(Kaieteur News) – ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) plans to start engineering and procurement activities in the second quarter of this year for its eight deepwater project, Longtail which is yet to be approved by the government of Guyana. According to the preliminary project schedule submitted by Exxon to the Environmental Protection Agency and included in the […] The post Exxon to start spending on 8th project next month without approval from Govt. appeared first on Kaieteur News.

…Trump has been calling for major US allies to help secure the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz which Tehran has effectively blocked (AL-JAZEERA) President Donald Trump slammed NATO allies ⁠over their lack of support for the US-Israel war on Iran as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with no end to […] The post Trump calls NATO allies ‘cowards’ over alleged lack of support for Iran war appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – Fifteen-year-old Tiana Chapman, who was stabbed more than 25 times by the father of her child, is relieved that her attacker has been apprehended and is in police custody but is pleading for justice. The mother of one, in her first interview since the brutal ordeal, told Kaieteur News that she is feeling […] The post ‘Justice! I just want justice’ – declares teen mom, stabbed over 25 times appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on Friday voiced its concern over the increase in violence, sex scandals and weapons in schools. Attorney Dr. Dexter Todd, who is also a Member of Parliament (MP) for the party, told reporters at the party’s weekly press conference that these issues are plaguing schools and have […] The post ‘Violence, sex scandals and weapons in schools spiraling out of control’ – APNU appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Housing through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is set to spend approximately $1.77 billion to complete infrastructure development works at sections of Great Diamond and Stewartville Housing Schemes which were recently terminated. Kaieteur News understands that last month, the ministry terminated underperforming contractors from infrastructure works being done […] The post Govt. to spend $1.7B on retendered Great Diamond & Stewartville Housing Schemes projects appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – The wait is finally over. Guyana’s future football stars is set to face their toughest challenge as the Petra-Massy 12th Annual Boy’s Under-18 Football Tournament officially kicks off at the Queen’s College ground in Georgetown today. With 32 top secondary schools vying for supremacy, the tournament promises to be a high-stakes showcase […] The post Massy U18 Secondary School football championship in effect today at QC ground appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News – Rozel Di Leon Investment Limited, the company which owns the parcels of land at Friendship, East Bank Demerara, where over 50 families were evicted from following a court order, clarified that the occupants were given more than 18 months notice to move and not “only seven days.” Addressing public claims made regarding […] The post ‘Friendship squatters were given notice to move 18 months ago’ – land owner appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News – Minister of Education Sonia Parag has called for deeper collaboration and careful, inclusive reform across the Caribbean education sector, warning that meaningful transformation cannot occur without broad stakeholder engagement. Delivering the feature address at the 2026 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Ministerial Forum and closing of the Regional Education Conference, Minister Parag emphasised […] The post Educational reform not grounded in consultation will struggle to take root – Min Parag appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – Defending National champions CM Taffin Khan and WCM Aditi Joshi are cautious about their performance heading into the final rounds of the Jumbo Jet / Diamond Fire Insurance National Chess Championships this weekend at the David Rose Special School. In invited comments by the finalists provided to the GCF, tournament leader and […] The post Mixed reactions as top candidates head into finals of Jumbo Jet / Diamond Fire Insurance National Chess Championships appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – Defence attorney, Roysdale Forde on Wednesday questioned Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sharon Roopchand-Edwards on the content of diplomatic exchange between the Guyana Government and the U.S. authorities in relation to the request for extradition for businessman and leader of the opposition, Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. […] The post PS faces questions about contents of U.S./Guyana diplomatic exchange in Mohameds’ extradition proceeding appeared first on Kaieteur News.

By Samuel Whyte Kaieteur Sports – As if to say this is my turf, Mapa Do Brasil of the J’s Racing Stables again took the feature event when the Kennard Memorial Turf Club held its Phagwah Horserace meet. After winning the feature event at the last meet held at the venue, the feature event dubbed […] The post Mapa Do Brasil powers to victory at Kennard Memorial Meet feature for J’s racing stable appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – Insync Therapeutics in association with the Guyana Football Federation is pleased to announce the conclusion of its first Speed Camp – tailored for Football players. Hailed as a resounding success – players were challenged to deliver their best performances across speed, jumping and change of direction drills. With near excellent conditions at […] The post Insync Therapeutics hails success of Inaugural Speed Camp for Footballers “Welcome to the Future” appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Dear Editor, I refer to Mr. Freddie Kissoon’s column published on March 16, 2026 in the Guyana Chronicle and captioned, “Kissoon and Westmaas politics: part 2”. In that column, Mr. Kissoon stated, “I have indelible moments in my relationship with these folks, especially with Tacuma Ogunseye, whom I helped with an explosive chemical.” I take […] The post I wish to state unequivocally that at no time was I assisted by Kissoon with any explosive chemical appeared first on Kaieteur News.

WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) – A top security official in U.S. President Donald Trump’s ​administration resigned over the war in Iran on Tuesday, saying the country had posed no imminent threat to the States. Joe Kent, who headed the National Counterterrorism Center, is the first senior official in Trump’s administration to resign over the conflict, […] The post Top U.S. security official quits, says Iran did not pose immediate threat appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – Guyana will head into this year’s CARIFTA Games in Grenada with a blend of proven talent and emerging prospects, as returning standouts Tianna Springer, Athaleyha Hinckson, and Malachi Austin headline a competitive national squad aiming to make its mark on the regional stage. The Games are set for April 4–7 at the Kirani James […] The post Springer, Hinckson and Austin back to lead Team Guyana at CARIFTA Games appeared first on Kaieteur News.

– Fight pushed to April 25 Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Boxing Board of Control is in receipt of notification indicating that Elton Dharry (Guyana) has suffered an injury in training and by which he has been declared medically unfit to contest his upcoming bout against Salmin Kassim (Tanzania) for the IBO Super Bantamweight World Title scheduled […] The post IBO Super Bantamweight World Title… Dharry injury force fight reschedule appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – Competition in the Promotech National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) intensified on Sunday when players returned to the Lusignan Golf Course for the fifth round of the tournament, producing another closely contested battle in the race for the league title. Joseph Szeplaki emerged as the round’s top performer, producing a superb net 68 to […] The post Szeplaki claims top honours in Fifth Round of Promotech National Golf League appeared first on Kaieteur News.

The Court of Appeal today handed down a decision effectively ruling out that there was any political bias involved the State’s pursuit of extradition request by US authorities for businessman turned politician, Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. The Mohameds are facing a federal indictment in Miami, United States, following the unsealing of a […] The post Appeal Court rules out political bias, Mohamed extradition request stands appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – STEMGuyana has officially entered into a new regional partnership with the Eastern Caribbean Robotics and Innovation Association (ECRIA), strengthening collaboration in robotics, innovation, and STEAM education across the Caribbean. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in February 2026, establishing STEMGuyana as a member organisation within the regional network […] The post STEMGuyana joins Eastern Caribbean Robotics and Innovation Association appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – The launching of the Linden Town Week Inter Ward football tournament was staged Friday as the promoters and team representatives met at the recently opened Bayrock National Stadium. At the launching, Kashif Muhammad the Co-Director of the Kashif and Shanghai Organization informed the ward representatives, “We all know that football is Linden’s main sport […] The post Six Wards to contest for $1M winners’ prize as K&S /UDFA Linden Town Week Inter Ward Football championship is launched appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – The race for the 2026 Hamilton Green Cup crown has tightened considerably after the completion of the round-of-16 clashes over the weekend, leaving just eight teams in contention for the prestigious inter ward/village nine-a-side football title. When the dust settled on Sunday, West Side Alliance, Zeelugt, Order and Discipline, Golden Stars, Mocha, Plaisance, Victoria […] The post West Side Alliance, Order & Discipline, Mahaica headline quarterfinal suit as Hamilton Green Cup narrows to final eight appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) on Friday warned that while rising global oil prices triggered by geopolitical tensions could generate billions of dollars in additional revenue for Guyana, higher freight costs may simultaneously drive-up food prices and the overall cost of living. In a statement, the party said it was seeking to […] The post Oil price boom could bring billions but rising freight rates could increase food costs – WIN appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – Competitive football action returned to the East Bank corridor after a long hiatus when the inaugural East Bank Inter Village Competition kicked off at the Eccles EE Ground on Saturday evening following a colourful march past of the villages. It was a history making night on many fronts as it was also the first […] The post East Bank Inter Village Football: Herstelling defeat Lower Soesdyke; Kuru Kururu topple Agricola appeared first on Kaieteur News.

The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has issued a new epidemiological alert cautioning of sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America, with cases continuing to be reported in 2026 and detection occurring in areas beyond the traditional hotspots of the Amazon basin. Since September 2024, yellow fever cases have been reported in areas […] The post PAHO reports sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America appeared first on Kaieteur News.

One year after the death of fireman Voshaun Manbodh, who was injured while responding to the blaze at Mae’s School, his family says they have received only a $1 million payment from the Guyana Fire Service and are still awaiting a full report into the circumstances surrounding his death. The article Mother of fireman who died after Mae’s School blaze says family still awaiting probe findings appeared first on Stabroek News.

Parts of the old Demerara Harbour Bridge are expected to be repurposed for other transportation projects across Guyana once the structure is eventually retired from its current use, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said yesterday. The article Sections of old Demerara bridge to be used in new transport projects – Edghill appeared first on Stabroek News.

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, is urging the Inter-American Development Bank to increase its financial support to Caribbean states to help boost development given their vulnerability to natural disasters, external shocks, and global economic volatility. The article Region needs increased support to offset natural disasters, economic volatility -Dr Singh tell IDB Annual Meeting appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Recently unsealed court documents in the United States have brought to light a series of interactions between Venezuelan officials and American political figures that merit thoughtful consideration. The article Guyanese leadership must carefully balance relationships with multiple international partners appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, As Stabroek News closes its doors today, we wish to express our deepest gratitude for the newspaper’s decades-long commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance in Guyana. The article Stabroek News played indispensable role in holding gov’t and multinational oil companies to account appeared first on Stabroek News.

Guyanese Olympian and Pan American Games 100m silver medallist Jasmine Abrams has officially parted ways with the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) and will no longer represent the Golden Arrowhead, Stabroek Sports has confirmed. The article Abrams parts ways with AAG, set to compete in controversial Enhanced Games appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Guyanese are reluctant to record their histories. This is evident, for example, in our failure to document the horrors that occurred during the 1980s when the PNC regime was at its pinnacle of unlawful rule, giving rise to Stabroek News in 1986 when I was a teen at Queen’s College (QC). The article Guyana needs recording of its contemporary histories by competent writers and historians appeared first on Stabroek News.

Children in Region One (Barima/Waini) can now benefit from an environmental education curriculum designed by the South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) that is intended to teach them about their local environment, culture and traditions, the wildlife and natural landscapes around them, and how they can help to protect nature and biodiversity. The article Environmental curriculum launched to teach Region One children about local wildlife, culture appeared first on Stabroek News.

Tucked away in West Ruimveldt, a quiet backyard setting that has long been known for its warm hospitality and bold Guyanese flavours has now found itself on the global stage. The article Backyard Café earns New York Times spotlight, putting Guyanese cuisine on global stage appeared first on Stabroek News.

Tucked away in West Ruimveldt, a quiet backyard setting that has long been known for its warm hospitality and bold Guyanese flavours has now found itself on the global stage. The article Backyard Café earns Time magazine spotlight, putting Guyanese cuisine on global stage appeared first on Stabroek News.

University of Guyana (UG) Senior Lecturer Dr Mark Ram has recently completed his PhD in Marine Ecology after undertaking a four-year academic journey pursuing a research project which focused on understanding and improving mangrove restoration and coastal ecosystem recovery. The article UG lecturer earns PhD after research on mangrove restoration and coastal recovery appeared first on Stabroek News.

More than nine million Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world are inviting the public to two events designed to educate about the Bible’s promise of a better future. The article Jehovah’s Witnesses invite public to annual Lord’s Evening Meal and Bible talk appeared first on Stabroek News.

…to continue building on her Specialist work as Futurist Strategist By Davina Bagot (Kaieteur News) – When Professor Paloma Mohamed applied to become Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Guyana (UG) she did not envisage the extra loads of responsibility that came with the portfolio. While she executed with Lazer focused excellence for the past […] The post ‘UG Got 90% of Me’: Paloma Mohamed reflects on seven demanding years as Vice Chancellor appeared first on Kaieteur News.

…says Exxon’s quarterly reports and FDPs can solve mystery of oil reserves (Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana (GoG) was caught with its pants down when Kaieteur News learnt that its energy partner, ExxonMobil reported growth in the country’s oil reserves without making any such disclosure to the nation, according to former head of the […] The post Govt. must share country’s resources with ‘rightful owners’ – Dr Adams appeared first on Kaieteur News.

By Anthony Paul, Senior Energy and Strategy Advisor and former Director of Geology and Geophysics at the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Energy. (Kaieteur News) – Throughout this series, my intention has been to support the continued strengthening of policy thinking around gas production and development. Sound policy, however, cannot be designed in abstraction. It must […] The post Guyana Gas Development Policy: The Critical Importance of a Technical & Commercial Base appeared first on Kaieteur News.

By Sonia Noel (Kaieteur News) – As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month, I am reminded that progress has always been shaped by the courage of women who dare to step forward, share their stories, and use their influence to uplift others. For many years, my brand, ‘Inspire You,’ has served as a platform where voices […] The post Beyond the Runway: INSPIRE YOU 2026 – Empowerment through Purposeful Giving appeared first on Kaieteur News.

-wants explanations from health, home affairs ministers Attorney Melinda Janki has written to President Irfaan Ali raising concerns that noise from the recently concluded Republic celebrations amounted to a “health hazard”, a public nuisance and a breach of the law. The article Mashramani 2026 was `public nuisance’, lawless, Janki tells President in letter appeared first on Stabroek News.

-wants explanations from health, home affairs ministers Attorney Melinda Janki has written to President Irfaan Ali raising concerns that noise from the recently concluded Republic celebrations amounted to a “health hazard”, a public nuisance and a breach of the law. The article Mashramani 2026 was ‘public nuisance’, lawless, Janki tells President in letter appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, The Mayor and City Council 2025 purported permission to David Sugrim for use of Farnum’s Playing Field ends 23 March 2026. The article Mae’s Schools continuing to build on Farnum Playing Field in contradiction to national and municipal disclosures appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Each year the budget for the Ministry of Education (MoE) keeps increasing, and schools at all levels across the country are benefitting in tangible ways. The article Ministry of Education must commence mapping strategies to upgrade classroom spaces especially in late 20th century constructed schools appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Stabroek News was launched in 1986 as Guyana’s only independent daily newspaper at that time. This development was an important aspect of our own “glasnost and perestroika,” which had been initiated by President Desmond Hoyte. The article All Guyana are thankful for Stabroek News’ role and effort in project ‘build a better and more democratic Guyana’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Delcy Rodriguez continues to loudly advance Venezuela’s claim for the Essequibo. If she is under Trump’s control, how do we interpret that? The article How does Guyana interpret Venezuela’s claim to Essequibo given the new dispensation under Trump? appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Reuters) – Six Georgia rugby players and a team official have committed anti-doping rule violations, the World Anti-Doping Agency and World Rugby said on Friday after an investigation uncovered a scheme involving alleged sample substitution and advance warnings of drug tests. The article Georgia caught in doping scandal as players allegedly swapped urine samples appeared first on Stabroek News.

Guyana Eldorado? By Janette Bulkan ExxonMobil has concentrated on its ‘golden lane’ of wells drilled in the southeastern part of the huge Stabroek Tract (Block) concession, now of 2.68 million hectares. The article What does Guyana gain from the buying and selling of petroleum concessions? A big fat gander egg appeared first on Stabroek News.

(Kaieteur News) – Cross-examination intensified on Friday in the ongoing extradition proceedings involving Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed, as Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde pressed the witness on omissions and inconsistencies in a written statement submitted as evidence in the matter. The proceedings continued before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ […] The post Defence challenges witness over omissions in statement during Mohameds’ extradition hearing appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur Sports – The Hamilton Green Cup will determine its quarterfinalists today and tomorrow as the annual nine-a-side Inter Ward/Village Knockout Football Championship edges closer to crowning its 2026 champions. Action shifts to the Plaisance ground today, where four highly anticipated encounters will decide the first set of teams advancing to the next round of the competition. […] The post Hamilton Green Cup 2026… Sixteen remaining teams to battle for quarterfinals spots appeared first on Kaieteur News.