April 2026

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Suriname ‘eye pass’ and the charging of river fees

Apr 07, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Suriname ‘eye pass’ and the charging of river fees

Dear Editor, For the past month our neighbour, Suriname has started to play the Iran of South America by blocking Guyanese vessels from using the Corentyne River by applying US$ $2,500 per toll to...

Guyana now the land of doubt, cynicism, skepticism

Apr 07, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on Guyana now the land of doubt, cynicism, skepticism

(Kaieteur News) – Ever hear about Doubting Thomas? Those who didn’t should consult with their Bibles. Guyana has tons of Doubting Thomases and should be in the Guiness Book of World Records...

From Chokepoints to Crossroads: Turning Constraint into Cooperation

Apr 07, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on From Chokepoints to Crossroads: Turning Constraint into Cooperation

Dear Editor, “In an era where transactional diplomacy is becoming the global norm, Guyana must respond with pragmatism, foresight, and the courage to see opportunity in adversity” President...

Reminiscing about late Dr. Jagan

Apr 07, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Reminiscing about late Dr. Jagan

Dear Editor, As I re-visit Port Mourant, my home village, memories harp back on Dr. Cheddi Jagan. I had many encounters with, observing, engaging and interviewing Dr. Cheddi Jagan in USA and in...

Trump’s April threat of ‘hell will rain down’ contradicts his January message of ‘help is on its way’

Apr 07, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Trump’s April threat of ‘hell will rain down’ contradicts his January message of ‘help is on its way’

Dear Editor, Continuing my letter in KN on Sunday, April 5, “The road to war is often paved with good intentions, but the first casualty is truth,” I am still hoping for the best outcome...

Abuse of dogs across Guyana

Apr 07, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Abuse of dogs across Guyana

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my deep disgust and sadness at the continued, callous abuse of dogs across Guyana. Almost daily, one hears stories or witnesses firsthand the brutal beating of...

Enough is enough

Apr 07, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Enough is enough

Dear Editor, The public comments made by Ramnaresh Sarwan and members of the board regarding Kevlon Sinclair are completely unacceptable. To go after a young, talented player in such a personal and...

We must seek out the assistance of the best in drainage and water management

Apr 07, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on We must seek out the assistance of the best in drainage and water management

Dear Editor, We are living in challenging times in Guyana. Nothing is being done about a national crisis that has been affecting our populace before the beginning of this century. The 2005 flood...

Investors come first

Apr 07, 2026 KNEWS Editorial, News Comments Off on Investors come first

(Kaieteur News) – “Sends a terrible signal”, and “a very bad idea”, that would not be well-received by investors all over the world. In those words, US Ambassador, Nicole Theriot, made...

Gov’t rejected three cheaper Chinese bids to finance, construct gas plant

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News 1

…Opted for inexperienced contractor costing US$ hundreds of millions more Kaieteur News – Lindsayca/ CH4 was awarded a US$759 million contract to construct two gas plants at Wales,...

Corentyne mom kills 7-year-old daughter, injures infant son

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Corentyne mom kills 7-year-old daughter, injures infant son

By Shermon Hawker Kaieteur News – Residents of Fyrish Village, Corentyne were thrown into shock on Sunday, after a 26-year-old woman allegedly killed her seven-year-old daughter and attempted...

Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches

(AL-JAZEERA) United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack civilian infrastructure inside Iran, including bridges and power plants, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his...

US$214M still with Exxon – AFC warns of quiet deal as audit dispute drags on

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on US$214M still with Exxon – AFC warns of quiet deal as audit dispute drags on

(Kaieteur News) – The Alliance For Change (AFC) is contending that US$214 million belonging to the people of Guyana remains in the possession of ExxonMobil, while raising concerns over the...

Govt. launches border patrol unit in Region Nine

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. launches border patrol unit in Region Nine

(Kaieteur News) – President Irfaan Ali on Sunday launched Guyana’s first Border Patrol Unit in the country’s largest administrative region, Region Nine. The unit will enhance the protection of...

Guyana borrows another US$50M from CDB for basic climate needs

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana borrows another US$50M from CDB for basic climate needs

(Kaieteur News) – Despite its status as one of the world’s fastest-growing oil economies, Guyana continues to rely on external borrowing to fund developmental projects. The latest example is a...

Gone without a trace… Families reject ‘drowned at sea’ as four Guyanese fishermen remain missing

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Gone without a trace… Families reject ‘drowned at sea’ as four Guyanese fishermen remain missing

(Kaieteur News) – Five months after four Guyanese fishermen vanished in Surinamese waters, their families remain gripped by uncertainty, clinging to hope that the men are still alive despite...

Plenty rain this Easter

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Plenty rain this Easter

(Kaieteur News) – Dem boys seh this Easter look like it take a vow to baptize the whole country—whether you want it or not. Rain falling like it trying to wash away every memory since...

Flood fears return

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Flood fears return

…commentators bemoan lack of planning, poor drainage (Kaieteur News) – Social commentator are warning that Guyana may be drifting toward another major flood crisis, as current conditions...

Former Caricom SG Roderick Rainford passes away

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Former Caricom SG Roderick Rainford passes away

(Kaieteur News) – Former Caricom Secretary General, Roderick Rainford has died. In a message of condolences, Caricom Chairman, Dr Terrrance Drew said the Caribbean Community has learnt with great...

$1.5B airstrip commissioned at Karasabai

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $1.5B airstrip commissioned at Karasabai

Residents of Karasabai are set to benefit from safer, faster and more reliable transportation following the commissioning of a modern airstrip on Saturday, a project President Mohamed Irfaan Ali...

Golden start, silent Sunday for Guyana at CARIFTA Games

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Golden start, silent Sunday for Guyana at CARIFTA Games

…Guyana eyes 800m, 4x400m relay gold on final day By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – Guyana’s promising start to the 53rd CARIFTA Games in St. George’s, Grenada, lost momentum on...

GMR&SC adds female class to April 11 Dexterity and Auto Expo

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC adds female class to April 11 Dexterity and Auto Expo

Kaieteur Sports – Georgetown, Guyana (April 5, 2026) — The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has added a dedicated female class for its upcoming Dexterity and Auto Expo, with...

CWI President, CEO respond following backlash from Barbados

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on CWI President, CEO respond following backlash from Barbados

Kaieteur Sports – Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr. Kishore Shallow and CEO Chris Dehring recently responded after Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, lashed out following the decision...

Tuberculosis still a silent threat in Americas

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Tuberculosis still a silent threat in Americas

…30,000 died with disease in 2024-PAHO An estimated 350,000 people in the Americas fell ill with Tuberculosis and another 30,000 died with the disease in 2024, the Pan American Health...

Port Mourant Easter Cup horse race rescheduled to April 26

Apr 06, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Port Mourant Easter Cup horse race rescheduled to April 26

Kaieteur Sports – Due to heavy rainfall across the ancient county of Berbice, the Port Mourant Turf Club Easter Cup horse race is postponed to Sunday April 26. They were also engagements to...

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Pakistan crowned Over-40 World Cup champions after one-wicket...

Nov 01, 2026

By Clifton Ross (Kaieteur News) – Pakistan Masters were crowned champions of the 2026 IMC Over-40s World Cup after producing a remarkable late fightback to defeat Australia by one wicket in a...

A King’s visit, a garden party and a guest list

Nov 01, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – When a King comes visiting, one would have thought that the occasion would call for something a little more distinguished than a garden party. Not that there is anything wrong with garden parties. They are pleasant affairs, especially when the weather cooperates, the drinks are...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Excellency Ramotar: Return of slavery

Nov 01, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – I shared space with former President Donald Ramotar twice, when he was the main man. Wasn’t a heavy-duty admirer. But this I confess: he has now shown Guyanese that he is a real man. A man of struggle. A man of history. A man of the people and for the people. ...

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