April 2010

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Region Six Disabled People’s Network gearing for Blind Awareness Month

Apr 19, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Region Six Disabled People’s Network gearing for Blind Awareness Month

NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – The Disabled People’s Network in Region Six is gearing up for Blind Awareness Month which would be observed next month. To mark the occasion, a blind cricket match...

Paddy bug infestation increases in Region Six

Apr 19, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Paddy bug infestation increases in Region Six

BENGAL FARM, CORENTYNE – As the rate of paddy bug infestation continues to climb in Region Six, President of the Guyana Rice Producers’ Association, Leeka Rambrich, is reiterating his call...

How effective can a binding extradition treaty be when the sovereignty of a nation matters?

Apr 19, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on How effective can a binding extradition treaty be when the sovereignty of a nation matters?

Dear Editor, There seems to be a looming diplomatic dilemma forming between Jamaica and the United States of America (USA). The heightened diplomatic tensions are as a result of the Jamaican Prime...

The PNCR seems bent on creating fear in the minds of Hope/Dochfour residents

Apr 19, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PNCR seems bent on creating fear in the minds of Hope/Dochfour residents

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to the People’s National Congress Reform’s (PNCR) claims with regard to its recent statements on the construction of the Hope Canal. They are both misleading and...

An important struggle for arms control

Apr 19, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on An important struggle for arms control

Dear Editor, The embargos which President Barack Obama is calling for against Iran are just the initial stages of an important struggle for arms control and an end to rogue states trying to endanger...

Worker participation vis-à-vis better industrial relations

Apr 19, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Worker participation vis-à-vis better industrial relations

Dear Editor, There is some uneasiness in the sugar and bauxite industries, industries that at one time mounted a unified national front against colonial hegemony; and subsequently allied in political...

Misunderstanding news and opinion commentaries

Apr 19, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Misunderstanding news and opinion commentaries

Dear Editor, I am responding to comments made by Mr. Freddie Kissoon in recent columns that are preposterous to the tenets of journalism. Anyone who studies journalism would know Kissoon does not...

THE ROAD THAT LEADS TO A PLAN

Apr 19, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE ROAD THAT LEADS TO A PLAN

In the previous contribution on the Amaila Falls Hydroelectric Project, this column took the position that the litmus test of the economic value of this project must not be reduced to mere savings in...

The ugly, silly, crazy season is here

Apr 19, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The ugly, silly, crazy season is here

The election season is upon us. The pro PPP/Government propagandists (including the fourth Musketeer, Peeping Tom; yes I know who the main one is) will be on the hunt. Sad thing about the...

ONCE UP PORN A TIME

Apr 19, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on ONCE UP PORN A TIME

Sperminator, Womb Raider, Star Whores, Shaving Ryan’s Privates, Free My Willy, Saturday Night Beaver, Riding Miss Daisy, On Golden Blonde, Ocean’s 11 Inches and When Harry Ate Sally are some of...

Education Needs

Apr 19, 2010 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Education Needs

As a small, poor, developing country, no one can deny that we desperately need to upgrade the skills and training of our population. Of the countries that have pulled themselves out of poverty since...

Sisters, cousin tell cops of years of sexual abuse

Apr 18, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Sisters, cousin tell cops of years of sexual abuse

…sister suspected to be pregnant, another claims he fathered her child As the twist in the ‘Sharma sex probe’ continues to unfold, the two girls who presented initial affidavits countering the...

No new Senior Counsel in 13 years

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on No new Senior Counsel in 13 years

By Latoya Giles The non-appointment of Senior Counsel in Guyana for the past 13 years is unfortunate and of serious concern, says President of the Bar Association, Teni Housty. The President, in an...

Safeguards on paper good, but track record not encouraging – Murray

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Safeguards on paper good, but track record not encouraging – Murray

– reaction to scrutiny underscores need for Freedom of Information Legislation It is unfortunate, the manner in which the Government responds to enquiries to the point of imputing malicious...

Dem boys seh…..Hand in Hand invest in another Sanford?

Apr 18, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…..Hand in Hand invest in another Sanford?

National awards is a thing that does mek people proud. Some people, when dem get it, does wear de thing even when dem sleeping. One man use to tek de award from he clothes and put it pun he towel...

An illustrious lawyer with a common touch

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on An illustrious lawyer with a common touch

Bernard De Santos S.C., is a ‘Special Person’ “I’m always willing to help anyone who asks for guidance I have no problem with that”. By Latoya Giles Senior Counsel Bernard De...

Guyana gets more funding to fight TB

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana gets more funding to fight TB

– Lack of knowledge and awareness a major concern Guyana is set to sign a new grant agreement for approximately US$3M with the Global Fund. This new proposal will enable Guyana to further...

UN to focus on development policies

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on UN to focus on development policies

The impacts of development policies on indigenous peoples’ culture and identity will be the focus of a two-week meeting beginning tomorrow at UN Headquarters in New York. Effective participation of...

IDB announces US$3B for Caribbean renewable energy projects

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on IDB announces US$3B for Caribbean renewable energy projects

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the leading source of long-term lending for Latin America and the Caribbean, last week announced its intention to increase its financing for renewable...

Guyana celebrates more than 300 years of sugar

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana celebrates more than 300 years of sugar

The history of the sugar industry in Guyana was the focus of an exhibition the National Trust hosted Friday to mark International Day for Monuments and Sites. The exhibition, held in the foyer of the...

President calls spontaneous meeting

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on President calls spontaneous meeting

– Addresses trash disposal and floods Yesterday, President Bharrat Jagdeo hastily called a meeting at State House to consult with various stakeholders to discuss the garbage that contributes to...

Jamaat celebrates centenary

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Jamaat celebrates centenary

Love, education and initiating the love of God to their fellowmen come to mind when one reflects on the Maria’s Delight Jamaat that is 100 years old. The Masjid was initially founded by Brother...

How deep is deep?

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on How deep is deep?

This road in Section “C” Sophia is filled with huge potholes that are expected to become worse with the rains. Residents say it is the main access road in the area.

PNCR describes Guyana’s security situation as fragile

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on PNCR describes Guyana’s security situation as fragile

– Rohee dismisses statement as politicking The main opposition party, the People’s National Congress Reform is calling on the Commissioner of Police and the Minister of Home Affairs to...

Unidentified man’s body at GPHC

Apr 18, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Unidentified man’s body at GPHC

On April 6, a slim brown skinned male, approximately 5ft 7″ tall, and of East Indian descent, was ‘found’ slouching in a wheelchair in the Accident and Emergency Unit around 14:22h....

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Kingsmen claim back-to-back wins

Aug 31, 2026

CPL – The Jamaica Kingsmen recorded their fourth win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a 7-run win via DLS over the Trinbago Knight Riders, as the rain halted play just...

The danger of renting another country’s power

Aug 31, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There is an old temptation among small countries, particularly those situated beside larger and more troublesome neighbours. They often mistake the friendship of a great power for an insurance policy. The illusion is comforting. It permits governments to spend less time...

Haiti after Kenscoff: Pledges and Promises Do Not Stop the Killing

Aug 30, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – For generations, Kenscoff was where people from Port-au-Prince went to breathe. Its cool hills offered relief, and its farmers supplied the capital’s markets. Gang attacks reached the commune in January 2025, but it remained an important barrier between...

Praising President Ali, PPP for thinking of Guyanese

Aug 31, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – I wish to thank publicly President Ali and the PPP Govt for keeping Guyanese in mind, caring for them. This should have been done before, but circumstances kept getting in the way. The president helped to get priorities in order, so here I am with gratitude in my heart,...

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