August 26, 2026

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Opposition Leader released on $100k bail following Demerara River standoff with police

Aug 26, 2026 KNews News 1

(Kaieteur News) Leader of the Opposition Azruddin Mohamed has been released on $100,000 bail following a six-hour maritime standoff on the Demerara River that saw Joint Services ranks intercept a...

Guyana must build refinery to guard against global shocks

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News 1

…as oil-producing nation still heavily dependent on imported fuel to meet energy demand – Pres. Ali says (Kaieteur News) – To guard against external shocks and position Guyana for...

Exxon resumes oil pumping at Liza Unity

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Exxon resumes oil pumping at Liza Unity

…days after fire breaks out in laundry room on FPSO (Kaieteur News) – Operations aboard the Liza Unity Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel have resumed following a small...

Suriname turns down Guyana offer of alternative ferry

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News 3

…as stranded Guyanese cry out for help (Kaieteur News) – The Guyana-Suriname ferry service remains suspended amid a growing disagreement over the safety and condition of the M.V. Canawaima,...

Family of 14 among Guyanese stranded in Suriname amid ferry service suspension

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Family of 14 among Guyanese stranded in Suriname amid ferry service suspension

…citizens appeal for safe alternative to return home (Kaieteur News) – A family of 14 is among hundreds of Guyanese passengers left stranded in Suriname over the weekend after a decision was...

Corentyne youth dies after collision with truck

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News 1

(Kaieteur News) – Joshua Crawford, a 26-year-old mechanic of Lot 21 Alness Village, Corentyne lost his life after he was involved in a road accident at Nigg Public Road, Corentyne on Tuesday. The...

Motorcyclist killed in crash while overtaking on turn

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Motorcyclist killed in crash while overtaking on turn

(Kaieteur News) – An Essequibo man was killed on Sunday when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a hire car while he was reportedly overtaking another vehicle at a turn along the Charity...

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth US$20 billion as trade war intensifies

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth US$20 billion as trade war intensifies

OTTAWA, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Canada hit back on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. annual imports and rolled out aid for businesses and workers, matching...

Omai eyes 2030 production startup

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Omai eyes 2030 production startup

(Kaieteur News) – Canada-based Omai Gold Mines is working towards a 2030 production target at its gold project in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), which is projected to produce 6.3 million ounces...

H.E.A.R.T. sees more than $75M in support to MV Barima affected families

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on H.E.A.R.T. sees more than $75M in support to MV Barima affected families

More than $75 million in financial assistance has been provided to families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, as the government continues its coordinated recovery and support efforts through the...

Rare cottontail rabbit scientifically recorded in Guyana for first time

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Rare cottontail rabbit scientifically recorded in Guyana for first time

(Kaieteur News) – The first scientific record of the cottontail rabbit “Sylvilagus parentum” has been confirmed in Guyana thanks to efforts by a collaborative team of Indigenous community...

Kimbia Bean Facility to strengthen farmers’ access to storage, processing

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Kimbia Bean Facility to strengthen farmers’ access to storage, processing

Farmers in Kimbia and surrounding communities in Region Ten are set to benefit from improved storage and agro-processing with the construction of a new Bean Conditioning and Storage facility,...

60 Pre-Service teachers to benefit from Exxon’s STEM training programme

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on 60 Pre-Service teachers to benefit from Exxon’s STEM training programme

(Kaieteur News) – ExxonMobil Guyana on Monday launched the Guyana STEM Teacher Training: Enhancing Learning, Leadership and Academic Rigour (STELLAR) programme, a transformative teacher...

Caribbean cancer cases set to soar 55% by 2050

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Caribbean cancer cases set to soar 55% by 2050

(Kaieteur News) – Cancer cases across the Caribbean are projected to surge by approximately 55 per cent by 2050, placing even greater pressure on already stretched health systems, prompting the...

Guyana starts preparation to host 2027 CARIFTA Games

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Guyana starts preparation to host 2027 CARIFTA Games

Kaieteur Sports – Guyana has officially begun the process of preparing to host the 2027 CARIFTA Games, marking a historic milestone for the country as it prepares to stage the premier youth and...

By the President’s own logic, the murder charge against Captain Price and the two others should be withdrawn immediately

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on By the President’s own logic, the murder charge against Captain Price and the two others should be withdrawn immediately

Dear Editor, I run the risk of repeating myself, however fundamental issues about good governance should never be considered tiresome. Last week, the media published a statement allegedly emanating...

BEI storm to 61-run win, inaugural title after mauling Annandale by 61-runs in lopsided finale

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on BEI storm to 61-run win, inaugural title after mauling Annandale by 61-runs in lopsided finale

2026 MOE/Beharry Secondary School’s Under-19 T20 Cricket final… Kaieteur Sports – Curtains came down on what was one of the more exciting T20 School’s Cricket tournament in years as...

Political loyalty should not determine access to jobs, contracts for youths – APNU

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Political loyalty should not determine access to jobs, contracts for youths – APNU

(Kaieteur News) – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on Friday reminded Guyanese that political loyalty should not be the determining factor in whether young people are able to access jobs or...

De rich nudging aside de poor

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on De rich nudging aside de poor

(Kaieteur News) – It’s a tale of two vendors in GT – a place where the roadsides are more saturated with vendors than a sponge in bucket of water. You see, there was once a time when vending...

Boxing quartet gets South American Games opportunity after Commonwealth disappointment

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Boxing quartet gets South American Games opportunity after Commonwealth disappointment

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has named Keevin Allicock, Shakquain James, Emmanuel Pompey and Akeelah Vancooten to represent Guyana at the 13th South American Games in...

Lack of time and misinterpretation?

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Lack of time and misinterpretation?

(Kaieteur News) – The belated explanation offered by Ralph Ramkarran, former Chairman of the Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) that the present constitutional gridlock over the appointment of...

CFU U14 Challenge Series Tier II champions, Guyana, return home

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on CFU U14 Challenge Series Tier II champions, Guyana, return home

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana CFU U14 Boys team officially arrived home to a massive welcome from proud parents, families and friends at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport over the past...

HOATTA engages public and private hospitals on certification requirements for kidney transplantation

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on HOATTA engages public and private hospitals on certification requirements for kidney transplantation

The Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency (HOATTA) convened a sensitisation session with representatives of private and public hospitals and specialists involved in kidney transplantation to...

The President’s response & the intellectual decline of public discourse

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS Letters 1

Dear Editor, When one examines the ongoing debate regarding recent comments made by President Irfaan Ali in response to a question about the rising cost-of-living, it becomes painfully obvious that...

New $140.8M simulation centre commissioned in Reg. 8

Aug 26, 2026 KNEWS News 1

(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Saturday commissioned a $140.8 million simulation centre in Region Eight which will strengthen healthcare training for personnel there....

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CPL awaits new champions as Kingsmen and Falcons look to make history

Sep 20, 2026

(Cricinfo) – For only the third time in CPL history, a final will be played without Trinbago Knight Riders or their fiercest rivals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, participating. After Nicholas...

A failure of planning

Sep 20, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The electricity crisis in Guyana has now reached the point where it can no longer be explained away as a series of unfortunate technical incidents, because GPL itself has acknowledged that surging demand is placing enormous pressure on the distribution network and causing...

Crime thrives on weak justice, illegal guns and dirty money

Sep 20, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...

PPP Govt. – sponsored noise nuisance

Sep 20, 2026

Hard truths… (Kaieteur News) – There is a creature called government noise nuisance. A government monster. Not VP Jagdeo at full blast. Nor Excellency Ali furiously boiling over. Follow the vibrations. Saturday, 12th Sept, 2026: 10:00 a.m. –14:00hrs Monday,14th Sept, 2026:09:00 a.m....

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