Risha Persaud

The housing situation in Guyana is ridiculously embarrassing, and addressing the squatting problem has been long overdue. It’s beyond sickening to see citizens bulldozed, tear-gassed, and shot with pellets guns.  The former president once said that “Guyana land space can serve as a gift to the Caribbean,” because of its …

Squatters yesterday were tear-gassed and fired with pellet guns after a standoff with police and Officials from the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) at Success, East Coast Demerara. Police were called in to control the situation since GUYSUCO was unable to remove the squatters. The company is reviving the estate under …

The state-owned Oil Company plans to bring significant ease to its valued customers. This reduction will come into effect on October 1, 2020. Please see the company press release below.

Nicholous Kanhai, who migrated to the British Virgin Islands as a child, was recognized for his outstanding performance at the Caribbean Examination Council. He is a student from the Virgin Gorda-based Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC). Kanhai, 17, became Bregado Flax Educational Centre, class of 2020 valedictorian after receiving grade …

According to an unconfirmed report, Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali indicated that he would not have any political engagement with the Opposition leader, Mr. Joseph Harmon. Dr. Irfaan Ali insists that the leader of the A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) should recognize him as the Head of …

Reports have shown that a five-member team from the Regional Security System arrived in Guyana on Monday, September 27, 2020, to investigate the murder of Isaiah, Joel Henry, and Haresh Singh from No.3 Village, West Coast Berbice. As a result of an MOU signed by the Government of Guyana and …

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley signaled that his administration might cancel Trinidad 2021 Carnival due to the COVID-19 impact on the twin-island. “In 72 hours, we will be in October, and if at this time in October we are still in the throes of a pandemic, it would be madness …

The New York Times claimed that they in possession of the U.S President Donald Trump tax returns. The Times reveal that the president paid only $750 in federal taxes for 2016 and 2017 respectfully. This amount is far less than any American who works hard to stay on top of …

The cricketer’s governing body has been encouraged by the all-rounder and Former West Indies captain, Darren Sammy to “treat racism more seriously and pay it some attention in the integrity of the game.” According to an earlier CNN report, the former captain says that he has experienced racism while playing …

As was previously reported on the front page of Kaieteur News, “Lands and Survey boss, Trevor Benn bought $25M Prado for $2.5M from his own workplace.” The boss himself wrote a letter to the editor refuting the headline on the front page of Kaieteur News (KN). The letter to the …