March 2013

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‘The Palms’ – a century-old haven for our seniors

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on ‘The Palms’ – a century-old haven for our seniors

By Jenelle Willabus The Palms Geriatric Institution located on Brickdam is easily one of Guyana’s longest serving institutions – the final home for thousands of our senior citizens. First...

US-based, Guyana-born urologist looking to offer skills here

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on US-based, Guyana-born urologist looking to offer skills here

By Sharmain Grainger Although Gregory McIntosh left these shores more than three decades ago, there was always a burning desire to return. And it was certainly not merely about seeing...

Glaucoma, the silent “killer of sight”

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Glaucoma, the silent “killer of sight”

By Romila Boodram Every year, dozens of persons are diagnosed with glaucoma at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), some of whom eventually lose their vision. To emphasise...

Local Govt retreat to tackle repeated AG findings

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Local Govt retreat to tackle repeated AG findings

A retreat for top regional officials is set for the coming weekend and high on the agenda will be the findings of the Auditor General Report. At least this is according to Minister with...

An unquestionable flair for creativity…Lilowtie Bhookmohan is a ‘Special Person’

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on An unquestionable flair for creativity…Lilowtie Bhookmohan is a ‘Special Person’

Doing craftwork takes a lot of patience, but I suppose when you enjoy it, you do not find it hard. This work relaxes you…it’s a good form of relaxation.” By Leon Suseran Lilowtie...

The Baccoo Speaks

Mar 10, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

When people talk about bad luck they are merely trying to explain that which they cannot understand. For example, when a fire strikes, then people would look for a reason. They cannot...

The Caribbean after Chavez

Mar 10, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on The Caribbean after Chavez

By Sir Ronald Sanders Seventeen countries of the Caribbean face a heightened period of economic uncertainty now that Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, has died. Twelve of the 17 Caribbean...

Corporal Punishment?

Mar 10, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Corporal Punishment?

The Parliamentary Special Select Committee tasked with undertaking consultations on the abolishment of the death penalty and corporal punishment, and with decriminalising of lesbian,...

Linden and the Ogden tables

Mar 10, 2013 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Linden and the Ogden tables

It was a strange coincidence that the Report of the Linden Commission of Inquiry was presented to President Donald Ramotar on 28th February, exactly 14 days after Michael Ogden died on 14th February...

OPPOSITION INPUT IN THE BUDGET IS A GOODWILL GESTURE

Mar 10, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on OPPOSITION INPUT IN THE BUDGET IS A GOODWILL GESTURE

If both the opposition and the government understood where each other was coming from, it would reduce the level of political antagonism between the two sides. The political temperature is...

Life begins for my 50-year-old friend

Mar 10, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Life begins for my 50-year-old friend

It is often said that when you see people getting on in years, always put yourself in that person’s position. However, life is such that nobody can envisage getting old. Unless some...

The market vendor murders

Mar 10, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The market vendor murders

By Michael Jordan Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that these two cases are connected. But some would say that it must be more than coincidence that two men, with pretty much the same...

Are white people superior to non-whites? Is it in the genes?

Mar 10, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Are white people superior to non-whites? Is it in the genes?

An incident occurred at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) last Wednesday, details of which will be given below, that has caused me to reflect on a subject that the world’s greatest scientists are...

The Wild Boar (Sus scrofa)

Mar 10, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Wild Boar (Sus scrofa)

Wild boar, also known as wild pig, (Sus scrofa) is a species of the pig genus Sus, part of the biological family Suidae. The species includes many subspecies. It is the wild ancestor of...

Book Review: 90 Days of Violence by Lyndon Baptiste

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Book Review: 90 Days of Violence by Lyndon Baptiste

Reviewer: Dr Glenville Ashby Art Imitates Life in Caribbean Drama Lyndon Baptiste’s 90 Day of Violence takes readers down a path of human depravity. Violence erupts with dizzying sadism that...

Celebrating the Women of Guyana!

Mar 10, 2013 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Celebrating the Women of Guyana!

By Cathy Hughes, M.P. As we celebrated “International Women’s Day 2013″ I stood proud of the many achievements the women of Guyana have made to our country for decades. Guyana’s rich...

Note-taking judges have attention of the National Assembly

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Note-taking judges have attention of the National Assembly

The conditions under which Judges and Magistrates are working have attracted some attention again. This time, one Member of Parliament (MP) is asking government for a time frame when...

Hindus to observe Maha Shiv Raatri today

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Hindus to observe Maha Shiv Raatri today

The Hindu community will today be observing the festival of Maha Shiv Raatri. Maha Shiv Raatri is said to be a deeply spiritual occasion for Hindus. The occasion is being celebrated on...

NGOs protest lack of implementation of the Sexual Offences Act

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on NGOs protest lack of implementation of the Sexual Offences Act

In observance of International Women’s Day on Friday, representatives from several of the local Non Governmental Organizations, gathered in front of the Office of the President on Vlissingen Road...

Sunday Cartoon

Mar 10, 2013 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

49,298 illegal connections removed over a five-year period-GPL

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on 49,298 illegal connections removed over a five-year period-GPL

By Rabindra Rooplall The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has intensified its campaign against electricity theft, countrywide as fines and imprisonment have been cited as an issue for...

Right to Public Services

Mar 10, 2013 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Right to Public Services

India has an unenviable reputation for sloth and corruption in the delivery of government service. The term ‘red-tape’ might have been invented by the bureaucrats in England but it was taken to...

Online UG courses, revamp of NIS, among plans in 2013 budget- Ramotar

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Online UG courses, revamp of NIS, among plans in 2013 budget- Ramotar

By Leon Suseran Revamping the cash- strapped National Insurance Scheme (NIS); re-launching Central Recruitment and Manpower Agency (CR&MA); online courses for the University of Guyana (UG) and...

The Linden Technical Institute, a fixture

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on The Linden Technical Institute, a fixture

By Enid Joaquin Since its establishment in May 1958 the Linden Technical Institute, formerly the Demba Trades School, has remained one of those inexorable fixtures of the landscape of...

Colleague stabs boat captain

Mar 10, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Colleague stabs boat captain

An argument between two boat captions plying trade from between the Vreed-en-Hoop and Stabroek Market wharf ended in a brutal fashion on Friday with one of them nursing three stab wounds to...

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Golden Jaguars topple Dominica 5 – 1 to stay perfect in Nations...

Oct 02, 2026

…third consecutive win for Guyana in League B By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – The Golden Jaguars strengthened their grip on Group A of League B in the Concacaf Nations League yesterday,...

Where did the idealism go?

Oct 02, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There was a time when being young in Guyana apparently meant you wanted to change the country. Imagine being young and looking around and deciding that the country needed to be made better. Imagine believing that democracy mattered. Imagine thinking that governments should be...

Crime thrives on weak justice, illegal guns and dirty money

Sep 20, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...

Six executions: Get sense Guyanese

Oct 02, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The hope is that Guyanese, regardless of which side of the political divide they are on, are wise to what’s happening. The developments glistening right under their noses. A court battle for and against extradition. The fight and the backup forces. Guyanese are urged...

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