Mr President, don’t blame poor people and our eating habits for this cost of living crisis
Dear Editor, We don’t need President Irfaan Ali to tell us where to shop. We are our own economists.
With higher profit share, Guyana will still only get 29.6% of total oil revenue
Dear Editor, It has been reported that Guyana profit share from oil exports will increase from 12.5% to 39.8%).(https://kiskadeewatch.com/opinion/editorial/profit-oil-of-39-8/).
Kangaruma pledges $1m to Opposition Leader’s MV Barima relief effort
The Kangaruma Village Council has pledged $1 million towards assisting victims and families affected by the tragic MV Barima incident.
Gov’t says over $75m paid out in its MV Barima aid initiative
More than $75 million in financial assistance has been provided to families affected by the MV Barima tragedy under the government’s H.E.A.R.T.
Mahipaul presses gov’t for update on MV Barima salvage
APNU parliamentarian Ganesh Mahipaul yesterday called on the government to disclose the status of the process to salvage the MV Barima, including the number of companies shortlisted and when the operation is expected to begin.
Passengers still stranded by Canawaima shutdown
-Suriname-Guyana Chamber urges immediate assistance The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) yesterday called on authorities in both countries to provide immediate assistance to passengers stranded by the suspension of the MV Canawaima ferry service and to give a clear timeline for its resumption.
Taxi driver remanded over $3.8m robbery on Woolford Ave
A 29-year-old taxi driver was remanded to prison yesterday after he was charged with two counts of robbery under arms in connection with a robbery on Woolford Avenue, Georgetown.
Police, EPA step up response to noise nuisance
Police ranks across the country are to receive specialised training in handling noise nuisance complaints under increased collaboration between the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Woman says sons beaten, tortured after accused of stealing gold recovery items
A mother is demanding justice after her three sons were allegedly beaten, tortured and subjected to degrading treatment following an accusation that they stole material used in the recovery of gold.
Decomposed body of female found near where ferry sank – Team Mohamed’s
The decomposed body of a female was recovered last Friday in the Iron Punt area where the MV Barima sank more than a month ago, according to a post by Team Mohamed’s last night.
Fifty-nine benefit from cancer screening outreach at Diamond
Fifty-nine persons from Diamond and surrounding East Bank Demerara communities recently received cancer screening, diagnostic services and health education during an outreach organised by the Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc.
$1.2b Kimbia bean storage facility progressing
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday inspected the new $1.2 billion Bean Conditioning and Storage Facility being constructed at Kimbia, Region Ten, which is expected to have a storage capacity of 1,500 tonnes.
Berbice River farmers receive equipment for bean production
Farmers in eight Berbice River communities yesterday received tractors and other agricultural equipment intended to expand the production of beans for the local and export markets.
Gaslighting 101
After promising, but failing, to really contain the cost-of-living crisis in this country, President Irfaan Ali chose a different route last week when addressing the issue.
Berbice defeat Demerara by 24 runs in GCB Under-13 clash
Berbice Under-13 produced a disciplined bowling performance to secure a 24-run victory over Demerara Under-13 in the Guyana Cricket Board’s Inter-County tournament at LBI.
Jamaica group asking if CCJ has begun probe of allegations in leaked emails
A Jamaican human rights group has called on the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to disclose whether an investigation has begun into allegations arising from leaked emails among its judges.
Authorities to probe small fire aboard oil platform
The relevant regulatory authorities are to investigate the circumstances surrounding a small fire aboard the Liza Unity floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel which forced ExxonMobil Guyana to suspend operations on that facility.
Ms Reid must take responsibility for her share of the events that led to this young man’s suffering
Dear Editor, I read with concern, the recent public statement issued by Ms. Samantha Reid, President of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Industry, regarding the horrific accident that occurred on August 21st, 2026 on the Fairfield Village Public Road in Mahaica.
Afeefa Ally’s achievement is a monument to determination and dedication
Dear Editor, Hers is one of those great, big, feel good stories. The achievement of Ms.