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Guyana-India Relations at 76

Jan 26, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Guyana-India Relations at 76

Dear Editor, On January 26, India celebrates 76th anniversary since becoming a republic. In August 15, 1947, India, using non-violence method spearheaded by Mahatma Gandhi, gained independence with a...

On Budget Day, Housing Strategy Must Shift from Spending to Stewardship

Jan 26, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on On Budget Day, Housing Strategy Must Shift from Spending to Stewardship

Dear Editor, Today is Budget Day. As the Finance Minister announces billions in new allocations for the housing sector, the nation is asked to accept expenditure as a proxy for success. However,...

Contempt for democratic norms

Jan 26, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Contempt for democratic norms

Dear Editor, The election of the Leader of the Opposition has exposed a disturbing contempt for democratic norms. Instead of defending the clear constitutional right of non-government members of...

Guyana’s democratic test is not about comfort, it’s about confidence

Jan 26, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Guyana’s democratic test is not about comfort, it’s about confidence

Dear Editor, On Monday, our Parliament will address two significant matters, firstly, the presentation of the national budget and secondly, the election of a new Leader of the Opposition. While the...

Why such kerfuffle exhibited at Ambassador Jane Miller’s farewell function?

Jan 26, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Why such kerfuffle exhibited at Ambassador Jane Miller’s farewell function?

Dear Editor, I write today, on what can only be described as a pinnacle of modern diplomatic theatre. The recent events at the farewell function for the outgoing British High Commissioner, Jane...

2026 Budget must increase minimum wage, fix education, NIS, and Post Offices

Jan 26, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on 2026 Budget must increase minimum wage, fix education, NIS, and Post Offices

Dear Editor, The government’s 2026 budget is being eagerly anticipated for the next phase of our national development. There were enormous infrastructural development and improvements in many areas...

Media locked out, more PPP/C Govt. control

Jan 26, 2026 KNEWS Editorial, News Comments Off on Media locked out, more PPP/C Govt. control

(Kaieteur News) – For those who anticipated that the process for election of the Leader of the Opposition (LOO) would be smooth sailing, that just got smashed to pieces. Only the State-owned...

$500 billion oil Windfall to fuel 2026 Budget

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $500 billion oil Windfall to fuel 2026 Budget

(Kaieteur News) – The much-anticipated budget for the fiscal year 2026 can be funded with about $500B or US$2.4B in oil revenue which flowed into the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), according to...

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over China trade talks

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over China trade talks

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said today he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark...

Boat sinks at Karasabai carrying Joint Services ranks, GGMC officer

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Boat sinks at Karasabai carrying Joint Services ranks, GGMC officer

– rifles, ammo still missing (Kaieteur News) – Five ranks of the Joint Services and an officer of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) were forced to swim to safety after the boat...

Suspects confess to burning body of wanted man who livestreamed ending his life

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Suspects confess to burning body of wanted man who livestreamed ending his life

…were afraid to report the death to police, to be charged Monday (Kaieteur News) – The six suspects arrested on Tuesday at Three Miles, Wisroc, Linden, where burnt materials were discovered,...

Three killed on Linden-Mabura trail

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Three killed on Linden-Mabura trail

…as car slams into parked truck (Kaieteur News) – Three persons were on Thursday night killed in an accident along the Linden-Mabura Trail, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) disclosed on...

Beharry, Amber Groups partner on IT, cybersecurity company

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Beharry, Amber Groups partner on IT, cybersecurity company

(Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s Beharry Group and Jamaica’s Amber Group have entered into a strategic joint venture to establish a new IT and cybersecurity services company, Beharry-Amber...

Essequibo woman dies hours after Anna Regina accident

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Essequibo woman dies hours after Anna Regina accident

(Kaieteur News) – A 29-year-old woman of Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast died on Saturday hours after she was involved in an accident along the Anna Regina Public Road, Essequibo. Dead is Ashley Holder....

Duo nabbed with 345 pounds of ganja in stop-and-search

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Duo nabbed with 345 pounds of ganja in stop-and-search

(Kaieteur News) – Police have arrested two women for possession of 345.8 pounds of marijuana which was discovered during a stop and search on Saturday along the Number 10 Public Road, West Coast...

Over 1000 inmates gained skills for re-integration in 2025 – GPS

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Over 1000 inmates gained skills for re-integration in 2025 – GPS

(Kaieteur News) – In 2025, 1302 inmates obtained skills to aid in their re-integration to society, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) said. In a statement on its Facebook page, the GPS said that the...

APNU, WIN bemoan Speaker’s decision to allow only NCN at Opposition Leader election

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on APNU, WIN bemoan Speaker’s decision to allow only NCN at Opposition Leader election

(Kaieteur News) – The decision by Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir to allow only the state-owned National Communications Network (NCN) to be present on Monday for the election of the...

APNU still uncertain about ring-fencing

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on APNU still uncertain about ring-fencing

…says will discuss subject after Budget (Kaieteur News) – The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is still uncertain about whether it agrees with stakeholders on the need to ring-fence...

Clear de junction before it clear somebody

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Clear de junction before it clear somebody

(Kaieteur News) – Dem boys notice de government finally putting lil muscle behind clearing encumbrances on public roads. Dat is good news, because for years now, public road turn private property...

$993M Karasabai airstrip to significantly boost tourism, agriculture in South Pakaraimas villages – Toshao

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $993M Karasabai airstrip to significantly boost tourism, agriculture in South Pakaraimas villages – Toshao

(Kaieteur News) – The upgrade of the Karasabai airstrip, Region Nine will significantly boost tourism and agriculture opportunities for communities in the South Pakaraimas, Toshao David Albert has...

$102M in water supply systems commissioned in South Pakaraimas

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $102M in water supply systems commissioned in South Pakaraimas

(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar on Friday commissioned four new water supply systems at several villages in the South Pakaraimas, Region Nine. The Guyana...

$880M Charity Wharf project 14% completed

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $880M Charity Wharf project 14% completed

(Kaieteur News) – The $880 million Charity Wharf project in Region Two is 14 percent completed, the Ministry of Public Works has disclosed. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall...

Mentore to seek govt. assistance to construct vending area at Merriman’s Mall

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Mentore to seek govt. assistance to construct vending area at Merriman’s Mall

(Kaieteur News) – City Mayor Alfred Mentore will be seeking financial assistance from the government to construct sheds for the vendors who were recently removed from outside of Yhip’s Bakery on...

Bounty Farm Outdoor Hockey C’ships opens 2026 season today at National Stadium

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Bounty Farm Outdoor Hockey C’ships opens 2026 season today at National Stadium

Kaieteur Sports – As the Guyana Hockey Board swings into the 2026 season, the most anticipated one-day event on the local hockey calendar returns to the National Stadium today, with the Bounty...

2026 ICC T20 World Cup… ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland due to BCB refusal to play in India

Jan 25, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on 2026 ICC T20 World Cup… ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland due to BCB refusal to play in India

(Cricinfo) – The ICC has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland at the 2026 T20 World Cup, the decision coming after nearly three weeks of negotiations with the BCB over its refusal to send a team...

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2026 Republic Bank Limited CPL: Nabi, Shepherd & Joseph...

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The undefeated Guyana Amazon Warriors extended their flawless win streak this season while keeping their 2-0 record at home safe, after crushing the St. Kitts & Nevis...

The Kara Kara conundrum

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The Linden Town Council does not possess an untouchable constitutional right to administer its affairs. The Constitution does not confer upon the Linden Town Council an unfettered right to govern Linden in whatever manner it chooses. It establishes local government within the...

The World Has Broken the 1.5°C Promise. Small States Should Not Have...

Sep 06, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The world has broken the 1.5°C promise it made to its most vulnerable countries. The breach has not yet been recorded on a sustained basis, but the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says it is widely assessed as unavoidable and likely within the...

Exxon upping the amps – profits

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It is fascinating to watch Exxon on the move. Its people taking the floor, speaking with power and supreme confidence. What’s good news for Exxon’s investors is bad news for Guyanese. Follow Exxon’s sequence. It moved quickly. Burst the halo and bubble surrounding...

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