October 17, 2012

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THE INJUSTICE CONTINUES

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on THE INJUSTICE CONTINUES

Dear Editor, The embattled Guyana Cricket Board officials may have thought that the dark days were over when the Caribbean Court of Justice ruled that the Court of Appeal of Guyana must hear their...

Shooters used copper-plated pellets – forensic expert

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Shooters used copper-plated pellets – forensic expert

– Cops disown rounds By Latoya Giles Independent forensic ballistics expert Dr. Mark Robinson, in testifying yesterday at the Commission of Inquiry into the July 18 fatal shooting...

Orette: Cutting a path to success through perseverance

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Orette: Cutting a path to success through perseverance

By Michael Benjamin Recently, there has been an outcry by many young people exiting the school system over the unavailability of jobs on par with their academic achievements. Many turn to sports only...

Eon Abel, Charles Grimmond and Niroj Singh shine in latest round

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Eon Abel, Charles Grimmond and Niroj Singh shine in latest round

Neal and Massy Intermediate 50 overs cricket The Neal and Massy Intermediate 50 overs cricket competition organised by the Berbice Cricket Board continued recently with three players recording fine...

Exploiting women once more

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Exploiting women once more

Dear Editor, The use of women’s bodies in advertising and marketing in Guyana has increased in proportion to the intense levels of violence that many women and girls face. Around the world, many...

Miner fatally stabbed at Karrau

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Miner fatally stabbed at Karrau

The body of 32-year-old gold miner Gregory Thomas, of Karrau, Essequibo River, was discovered with a stab wound to the abdomen shortly after 01:00 hrs yesterday. The victim was lying...

Suspect discharged from hospital

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Suspect discharged from hospital

Goedverwagting murder… The 42-year-old man who reportedly ingested a poisonous substance a day after he allegedly stabbed his reputed wife to death and wounded her sister was...

New Amsterdam/Canje edge Lower Corentyne to lift title

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on New Amsterdam/Canje edge Lower Corentyne to lift title

The strategic investment by the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) in the New Amsterdam/Canje area has started to produce positive results with the Zone defeating Lower Corentyne on first innings points to...

Pensioner fined $75,000 for forgery

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Pensioner fined $75,000 for forgery

A pensioner yesterday pleaded guilty to forging the expiry date affixed to his Republic of Guyana passport. David Deochand 71, who resides in St George’s Barbados, faced Chief...

Haags Bosch landfill accepting double the waste it was designed for

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Haags Bosch landfill accepting double the waste it was designed for

– Contractor In a statement issued by BK International in response to a recent article about several deficiencies in the operation at the Haags Bosch landfill, the contractor has...

Local writer finding it hard to market work in Guyana

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Local writer finding it hard to market work in Guyana

By Leon Suseran For local homegrown writers such as Berbician, Stephanie Bowry, it is no easy road when it comes to publishing and selling her work. Given that the local writing...

What does Guyana have to celebrate this Agri Month?

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on What does Guyana have to celebrate this Agri Month?

Dear Editor, I thought long and hard before deciding to pen this letter. This month, as Guyana knows and as the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, so proudly proclaims, is Agricultural...

Mexican Embassy hosts art exhibition, workshop

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Mexican Embassy hosts art exhibition, workshop

Ever since 1996, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been hosting an annual international drawing competition, and this year is no different. But since Guyana had only one entry into this...

Dyna Ravens, Pacesetters win respective finals

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dyna Ravens, Pacesetters win respective finals

As predicted, Dyna Ravens Guard Ryan Stephney produced an outstanding performance, dumping in a game-high 19 points to lead his team to a 79-73 win over Colts in the final of the First Division...

National Junior Chess champion in rigid defence of title

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Junior Chess champion in rigid defence of title

National junior chess champion Hai Feng Su exhibited determination last weekend to defend his title when he defeated two main challengers in the SASHA CELLS 2012 National Junior Chess Championship at...

Census “slightly behind” schedule

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Census “slightly behind” schedule

– Chief Statistician In this the fifth week of the national census, the Bureau of Statistics is “slightly behind”. It should complete the exercise in six weeks duration. This...

‘Squeaky’ Adams last gasp heave squeaks Bulls by to upset Kings 60-57

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Squeaky’ Adams last gasp heave squeaks Bulls by to upset Kings 60-57

– Jets zoom past Flames 57-37 Top seed Kashif and Shanghai Kings were stunned by a last gasp three-point shot as fifth seed Half Mile Bulls scored a sensational 60-57 upset victory Sunday...

Caitan, Wilson to compete at SA 10k Race

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Caitan, Wilson to compete at SA 10k Race

– intensify rivalries among Juniors By Edison Jefford Kaieteur Sport yesterday confirmed the participation of Rupununi’s national junior long distance sensations, Samuel Caitan and Doretta...

Guyana and Cuba

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Guyana and Cuba

President Donald Ramotar is on his first official visit to Cuba. Just before he departed, he unveiled a monument to the victims of the Air Cubana disaster of October 6, 1976. Seventy-three persons,...

Carpenter still critical, on life support

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Carpenter still critical, on life support

Hope fatal accident… The 20-year-old carpenter who was involved in an early morning accident on the Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD) Public Road last Monday is still in a...

GFC host Camptown in feature clash of double header today

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFC host Camptown in feature clash of double header today

Two more matches are planned for today when the President Beer Super 8 KO Tournament continues at the GFC ground. In the opening fixture, Santos tackle Northern Rangers from 18:30 hrs and that will...

Puran remembered as “one of the best” by legal colleagues

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Puran remembered as “one of the best” by legal colleagues

Many individuals from the legal fraternity yesterday paid tribute to their fallen colleague, Vicramadictya ‘Vic’ Puran, who was found dead at Mahaicony early yesterday morning. A...

Abigail McDonald wins, but Devraj Deonarine steals the show at GASP Open

Oct 17, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Abigail McDonald wins, but Devraj Deonarine steals the show at GASP Open

Abigail McDonald proved that she is unquestionably the most prolific scrabble player when she defeated a competent field of her contemporaries to cart off the honours when the Guyana Association of...

TCL uses website to target proper use of cement

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on TCL uses website to target proper use of cement

As Guyana’s housing drive continues to perform well for the economy, at least one company is seeking to capitalize and increase linkages with its customers. TCL Guyana Inc. has...

Meeting on Mackenzie Bridge was held past stipulated time

Oct 17, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Meeting on Mackenzie Bridge was held past stipulated time

Commission of Inquiry hears… – protestors “stopped to rest” From a line of questions by Commissioner Dana Seetahal (SC), it was revealed yesterday that demonstrators in Linden on...

PREV 12

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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