February 17, 2026

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Mohamed arrested over late court arrival

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News 2

…Accuses Govt., police of slashing car tires causing delay …Magistrate threatens to forfeit bail (Kaieteur News) – Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed on Monday accused the...

Six years into oil boom… GRA still short of auditors to scrutinise Exxon’s billions

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News 1

(Kaieteur News) – Six years after Guyana began oil production, the Government of Guyana (GoG) has yet to fully equip the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) with the personnel needed to rigorously...

U.S. build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on U.S. build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

(BBC NEWS) BBC Verify has confirmed the location of US aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran using satellite imagery, as Washington continues to put pressure on the country over its...

Biker killed in high-speed crash in Corentyne

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News 2

(Kaieteur News) – A 21-year-old motorcyclist lost his life Monday afternoon following a collision on the No. 64 Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. Dead is Jadheo Bhimsingh of No. 63 Village,...

Republic Bank removes cap on residential mortgage

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Republic Bank removes cap on residential mortgage

…offering up to $60M at 5% interest (Kaieteur News) – Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited on Monday announced a change to its residential mortgage offerings, of up to $60 million at a competitive...

NCN cameraman arrested at court after suspected firearm found

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News 1

(Kaieteur News) – An employee attached to the National Communications Network (NCN) was arrested on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after he was allegedly found in possession of a...

Linden man dies after car and bike crash

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Linden man dies after car and bike crash

(Kaieteur News) – Police in Linden are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Saturday about 22:40hrs on the Amelia’s Ward Public Road, Linden. The collision involved motorcar PXX 5812...

$375M in contracts awarded for canal in Reg. 3

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $375M in contracts awarded for canal in Reg. 3

(Kaieteur News) – The ‘Hope-like’ canal the Ministry of Agriculture will be constructing at B-Line, Canal Polder, West Bank of Demerara, Region Three will cost approximately $375 million. The...

Miners seeking Govt. incentives for mercury-free gold push

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Miners seeking Govt. incentives for mercury-free gold push

(Kaieteur News) – With Guyana committed under the Minamata Convention to cut mercury use in mining by 55% by 2027, a leading mining advocacy group is calling for urgent government incentives to...

225 small-scale miners to receive 50-acre land each

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on 225 small-scale miners to receive 50-acre land each

(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Natural Resources on Sunday announced that 225 small scale miners will receive mining lands as government rollout of a new “Troy-like” land allocation model...

2020 elections fraud trial resumes; fifth witness continues testimony

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News 1

(Kaieteur News) – After nearly two months of adjournment, the 2020 General and Regional Elections fraud trial resumed on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Acting Chief...

Major Hawaiian property developers to build luxury village, hotel at Ogle

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Major Hawaiian property developers to build luxury village, hotel at Ogle

(Kaieteur News) – Major Hawaiian property developers, Giovanni and Nicola Mola of Coastal Rim Properties (CRP) have launched TAJ Dream Ogle in partnership with NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon....

The law is not blind

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on The law is not blind

(Kaieteur News) – Apparently, justice now comes with a receipt. Here’s how it works. If you provide a service for someone and they don’t pay you, the police adjust their spectacles, clear...

Pitamber, Sam dominate Kitty Square Mall U-16 Chess Championships

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Pitamber, Sam dominate Kitty Square Mall U-16 Chess Championships

Kaieteur Sports – The Kitty Square Mall National U-16 Rapid Chess Championships hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF), held on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at the Christ Church Secondary...

Guyana set for crucial Regional test as GBF hosts Grenada in three-match series

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Guyana set for crucial Regional test as GBF hosts Grenada in three-match series

Kaieteur Sports – Guyana’s senior men’s basketball team will host their counterparts from Grenada in a three-match series from March 6–8 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, as preparations...

Nissanka guides Sri Lanka into Super Eights as Australia face early exit

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Nissanka guides Sri Lanka into Super Eights as Australia face early exit

(Reuters) – Pathum Nissanka made an unbeaten century as Sri Lanka chased down a target of 182 to beat Australia by eight wickets and reach the Twenty20 World Cup’s Super Eight stage on...

Letter to the Editor: Dr. Tyrrell congratulates Franklin Wilson on retaking the helm of the GAPLF

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Editor: Dr. Tyrrell congratulates Franklin Wilson on retaking the helm of the GAPLF

Dear Editor, I write to congratulate Mr. Franklin Wilson on his return to the presidency of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF). As the father of Dominic Tyrrell — one of...

Constitution allows Opposition Leader to either retain or replace GECOM appointees

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News 2

– Senior law lecturer (Kaieteur News) – Senior Lecturer, Department of Law at the University of Guyana, Neville Bissember has said that there is no need for a back and forth between...

Nigel London takes the helm as Cycling Federation resets leadership

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Nigel London takes the helm as Cycling Federation resets leadership

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) has installed Nigel London as its new president following a specially convened meeting on Sunday, a move aimed at restoring administrative...

Berbice, Demerara notch up strong wins as action bowls off

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Berbice, Demerara notch up strong wins as action bowls off

2026 GCB Men’s U-16 50-Over Inter-county tournament Round 1… – Round 2 continues today Kaieteur Sports – Action in the 2026 GCB Men’s Under-16 Inter-county 50-Over tournament...

115 small business owners participate in training to compete for govt. contracts

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on 115 small business owners participate in training to compete for govt. contracts

(Kaieteur News) – A total of 115 small business owners on Friday benefited from a training exercise on how to access government contract opportunities. The session was held by the Small Business...

International Masters Football Tournament set for Mashramani Celebrations

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on International Masters Football Tournament set for Mashramani Celebrations

Kaieteur Sports – An International Masters Football Tournament has been fixed for the GFC Ground, Bourda to be part of Mashramani Celebrations and will be staged on Thursday February 19th and...

Lichfield celebrates 100th birthday of beloved matriarch

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Lichfield celebrates 100th birthday of beloved matriarch

(Kaieteur News) – Family, friends and residents of Lichfield, West Coast Berbice, gathered on Monday to celebrate Beatrice Elizabeth Johnson née Burnette, who turned 100 today, becoming...

Goolsarran calls on President to block auditor general’s extension bid

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Goolsarran calls on President to block auditor general’s extension bid

…says Sharma unqualified, extension lacks constitutional ground (Kaieteur News) – Former Auditor General (AG), Anand Goolsarran has made a public appeal to President Irfaan Ali to not...

GWI to spend over $160M to drill new water wells in Regions 1, 8 & 9

Feb 17, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on GWI to spend over $160M to drill new water wells in Regions 1, 8 & 9

(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) is preparing to spend approximately $163 million to drill potable water wells in communities in Regions One, Eight and Nine. Bids which opened at the...

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Bartica Regatta Football Tourney to benefit from LED Lights donated...

Mar 26, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – Football fans, players and athletes in Bartica will be delighted with the timely donation of twelve (12) LED Lights that will tremendously improve the illumination of the...

The magistracy is under attack

Mar 26, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Social media was once praised as a tool for connection and free expression. It allowed ordinary people to share ideas, tell stories, and participate in public debate. Today, however, it has taken a troubling turn. It has become an open platform where almost anyone can publish...

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...

Pres. Ali – forever targeting the wrong enemy

Mar 26, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – President Ali has this marvelous gift. He reliably charges after some secondary enemy. His latest is that school gangs had better get going because his government is coming after them. Necessary; but there’s a bigger priority. A helping hand is...

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