The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), in partnership with its North American market representatives, Emerging Destinations and CornerSun Destination Marketing, recently hosted a group of American… Read More »American Journalists explore Guyana’s rich biodiversity, cultural heritage

A new champion will be crowned in the Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” Linden edition, as Silver Bullets eliminated three-time winners Swag Entertainment 1-0 in… Read More »Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” Linden: Silver Bullets eliminate holders Swag Entertainment in quarterfinal battle

The wait is over. Round Two of the KFC Elite League Season Six kicks off on May 25 with a thrilling double-header at the Guyana… Read More »KFC Elite League: Final round set to kick off on May 25 with double-header

Three months after the shooting death of 43-year-old Eon Holder had occurred over a parking spot at Alexander Street in Georgetown, the two main suspects… Read More »Suspects in shooting death of taxi driver nabbed during police operation

In a landmark agreement between Sol Guyana Inc and the General Workers’ Union (GWU), unionised minimum wage workers are set to receive an increase from… Read More »Agreement inked for 23% increase in minimum wages for Sol workers

– 28 steel & cement vouchers distributed Some 115 allottees of the Amelia’s Ward/Fitz Hope Housing Scheme in Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice), have… Read More »Govt processing land titles for 115 Lindeners

Kaieteur News – A 30-year-old man of Canal #1 Polder appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty to answer to a charge of felony. Horatio Williams, on… Read More »Man nabbed in sting operation trying to sell house lot to couple

Kaieteur News – During the ongoing Future Aviation Forum (FAF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Minister Deodat Indar and the Director General of the Guyana Civil… Read More »Gov’t committed to enhancing aviation infrastructure – Min. Indar

Kaieteur News – On Thursday afternoon, in the densely populated neighborhood of Albouys Street, Albouystown, three elderly women were dramatically saved from their home after… Read More »Three elderly women rescued from burning house in Albouystown

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) on Thursday said that it is ready to fight the government of Guyana’s appeal against Justice Sandil… Read More »GTU ready to take on govt.’s appeal of High Court ruling on teachers’ strike

– as GPL executive pegs losses at 25% Kaieteur News – Head of the Executive Management Committee of the Guyana Power & Light (GPL), Kesh… Read More »Electricity theft driving up light bill

Kaieteur News – Procurement officers who are engaged in corrupt practices will face the full brunt of the law if caught, Vice President (VP) Bharrat… Read More »Procurement officers will face full brunt of the law if found guilty of corruption – Jagdeo

Kaieteur News – A 26-year-old woman on Wednesday set her child father on fire following an argument over his missing wallet. The man was identified… Read More »Woman sets ex-boyfriend on fire

(AP) – The Palestinian Health Ministry said the operation killed 12 Palestinians and wounded 25 others. The Israeli military launched the operation on Tuesday in… Read More »Israel’s 2-day raid in West Bank kills 12 Palestinians

Audit Finds… Kaieteur News – A recent review of the Cost Recovery Statement submitted by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), now… Read More »ExxonMobil wants Guyana to pay for HQ workshop held in Houston, Texas – audit reveals

Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana (GoG) can fight for years in court to access the US$2B oil spill guarantee lodged by the Stabroek… Read More »Guyana can end up fighting in Court for years to access US$2B lodged at registry – Ramjattan

Dear Editor, The Minister of Education Hon Priya Manickchand launched a trenchant critique against the GTU’s for issuing an ultimatum to resume strike action on… Read More »GTU must return to the conciliation process

Dear Editor, Guyanese must be thankful for Kaieteur News. It is the ultimate in ‘free press.’ The publisher has no ‘dog’ in this political battle.… Read More »Potpourri – Freddie Kissoon, Vishnu Bisram and AG Nandlall

Dear Editor, Humans are wired to know what is right and what is wrong. Someone told me in conversation recently that the very fact that… Read More »Humans are wired to know the difference between wrong and right

Dear Editor, The daily commute across the Demerara Harbour Bridge has become increasingly frustrating due to a lack of effective traffic management on the west… Read More »Gridlock at the Demerara Harbour Bridge: A Call for Improved Traffic Management

Dear Editor,  Permit me a space in your daily to pen this letter. I am a Guyanese by birth and also a Licensed Firearm Holder.… Read More »Paying a fine to see the Commissioner of Police

T20 World Cup co-hosts West Indies got on the front foot in their final preparations for the tournament with a commanding 28-run win over South… Read More »King, Motie and Forde shine as West Indies thump South Africa

Ali Khan played the starring role as USA fought their way to a T20I series win over Bangladesh at home, going up 2-0 in the three-match… Read More »Ali Khan bowls USA to historic T20I series win over Bangladesh

The suspect arrested in relation to the murder of Corentyne welder Joshua Hardatt called ‘Money’ confessed to the crime and reportedly told the Police that… Read More »Man confesses to killing Corentyne welder after alleged affair

This year’s Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony will be held in Linden, Region 10 and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo defended the government’s decision to host… Read More »Jagdeo defends focus on Region 10 ahead of Independence Anniversary celebrations

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday placed on notice all individuals involved in public procurement that the government will seriously crack down on any… Read More »Sting operations coming as Gov’t cracks down on procurement breaches

A total of 115 residents of the Fitz Hope, Amelia’s Ward area in Linden on Thursday signed their agreements of sale for house lots they… Read More »Big step to homeownership as 115 Lindeners sign agreement of sales

Randolph Braffith receives his subsidy voucher from Head of the Central Housing and Planning Authority, Sherwyn Greaves. [Photo: Ministry of Housing and Water/ May 23,… Read More »28 Linden landowners receive steel and cement subsidy

Two persons who were wanted for the murder of Eon Holder were arrested on Wednesday in Georgetown during a police operation. The two men, a… Read More »Two arrested for murder of taxi driver back in February

Joshua Hardatt called ‘Money’, a 25-year-old welder of Bloomfield Village, Corentyne Berbice, was murdered sometime between 18:00 hrs on Tuesday and 08:00 hrs on Wednesday… Read More »Two arrested for murder of Corentyne welder

Edmond Moses, 32, a taxi driver of New Market Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown was set on fire by a woman who police identified as Melissa… Read More »Woman sets taxi driver on fire during argument over stolen money

There will be an estimated 3.3 billion active gamers worldwide in 2024, which is a staggering number and one that’s projected to keep growing. In… Read More »Gaming On The Rise Throughout Guyana

The question has been doing the rounds from even before IPL 2024 started: is this MS Dhoni‘s last IPL as a player? “I do not know,”… Read More »CSK CEO ‘very, very hopeful’ of Dhoni playing IPL 2025

The Scotia Caribbean App is here! Clients in Guyana can say goodbye to the older platform as they now have a redesigned and enhanced way… Read More »Scotiabank unveils new Caribbean App

White-ball coach Matthew Mott believes it is time his England team “get the mojo back” ahead of the T20 World Cup – and has hired Manchester… Read More »Man City psychologist back with England team for World T20

The inaugural Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) Novice Championship is coming to a thrilling conclusion, as only eight matches remain to determine the winners in each… Read More »Barker, Kennedy looking to finish strong in GTA Novice Championship

In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the much-anticipated book, Wildlife and People in the Rupununi – A Comprehensive Assessment based on Science… Read More »‘Wildlife and People in the Rupununi’ book launched 

The ExxonMobil Under-14 Boys and Girls Schools Football tournament is moving closer to kick-off, with participating schools receiving their team shirts and teachers attending a… Read More »Excitement building ahead of ExxonMobil U-14 Schools Football tournament

By Ravi Dev It cannot be emphasized enough that the institutions that were introduced in post-emancipation Guyana were ultimately geared towards producing a more efficient… Read More »Controlling Indentureds: Hospitals and Asylums

This weekend, we are commemorating the 58th Anniversary of our Independence from Britain. This usually highly-celebrated event comes just days after the 1st anniversary of… Read More »Remembering our past

From where your Eyewitness sits (on a high perch, like those tennis umpires!!), it’s clear to him that much of the hysteria from the Opposition… Read More »Who’s… taking on the PPP? 

Attorney General Anil Nandlall Secretary to the Defence Board and Attorney General, Anil Nandlall has rejected claims that the government is politicising the Guyana Defence… Read More »GDF ranks swear allegiance to Guyana’s Constitution not political party – AG to Opposition

Guyana Office for Investment Chief Executive Officer, Dr Peter Ramsaroop Guyana will position itself as a hub for business collaboration and sustainable development initiatives at… Read More »2024 Caribbean Investment Forum: Investments will be sought for major projects in Guyana – CEO of GO-Invest

The Guyana Government is moving to reverse the decision of High Court Judge, Justice Sandil Kissoon, who had ruled just over a month ago that… Read More »GTU case: Govt appeals High Court Judge’s ruling that striking teachers be paid

With Guyana’s manufacturing sector on the cusp of a massive transformation, outgoing chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Komal Singh, has called for the… Read More »Local Private Sector needs to be aggressive against non-tariff barriers in region – PSC Chair

…calls for operation mode review, raps failure to heed calls to innovate President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday reiterated disappointment in the local banking sector’s… Read More »Slow pace of local banks’ does not match dynamism in economy – Pres Ali

GFF’s all-female referee workshop in session The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) held its first all-female referee workshop from May 17 to 19, and it was… Read More »Thirteen attend GFF’s first all-female referee workshop

Dear Editor, Over the coming months, ‘oil money’ will be the biggest topic as political parties and aspirants manipulate facts to sell the electorate (you)… Read More »Oil money explained: income and expenditure

President Dr Irfaan Ali lauded the “tremendous growth” of the private sector in Guyana while calling for more dynamism as the country continues a multifaceted… Read More »Govt working to “have the most competitive non-oil economy” -President Ali

An accident Tuesday night along the Liverpool Public Road, Corentyne Berbice claimed the life of motorcyclist Zameer Alli, a Labourer of Letter Kenny Village and… Read More »Berbice motorcyclist dies following accident, pillion rider seriously injured

Guyana will be able to save more than US$150 million in imports for a variety of crops by the end of 2025, due to its… Read More »Guyana will save over US$150M on crop imports by end of 2025 – President Ali

Assistant Superintendent Althea Solomon With its recent accreditation, the Felix Austin Police College in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), known for law enforcement training, is now… Read More »Police College in Berbice opens doors to international students

Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent, Mahendra Singh As Police anticipate an influx of commuters along the roadways during the Independence weekend celebrations as well as during… Read More »Traffic strategy in place for Independence weekend, ICC T20 local games

Two days after police found a man dead in a car while patrolling in the vicinity of the Heroes Highway on the East Bank of… Read More »PME for man found dead in car on Heroes Highway inconclusive

In a bid to transform educational opportunities in Baramita village, Region One (Barima-Waini) the Food For The Poor (Guyana) Inc’s Learning Pod Program has implemented… Read More »Baramita students being empowered through STEM

Following a recent outreach to residents of Sand Creek, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) by members of the Judicial system and the Guyana Police force… Read More »Sand Creek residents complain of challenges faced to attend court

The Government through the Agriculture Ministry is set to establish a state-of-the-art model farm at Mon Repos, East Coast of Demerara, which will be uniquely… Read More »Govt to establish model farm for persons living with disabilities

A serious accident that occurred on Tuesday at the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Hill Street, Albouystown, Georgetown has left a motorcyclist with significant injuries.… Read More »Motorcyclist injured in Albouystown collision

The horse racing legislation is expected to be enacted from the upcoming Guyana Cup in August It is expected that legislation governing the sport of… Read More »Smooth transition anticipated with introduction of legislation to govern horse-racing

First Lady Arya Ali (centre) with local ambassadors and children from the Hope Children’s Home at State House (PHOTO: Office of the First Lady) First… Read More »First Lady treats Hope Children’s Home to World T20 Trophy interaction

A motorcyclist lost his life on Tuesday night following a collision involving a truck on the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Public Road, East Coast Demerara.… Read More »Motorcyclist killed in LBI accident

A motorcyclist was killed and a pillion rider injured following an accident along the Liverpool Public Road, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Tuesday evening.… Read More »1 killed, 1 injured in 2-vehicle collision

Charged: Keron Dexter A 20-year-old man was on Tuesday sentenced to two years in jail for wounding another man. Keron Dexter, a labourer, of Dartmouth,… Read More »Labourer jailed for wounding Essequibo Coast man

Kaieteur News – New syphilis cases among adults aged 15-49 years increased by 30% between 2020 and 2022 in the Americas, according to a new… Read More »30% rise in syphilis in the Americas – New WHO report 

Kaieteur News – Inspectors of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) Legal Metrology Department are currently conducting surveillance exercises at shops and markets countrywide… Read More »GNBS seizes unapproved scales, other unverified measuring instruments

By: Renay Sambach Kaieteur News – Consumers on the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS) can expect relief from frequent blackouts, as Kesh Nandlall, Head of the… Read More »GPL says meeting current electricity demand for country

Kaieteur News – A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Tuesday in an accident along the Liverpool Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six. Dead is Zameer… Read More »Motorcyclist killed in Corentyne

Kaieteur News – Police have confirmed that the murdered body of a 24-year-old man was found on Wednesday morning in a vehicle in the vicinity… Read More »Man found dead in car at Berbice

Kaieteur News – Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, at Carmichael Street, Georgetown, involving a 42-year-old man and a 28-year-old security… Read More »Security guard shoots man over alleged stolen bicycle

Kaieteur News – Students across Guyana are currently facing a bleak future with the ongoing strike of the teachers. The two terms students would have… Read More »Guyanese students face bleak future due to ongoing strike

BBC NEWS – Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state from 28 May. Spain and Ireland said the decision… Read More »Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise Palestinian state

– cites inadequate insurance, ramped up production Kaieteur News – Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde believes that with the numerous concerns uncovered and being raised over… Read More »Forde urges immediate changes to oil contract

Kaieteur News – In a recent audit of the Cost Recovery Statement, it was revealed that ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) included 100 percent of the… Read More »Exxon falsifies records to claim full costs for environmental studies – audit finds 

Dear Editor, Humans are wired to know what is right and what is wrong. Someone told me in conversation recently that the very fact that… Read More »Humans are wired to know the difference between wrong and right

Dear Editor, The Ministry of Labour finds it necessary to correct and address the inaccurate assertions published by Stabroek News on Tuesday, May 21, 2024,… Read More »Ministry of Labour sets record straight

Dear Editor, Recently, the nation was briefed on a proposed gas-to-energy project for which to date we have not seen a proper feasibility study. Coupled… Read More »Government must decide to spend quality time in conducting a proper national energy survey so that our requirements are effectively met

Dear Editor, An elderly NIS pensioner approached me, recently, for an explanation as to why the government has not increased NIS pensions above the minimum.… Read More »An appeal for NIS pension increase

Kaieteur News – Way back in the 1960s, right through to the end of the 1970s, if you wanted cheap pants lengths, the place to… Read More »Whatever happened to the plan for secondary towns in Guyana?

Kaieteur News – Corruption, most would concede, is not a new problematic in our body politic. Some would say that the very act of creating… Read More »Corruption

Kaieteur Falls, the largest single-drop waterfall in the world, was the backdrop for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup trophy on Wednesday… Read More »ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy lands at majestic Kaieteur Falls

Kareem Josh Jeffrey, 29, died Tuesday night after he was struck down by a truck on the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Public Road, East Coast… Read More »Motorcyclist, 29, dies after hit by speeding truck

First Lady Arya Ali brought beaming smiles to children from the Hope Children’s Home when she treated them to an interactive opportunity with the iconic… Read More »First Lady treats Hope Children’s Home to World T20 trophy interaction

Two men were remanded to prison on Tuesday after they were charged with harbouring Dexter McDonald, called ‘Labba’, who was wanted by the police for… Read More »Duo charged with harbouring wanted man ‘Labba’

The delay in completing and disseminating a written judgement by Justice Sandil Kissoon had stalled plans to appeal the ruling which prevents the government from… Read More »Gov’t files appeal in teachers’ strike case 

Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) held its first all-female referee workshop from May 17-19, which was attended by… Read More »GFF conducts successful first all-female referee workshop