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Jun 30, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on The 22-year silence that taught a generation not to care
Dear Editor, We are often told that local government is a small matter: drains and dams, potholes and parapets, councils too minor to bother with. I beg to differ. Local democracy is the oldest thing...Jun 30, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Venezuela’s earthquake relief effort and the CIOG
Dear Editor, My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Venezuela at this very difficult time following two devastating earthquakes. While I am in full support of the government’s efforts to...Jun 30, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Rodrigues-Birkett’s UN bid raises questions of impartiality
Dear Editor, The Government of Guyana has embarked on an aggressive campaign to secure support for Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett’s candidacy for Secretary-General of the United Nations. Guyana...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. 99% close to securing new Berbice powership deal – Minister Indar
(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, has revealed that the Government of Guyana is 99% close to finalising a new agreement for the 36-megawatt power ship...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on More than 68,000 people still missing in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
(Euronews) More than 68,000 people are reportedly still missing in Venezuela after two earthquakes devastated parts of the country earlier this week. Back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors hit...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Wanted man captured in ‘barrel body’ murder
(Kaieteur News) – Police on Saturday arrested one of two remaining suspects wanted in connection with the brutal murder of 39-year-old Levi Williams, whose body was discovered stuffed headfirst...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Biker dies in Essequibo crash; driver arrested
(Kaieteur News) – A 45-year-old construction worker lost his life on Saturday after his motorcycle was struck by a car allegedly driven by an intoxicated motorist along the Reliance Public Road on...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Women diplomats in spotlight as Guyana pushes UN Secretary-General bid
(Kaieteur News) – Guyana used this year’s observance of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy to spotlight the critical role of women in global leadership while promoting the...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. says work on access roads for Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge progressing
(Kaieteur News) – Construction of the road network connecting the new Wismar-Mackenzie bridge is advancing steadily, with major works on both approaches nearing completion as the landmark Region...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Home Affairs Ministry to spend $22M to rehab Secretariat building
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Home Affairs has received 19 bids for the rehabilitation of its Secretariat Building on Brickdam, Georgetown, with the project estimated to cost $22,165,500. The...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on WIN MP demands urgent police reforms in face of Corentyne teen’s death
(Kaieteur News) – The shocking death of 16-year-old Altaf King on Thursday has intensified public concern over police conduct in Guyana, sparking fresh calls for reforms within the Guyana Police...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Lotto/Let’s Bet unveiled as new title sponsor ahead of 2026 One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast
Kaieteur Sports – In a landmark development that underscores the meteoric rise of grassroots cricket in the region, FL Sport has officially unveiled the Guyana Lottery Company (GLC), through its...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists 1
(Kaieteur News) – Free does always sound like music to people ears in Guyana. But dem boys seh anytime you hear “free,” you better start checking your pockets, your patience, and your blood...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on NA man granted $700,000 bail on firearm, drug charges
(Kaieteur News) – A New Amsterdam, Berbice taxi driver was on Friday granted $700,000 bail when he appeared before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on charges involving the alleged...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Landfill shortage fuels garbage collection woes in New Amsterdam
(Kaieteur News) – Residents of New Amsterdam have been contending with months of irregular and delayed garbage collection, resulting in overflowing bins and reports of indiscriminate waste...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Canadian firm says Guyana gold project to lift annual output to 750,000 ounces
(Kaieteur News) – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Canada-based Aris Mining, Neil Woodyer says the addition of the Toroparu Gold Project in Guyana to its portfolio will push the...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on ‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution begins today
(Kaieteur News) – Parents and guardians of children registered in Guyana’s public and private school system will begin receiving the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant from today. Each eligible...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Roach’s 300th wicket headlines West Indies’ innings win over Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo – Kemar Roach rampaged his way to his 300th Test wicket, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, and Alzarri Joseph all bowled menacing spells, and West Indies blasted Sri Lanka out for 101,...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on CAF launches US$1M recovery fund for Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
CAF – the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has announced the creation of a US$1 million Venezuela Recovery and Reconstruction Fund to support the country’s recovery...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Former opening batsman Gavin ‘Rastaman’ Lewis passes away
Kaieteur Sports – Statistician Charwayne Walker has informed that there is some sad news to share, former Guyana Sports Club (GSC), Guyana National Service (GNS) and GUYNEC opening batsman, Gavin...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor
(BBC News) On the day that two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, Andreina Valerio rushed back from work to look for her almost two-year-old son, Santiago. He was with Andreina’s...Nov 12, 2026
By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s Golden Jaguars will look to take another significant step towards CONCACAF Nations League, League A promotion and qualification for next year’s Gold...Nov 12, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – Back in 2009, legislation was passed by the then PPP/C government giving former presidents a wide range of benefits and facilities. These included security, vehicles, staff, utilities, medical expenses and other support, many of which were not subject to clear limits. Critics...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...Nov 12, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – Over the years, I have learned to cultivate great tolerance for stupidity; still greater patience for the asinine. Tolerance snaps, however, whenever a word is mentioned about the benefits bill for former presidents. Here’s the short and sweet: not one damn cent more for...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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