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Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Trump says US has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife in ‘large scale strike’
(BBC News) President Donald Trump says the US has carried out a “large scale strike against Venezuela” and “captured its leader, President Nicolas Maduro” and his wife....Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Foreign gold miners given 24 hours to up declarations – President Ali
…illegal operators to face prosecution, expulsion …MNR, GGMC to enforce declarations, deregister non-compliant dredges (Kaieteur News) – Foreign gold miners, particularly Brazilian nationals,...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on NRF saw record US $683.5M in oil revenue in last quarter of 2025
(Kaieteur News) – The Natural Resource Fund (NRF) received record inflows of oil revenue totaling US $683,532,551 in the final quarter of 2025. Receipts published by the Ministry of Finance in the...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Venezuela detains Americans as tensions with U.S. rise
(CNN) Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans in recent months as the US has built a pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a US official familiar...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on ‘Journalism being choked in Guyana’ …as Govt. tightens grip on information
– GPA says press freedom is under assault (Kaieteur News) – As Guyana enters 2026, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) welcomes the New Year with renewed commitment, but also grave concern....Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on GRA staff under probe for alleged illegal transfer of Mohamed’s vehicles
…AZ maintains all regulations were followed (Kaieteur News) – Several employees of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) are being investigated by the agency for allegedly aiding and abetting...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Palestine advocates praise NYC’s Mamdani for revoking pro-Israel decrees
Israeli government hits out at newly sworn-in New York City mayor, falsely calling him a ‘Muslim Brotherhood Islamist’. (AL-JAZEERA) Palestinian rights advocates are praising New York City Mayor...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Police crackdown on firearms on New Year’s Day
(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) conducted a major firearm crackdown on New Year’s Day following the discovery of several illegal weapons and ammunition across multiple locations....Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Norton, Mohamed vow to expose Govt’s corruption, mismanagement in 2026
…APNU urges equitable oil wealth distribution (Kaieteur News) – Leaders of the political opposition have taken the PPP/C government to task, committing to hold the administration...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on When the dead text back
(Kaieteur News) – From the very stroke of midnight on Old Year’s Night, my phone turn into Philharmonic Hall. Ping! Ping! Ping! WhatsApp ringing like tassa drum, steel pan and church bell all...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Hana Mohamed raises concerns of continued persecution by PPP Govt., plot to enable illegal occupation of family land
(Kaieteur News) – Executive member of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Hana Mohamed has raised an alarm over reports the group has received, regarding squatters being sent to settle on 15...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Sir Ronald Sanders UG’s 14th Chancellor
(Kaieteur News) – Sir Ronald Sanders has been elected as the 14th Chancellor of the University of Guyana (UG), according to a statement from the office of the president on Friday. The release...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Construction worker first road fatality for 2026
(Kaieteur News) – A 21-year-old construction worker lost his life on Thursday morning following a motorcycle accident along Coldingen Public Road, East Coast Demerara, marking the first road...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on GGMC orders miners to update records, maintain local bank accounts or face suspension of licences, permits
(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has instructed all miners and stakeholders, including traders, to update their personal records with the commission by January 31,...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on UG introduces Associate Degree in Pre-Medical Sciences
(Kaieteur News) – The University of Guyana (UG) has begun to offer the Associate Degree in Pre-Medical Sciences, the Ministry of Education announced on Friday. The ministry said the new programme...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. to allocate $121B for new Versailles to Parika highway
(Kaieteur News) – The new four-lane highway which will stretch from Versailles on the West Bank of Demerara to Parika, East Bank Essequibo, Region Three, is estimated to cost $121 billion,...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on New $6B water treatment plant for Diamond
(Kaieteur News) – The new water treatment plant, the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) is planning to construct at Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara, is estimated to cost some $6,142,500,000. GWI...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Labourer sentenced to 8 months for breaking into woman’s home
(Kaieteur News) – A 21-year-old labourer was on Friday sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment in relation to two separate break-and-enter incidents in Mabaruma, Region One. The accused, Keshon...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Is the Integrity Commission a rubber stamp?
(Kaieteur News) – Whenever allegations of corruption swirl around officials of the PPP/C government, a familiar defence is rolled out with almost ritual precision: all officials declare their...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on New York’s new Mayor and Guyanese
Dear Editor, New York City has a new mayor, Zoran Kwame Mamdani, a leftist, who was sworn in on New Year’s Day in the presence of thousands from all ethnic groups from all walks of life, including...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on 3 charged with murder of Chinese businessman in Canje
(Kaieteur News) – Police in Region Six have confirmed that charges have been laid against the three men who were arrested this week for the robbery and murder committed on Chen Yongping on...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on The Village Cluster Model: A Modern Strategy for National Empowerment
Dear Editor, As Guyana continues its historic ascent, the government has a unique opportunity to refine the architecture of our national development. To ensure that our rising prosperity translates...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Brazilians buried alive in mining pit at Chenapou
(Kaieteur News) – Two Brazilian miners were on Tuesday buried alive, after a mining pit collapsed at “S” Bend Backdam, Chenapou, North Pakaraimas. The deceased have been identified as...Jan 03, 2026 KNEWS Letters Comments Off on Is the targeting by American and Guyana governments of the Mohamed’s Fair?
Dear Editor, The fairness of American sanction, indictment, and extradition of the Mohameds‘ is a subject of significant debate as most Guyanese believe such actions violate human rights and due...Your children are starving, and you giving away their food to an already fat pussycat.
Apr 13, 2026
Kaieteur Sports – The Petra Organisation tournament gathered momentum yesterday at the Queen’s College Ground, as Round Three fixtures brought the group stage to a thrilling close. All 32...Apr 13, 2026
Kaieteur News – A man gets up early. He quickly does his sanitary rituals, has his breakfast, kisses his family goodbye and sets off to work. He has his problems but he does not burden the world with them. He wants to work hard and honestly so that he can provide for his family. HisApr 12, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced on 7th April, 2026, the immediate reaction across much of the world was relief. By 8th April, that relief was reflected in a sharp fall in oil prices after weeks in which conflict...Apr 13, 2026
Hard truths by GHK Lall Kaieteur News – If I were to pause by State House, treat myself to an admiring look, Special Branch, CID, and the army could be summoned into action. If so for near State House, or Office of the President, imagine the reception if I strayed too close to the Bharrat...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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