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Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Hotter, drier days ahead …Hydromet warns El Niño could bring 80 heatwave days this year
(Kaieteur News) – Guyanese are being urged to brace for months of scorching temperatures and prolonged dry weather, with the Guyana Hydrometeorological Service (Hydromet) warning that the...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Cattle theft driving Berbice farmers out of industry
(Kaieteur News) – One cattle farmer has already walked away from the industry, while others are considering following suit as livestock theft continues to plague farmers in Region Six (East...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Police set ganja farms ablaze in Berbice River
(Kaieteur News) – Two ganja farms located up the Berbice River were set ablaze by Police on Thursday. Police said the farms destroyed were located at Friendship Sandhill Village and Wiruni...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Man changes murder plea, admits to manslaughter in friend’s death
(Kaieteur News) – Bhola Jaipersaud, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder when he appeared before the Berbice High Court last week, made a last-minute change to his plea when the matter was...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Peace and quiet does cost plenty in Guyana
(Kaieteur News) – Dem boys seh sometimes yuh does get tired of all de noise, confusion and bacchanal in Georgetown. So dem boys decide that dem need some peace and quiet—somewhere to sit down,...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Former Minister questions independence of MV Barima COI as secretary deeply tied to Gov’t
(Kaieteur News) – Former Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson is questioning the independence of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) announced by the President of Guyana to probe the...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt seeks contractor to rebuild Little Diamond-Herstelling NDC office
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is seeking a contractor to build a new office for Little Diamond- Herstelling Neighborhood Democratic Council, after the...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Police warn public about fake traffic fine messages
(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday issued a public advisory warning citizens to be alert for fake traffic fine notices being sent to mobile phones through WhatsApp messages....Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Shafique century, Babar 86* leads strong Pakistan response
Cricinfo – Pakistan’s batters finally came to life in this Test series, imposing their authority on this second Test. An unbeaten 168-run partnership between Babar Azam and Abdullah...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Trophy Stall Golf Challenge Attracts Record Number of New Players
– Amazon Warriors Gajnabi among participants Kaieteur Sports – The Trophy Stall Westside Golf Course 2026 Golf Challenge attracted dozens of new golfers across the men’s,...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on PAC meeting ends abruptly as APNU members stage walkout over Juan Edghill’s attendance
(Kaieteur News) – Proceedings at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) came to an abrupt halt on Monday at Public Buildings after APNU opposition members walked out in protest over the presence of...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Semifinal spot for Zion Hickerson at U12 USTA Tournament
Kaieteur Sports – Talented Guyanese youngster, Zion Hickerson, enjoyed a deep run at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) L7 August Championships U12 Boys department at Flushing, NY. He...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on MV Barima COI can refer criminal negligence, official misconduct for prosecution – ToRs shows
(Kaieteur News) – The Commission of Inquiry established to investigate the catastrophic sinking of the MV Barima has been granted the authority to refer evidence of criminal negligence, official...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on MCY&S hosts Cricket coaching programme in Regional 6
Kaieteur Sports – Some young cricketers from Region 6 were a part of a fruitful cricket coaching session held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Yakasari Ground, facilitated by the Ministry of...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The leopard, the PAC and the great political rehearsal
(Kaieteur News) – There is an old saying that a leopard cannot change its spots. In Guyana, we have improved upon this principle. Our political leopard does not merely retain its spots; it carries...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Emancipation means defending freedom from today’s abuse of power
Dear Editor, Every August 1, we commemorate one of humanity’s greatest triumphs over oppression. Full Emancipation in 1838 was not handed down by a benevolent master. It was won through blood,...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Guyana can attract more tourists looking for authentic travel
Dear Editor, I recently read that the Dominican Republic attracts the highest percentage of tourists in the Caribbean, even as tourism declines elsewhere in the region. A primary reason is that the...Aug 04, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Did the MV Barima have the right keel for Atlantic Ocean travel?
Dear Editor, In one of my discussion groups on the MV Barima tragedy, it was suggested that the MV Barima was built for use only on the rivers in Guyana and not on the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, the...Aug 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Barima COI empowered to recommend criminal, disciplinary action
Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali has officially issued an Extraordinary Gazette officially establishing an independent Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate the catastrophic capsizing...

Aug 31, 2026
CPL – The Jamaica Kingsmen recorded their fourth win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a 7-run win via DLS over the Trinbago Knight Riders, as the rain halted play just...Aug 31, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – There is an old temptation among small countries, particularly those situated beside larger and more troublesome neighbours. They often mistake the friendship of a great power for an insurance policy. The illusion is comforting. It permits governments to spend less time...Aug 30, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – For generations, Kenscoff was where people from Port-au-Prince went to breathe. Its cool hills offered relief, and its farmers supplied the capital’s markets. Gang attacks reached the commune in January 2025, but it remained an important barrier between...Aug 31, 2026
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