July 2011

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“White Zone” implemented at Wakenaam Hospice for victims

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on “White Zone” implemented at Wakenaam Hospice for victims

Victims of domestic violence in Wakenaam are now able to find temporary refuge at the second “White Zone” to be set up in the country, this time at the Wakenaam Cottage Hospital Wednesday last....

My interest in Guyana has been heightened by novels

Jul 23, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on My interest in Guyana has been heightened by novels

Dear Editor, I am writing to acquaint you and your readers with a new novel on Guyana by Chaitram Singh, author of “The Flour Convoy”. The new novel is “The February 23rd Coup”, which tells...

The youth bulge in our population and what it means for Guyana

Jul 23, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on The youth bulge in our population and what it means for Guyana

DEAR EDITOR, Every year the 11th July is observed as World Population Day, but this year is a special year because the world is expected to reach, at the end of 2011, a population of seven (7)...

13-year-old suffers from head injures

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on 13-year-old suffers from head injures

Beih Ballie, a 13-year-old male, who sustained severe head injures a month ago, is slowly responding to treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital Cooperation. Ballie, a resident of New Amsterdam,...

The Ministry of Agriculture will not be dragged into a debate by Mr. Fernandes

Jul 23, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Ministry of Agriculture will not be dragged into a debate by Mr. Fernandes

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter on page 5 of the July 19 issue of the Kaieteur News and headed “The Agri Sector in Region One needs urgent attention” written by Desmond Fernandes, MP PNCR. The...

Miner gets chopped after parting fight

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Miner gets chopped after parting fight

Twenty-year-old Junior Gordon was having a grand time at a rum shop when the unexpected happened. He was drinking with a few friends at a street side rum shop in Port Kaituma on July 17, last, when a...

Jamaica buys sugar from Guyana to stave off shortage

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Jamaica buys sugar from Guyana to stave off shortage

The Jamaican Government has placed an order for sugar from Guyana to avert shortages in that CARICOM country. Quoting the Agriculture Ministry, the Jamaican Observer yesterday said that it has put in...

GPSU membership may wish to consider a term limit for their president

Jul 23, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on GPSU membership may wish to consider a term limit for their president

Dear Editor, I write in relation to the article captioned “GPSU’s leadership cupboard bare” in the July 19, 2011 edition of the Stabroek News. In my view, the GPSU’s leadership failed to...

Ministry of Public Works vehicle causes four-vehicle smash up

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry of Public Works vehicle causes four-vehicle smash up

An employee of the Ministry of Pubic Works seemed to be in a hurry recently as he sped down the turn at Lombard Street, Charlestown, and slammed into a line of parked vehicles outside of the Guyana...

Both teams disappointed with first day wash-out

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Both teams disappointed with first day wash-out

By Sean Devers Torrential early and mid-morning rain left the Bourda ground water-logged and although the sun came out yesterday afternoon the first day of the second round Regional under-91 three...

John Deere sponsors ladies hockey uniforms

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on John Deere sponsors ladies hockey uniforms

“Nothing runs like a Deere” were the words of John Deere Managing Director, Mr. Renger Van Dijk, “and I hope you girls will run the same way on the field in Rio.” At a simple presentation at...

Ramsey Ali failed to act on the financial irregularities of the GCB

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Ramsey Ali failed to act on the financial irregularities of the GCB

Dear Editor, I read a letter written by Ramsey Ali, published in the Guyana Chronicle (Friday July 17 2011) and thought long and hard before penning this response. After reading it I concluded that...

BK Western Tigers beat Reggae Boyz; round-of-32 starts tomorrow @ MSC

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on BK Western Tigers beat Reggae Boyz; round-of-32 starts tomorrow @ MSC

By Franklin Wilson A Dwayne Ali 15th minute blue ball goal was all that was needed to lead BK International Western Tigers A team to the Georgetown Zone title of the inaugural GT&T FastBall...

All set for Summer Regatta tomorrow

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on All set for Summer Regatta tomorrow

2 Million in cash & prizes up for the taking The best acts in the business of Powerboat racing and Jet Skiing in Guyana are eagerly awaiting their chance to heat up the waters tomorrow when the...

Reopening the claims and objections enhances the electoral process

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Reopening the claims and objections enhances the electoral process

Dear Editor, I am baffled by the logic of the opposition parties, namely APNU and WPA in the position taken that “the need to reopen another round of the Claims and Objections is pregnant with the...

James in Pan Am Juniors 400m Final

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on James in Pan Am Juniors 400m Final

– runs fourth fastest qualifying time Guyana’s junior 400m sensation, Stephan James continued his consistency, internationally, at the Pan American Junior Championships yesterday morning at...

Lumumba cautiously confident as Alpha leaves for Champion’s League duties

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Lumumba cautiously confident as Alpha leaves for Champion’s League duties

After months of stringent preparations and fluctuating fortunes during practice games, the 23 member football squad from the Alpha United FC will leave these shores, one set this morning and another,...

Port Mourant Turf Club Emancipation horserace meet set for Sunday July 31

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Port Mourant Turf Club Emancipation horserace meet set for Sunday July 31

Entries close today With the second half of the horseracing season well and truly on, the Port Mourant Turf Club will stage the Grand annual One day Pre-Emancipation horserace meet on Sunday July...

Rain forces postponement, DHQ leads

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Rain forces postponement, DHQ leads

Rain tampered with what was to be a pulsating final day of athletic rivalries among servicemen yesterday at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Base Camp Ayanganna Ground, Thomas Lands in the 2011...

Aditya Kids Trust Foundation present bat to Hemraj

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Aditya Kids Trust Foundation present bat to Hemraj

By Sean Devers The Adita Kids Trust Foundation yesterday presented a bat to national under-19 left-hander Chanderpaul Hemraj at a simple ceremony at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC). The foundation...

Farfan & Mendes maintains support of RHTY&SC

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Farfan & Mendes maintains support of RHTY&SC

One of the faithful and long standing corporate partners of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC), Farfan & Mendes has maintained that level of support when they handed over the...

Alpha Utd thank Caribbean Airlines for making CONCACAF participation possible

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha Utd thank Caribbean Airlines for making CONCACAF participation possible

Alpha United (AU) Football Club yesterday thanked Caribbean Airlines (CA) for making their CONCACAF Champions League participation possible. President of AU Football Club, Odinga Lumumba, told the...

AN OPEN PARTNERSHIP OF UNEQUALS?

Jul 23, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on AN OPEN PARTNERSHIP OF UNEQUALS?

The Working Peoples Alliance has to accept what is thrown at it in the partnership that it has formed with the PNCR and two other marginal political parties. Its participation in APNU is the lifeline...

Is the University of Guyana Law (LL.B) Programme in danger of losing its accreditation?

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters 4

Dear Editor, I write this letter with a sad heart; but I feel that if I don’t I may be guilty of not doing my utmost to ensure that a programme which I love, a programme which I and many others,...

Donald Ramotar has what it takes to lift this nation to greater heights

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Donald Ramotar has what it takes to lift this nation to greater heights

DEAR EDITOR, Mr M. Maxwell must be ‘commended’ for the consistency of his attacks on the PPP/C administration even though his criticisms invariably lack balance and objectivity. He has now joined...

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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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