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Independence did not immediately free all and sundry

May 29, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Independence did not immediately free all and sundry

Dear Editor, This country of many waters and races, is observing its 60th independence anniversary since the British flag, the Union Jack, was lowered at midnight on the 25th May 1966 and the...

The PPP leadership is blind to the hardship on the backs of the bottom 50% of the Guyanese people

May 29, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on The PPP leadership is blind to the hardship on the backs of the bottom 50% of the Guyanese people

Dear Editor, In an article in the Kaieteur news dated May 26th 2026 and captioned, “Pres. Ali defends foreign firms ‘flipping’ mining claims despite Guyana getting nothing from the deals” the...

Noise nuisance in Lodge

May 29, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Noise nuisance in Lodge

Dear Editor, I was born and bred in Lodge Housing Scheme, an area established before Independence, and I am aware that when I was a youngster an attempt was made to convert a residential building to...

The President’s call for unity

May 29, 2026 KNEWS Editorial, News Comments Off on The President’s call for unity

Editorial… (Kaieteur News) – At Fort Island on Monday night, President Irfaan Ali stood beneath the glow of Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary celebrations and delivered yet another...

Two-year delay of Wales gas project costing Guyana $884M more

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Two-year delay of Wales gas project costing Guyana $884M more

(Kaieteur News) – The two-year delay of the Wales Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project is expected to cost the country approximately US$884M more than the initial cost of the two gas plants currently under...

Guyana, Trinidad refuse to sign CARICOM statement against US military action in Cuba

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News 1

…move sparks concerns on regional solidarity (Kaieteur News) – Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago have reserved their positions on CARICOM’s statement on the U.S. government’s “ongoing...

Nurse hands over ‘weed’ snacks meant for Mazaruni Prison to police

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Nurse hands over ‘weed’ snacks meant for Mazaruni Prison to police

(Kaieteur News) – A nurse who was given a parcel of snacks to take to the Mazaruni Prison, Region Seven instead took the parcel to the Bartica Police Station after she said they reeked marijuana....

U.S. military strikes Iran facility after Trump says Iran is ‘negotiating on fumes’

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on U.S. military strikes Iran facility after Trump says Iran is ‘negotiating on fumes’

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Wednesday on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones, according to U.S. officials. The officials, who were...

Exxon plans to reduce oily discharge in Guyanese waters – 9th project summary

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Exxon plans to reduce oily discharge in Guyanese waters – 9th project summary

(Kaieteur News) – ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), the operator of the Stabroek Block intends to limit oil content in its discharges offshore through produced water. This is outlined in the...

Bandit found dead after robbing Lethem businessman

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Bandit found dead after robbing Lethem businessman

(Kaieteur News) – One of three bandits was found dead on Tuesday with gunshot wounds following an armed robbery at Lethem, Central Rupununi, Region Nine. Another was reportedly later arrested and...

Two teens among trio arrested for pensioner’s murder

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Two teens among trio arrested for pensioner’s murder

(Kaieteur News) – Three persons have been arrested after a 69-year-old man was found dead on Tuesday at his Parker Street, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) home. The dead pensioner was...

Single mother, children homeless after Port Mourant fire

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Single mother, children homeless after Port Mourant fire

(Kaieteur News) – A single mother and her three children are now homeless after a fire, deemed to be maliciously set, destroyed their two-storey Port Mourant, Corentyne home early Tuesday morning....

Canadian firm says concerns about uranium mining reduced due to location of Guyana project

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Canadian firm says concerns about uranium mining reduced due to location of Guyana project

…identifies Venezuela border controversy as principal political risk (Kaieteur News) – Canadian firm, U92 Energy Corp. has said that concerns and public perception about uranium mining and...

GECOM work stalled as Mohamed awaits legal advice on nominees

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on GECOM work stalled as Mohamed awaits legal advice on nominees

(Kaieteur News) – Though it has been months since the Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed started consultations on moving forward with nominees for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM),...

Are we Celebrating Independence or Dependence?

May 28, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Are we Celebrating Independence or Dependence?

Dem Boys Seh… (Kaieteur News) – Dem boys seh every year when Independence come around, politicians does pull out de flag, de speeches, de cultural show and de same tired line bout “true...

Reg. 9 RDC to spend $24M to upgrade three health posts

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Reg. 9 RDC to spend $24M to upgrade three health posts

(Kaieteur News) – The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Nine is planning to spend approximately $24 million to repair and upgrade three health posts to health centres. According to a...

Six bid to construct Warapoka Health Centre

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Six bid to construct Warapoka Health Centre

(Kaieteur News) – The Regional Democratic Council of Region One has received six bids for the construction of a health centre in the Amerindian community of Warapoka. The construction of the...

Premier Eagles, Classic Ball Blasters (CBB) headline Independence volleyball weekend

May 28, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Premier Eagles, Classic Ball Blasters (CBB) headline Independence volleyball weekend

Kaieteur Sports – Premier Eagles and Classic Ball Blasters (CBB) emerged as winners after a string of elite performances this past weekend in the Demerara Volleyball Association (DVA)...

Campbell credits opening phases of Windies white ball High-Performance camp

May 28, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Campbell credits opening phases of Windies white ball High-Performance camp

Kaieteur Sports – Opener John Campbell, following the first two days West Indies’ high-performance training camp, revealed that the team’s mindset heading into June’s ODI home...

“WI OUTSIDE!”: CWI officially announces 2026 International Home Season for West Indies Men

May 28, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on “WI OUTSIDE!”: CWI officially announces 2026 International Home Season for West Indies Men

Kaieteur Sports – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially unveiled the full schedule for the 2026 Men’s International Home Series, setting the stage for an electrifying summer of cricket...

President Ali calls for daily sacrifice, unity and peace as Guyanese observe Eid al-Adha

May 28, 2026 KNEWS News 1

DPI – Marking one of the holiest observances on the Islamic lunar calendar, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali prayed alongside the faithful on the West Coast of Demerara on Wednesday morning,...

CPL and GSL ticket bundle goes live at box office

May 28, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on CPL and GSL ticket bundle goes live at box office

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) are thrilled to announce a limited-time bundle ticket promotion, bringing...

Flipping and flopping

May 28, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Flipping and flopping

(Kaieteur News) – If there is one thing that should be simple in a democracy, it is a press conference. One person asks questions on behalf of the public. One person answers on behalf of the...

Foreigners maltreated

May 28, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on Foreigners maltreated

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – The migrant in me hurts. This mistreatment of foreigners flocking here for economic opportunity, so that their families can make it, doesn’t sit well. I...

A recipe for disaster

May 28, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on A recipe for disaster

Dear Editor, The recently announced direct route from West Africa to Barbados coupled with the launch of visa free entry between Barbados and Guyana may amount to being a recipe for disaster if not...

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Guyana eyes breakthrough on Day 3 in Oregon

Aug 07, 2026

By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – Guyana eyes breakthrough on Day 3 in Oregon. Guyana’s pursuit of its first medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 14 years continues today, with...

The art of knowing everything before the evidence arrives

Aug 07, 2026

Peeping Tom… (Kaieteur News) – There is a peculiar tendency among many local commentators to look at a disaster and see a conspiracy before the investigators have found the wreckage. These commentators possess the rare strategic gift of knowing not merely what happened, but why it...

Nicaragua’s Abandoned Ballot: What the OAS Can and Cannot Do

Aug 02, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Daniel Ortega has now said openly what his regime has demonstrated for years: the people of Nicaragua are not to be permitted to remove their rulers through elections. During celebrations marking the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, Ortega...

The art of deflection

Aug 07, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Pres. Ali reminds of a wrestler who steps into the ring for a fight. He’s under pressure but has an ace. The president walks into the square circle with his own bell. One of those newfangled contraptions that come with an on-and-off switch. No...

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