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Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Man gunned down in Albouystown, two others injured
(Kaieteur News) – One man has been killed and two others injured during a shooting incident on James Street Albouystown, Georgetown Thursday evening. Dead is Kevon Ridley of Albouystown. The...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on One dead in Demerara River Bridge smash up
(Kaieteur News) – A tragic multi-vehicle accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge on Thursday claimed the life of one person and left another in critical condition after a heavy-duty...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Trump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests, sources say
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters, multiple sources said,...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on $66.2B for further upgrades to transmission and distribution network
(Kaieteur News) – The 2026 budget has an allocation of $66.2B to address further upgrades to the transmission and distribution network (T&D Network) with the aim to improve the national grid....Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Opposition leader wants APNU nominees vacate GECOM seats
– to formally write commissioners (Kaieteur News) – The newly elected Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed has announced plans to formally request that the APNU-appointed...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Britain and China hail reset in ties as Starmer seeks ‘sophisticated’ relationship
BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) – Britain and China hailed a reset in relations on Thursday, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Xi Jinping pledged greater cooperation on trade,...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Family settles for $4.4M in fatal truck accident
(Kaieteur News) – A three-month court battle over the death of an Alness, Corentyne, Berbice woman ended Monday with a $4.4 million settlement. Divindranauth Seeram, 35, of Ulverston Village,...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on US-based security officer nabbed with ganja at CJIA
(Kaieteur News) – A US-based security officer was nabbed with foreign cannabis at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Wednesday, the Customs-Anti-Narcotics Unit said. According to CANU on...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Eco Atlantic raises US$10M from Israeli investors for works offshore Guyana, other jurisdiction
(Kaieteur News) – Canadian firm Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. has raised US$10 million through the subscription of new shares with Israeli based investors to accelerate work in Guyana, Namibia...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Maths gone wild on the Public Road
(Kaieteur News) – Dem boys seh traffic is no longer a matter for drivers alone — is now a full-blown mathematics problem, and sadly, the answer always wrong. Take a simple example. One hundred...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Rupununi livestock producers sounds alarm on cattle rustling
(Kaieteur News) – The Rupununi Livestock Producers Association (RLPA) on Thursday called on law enforcement agencies and policymakers to partner more closely with livestock producers to strengthen...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on De Kock scorching 115, Rickelton unbeaten 77, powers South Africa to 2-0 series win following runsfest at Centurion
2026 West Indies tour of South Africa T20I 3-Match Series Game 2 – Hetmyer 75 in losing effort By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – South Africa opener Quinton de Kock dazzled the Centurion...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Demerara Mutual Group renews full sponsorship for all Petra Programmes in 2026
Kaieteur Sports – Demerara Mutual Group has reaffirmed its commitment to youth football development in Guyana after announcing the renewal of its sponsorship and insurance coverage for all Petra...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Phillips pushes digital overhaul at GMSA tech conference
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Tuesday reinforced the government’s push to build a modern, secure and digitally inclusive economy, delivering a strong call for nationwide...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Mohammed 8 wickets sends hapless Guyana crashing to 9-wicket defeat
2026 CWI CG United Women’s Super50 tournament Round 2 Kaieteur Sports – Veteran Trinidad and Tobago spin ace Anisa Mohammed bagged 8 wickets during her magical spell which sent Guyana...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Archery Guyana commends budget 2026 as catalyst for athlete-centred development, historic hosting and international representation
Kaieteur Sports – Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of the national Federation, Archery Guyana, has commended Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and the Government of Guyana for the vision,...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. plugs $145M into national e-procurement system
(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana has set aside $145.2 million in the 2026 national budget to advance the rollout of a fully integrated e-procurement system through the National...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on GCF welcomes budget allocation for sport
Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) applauds the Government’s $6B budgetary allocation toward national sports development. This significant investment reflects a sustained...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on CARDI supports Iwokrama’s STEM programme
(Kaieteur News) – The Iwokrama International Centre said it has received 11 smart phones from the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) to support its STEM activities...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation commend national sports budget
Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF), has formally acknowledged and commend His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, for the historic $6 billion...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on AZMO cannot be sent to the Privileges Committee for words and actions outside of and unrelated to the work of the National Assembly
(Kaieteur News) – Words made within the hallowed halls of a legislature carry weight. These words can alter the course of governance. In Westminster systems this has always been understood: the...Jan 30, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Allicock applauds $6B Sports allocation as Major Boost for Guyana’s athletes
Kaieteur Sports – Guyanese Olympian and boxing champion Keevin Allicock has warmly welcomed the Government of Guyana’s proposed $6 billion allocation to the sports sector, describing it as a...Your children are starving, and you giving away their food to an already fat pussycat.
May 17, 2026
Kaieteur Sports – Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) has received a significant boost ahead of the upcoming domestic season, as long-standing corporate partner International SOS Guyana renewed its...May 17, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – The recent decision by the police to rescind the personal firearm licences held by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed (AZMO) and his father has raised troubling questions about due process, proportionality and political fairness in Guyana. It has also reopened debate about...May 17, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – An attempt is now being made by a few member states of the Organization of American States (OAS), using procedural manoeuvres, to prevent a proposed “Declaration on the Rights of Persons and Peoples of African Descent” from proceeding to the OAS...May 17, 2026
Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – For sheer drama, Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez imitated Guyana’s Irfaan Ali. Put in an appearance. Make a speech. Deliver a performance. Send a message. Quite a few, when the descendants of Spaniards took the reverse trip to the Dutch...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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