the government deems bulletproof vehicles illegal

Dear Editor, Earlier I referred to a very popular column a few generations ago entitled; “Believe it or Not” by Ripley, it referred to unbelievable and sometimes silly things that took place, as...

Towards constitutionalized AI governance in the Commonwealth Caribbean

Jan 15, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Towards constitutionalized AI governance in the Commonwealth Caribbean

Dear Editor, With the AI-driven Fourth Industrial Revolution now in full swing, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming embedded in policing, healthcare, employment, and other critical areas...

Is there a foreign exchange shortage?

Jan 15, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Is there a foreign exchange shortage?

Dear Editor, I ordered some materials some time ago from China. The suppliers have already placed the goods in their warehouse, awaiting final payment before loading the container. Every time I...

Promises and threats

Jan 15, 2026 KNEWS Editorial, News Comments Off on Promises and threats

(Kaieteur News) – For more than a decade, GuySuCo has stood as a monument to chronic mismanagement, serial underperformance and political indulgence. It has also become a testing ground for...

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...

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2026 Republic Bank Limited CPL: Nabi, Shepherd & Joseph...

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The undefeated Guyana Amazon Warriors extended their flawless win streak this season while keeping their 2-0 record at home safe, after crushing the St. Kitts & Nevis...

The Kara Kara conundrum

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The Linden Town Council does not possess an untouchable constitutional right to administer its affairs. The Constitution does not confer upon the Linden Town Council an unfettered right to govern Linden in whatever manner it chooses. It establishes local government within the...

The World Has Broken the 1.5°C Promise. Small States Should Not Have...

Sep 06, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The world has broken the 1.5°C promise it made to its most vulnerable countries. The breach has not yet been recorded on a sustained basis, but the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says it is widely assessed as unavoidable and likely within the...

Exxon upping the amps – profits

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It is fascinating to watch Exxon on the move. Its people taking the floor, speaking with power and supreme confidence. What’s good news for Exxon’s investors is bad news for Guyanese. Follow Exxon’s sequence. It moved quickly. Burst the halo and bubble surrounding...

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