June 2011

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Dr. Samad would be a good addition to the Turkeyen Campus

Jun 20, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Dr. Samad would be a good addition to the Turkeyen Campus

Dear Editor, Thanks to your paper and Mr. Leon Suseran for the article featuring Professor Daizal Samad, Director of the Berbice Campus of the University of Guyana. Over the years, I have been doing...

Would Dave Martindale accept my challenge?

Jun 20, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Would Dave Martindale accept my challenge?

DEAR EDITOR, This is a follow-up to my letters of June 10th and 13th in KN challenging Dave Martindale to a debate at a public forum. To date, Mr. Martindale has not responded to my email:...

Democracy will not flourish merely because it is proclaimed

Jun 20, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Democracy will not flourish merely because it is proclaimed

Dear Editor, Generally, no political party will declare that it is undemocratic. Democracy has become such a compelling idea that even civilian dictators are eager to proclaim their devotion to...

This is a backward step

Jun 20, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on This is a backward step

Dear Editor, According to Demerara Waves, Rupert Roopnarine is tipped to be the Prime Ministerial candidate for the Joint Opposition People’s Partnership. This is a backward step. Recently I read a...

GPL HAS BEEN PUT TO SHAME!

Jun 20, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on GPL HAS BEEN PUT TO SHAME!

The decision of the local beverage giant, Banks DIH to acquire another generating facility to power more of its operations may have been decided on before the government decided to build the Amalia...

DIE HARD: WITH A VENGEANCE

Jun 20, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on DIE HARD: WITH A VENGEANCE

V.S. Naipaul had a character named “Hat” in his book, Miguel Street. I had my Uncle “Jacket” in real life. He was called the “Jacket Man” because he always wore a coat – even to cut...

Frantz Fanon

Jun 20, 2011 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Frantz Fanon

In this month of June we have already remembered the Enmore Martyrs and Dr Walter Rodney who contributed to the liberation of Guyana. In this International Year for people of African Descent, we can...

Kaieteur News refuses Sithe Global advertisement

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Kaieteur News refuses Sithe Global advertisement

– After company declines to answer questions The publisher of Kaieteur News has refused to publish advertisements requested by Sithe Global, the developers of the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, as...

Thief caught in trench sent to jail

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Thief caught in trench sent to jail

Christopher Smith, the man who jumped in a trench only to be arrested by some Presidential Guards, will rest in jail for 18 months. He was charged with robbery and appeared on Friday before Chief...

Father shoots self in head after sending home pizza for kids

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Father shoots self in head after sending home pizza for kids

A city businessman was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital early yesterday morning with a single gunshot wound to his head. There are reports that 36-year-old Andre Khan of...

The seamstress with a spiritual touch

Jun 19, 2011 knews News Comments Off on The seamstress with a spiritual touch

By Crystal Conway “To young women, if you love yourself then you will hold out until you are treated with respect in all things…then it will be harder for young men to hurt or mistreat you. To...

Dem boys seh…Irfaat mek bodyguard run

Jun 19, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Irfaat mek bodyguard run

Today is Father’s Day and nuff fathers sad. Some of dem looking fuh diversion—anything fuh tek dem mind off dem own bad mind. Bar-Rat run out de country and dem boys check and find out that he...

Blind dad wishes for peace and love on Father’s Day

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Blind dad wishes for peace and love on Father’s Day

by Yannason Duncan Amidst the craving to acquire preferably, monetary or material presents, for one’s dad on Father’s Day, one father who is not asking for too much, hopes that his only wish...

Some fathers get a second chance at happiness

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Some fathers get a second chance at happiness

By Leon Suseran Father’s Day compels us to seriously and prayerfully give thanks to the fathers in our midst for their labours and dedication, which I daresay usually go unrecognized in the society...

Three fathers who are role models

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Three fathers who are role models

Fathers are very special persons; they are the first men we love, look up to and learn to depend on. Today being Father’s Day, there was a focus on three exemplary and proud fathers. Dr Joseph...

From a memorable steamer trip to Florida’s judiciary – the inspiring journey of a humble Essequibian

Jun 19, 2011 knews News Comments Off on From a memorable steamer trip to Florida’s judiciary – the inspiring journey of a humble Essequibian

By Leonard Gildarie For most folks, there is a specific time that they could look back on what could be considered the turning point in their life. Their entire perspective would have changed in that...

From the Diaspora…WHO’S INTERESTED IN FOOD SHORTAGE 30YRS AGO?

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…WHO’S INTERESTED IN FOOD SHORTAGE 30YRS AGO?

By Ralph Seeram The letters has been going back and forth in the letter columns debating which ethnic groups suffered during the food shortages in the 70s and 80s during the PNC reign. Some are...

No projects yet submitted for Norway funds

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on No projects yet submitted for Norway funds

…Norway says financial safeguards must be ensured for funds release The government says it plans to use funds from the forest-saving deal with Norway to help build the Amaila Falls Hydro Project,...

Control system failure at Berbice Bridge caused June 12 delay – Management

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Control system failure at Berbice Bridge caused June 12 delay – Management

A delay on June 12 at the Berbice Bridge which caused delays with travellers is being blamed on problems with the control system which open and closes the facility, management says. Almost a week...

Man goes missing, family fears “foul play”…

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Man goes missing, family fears “foul play”…

Relatives of a South Ruimveldt man are desperately trying to locate him, after he failed to turn up at his reputed wife’s home at Charity, Essequibo several days ago. According to relatives Steve...

IDB makes US$12M water loan to Linden

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on IDB makes US$12M water loan to Linden

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$12M loan to improve efficiency, quality and sustainability of potable water service in Guyana’s second largest city, Linden. The...

Body floats up at Kingston Wharf

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Body floats up at Kingston Wharf

…appears to be badly beaten The partly decomposed body of a man washed up yesterday afternoon behind a Kingston wharf, just behind Demerara Woods. A security guard attached to the Demerara...

Building your home? (Guttering, drains and floods)

Jun 19, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Building your home? (Guttering, drains and floods)

By Leonard Gildarie On Friday, last, the country received good news. At least for the building industry it is. Barama Company Limited, the maker of plywood locally, announced that it has restarted...

FastBall official kick off set for July 2 @MSC Ground

Jun 19, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on FastBall official kick off set for July 2 @MSC Ground

Jamaican Reggae artiste Konshens to headline concert; $1M in giveaways for fans Jamaican Reggae artiste Konshens will be the main act on the opening day of the GT&T FastBall nationwide knock-out...

Horses battle at Norman Singh today in ‘Guyana Cup Fever’ Meet

Jun 19, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Horses battle at Norman Singh today in ‘Guyana Cup Fever’ Meet

By Samuel Whyte The battle line has been drawn, the die has been cast, the arena has been prepared, the horses entered and all ingredients are in place for the grand one day Guyana Cup Fever...

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Mars outlasts Callender as perfect scores set up round four showdown

Sep 02, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – Round Three of the Pegasus Weekly Chess League, organized by Drayton’s Chess Club in partnership with the Pegasus Chess Club and Guyana Chess Federation, continued on Monday...

The Ministry diagnoses the wrong disease

Sep 02, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Health’s response to Peeping Tom’s column, “Second-Class Patients,” is a case whereby a medical response is so clinically misplaced that one is tempted to prescribe a second opinion. The Ministry has produced an impressive medical case for something...

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...

Motions, distance, indifference

Sep 02, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There’s a human tragedy. Cotton Tree and two cousins. Across Mandarin Bridge and an 11-year-old-child. Police killings in Linden. And, more lately, a boat that went down and took down over 100 Guyanese lives. Poor ones. The rich ones and big ones don’t sail,...

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