February 26, 2024 - Kaieteur News

Archives by Month:

Archives by Year:

Guyana signs US$89M loan pact with Canada

Feb 26, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana signs US$89M loan pact with Canada

– funds aimed at supporting victims of human trafficking; strengthening pensions system Kaieteur News – The Guyana Government on Sunday entered into a sovereign loan agreement with Canada...

CARICOM summit opens with promise to prioritise Haiti

Feb 26, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM summit opens with promise to prioritise Haiti

By Kiana Wilburg and Renay Sambach Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali, assuming the rotating Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on Sunday declared Haiti’s welfare as a...

Canada reiterates support for Guyana’s territorial integrity

Feb 26, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Canada reiterates support for Guyana’s territorial integrity

– calls on Venezuela to respect international law Kaieteur News – Canada’s Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen has reiterated the country’s support for Guyana in the...

‘Teachers to up ante for livable salary’ – GTU likens situation to indentureship

Feb 26, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Teachers to up ante for livable salary’ – GTU likens situation to indentureship

Kaieteur News – Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) President Mark Lyte has said that teachers across Guyana will remain resolute in their struggle for a livable wage as the nationwide strike enters...

Netanyahu says Rafah assault ‘will happen’

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan News Comments Off on Netanyahu says Rafah assault ‘will happen’

(ALJAZEERA) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will attack Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are sheltering, but the assault “will be delayed...

‘Ceasefire now, end the genocide in Gaza’

Feb 26, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Ceasefire now, end the genocide in Gaza’

– Guyanese take pro-Palestine protest to CARICOM summit Kaieteur News – Led by the Palestine Solidarity Group, a number Guyanese on Sunday afternoon protested for an immediate ceasefire...

An affair worthy of an Oscar Awards ceremony

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on An affair worthy of an Oscar Awards ceremony

Kaieteur News – In a stunning display of irony, de working-class party of Guyana recently hosted a gala that could rival even de most extravagant event of de elite. Here they were, purported...

Cotton Tree crowned AJM Mash It Up T20 champions

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Sports Comments Off on Cotton Tree crowned AJM Mash It Up T20 champions

Kaieteur Sports – A packed Bush Lot Sports Complex Ground witnessed the Cotton Tree Die Hard team stormed to a championship win in the AJM Mash It Up T20 tournament. Cotton Tree defeated...

Guyana holds El Salvador to a draw

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Sports Comments Off on Guyana holds El Salvador to a draw

Concacaf U-20 Men’s Championship… – to face Suriname on Tuesday Kaieteur Sports – Guyana’s Men Under-20 Football team has now completed their second showdown in the Concacaf...

GFF & KFC sign new Elite League Title deal

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Sports Comments Off on GFF & KFC sign new Elite League Title deal

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and KFC Guyana have renewed their partnership which sees the fast food company as the title sponsor for season Six of the Elite League....

Inaugural One Guyana Inter-Region 10/10 Softball Cricket Cup earmarked for March 3

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Sports Comments Off on Inaugural One Guyana Inter-Region 10/10 Softball Cricket Cup earmarked for March 3

Kaieteur Sports – The Inaugural One Guyana Inter Region 10/10 Softball Cricket Tournament is slated to commence on March 3rd and conclude on March 17. The tournament will be coordinated by...

Preparations continue for KMTC Phagwah Horse Race meet

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Sports Comments Off on Preparations continue for KMTC Phagwah Horse Race meet

By Samuel Whyte Kaieteur Sports – With less than a month to go before race day, preparations have picked up for the much anticipated Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) one-day Phagwah Horse Race...

2000 young Guyanese to benefit from One Guyana Digital Initiative

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan News Comments Off on 2000 young Guyanese to benefit from One Guyana Digital Initiative

Kaieteur News – President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday launched the One Guyana Digital Initiative that will benefit some 2000 young Guyanese from across all 10 administrative regions. The...

Guyana, Suriname fostering business relationships with launch of new Chamber of Commerce

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan News Comments Off on Guyana, Suriname fostering business relationships with launch of new Chamber of Commerce

Kaieteur News – Guyana and Suriname continue to foster a robust business relationship, as the Suriname\Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) was officially launched in Georgetown on Saturday...

IDB Group and Caribbean Governors Discuss Climate Resilience and Integration

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan News Comments Off on IDB Group and Caribbean Governors Discuss Climate Resilience and Integration

Kaieteur News – The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) held its XII Annual Consultation with the Governors of IDB Caribbean member countries on February 23-24 in Georgetown,...

Commonwealth SG joins Caribbean leaders for summit in Guyana

Feb 26, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Commonwealth SG joins Caribbean leaders for summit in Guyana

Kaieteur News – A team from the Commonwealth Secretariat, led by the Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland is in Guyana for the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of...

A case of for neutrality… even if by appearance

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A case of for neutrality… even if by appearance

Kaieteur News – In any democratic society, the separation between the machinery of the state and partisan politics stands is essential. The impartiality and neutrality of person who serve in...

Horse and cart in police custody after thieves flee, leaving it with stolen loot

Feb 26, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Horse and cart in police custody after thieves flee, leaving it with stolen loot

Kaieteur News – Up to press time on Sunday, a horse and its cart remained in police custody after thieves ran away and left it behind with their stolen loot. The horse and the cart are being...

Genocide and holocaust

Feb 26, 2024 KNews Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on Genocide and holocaust

Hard Truths by GHK Lall Kaieteur News – It was the South Africans who took the initiative, demonstrated the boldness, to escalate what was and is happening in Gaza to the International Court of...

Construction worker on station bail for allegedly raping girl, 12

Feb 26, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Construction worker on station bail for allegedly raping girl, 12

Kaieteur News – A 28-year-old man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl last Saturday was released from police custody on station bail. Police could not hold him for more than 72 hours without...

The writing is as clear as day on the wall, and the people of Guyana face imminent danger

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Letters Comments Off on The writing is as clear as day on the wall, and the people of Guyana face imminent danger

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – The workers of any country are the pillars of government and of the country’s development. This human resource element is the most vital resource but...

Can Vishnu Bisram please point out where I ‘implored politicians not to appeal on an ideology of race

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Letters Comments Off on Can Vishnu Bisram please point out where I ‘implored politicians not to appeal on an ideology of race

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – ‘Dr. Henry Jeffrey (KN Feb 19) implored politicians not to appeal on an ideology of race for political support to win government and that they should seek ‘to...

Oil spill questions

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Letters Comments Off on Oil spill questions

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – The heavy oil (HFO) spillage from barge destined for Guyana has polluted the coast of Tobago and destroyed flora and fauna. There are untold damages. The barge that...

Our First People also say “Not a Blade of Grass” on Guyana’s 54th Republic Anniversary

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Letters Comments Off on Our First People also say “Not a Blade of Grass” on Guyana’s 54th Republic Anniversary

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – The day was briskly coming to an end and culminating with the onset of light but continuous showers on a cold and gloomy day. Vehicular traffic was crawling as we...

Explaining an Opinion Poll to project election outcome

Feb 26, 2024 Neeraj Khan Letters Comments Off on Explaining an Opinion Poll to project election outcome

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – There appears to be a misunderstanding of the purpose of a poll and its findings as one dentist commentator suggests (KN Feb 19) his personal view is better than a...