April 2012

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GWI intensifies disconnection campaign on East Coast Demerara

Apr 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on GWI intensifies disconnection campaign on East Coast Demerara

Following a significant decrease in revenue collection from several communities on the East Coast of Demerara, Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has intensified its service disconnection...

24 technicians graduate from MACORP training programme

Apr 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on 24 technicians graduate from MACORP training programme

Twenty-four Machinery Corporation of Guyana Ltd (MACORP) technicians graduated Friday from a machinery and equipment training programme which will boost the entity’s qualified personnel while...

Three violent deaths, no answers

Apr 15, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on Three violent deaths, no answers

By Michael Jordan We like to think that execution-style killings only came into vogue a few years ago. We like to see the eighties and nineties as ‘the good old days’, when it was...

We are so blessed that we don’t know it

Apr 15, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on We are so blessed that we don’t know it

Every day brings with it its own glory, its challenges and above all, an opportunity for everyone to do something to help the other man or woman. Sometimes we go about the road without even...

ONE GOOD SUGGESTION DESERVES ANOTHER

Apr 15, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on ONE GOOD SUGGESTION DESERVES ANOTHER

It really does not matter where a good idea originates. Once it is good for the country, it should be seriously considered and adopted. A few days ago, this column observed that it was...

Government for growth

Apr 15, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Government for growth

The budget is being debated – but it’s been more like nitpicking from the opposition benches. Most disappointingly, they have actually called for focusing on the “Poverty Reduction Strategy...

China and Caribbean countries: Getting the relationship right

Apr 15, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on China and Caribbean countries: Getting the relationship right

By Sir Ronald Sanders China’s presence in the Caribbean is becoming a matter of increasing debate if not concern, as more Chinese businesses open in Caribbean towns and villages...

The Baccoo Speaks

Apr 15, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

This is the season of the madness. The electrocution, the road accidents and death, the drowning and the fires have all been headline news. There will be more of this in the coming days. The...

From the Diaspora… FINALLY SOME COMPETITION FROM SURINAME AIRWAYS

Apr 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora… FINALLY SOME COMPETITION FROM SURINAME AIRWAYS

By Ralph Seeram The voice was very excited at the other end of the phone. “Check Caribbean Airlines; they have a US$350 fare to Guyana from Miami”. “There must be some mistake” I...

The APNU Column…FOCUS ON APNU’S FOREIGN POLICY

Apr 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on The APNU Column…FOCUS ON APNU’S FOREIGN POLICY

Given territorial claims by both Venezuela and Suriname to parts of our country it is absolutely necessary that safeguarding our sovereignty and territorial integrity remain central to our...

ImmigrationTALK: Why is DNA Testing Required?

Apr 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationTALK: Why is DNA Testing Required?

By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram, www.GailLaw.com In many cases, the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may ask a petitioner to submit a DNA test proving the parental or...

Bartica tots parade in Easter pageant

Apr 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Bartica tots parade in Easter pageant

Ellen’s Day care, Pre and Nursery School of 62- Third Avenue, Bartica, recently held its annual Easter Hat Show and Junior Easter Pageant. The venue was the Leanna’s Kiddies Park in Fifth...

Church initiates literacy educators programme

Apr 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Church initiates literacy educators programme

At a time when the standard of literacy is a matter of national concern, the Education Department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has collaborated with the Ministry of Education to make a...

Another stabbing sends man to hospital

Apr 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Another stabbing sends man to hospital

A 47-year-old man is now at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), nursing a stab wound to his chest. The report is that the wound was inflicted by his friend. Joseph...

Woman fished out of North Ruimveldt canal

Apr 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Woman fished out of North Ruimveldt canal

Claudette Seymour, 64, was fished out of a canal that runs through Lamaha Springs, early yesterday morning. Her son, Mark McLeod, who made the discovery, said that Friday evening he...

Health workers await payment of bonuses two years later

Apr 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Health workers await payment of bonuses two years later

Some health workers attached to the Global Fund funded HIV/AIDs programme are questioning the credibility of some officials who are tasked with managing the operations here in Guyana. In fact, they...

Prime Minister addresses perceived ‘corrupt deals’ in budget debate

Apr 14, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Prime Minister addresses perceived ‘corrupt deals’ in budget debate

– defends Marriott, Amaila projects By Jenelle Carter Prime Minister Samuel Hinds who refuted the notion of ‘corrupt deals’ while defending this year’s budget, said that his...

Ramotar arrives in Colombia for Americas Summit

Apr 14, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Ramotar arrives in Colombia for Americas Summit

…host doesn’t want drugs to be “the item” of the agenda By Neil Marks in Cartagena, Colombia President Donald Ramotar arrived in Cartagena yesterday as Colombia looked to ensure its hosting...

Golden Grove man electrocuted by illegal wire to his house

Apr 14, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Golden Grove man electrocuted by illegal wire to his house

Friday 13 (Black Friday) took on real meaning for a Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara family, following the discovery of the body of 47-year-old Hilbert Mayers, the victim of a suspected...

Nandlall, APNU clash on $1.5B already spent on Justice System

Apr 14, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Nandlall, APNU clash on $1.5B already spent on Justice System

… so much money spent with nothing to show for it–Williams “…the more than $1.5B spent on the Justice System must be one of the greatest mysteries of all time…so much money spent...

Black Friday for Kitty family as child sets former politician’s home afire

Apr 14, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Black Friday for Kitty family as child sets former politician’s home afire

Another fire, the eighth in 13 days in Guyana rendered yet another family homeless. This fire struck shortly before 14:00 hours at 37 William Street, Kitty. At the time the occupants were all at...

Landlord demolishes step to ‘get-rid’ of tenant

Apr 14, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Landlord demolishes step to ‘get-rid’ of tenant

– Refused to fix the step for other tenants A mother of three yesterday expressed anger at her landlord for breaking down the step, leading to her upper flat apartment...

REWARD THE COCHORES

Apr 14, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on REWARD THE COCHORES

The government is bailing out the Guyana Power and Light to the tune of billions of dollars each year. This is in order to ensure that tariffs are not increased. In the meantime, electricity...

Being a watchdog

Apr 14, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Being a watchdog

The nation has long known that many things are not above board simply because we do not see ourselves as being strictly accountable for some of our actions. We also know that enforcement of...

Govt. vows to continue bailout of GPL, GuySuCo – Attorney General

Apr 14, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. vows to continue bailout of GPL, GuySuCo – Attorney General

– Commercial Registry under creation to deal with mortgages Government yesterday vowed to continue plugging more money into the ailing state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) and Guyana...

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Guyana Cup rematch on the cards in President’s Cup feature

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The field will be a packed one on Sunday November 29, at Rising Sun Turf Club when the President’s Cup horse race meet shoots off. More than 100 horses have thrown their names...

Who says the government does not listen?

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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