May 2013

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Five homeless after Kaneville fire

May 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Five homeless after Kaneville fire

A fire of so far unknown origin destroyed the upper flat of a two-storey house at Lot 959 Fourth Field, Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, yesterday. Homeless are Kendeka Bacchus and her infant,...

Guyana no longer has a prestigious presidency

May 05, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana no longer has a prestigious presidency

Dear Editor, His Excellency President Donald Ramotar could see his first term become a train wreck based on his infantile political actions and his outrageous speeches especially on the budget cuts....

In support of pensioners

May 05, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on In support of pensioners

Dear Editor, About two weeks ago, in the K/N letter page a very observant Guyanese drew our attention to the fact that the increase of $2.500 monthly to old age pension as part of the...

Burnham took us on a journey that was just

May 05, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Burnham took us on a journey that was just

Dear Editor, It is with dismay I note the debate on whether the government of South Africa should confer Guyana’s later President Forbes Burnham the Oliver Tambo award. I believe it...

Why is the Parliament not officially interrogating the “credibility” of Airport Extension Contract?

May 05, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why is the Parliament not officially interrogating the “credibility” of Airport Extension Contract?

Dear Editor, The Government’s plans to encourage economic growth through direct taxpayers’ investment in infrastructure are unconvincing, and will lead to higher costs for consumers and...

Does a corrupt, dictatorial minority government PPP really want to confront the USA?

May 05, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Does a corrupt, dictatorial minority government PPP really want to confront the USA?

Dear Editor, The saying ‘monkey should know which limb to jump onto’ is very applicable to the PPP with respect to its recent misguided anti-USA rhetoric. For starters, the USA is telling...

Burnham’s decision to allow Cuban planes to refuel in Guyana makes him deserving of the Oliver Tambo Award

May 05, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Burnham’s decision to allow Cuban planes to refuel in Guyana makes him deserving of the Oliver Tambo Award

Dear Editor, I wonder if those who oppose Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham obtaining the Oliver Tambo Award remember that he made a crucial decision that tilted the balance in favour of...

Bajans probe whether police lapsed in Guyanese chopping death

May 04, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Bajans probe whether police lapsed in Guyanese chopping death

Barbados (Barbados Nation) -The Royal Barbados Police Force will be launching a full internal investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of a Guyanese woman who was...

Guyana,Venezuela finalise rice deal

May 04, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana,Venezuela finalise rice deal

…sealed pact on fighting drug trafficking Venezuela’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Elias Jaua Milan and the country’s Food Minister Carlos Felix Osorio visited Guyana yesterday and signed off on...

Abandoned baby recovering in hospital

May 04, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Abandoned baby recovering in hospital

A baby suspected to be a few days old was found abandoned on Thursday morning in the vicinity of the Albion Koker, Corentyne. The baby boy was found around 08:00 hrs by workers...

Govt. not interested in retailing telecommunication services – Alexei Ramotar

May 04, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. not interested in retailing telecommunication services – Alexei Ramotar

Government has no interest in becoming a retail provider of telecommunication services even though its US$32M investment in an e-governance project could facilitate large scale commercial operations....

US visa scam artist arrested

May 04, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on US visa scam artist arrested

Police, on Thursday, swooped down at a location in Triumph East Coast Demerara and arrested a man suspected to be in the business of defrauding Guyanese through the provision of fake United States...

Arbitration Tribunal recommends 1% increase for sugar workers

May 04, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Arbitration Tribunal recommends 1% increase for sugar workers

GuySuCo doles out 63% of earning to pay wages, salaries By Leonard Gildarie A special arbitration tribunal established to rule on salary and wage increase for workers in 2012 has...

Dem boys seh…Kwame tell Curacao people he been pun a board

May 04, 2013 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Kwame tell Curacao people he been pun a board

Dem had de UNESCO meeting on World Press Freedom in Curacao de other day and of course de Waterfalls boss man and some other local media people get invite. Next thing dem see Kwame tun...

WICB Regional 4 day semi-finals…Nurse, Benn bowl Barbados to innings victory over Windwards

May 04, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on WICB Regional 4 day semi-finals…Nurse, Benn bowl Barbados to innings victory over Windwards

– Rain stops play at Sabina Park Controlled spin bowling by Ashley Nurse and Sulieman Benn gave Barbados an innings and 101 runs victory over Windward Islands at Windsor Park in Roseau,...

National Hockey ladies continue preparations for PAHF Cup in Argentina

May 04, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Hockey ladies continue preparations for PAHF Cup in Argentina

To play in Canadian tourney in June The Guyana National Women’s Hockey Squad faces an uphill battle to compete in the Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Cup being staged in Mendoza, Argentina...

Guyana vs Great Britain Rifle Shooting Championship…Lennox Braithwaite cops top individual prize but British shooters cart off Lion’s share

May 04, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana vs Great Britain Rifle Shooting Championship…Lennox Braithwaite cops top individual prize but British shooters cart off Lion’s share

The British has a rich history of laudable achievements on the rifle ranges and a group of marksmen (and women) from that country kept the tradition alive and shot their way to the lion’s...

Bowlers set up easy win for Knight Riders

May 04, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bowlers set up easy win for Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders used the comfort of their home territory to register only their fourth win in the competition, effortlessly beating Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets. Both teams...

Orb, Verrazano battle in wide-open Derby

May 04, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Orb, Verrazano battle in wide-open Derby

(Reuters) – Few sports fluctuate as much as horse racing and even fewer races are as unpredictable as the Kentucky Derby. This year’s race, at Churchill Downs today, is no different...

ULSC gets Boxing Gym

May 04, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on ULSC gets Boxing Gym

The Unity Lancaster Sports Club (ULSC) has scored a first on the lower East Coast of Demerara, following the staging of its first coaching session in boxing for youths in the area. The...

Minister of Housing to address TCL price hike

May 04, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Minister of Housing to address TCL price hike

In light of the recent hike in the price of TCL Guyana Inc (TGI)’s Portland-Pozzolan Cement, the Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali has promised that efforts will be made to...

BCB/Universal DVD T20 Competition continues this weekend

May 04, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB/Universal DVD T20 Competition continues this weekend

The Berbice Cricket Board/Universal DVD T20 cricket competition for First Division teams in the ancient county is set to continue this weekend with a number of matches with play...

Mackeson ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ continues tonight in Albouystown

May 04, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mackeson ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ continues tonight in Albouystown

The Mackeson ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Football tournament will continue tonight at Punt Trench and School Street, Albouystown with eight games, and eight teams qualifying for the next...

President Ramotar defends contract workers

May 04, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on President Ramotar defends contract workers

– says it is an option offered Government has defended its practice of hiring contract workers in the public service. He described the practice as one which gives those workers more...

US embassy to host Media Training Workshop this month

May 04, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on US embassy to host Media Training Workshop this month

-working journalists and UG communication students welcome to attend! By Latoya Giles In an effort to boost the local media, the United States Embassy here in Georgetown will be organizing...

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Kaieteur Sports – The race to the final of the 2026 Massy Distribution–sponsored Petra Organisation Under-18 Schools Football Championship hits boiling point today, as four in-form sides...

Georgetown has reached its limits

Apr 26, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Georgetown, the capital city of Guyana, I have concluded after extensive observation (and several near-death experiences attempting to cross Regent Street), has not merely reached its tipping point. It has tipped, landed awkwardly, and is now apologizing to itself while asking...

Resolving CARICOM’s Leadership Impasse

Apr 19, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) –As with all my commentaries, this one is strictly in my personal capacity, drawing on more than fifty years of engagement with Caribbean affairs and a lifelong commitment to the cause of regional integration. I do not speak on behalf of any government or...

AG Nandlall – reflect, set standard, exemplify

Apr 26, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Mr. Anil Nandlall, honorable Attorney General, has a dilemma. His foot is in a trap, and the more he opens his mouth to help himself, the more he makes matters worse. What was heard from the Caribbean Court of Justice was the subtle chiding of...

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