July 2013

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Rising level of youth unemployment a major concern – CARICOM Sect’y Gen.

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Rising level of youth unemployment a major concern – CARICOM Sect’y Gen.

“Of increasing concern in our Region, is the fact that even among those who successfully complete secondary and tertiary education and among those who have access to technology, many are unable to...

Ramadan to be observed countrywide from tomorrow

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Ramadan to be observed countrywide from tomorrow

The Muslim community will be joining Muslims worldwide in beginning the month-long fast and other acts of devotion of Ramadan. The holiest month in the Islamic faith-Ramadan-will take place from July...

Marian, Kwakwani set up dream rematch

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Marian, Kwakwani set up dream rematch

Marian Academy and Kwakwani Secondary ensured a dream rematch for the National Schools’ Basketball Festival Under-20 title, following the trend of last year’s final where Kwakwani came out on top...

Women’s group reiterates calls for victims of domestic crimes to utilise Commission

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Women’s group reiterates calls for victims of domestic crimes to utilise Commission

The Women and Gender Equality Commission has reiterated calls for victims of domestic crimes to seek out their assistance. The organization has noted the continuous hikes in social crimes and...

Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon

Andy Murray won his first Wimbledon title and ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s champion with a hard-fought victory over world number one Novak Djokovic. The Scot, 26, converted his fourth...

Robbery victim believes Police are not “interested enough” in bringing criminals to justice

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Robbery victim believes Police are not “interested enough” in bringing criminals to justice

A Regent Street businesswoman who was attacked and robbed at her business spot two Saturdays ago is discontented with the efforts made by Police thus far to apprehend her armed assailants and she...

Strong partnerships needed to better student performance

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Strong partnerships needed to better student performance

– Education Minister tells Region 2 teachers Education Minister Priya Manickchand and a team of officials on Saturday met with hundreds of Region Two teachers during which she highlighted that...

Adult Education Association continues to succeed despite challenges

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Adult Education Association continues to succeed despite challenges

– “Close to 200,000 persons complete their AEA programmes successfully each year…” says Executive Director Despite the odds, it is by no easy feat that the Adult Education...

Tour de France 2013…Chris Froome retains yellow jersey

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tour de France 2013…Chris Froome retains yellow jersey

Team Sky’s Chris Froome survived a series of ferocious attacks to retain the yellow jersey after a punishing stage nine of the Tour de France. It was won by Ireland’s Dan Martin, who outsprinted...

Malaria testing mandatory for pregnant mothers in hinterland regions

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Malaria testing mandatory for pregnant mothers in hinterland regions

It is now mandatory for pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics in Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine to be tested for malaria on each visit, says Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, Chief Medical Officer. Of...

Protest forces temporary work on Parika backdam road

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Protest forces temporary work on Parika backdam road

Residents of the Parika Backdam road breathed a sigh of relief when months-old craters and potholes were finally filled last week. Residents had protested the Regional Democratic Office demanding...

$GCB\GTM 50-over tourney…Berbice and Demerara to contest final today$

GCB\GTM 50-over tourney…Berbice and Demerara to contest final today

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB\GTM 50-over tourney…Berbice and Demerara to contest final today

Berbice and Demerara will contest the final of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)\Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Fire and Life General Insurance Company (GTM) 50 competition today at the Georgetown Cricket...

Guyana to host U.S. Military Cadets

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana to host U.S. Military Cadets

For the first time Guyana has been chosen by the Adjutant General of Florida Major General, Emmett Titshaw, U.S Army Cadet Command and the U.S Embassy in Guyana’s Military Liaison office, to host...

West Indies vs. Sri Lanka, Tri-series…Rain forces match into reserve day

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies vs. Sri Lanka, Tri-series…Rain forces match into reserve day

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD – Persistent rain in Port-of-Spain meant play was called off for the day after only 19 overs were bowled during Sri Lanka’s innings. The match will continue from the...

4th Seven Seas/Dr. Chase 50-Mile Cycle Road Race…Persaud retains senior crown; King, Husbands, Lovell & Isaacs top their divisions

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on 4th Seven Seas/Dr. Chase 50-Mile Cycle Road Race…Persaud retains senior crown; King, Husbands, Lovell & Isaacs top their divisions

Robin Persaud rode a flawless race to retain the senior crown when the Fourth edition of the Seven Seas Multi Vitamin/Dr. Chase Nerve Tonic 50 Mile Road Race was contested yesterday on the West...

UP IN THE AIR

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on UP IN THE AIR

I know there are some people who don’t fly LIAT. I don’t blame them. However many of us who live in the Eastern Caribbean don’t have much of a choice caught as we are between the devil and...

$4M Fire Service Outpost at Ogle airport to be completed next week

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on $4M Fire Service Outpost at Ogle airport to be completed next week

A new $4M fire prevention outpost is expected to be completed this week, rounding off another phase of ensuring that the Ogle International Airport is up to acceptable international standards. Public...

Alanzo Greaves tops field to win Island Mist Water Cycle Road Race

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alanzo Greaves tops field to win Island Mist Water Cycle Road Race

By Samuel Whyte Alanzo Greaves of Roraima Biker’s Club continued where he left off on Monday last when he pedaled to victory in the 2nd annual Guyana Beverage Company sponsored/Flying Ace Cycle...

Traffic Department races away with Commander’s Road Relay

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Traffic Department races away with Commander’s Road Relay

Police ‘B’ Division Traffic Department took full advantage of the regular use of the road to show that they are not only good on bikes and cars, but on their feet as well when they raced away...

Regional U-17 tourney…T&T take title with victory over Guyana; Hetmyer’s ton in vain

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regional U-17 tourney…T&T take title with victory over Guyana; Hetmyer’s ton in vain

Hosts Trinidad and Tobago won this year’s Regional Under-17 limited overs title by defeating Guyana by four wickets in Tobago yesterday despite a rapid 65-ball 105 from Berbician Shemron Hetmyer....

Digicel Schools Football Championship…Orealla ko’s Berbice defending champ TASS 4-0; BEI 5 Canje 3

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Schools Football Championship…Orealla ko’s Berbice defending champ TASS 4-0; BEI 5 Canje 3

Orealla Secondary School continues their enterprising run in the Digicel Schools Football Championship when they dumped last year’s Region Six champions Tutorial Academy Secondary School (TASS)...

THE OPPOSITION NEEDS A SCAPEGOAT TO AVOID THE WRATH OF ITS SUPPORTERS

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE OPPOSITION NEEDS A SCAPEGOAT TO AVOID THE WRATH OF ITS SUPPORTERS

The ABC countries are meddling in the internal affairs of Guyana. But they have earned the luxury of doing so because for many years they bankrolled elections in Guyana. While Guyana has come a far...

Under Mr. Raj Singh, Guysuco has gone backwards

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Under Mr. Raj Singh, Guysuco has gone backwards

Dear Editor, The response from Mr. Neville Harricharan replying to my letter captioned “Guysuco’s primary problem is not industrial relations; it is production and productivity” was quite...

Confident Fly Guyana will be above board

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Confident Fly Guyana will be above board

Dear Editor, Reference is made to your news item on Fly Guyana representative Mr. Harry Chowbey formerly of East Coast (KN Jul 5) maligning his reputation. I notice that KN quotes an outdated article...

The Ministry is failing to curb river accidents

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Ministry is failing to curb river accidents

Dear Editor, I am writing concerning the frequency of accidents on Guyana’s rivers and the heavy loss of life resulting from these accidents. You reporters have carried the stories but neither the...

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Gurbaz half-century powers Guyana to 8-wicket win

Sep 05, 2026

2026 Republic Bank CPL… GAW vs. JKM at Providence – Hetmyer, Hope, Dindyal lead batting charge (Kaieteur News) – Guyana Amazon Warriors announced their arrival home with a brutal 8-wicket...

How should I schedule my day?

Sep 05, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Deep in the Himalayas, I once visited a Hindu guru and asked him, “Guru, how should I schedule my day?” He looked at me for a moment, smiled, and asked, “What is it that you want to schedule?” “My day,” I replied. “I want to organise my time better. There is so...

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...

The Donny and Delcy show

Sep 05, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – What to make of this America-Venezuela oil deal, this best in history? First, it’s best to put the 65 billion barrels of heavy crude in its proper place. It’s the Donny and Delcy Gong Show. A quarter of Venezuela’s premier national treasure, a concealed deal, a very...

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