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Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Pregnant woman jumps to death from GPHC ward
(Kaieteur News) – A 22-year-old woman Sunday evening ended her life by jumping through the window of the female medical ward at the Georgetown Public Hospital. Dead is Marrisa Eastman. It is...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on World leaders cautious about Trump’s broader ‘Board of Peace’ amid fears for UN
(Reuters) – Governments reacted cautiously on Sunday to U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to join his “Board of Peace” initiative aimed at resolving conflicts globally,...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Four nabbed with 154 pounds of cocaine at Parika
(Kaieteur News) – The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) said it intercepted some 154 pounds of cocaine on Sunday at Parika, East Bank Essequibo. The unit said acting on information an operation...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Magistrate to rule on application to reduce charges against Calvin Brutus
(Kaieteur News) – Acting chief magistrate, Faith McGusty is expected to rule on an application that could significantly reduce the number of charges facing former assistant Commissioner of Police...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on City Council advances plans for Merrimans Mall to house displaced Bourda vendors
(Kaieteur News) – Discussions continue between the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) and engineers as preparations get underway for the construction of Merriman’s Mall, to be located between...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Canadian, Israeli firm in talks with Govt. for extension of Orinduik Block
(Kaieteur News) – Canadian firm, Eco Atlantic is in talks with the Ministry of Natural Resources on the continuation of its appraisal and exploration activities on the Orinduik Block, as the...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on PPP/C Govt. “thriving” on chaos – APNU
…as Region 10 still without chair, vice-chair three months on (Kaieteur News) – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has accused the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Pay-To-Celebrate
(Kaieteur News) – Dem boys seh Guyana don turn celebration upside down. Is a strange thing happening now, yuh know. Long time, when somebody got birthday, dem does invite you, feed you, liquor...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Phase Two of the Moleson Creek, Eldorado Road on schedule — Public Works
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Public Works on Sunday announced that Phase Two of the Moleson Creek to El Dorado Road project is moving apace, and there are thousands of acres of land that will...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Mottley announces Barbados’ elections February 11
(Barbados Today) Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced late Saturday that she has advised President Jeffrey Bostic that “come Monday, the 19th of January, the Parliament of Barbados shall be...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Moral, civic education being introduced as subjects in schools
Moral and civic education is being introduced as stand-alone subjects across schools, as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen national identity and foster patriotism among students....Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Upper Demerara Hospital gets $120M digital X-ray machine
(Kaieteur News) – A new $120 million state-of-the-art Digital X-ray machine was commissioned at the Upper Demerara Hospital in Region 10 on Friday. The new equipment was commissioned by Minister...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Rashid’s landmark and West Indies’ auditions headline T20I series in Dubai
(Cricinfo) – Afghanistan and West Indies will tune up for the T20 World Cup, which will kick off on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, with a three-match T20I series in Dubai where conditions...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Guyana remains vigilant, secure in face of political upheaval in Venezuela – Prime Minister
(Kaieteur News) – Guyana has strengthened its border defences following recent political developments in neighbouring Venezuela, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has noted. Prime...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Ganja and cash seized during police raid on Lethem hotel
(Kaieteur News) – Police acting on intelligence Sunday seized a quantity of marijuana during a raid on a hotel in Lethem, Central Rupununi. The operation was conducted around 11:50hrs, which led...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Mahboob, Sadat stars for Afghanistan against WI; Rew, Mayes lead England to victory
(Cricinfo) – Contrasting half-centuries from Osman Sadat and Mahboob Khan set up Afghanistan’s 138-run win over West Indies. They wrapped up the win when Nooristani Omarzai bagged his...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on National Super Middleweight champ Declou rallies Linden support ahead of Saturday’s card
Kaieteur Sports – Linden’s national super middleweight champion took advantage of the local television station in Watooka to rally Lindeners to come and support him when he faces Desmond...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $3B Stanleytown Bridge delayed with no new timeline – WIN
(Kaieteur News) – The delayed completion of a four-lane bridge at Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara has been causing excessive traffic, dust pollution and affecting economic activities for commuters...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Hicks and Deochand lead RHT Bakewell to semifinal
Kaieteur Sports – The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club on Saturday last reached a semifinals spot in Berbice cricket for the 200th time when they defeated a spirited Skeldon Community Centre...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on GTU bemoans appointment of TSC in absence of opposition leader
(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Teacher’s Union (GTU) has again raised concerns about the appointment of the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) in the absence of an elected opposition leader....Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on AI-powered EdTech Company announces launch of new digital learning platform for regional schools
…Modules successfully piloted in Guyana (Kaieteur News) – EduGoal Global, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered EdTech company, has revealed plans to launch its new digital learning...Jan 19, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Guyana’s political legacy, loyalty and leadership
Dear Editor, Comically ironic, perhaps, is there “Much ado about Nothing” in Shakespear’s play, drama or theatrics, “All’s well that ends Well?” In life, in order to attain the helm,...Your children are starving, and you giving away their food to an already fat pussycat.
Jun 20, 2026
Kaieteur Sports – After thrilling action in Demerara and Berbice, the Future Warriors Tapeball for Primary Schools, which is powered by ExxonMobil Guyana, arrives at the Anna Regina National...Jun 20, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – The driver drove to the parking spot, aligned the vehicle into one of the lanes and then shut the engine down. I opened the door so that we could exit. The scene was slightly intimidating. This was a posh location. If the service matched the façade, then this was the perfect...Jun 14, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Small and medium-sized states, from the most vulnerable island nations to more diversified middle‑income economies, have always faced a difficult reality. They have to navigate a world in which power is unevenly distributed and in which the decisions of...Jun 20, 2026
Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Because Pres. Ali needs the hand, I’m keeping my day job. Unpaid advisor to HE Ali. It’s a thankless gig. But for country and presidency, no sacrifice is too high. Guyana needs some standards. Plenty; with starting all over recommended. ...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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