April 2010

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HUBBLE TURNS 20

Apr 25, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on HUBBLE TURNS 20

In the daily grind of life, it can be quite easy to forget that we are inhabitants of a vast universe; that we reside on the third smallest planet in a system of nine revolving around a medium sized...

The more you live the more you learn about people

Apr 25, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on The more you live the more you learn about people

Dear Editor, I stopped writing letters in the press because there is a nauseating level of ignorant insensitivity that emanate from the pages of all the print media houses in Guyana as it relates to...

Final goodbyes said for retired Chief Justice Joaquim Gonsalves-Sabola

Apr 25, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Final goodbyes said for retired Chief Justice Joaquim Gonsalves-Sabola

As if it were a prince of real royal blood, the life of a Guyanese who made Bahamas his home proudly was laid to rest on Friday April 16, in statesmanship fashion. Tributes of honour and opulence...

Clarence Ellis has left a legacy

Apr 25, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Clarence Ellis has left a legacy

Dear Editor, It was quite touching to see Ravi Dev acknowledge the life of the recently departed Clarence Frederick Ellis. It was not surprising because Ravi has always had the courage to be honest....

Melanie residents clash with villager over fence around old bus shed

Apr 25, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Melanie residents clash with villager over fence around old bus shed

A villager’s move to erect a fence around an old bus shed and on what is Government’s reserve has several of his neighbours crying foul. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Public Works had...

Kamla is the most liked politician in T&T

Apr 25, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Kamla is the most liked politician in T&T

Dear Editor, According to NACTA’s latest survey in Trinidad, UNC and Opposition Leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar is more liked than PNM Leader and Prime Minister Patrick Manning and COP Leader...

Trust building is a work in progress

Apr 25, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Trust building is a work in progress

Dear Editor, I wrote in 2004 the following: “…President Bharrat Jagdeo presented the PPP/C’s position on inclusive governance in 2003 at the State House. The paper came at a time when everybody...

Fighting Sexual Violence

Apr 25, 2010 knews Editorial Comments Off on Fighting Sexual Violence

The unanimous passing of the Sexual Offences Bill 2009 last Thursday night by the National Assembly is a landmark event for a host of reasons. Coming as it does in the wake of the latest high-profile...

First two Mayor’s Cup semi-finalists will be decided tonight at GFC

Apr 25, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on First two Mayor’s Cup semi-finalists will be decided tonight at GFC

The first two semi-final places will be decided tonight at the Georgetown Football Club ground when action in the Annual Mayor’s Cup football championship continue at the venue starting at...

Mackeson Super Ward Final Four begins tonight

Apr 25, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Mackeson Super Ward Final Four begins tonight

– Linden vs Georgetown rivalry anticipated Tonight one team will know whether or not it will have a crack at the $500,000 first place prize in the Mackeson National Super Ward Basketball...

Tools for community training on climate change launched

Apr 25, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Tools for community training on climate change launched

Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation (Iwokrama) and Conservation International Guyana (CI-Guyana) jointly launched a publication, Climate Change & the Role of Forests — A...

‘Guyana Model Search’ begins in earnest

Apr 25, 2010 knews News Comments Off on ‘Guyana Model Search’ begins in earnest

By Mondale Smith The road to the staging of the annual ‘Guyana Model Search,’ began on Thursday evening at the poolside of the Tower Hotel on Main Street. Headed by Sonia Noel, the exciting quest...

Ireland – A team with a mission in the ICC W T-20, 2010 West Indies

Apr 25, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Ireland – A team with a mission in the ICC W T-20, 2010 West Indies

By Colin E. H. Croft Ireland plays cricket as was played in the Caribbean in 1970’s and 1980’s; with gusto, tremendous determination and the demeanor of a team with real love of the cricket game....

Neil Kumar is on the ball

Apr 25, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Neil Kumar is on the ball

Government must also support a National Cricket League By Sean Devers Guyana’s Director of Sports and Parliamentarian Neil Kumar last Sunday called for the formation of a National 20/20 Cricket...

Indian Arrival Committee looks to revive tassa drumming

Apr 25, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Indian Arrival Committee looks to revive tassa drumming

The Indian film industry exerts a strong influence on the song and dances of East Indians in Guyana, so much so that the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) fears that the musical traditions of those who...

Audio Visual Industries Network to be launched tomorrow

Apr 25, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Audio Visual Industries Network to be launched tomorrow

The Guyana Audiovisual Industries Network (GAIN), which was formed in 2009 to elevate skills and competencies of people who work in the creative industries, will be launched tomorrow. The Network...

Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club Post-Arrival day meet set for May 16

Apr 25, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club Post-Arrival day meet set for May 16

The Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club will hold its Post Arrival Day race meet at the on Sunday May 16 at Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne Berbice. Seven races are carded for the day and entries close on...

LAWLESSNESS IN HIGH PLACES: ACCOUNTING AND FIREARMS

Apr 25, 2010 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on LAWLESSNESS IN HIGH PLACES: ACCOUNTING AND FIREARMS

An examination of the 2008 Report of the Auditor General and a review of the recently Gazetted Regulations made by Minister Rohee under the Firearms Act, demonstrate that with every passing day the...

The sleeping giant could awake

Apr 25, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on The sleeping giant could awake

– Langevine ready to create upsets His name is not synonymous with many of the local racing greats, but what Ike Langevine has done was to create a niche of his own that could become a legacy...

PC, Bishops’ High advance in GBTI impromptu speaking competition

Apr 25, 2010 knews News Comments Off on PC, Bishops’ High advance in GBTI impromptu speaking competition

President’s College and Bishops’ High ruled when the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) sponsored Inter-Secondary School Impromptu Speaking Competition for fourth formers continued...

Agri. contracts worth $398 million signed

Apr 25, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Agri. contracts worth $398 million signed

– State-of-the-art seed paddy facility to be constructed Last Friday, 19 contractors were awarded projects in the agriculture sector amounting to $398.5 million, including one to construct a...

Fitness Express & Windjammer Int. Hotel supports HRC

Apr 25, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Fitness Express & Windjammer Int. Hotel supports HRC

One week away from showdown As athletes wind down preparations ahead of the Second Hugh Ross Classic Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships, Corporate Guyana continues to add their unflinching...

Dyna’s Media X1 face CID headquarters on Monday night

Apr 25, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Dyna’s Media X1 face CID headquarters on Monday night

The Dyna’s Media X1 will face a CID Headquarters combination from 19:30hrs on Monday evening in a feature 20/20 Tapeball cricket match. The Media, who are preparing to battle a Guyana Cricket Board...

Anhinga (Darter or Snakebird)

Apr 25, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Anhinga (Darter or Snakebird)

The darters or snakebirds are mainly tropical waterbirds in the family Anhingidae. There are four living species, three of which are very common and widespread while the fourth is rarer and...

Guyanese boxing promoter looks to the ‘big times’

Apr 25, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese boxing promoter looks to the ‘big times’

Guyanese boxing promoter Seon Bristol is headed to the ‘big times’. He will stage a boxing card on May 7 at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino which will have Guyanese ‘Deadly’ Denny Dalton...

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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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