Dear Editor, Starting yesterday, August 19th, the National Toshaos Council (NTC), the group of leaders representing Indigenous communities across Guyana, is meeting in Georgetown to… Read More »The NTC and Indigenous people in Guyana

Dear Editor, I read recently that the words Negroes and East Indians are being discouraged by ministry and other government agencies. I understand such words… Read More »The words “Negro” and “Coolie”

Dear Editor, I would like to respond to an article that was published in the Stabroek News on August 17, 2024, titled ‘Environmental, community concerns… Read More »No EIA was done for oil and gas waste treatment facility at Coverden

Dear Editor, I read without surprise, the August 10, 2024 KN clip “MP Vickram Bharrat provided misleading, deceptive information to Parliament on rate of oil… Read More »Bharrat’s disinformation on oil production rates is unprincipled and dangerous

Kaieteur News – There was a time when you wanted bargains on food on sale at the markets all you had to do was to… Read More »The most significant development in our agricultural sector in recent times

Kaieteur News – Minister Vickram Bharrat is in awe to Bharrat Jagdeo, owes his political existence to the vice president.  He has no choice but… Read More »Vickram Bharrat from absentee minister to hallucinatory

By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy Khamal Cumberbatch kept his hands on the Men’s Open title at the ENet Senior Caribbean Squash Championship, digging deep to defeat… Read More »ENet Senior CASA: Cumberbatch overcomes Jervis to win Men’s Open title

By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy Margot Prow of Barbados made a successful defence of the Women’s Open title at the ENet Senior Caribbean Squash Championship on… Read More »ENet Senior CASA: Prow beat Fung-A-Fat to win Women’s Open title

Guyanese pair Jason-Ray Khalil and Samuel Ince-Carvahal have stormed into the semi-finals of the Men’s Doubles of the ENet Senior Caribbean Squash Championship with a… Read More »ENet Senior CASA: Khalil, Ince-Carvahal into Men’s Doubles semi-final

Indigenous village leaders, called Toshaos, were Tuesday told by Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo that the the choice is there to accept or reject funds… Read More »No pressure: Jagdeo tells indigenous villagers they are free to accept or reject carbon funds

Kaieteur News-   A 22-year old Labourer was on Monday afternoon killed after reportedly slapping his drinking buddy several times at Sand Hill, Berbice River, Region… Read More »Labourer killed after slapping drinking buddy

Born and raised in the Victoria, East Coast Demerara community, 33-year-old Alex Dane Fraser formed the Victoria Community Development Council (CDC) in April 2021 to… Read More »Victoria resident forms Council to advance community development

Francis Sukoo, a 22-year-old labourer, was on Monday fatally stabbed during an argument which started during a drinking session at Sand Hill, Upper Berbice River… Read More »22-Y-O labourer fatally stabbed during argument

The preliminary results of this year’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) were announced Tuesday. Aniyah Couchman, a Queen’s College student, secured Grade One in 11… Read More »Guyana’s 2024 CAPE results: QC girl gets 11 Grade One passes 

Three boys secured 23 Grade One passes at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, the highest for the country. The top performers are:… Read More »BREAKING: Three boys secure 23 Grade One passes at CSEC exams

Guyana maintained a stable pass rate at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) 2024, according to the country’s Chief Education Officer, Saddam Hussain. In 2024,… Read More »CXC results 2024: Guyana’s CAPE pass rate remains stable at 92.5%

Guyana’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination results for 2024 reveal a modest dip in overall pass rates, slipping from 67.37% in 2023 to 63.23%… Read More »Guyana’s 2024 CSEC results: A mixed bag of triumphs and challenges

Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) on Monday evening launched the El Dorado Master Blender 2024 Special Edition Rum in celebration of its 12th year as the… Read More »DDL releases El Dorado Master Blender Special Edition Rum for CPL 2024

Guyanese Mary Fung-A-Fat has sealed a place in the final of the Women’s Open at the ENet Senior Caribbean Area Squash Association’s Championship, defeating compatriot… Read More »ENet Senior CASA: Guyanese Fung-A-Fat to face Bajan Prow in Women’s final

The pitches for the first two matches at New York’s Nassau County Stadium during the men’s T20 World Cup 2024, as well as the one… Read More »World T20: Providence pitch given ‘satisfactory’ rating; New York, Tarouba pitches rated ‘unsatisfactory’ by ICC

Police are investigating the alleged drowning of 42-year-old Rayon Captain, known as Chippy. The self-employed resident of Patrick Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Berbice, was last… Read More »New Amsterdam man drowns in Canje Creek, not yet found

Jahiem Gangoo, 16, died on Sunday after he was involved in an accident along the Onverwagt Public Road, West Coast Berbice. Gangoo, of Hopetown, West… Read More »Teen, 16, dies in Onverwagt accident

[Waterkant] – 26-year-old Dornell W. of Guyanese descent was arrested last weekend in Suriname by a mixed police unit. He had been wanted by the… Read More »Guyanese wanted for murder in French Guiana arrested in Suriname

Aaron Dookaran, a 20-year-old mason, died on Sunday night after he was struck down on the #2 Public Road, West Coast Berbice. It was reported… Read More »Mason, 20, dies after struck down by car

Clairmonte Christopher Lewis, who was born in Guyana but played for England between 1990 and 1998, will turn for Team Kanuku at the Kares One… Read More »Former England international to feature in Cricket For Charity match

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, or one… Read More »The battle against cancer

It wasn’t exactly a “May Day” call for the nation, but it was put out with the seeming urgency of one. Your Eyewitness is referring… Read More »Calling… all parties

– to be cremated today in private ceremony It is confident to say that after the song “Dear Land of Guyana,” the songs of Dave… Read More »Tributes continue to pour in for late Guyanese musical icon Dave Martins

– as parties continue negotiations on salary increases Despite not agreeing to a figure for salary increases for teachers, the President of the Guyana Teacher’s… Read More »2024-2026 multi-year agreement: GTU strikes agreement with Govt on housing, scholarships for teachers

– “same day he born…same day he dead” – aunt cries Two young men lost their lives in separate accidents along the West Coast Berbice… Read More »Teen, mason die in separate accidents along WCB Public Road

The sod was on Monday officially turned for the construction of a teachers’ block at President’s College which will be constructed to the tune of… Read More »Sod turned for $386M President’s College teachers’ block

– Pres Ali announces hike in indigenous share from 15% to 26.5% In an effort to ensure that Indigenous communities continue to benefit generously from… Read More »Indigenous communities to get US$23.2M in 2024 as earnings from carbon credit sales increase

See below full statement from the Government of Guyana:  The Government of Guyana wishes to inform the nation that the late Dave Martins, our beloved… Read More »Gov’t to host public memorial for Dave Martins

Golcharran Chulai produced a magnificent bowling performance for Guyana on Sunday as they secured a 10-wicket victory against Leeward Islands, marking their first win of… Read More »Chulai, Van Lange star as Guyana thump Leeward Islands

National under-17 cricketer Romesh Bharrat is the recipient of one brand new pair of batting gloves. The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club right… Read More »Bharrat benefits from Cricket Gear Initiative

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) last Sunday hosted the highly anticipated Maurice Solomon & Co. Golf Tournament, which drew some of the region’s finest golfing… Read More »Maurice Solomon & Co. Golf Tournament: Persaud, Zeplaki, Sookram share the spoils

The Guyanse cyclists comprising Team Guyana have had another good outing in Stages 2 and 3 of the 33rd Tour Cycliste de Guiana, with Briton… Read More »John tops Stage 3 of Tour Cycliste de Guiana

Dear Editor, The Alliance for Change (AFC) has again renewed its call to all political parties to craft a “joint 15-year development plan” for Guyana.… Read More »AFC developmental plan

Dear Editor, Not debated or argued as a religion, Hinduism certainly is translated, interpreted, and portrayed as a “Way of Life”, when discussed in conversation… Read More »The relevance and significance of Raksha Bandhan

Dear Editor, At the onset of the year, we were informed that some $1.5 billion was budgeted for major projects aimed at advancing the nation’s… Read More »Opportune time for poultry farmers

Dear Editor, Dear Editor, after listening to my neighbor blasting music throughout the whole day on Sunday 18th August, I decided to call tel. 2682222… Read More »Protect and serve whom?

In a significant development for Guyana’s educational landscape, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, officially turned the sod for the construction of a new $386 million… Read More »President’s College to get $386M Teachers’ Block

Guyana was commended for its immunisation coverage for 2023 in a letter to the Government from the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Regional Director for the… Read More »PAHO/WHO commends Guyana for immunisation coverage in 2023

Some 27 children of union members who wrote the National Grade Six Examinations this year were recipients of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union… Read More »GAWU presents bursary awards to 27 students who excelled at NGSA 2024

The University of Guyana (UG) extends its sympathies to the family, friends and members of the national, regional and international artistic fraternity on the passing… Read More »UG pays tribute to cultural icon Dr Dave Martins

After one year of delay, the long-awaited $475 million Cemetery Road is now open to vehicular traffic on all four lanes. About a week ago,… Read More »Cemetery Road opens to vehicular traffic, as remedial works continue

Established in 1994, Jumbo Jet Auto Sales has become a household name in Guyana, recognised as the largest dealer in the nation for the importation… Read More »Jumbo Jet Auto Sales cops ‘dealer of the year award’ in Mexico City

Some 60 cases were made out on Monday against errant motorists as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) hosted a traffic enforcement exercise around Georgetown. The… Read More »60 cases made out against drivers in GT

Housing and WaterMinister Collin Croal The Housing and Water Minister on Monday refutes the misleading claims made by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton and seasoned journalist… Read More »Housing Ministry refutes claims by Norton, Harris on Mocha-Arcadia land

A collaborative effort between the United States Embassy; the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS); the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Athletics Association… Read More »U.S Embassy Sports Envoy programme to target Track and Field

…Bancroft is overall best boxer It was fistic fury at the National Gymnasium on Sunday evening, as the Winfield Brathwaite Caribbean Schoolboys/girls and Juniors tournament… Read More »Guyana retains Winfield Brathwaite Boxing title

– 6 Brazilian nationals taken into custody Six Brazilian nationals – four males and two females were taken into custody on Sunday for alleged illegal… Read More »Joint operation uncovers illegal mining operation in Reg 8

– Guyana held up as model for protecting Indigenous rights – Derrick John reelected as Chair of NTC The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has… Read More »NTC lauds Govt for championing political, land rights of Indigenous people

Kaieteur News – Traffic ranks on Monday made out 60 cases during robust enforcement exercises in the Greater Georgetown area. In a press release the… Read More »60 rogue drivers nabbed during traffic enforcement exercise 

Kaieteur News – Annette Arjoon, wife of the late Guyanese musical icon, Dave Martins said that there will be private funeral for him and a… Read More »Private funeral for Dave Martins

Kaieteur News – Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat has announced that the government will be signing the award of the contract to audit the… Read More »Contract for third audit of Exxon expenses to be signed next month – Oil Minister

Kaieteur News – Aaron Dookaran, a 20-year-old mason, tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle on the Number 2 Village Public Road… Read More »Mason dies after running into path of car

Kaieteur News – Guyana has recorded in excess of 8000 dengue cases thus far, according to information obtained from Ministry of Health. The cases of… Read More »Dengue cases climbing in Guyana

Kaieteur News – Two teenagers were on Sunday involved in an accident on the Onverwagt Public Road, West Coast Berbice leaving one dead and another… Read More »Teen biker dies after hit by car

…as NTC Conference 2024 opens Kaieteur News – Karasabai Village in Region Nine and Arau Village in Region Seven, two Amerindian communities, have been the… Read More »Govt. hands out land titles, grants

The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) says some Palestinians have no choice but to live in the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israel across… Read More »Gazans ‘live among rubble’ amid relentless Israeli attacks – UN

– says Guyanese are spectators as foreigners devour country’s wealth   Kaieteur News – Amid the rapid development of the country’s oil sector with little… Read More »Hughes pushes for experts to help manage Guyana’s oil resources

Kaieteur News – A company established by the former Vice President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) with less than a year experience was awarded a… Read More »New concerns raised over former Exxon VP securing contract to monetise Guyana’s gas

Kaieteur News – Exxon’s Lord Alistair Routledge of Permian-by-the-Demerara has been conspicuously silent in recent days. He has good reason; in fact, the best I… Read More »Exxon Guyana PROs

Kaieteur Sports – On Sunday last, the Lusignan Golf Club hosted the highly anticipated Maurice Solomon & Co. Golf Tournament, drawing some of the region’s… Read More »Maurice Solomon & Co. Golf Tournament: Persaud, Zeplaki and Sookram share the spoils

Dear Editor, Clement Rohee’s contribution ‘GECOM is capable of executing mandate’ (SN:15/08/2024) indicates well why Guyana is in its present perilous state. He claimed that… Read More »‘Clement Rohee: not much wiser’

Dear Editor, At the onset of the year, we were informed that some $1.5 billion was budgeted for major projects aimed at advancing the nation’s… Read More »Opportune Moment for Poultry Farmers

Dear Editor, Every day I see President Ali, featured in a BBC commercial, wagging his fingers and vociferously declaring, “I will lecture you on climate… Read More »Quality of life must not be restricted to the emergence of a luxury beach front hotel

Dear Editor, On the subject of writing, the author’s position is that good writing starts with honesty, outstanding research and excellent analysis. He says that… Read More »A first for Guyana Dr. Euclid A. Rose First Guyanese-Caribbean Scholar to write a Comprehensive Manuscript on American Presidency

Kaieteur News – In Guyana where the clamor of development rings out like a hopeful hymn, a dissonant note has begun to reverberate through the… Read More »The pandemic of disorder

Kaieteur News – Every year the country’s indigenous leaders embark on a pilgrimage to the city for the National Toshaos Council Conference (NTCC). The forum… Read More »Hijacking of the Toshaos Conference

A collaborative effort between the Embassy of the United States of America, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport through the National Sports Commission, and… Read More »‘Believe in yourself’ – U.S. Olympians aim to inspire next generation of Guyanese athletes

Some former international players, Ministers of government, entertainers, and athletes will join in a noble cause to raise funds for charitable organisations in Guyana when… Read More »President Ali and Lennox Cush to lead teams in Cricket for Charity

There is renewed hope in the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaik Baksh said they are now capable of… Read More »No debts currently owed to GWI- CEO

Police Headquarters Monday evening said ranks on the Essequibo Coast discovered the decomposed body of a man at an abandoned house in the village of… Read More »Decomposed body found at Henrietta

Nicolette Fernandes says reuniting with fellow ex-pros Siyoli Waters and Samantha Teran at the WSF World Masters Championships in Amsterdam gave her “a bit of… Read More »Nicolette Fernandes ‘back in love with squash’ as Guyanese reaches last four at World Masters

Mr Derrick John was on Monday afternoon re-elected at the Chairman of the National Toshaos Council (NTC). Mr John is the Toshao of the Region… Read More »Derrick John re-elected chairman of National Toshaos Council

Three Guyanese remain in contention for winning an individual title in the Men’s and Women’s category at the ongoing ENet Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA)… Read More »ENet Senior CASA: Arjoon, Khalil and Fung-A-Fat into semi-finals

The government’s National Forest Restoration Initiative (NFRI) project is advancing rapidly, with some 2500 trees already planted. The initiative aims to restore forests in the… Read More »Reforestation project advances with 2,500 trees already planted

Calling it a demonstration of love, honour, commitment, and belief, President Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that the government will be increasing the percentage payout… Read More »Gov’t increases carbon credit funds for Amerindian villages

The Guyana Badminton Association has confirmed a 20-member team to participate in the 2024 Caribbean Regional Badminton Confederation (CAREBACO) Junior Tournament to be held in… Read More »20-member Guyana Badminton team confirmed for CAREBACO Junior tournament in Aruba

See below Press Release from Cricket West Indies  Cricket West Indies (CWI) will hold elections for the office of the Vice-President on September 20, 2024.… Read More »Bassarath vacates CWI VP office; new VP to be elected in September