March 2010

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Amaila Falls access road

Mar 29, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Amaila Falls access road

Dear Editor, President Jagdeo announced the award of the contract to build roads and bridges for access to the Amaila Falls dam site (Kaieteur News 27 March 2010, “US company awarded US$15...

EVEN THE LONGEST ROPE HAS AN END

Mar 29, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on EVEN THE LONGEST ROPE HAS AN END

When you listen to the explanations given by the President of Guyana for the retention of a former top official of CLICO on the Board of Directors of the Guyana Sugar Corporation, and when you hear...

Must labour lose?

Mar 29, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Must labour lose?

Dear Editor, I am in the labour movement because I know that down through the ages in one form or another it has represented the organised effort of the victims of tyranny and oppression to liberate...

THE GAME OF THE NAME

Mar 29, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on THE GAME OF THE NAME

Experiencing the agony of other people calling you names is one thing, but when the name-calling comes from your parents it can be more than traumatic. Shakespeare, or Will as he was named, had the...

GAPA condemns statement by Mr. Jinnah Rahaman

Mar 29, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on GAPA condemns statement by Mr. Jinnah Rahaman

Dear Editor, I am responding to Mr. M. Jinnah Rahaman’s letter (Kaieteur News Sunday 21 March, 2010) which was misleading and malicious in attacking the Guyana Agricultural Producers’ Association...

DOHA in the air

Mar 29, 2010 KNews Editorial Comments Off on DOHA in the air

If there was any doubt that the developed countries invariably stack the decks of the global economic order in their favour and against that of the poorer countries, the fate of the negotiations of...

Man on the run after killing wife, wounds mother-in-law

Mar 28, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Man on the run after killing wife, wounds mother-in-law

GLASGOW NEW HOUSING SCHEME, BERBICE – Yet another mother in Berbice was murdered and all fingers point to her common-law husband of 14 years, Rooplall Boodhoo, who is said to be on the run. Dead is...

Dem boys seh…..Don’t tell de doctor

Mar 28, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…..Don’t tell de doctor

Gambling is in some people bones. De casino open de other day but de rules is that no Guyanese can go inside to gamble. Well dem boys tun up de other day and announce that dem wouldn’t gamble. Dem...

Jagdeo defends Geeta Singh-Knight’s position on GUYSUCO board

Mar 28, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo defends Geeta Singh-Knight’s position on GUYSUCO board

… says she has significant skills Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo is defending the fact that Geeta Singh-Knight is a serving member on the Board of Directors of the Guyana Sugar Corporation despite...

Bandits shoot Hampshire man

Mar 28, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits shoot Hampshire man

Police were last night scouring the backlands at Hampshire, Corentyne, for three bandits who shot a watermelon vendor from the community. Reports reaching Kaieteur News indicate that the victim,...

New wildlife restrictions rejected by exporters

Mar 28, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on New wildlife restrictions rejected by exporters

– association demands meeting with authority Wildlife exporters have formed their own association and are rejecting new proposals to further protect the industry. Earlier last week, Rudolph...

Collaboration between regional officials crucial to education delivery

Mar 28, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Collaboration between regional officials crucial to education delivery

– Kandhai Although the Education Sector has implemented programmes geared at ensuring that the delivery of education is equitable, there are yet some regions that are not delivering at a level...

Rights of the Child, Gender Equality Commission now complete

Mar 28, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Rights of the Child, Gender Equality Commission now complete

The Rights of the Child Commission and the Women and Gender Equality Commission are now complete following the swearing in of the final commissioners. On Friday, Magda Pollard, a long-time women’s...

All set for the first Rupununi Rodeo excursion

Mar 28, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on All set for the first Rupununi Rodeo excursion

A private initiative that started out as an adventure for youths who are not afraid to take on some of Guyana’s jungles and forested areas last year has become an experience for at least 80 persons...

Accused guilty of manslaughter

Mar 28, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Accused guilty of manslaughter

Rosignol murder trial… – Judge orders Probation Report Rosignol murder accused, Justin Bailey, was on Friday found guilty on the lesser count of manslaughter, by a mixed jury sitting in the...

Guyana sending delegation in October – PSC

Mar 28, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana sending delegation in October – PSC

Guyana is sending a large delegation to neighbouring Brazil later this year, following the historic visit of a huge group of business representatives from that country last week. Describing the...

Mission Child Protection to get Halfway House

Mar 28, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Mission Child Protection to get Halfway House

When the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security launched Mission Child Protection in 2007 it was to address the obvious need that exists in the country. This was to not only remove children...

PNCR General Council must resolve to continue to fight injustice

Mar 28, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on PNCR General Council must resolve to continue to fight injustice

Dear Editor, Allow me to take time out to wish the Peoples’ National Congress Reform (PNCR) every success in their first General Council Meeting for 2010. As we meet to review the party’s plans...

Precaution must be taken as El Nino continues

Mar 28, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Precaution must be taken as El Nino continues

Dear Editor, I have been following the responses and reports emanating from the print and broadcast media relating to the current El Nino condition and am convinced that some media houses are not...

Patterson is devoid of thinking

Mar 28, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Patterson is devoid of thinking

Dear Editor, There is a well known saying that goes something like…”There is none so blind like he who refuseth to see” and I am convinced that letter writer J. Patterson falls into this...

Standards are falling like nine-pins!

Mar 28, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Standards are falling like nine-pins!

Dear Editor, I am appalled at the falling standards prevailing in Guyana. The widespread corruption, obscurity, and the high cost of living is deterring people from Guyana. Yes, they will visit,...

An admission to violations of the labour laws

Mar 28, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on An admission to violations of the labour laws

Dear Editor, Minister Manzoor Nadir’s admittance in Kaieteur News, March 25, 2010, (US labour union under fire from government) that, “The LOSH department does recognise the GB&GWU as the...

Reorganisation of the Extension Services is the way to go

Mar 28, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Reorganisation of the Extension Services is the way to go

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to a tarnished letter penned by Mervyn Williams, regarding the reorganisation of the extension service within the Ministry of Agriculture. Why can’t some politicians...

THE ELUSIVE INTEGRITY COMMISSION

Mar 28, 2010 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on THE ELUSIVE INTEGRITY COMMISSION

THE LAW The Integrity Commission Act, Chapter 19:12 came into effect with the passage of the Integrity Commission Act No 20 of 1997. This law provides for the establishment of a Commission to ensure...

Would Brazil’s new highway across Guyana bring prosperity?

Mar 28, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Would Brazil’s new highway across Guyana bring prosperity?

Dear Editor, Would Brazils’ new highway across Guyana bring any prosperity for all the people of Guyana or would it serve to benefit the few short-sighted elite? The impact on how the new highway...

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GBF secures certified Hardwood Court in major boost for basketball...

Jun 17, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – As Guyana prepares to host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers from July 8-12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has made a...

No right to a firearm permit exists

Jun 17, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Years ago, there was a man who contended, “I need a firearm licence because I have a lot of money.” The then relevant officer replied, “Then you can afford security—next application, please.” The man had been so confident he would get a firearm licence...

Why the Commonwealth Matters Again

Jun 14, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Small and medium-sized states, from the most vulnerable island nations to more diversified middle‑income economies, have always faced a difficult reality. They have to navigate a world in which power is unevenly distributed and in which the decisions of...

Carolyn Rodrigues – Birkett for UN Sec Gen. – I endorse

Jun 17, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Way to go, Excellency Ali. Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is Guyana’s nominee for the prestigious and demanding role of United Nations Secretary General. Why not? Since everybody globally have their eyes on a wedge of Guyana’s riches,...

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