August 2013

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UG getting support to realise needed changes – VC

Aug 27, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on UG getting support to realise needed changes – VC

A hike in the tuition fee at the University of Guyana (UG) resides ultimately with the policymakers. This deduction was made by the University’s Vice Chancellor, Dr Jacob Opadeyi, who had...

Joseph Pollydore Street fire… “I did not leave my children alone at home” – Odessa Thomas

Aug 27, 2013 KNews News 3

By Javone Vickerie Just 48 hours after the entire community of Lodge was shaken by the deaths of two children, who perished in an early morning fire, the mother has since refuted the...

THE INDISPENSABLES

Aug 27, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE INDISPENSABLES

Many an employee has deluded himself or herself into believing that he or she is indispensable. One time, a boss left on vacation and when he returned he was told that he was sorely missed...

Additional notes on dictatorship

Aug 27, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Additional notes on dictatorship

The PPP has now settled on its leadership. Legally, the leader of the PPP is Mr. Clement Rohee. The hierarchy includes Bharrat Jagdeo, Kellawan Lall, Roger Luncheon, Clinton Collymore, Neil...

Canada looks to fast-track visa applications, opens new office

Aug 27, 2013 KNews News 1

The Government of Canada plans to create new jobs and stimulate economic growth by attracting an increasing number of visitors and international students as well as skilled temporary foreign workers...

Zeelugt children murder…Father refuses to believe that man found hanging is his son

Aug 27, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Zeelugt children murder…Father refuses to believe that man found hanging is his son

Albert Lord, the father of the man who hacked his two children to death and maimed his wife almost a month ago, has refused to believe that the headless body of a man found hanging from a tree...

$Body at Safari Inn…Hotel handyman died from fractured skull$

Body at Safari Inn…Hotel handyman died from fractured skull

Aug 27, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Body at Safari Inn…Hotel handyman died from fractured skull

Police are continuing to treat the death of hotel handyman Victor Ramsabad as a murder, after a postmortem conducted yesterday revealed that he had died from a fractured skull and brain...

The police administration should review the records of members to ensure they are free of domestic violence complaints

Aug 27, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on The police administration should review the records of members to ensure they are free of domestic violence complaints

Dear Editor, Over the August 24 week end there were several letters and articles speaking out against domestic violence and trafficking in persons so much so that one newspaper dedicated two editions...

Was Guyana Amazon Warriors defeat a sell out?

Aug 27, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Was Guyana Amazon Warriors defeat a sell out?

Dear Editor, Cricket was known to be a gentleman’s game, but during the past decades there have been so many reports and investigation of match fixing which led to the suspension of a few...

Suggestions for improving the Parika/Goodhope ferry service

Aug 27, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Suggestions for improving the Parika/Goodhope ferry service

Dear Editor, We have been accustomed to long lines, indecisions, corruption and utter frustration when using this service. Guyana must move forward and I submit a suggestion below but any...

Who knows what sentiment may resonate after paying for a year for a few nights of frolic?

Aug 27, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Who knows what sentiment may resonate after paying for a year for a few nights of frolic?

Dear Editor, We live in a world where there is constant competition for resources which also includes time. We decide what to do with our time and ultimately what to do with our life. A lot has been...

Guyanese have witnessed the institutions of nation-building being uncaringly eroded

Aug 27, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese have witnessed the institutions of nation-building being uncaringly eroded

Dear Editor, Since coming to power in 1992, the PPP regime has made no significant progress in bringing Guyana any closer to realizing the vision of a truly developing country. The hallmarks of the...

Govt. agreed to pay Sithe Global interest on money already repaid

Aug 26, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. agreed to pay Sithe Global interest on money already repaid

…firm was also to receive additional US$17M participation fee – Chris Ram “Can you imagine any bank in which you deposit $100,000 and then withdraw $90,000 continuing to pay...

Children 11 and 8, perish in Lodge fire

Aug 26, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Children 11 and 8, perish in Lodge fire

“I heard one of them hitting the door and screaming for help to come out but there was nothing that could be done because the place was grilled up” – Eyewitness. By Javone Vickerie Two...

Political spite caused closure of local airline

Aug 26, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Political spite caused closure of local airline

– Former GAC Head Fazal Khan By Zena Henry A former head of the now-defunct state-owned Guyana Airways Corporation has blamed government officials for the current aviation woes...

World Bank declined to participate in Amaila Hydro Project

Aug 26, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on World Bank declined to participate in Amaila Hydro Project

Without the Amaila Falls Hydro Electric Plant, Government is now saying that electricity charges will have to be increased by as much as 30 per cent. This was the disclosure by Prime...

Woman, baby die after bus overturns in Soesdyke/Linden Highway creek

Aug 26, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Woman, baby die after bus overturns in Soesdyke/Linden Highway creek

A woman and a baby girl were killed and several others injured after a minibus in which they were travelling overturned yesterday in the Kairuni Creek on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. The victims were...

Dem boys seh…People talk when dem should keep quiet

Aug 26, 2013 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…People talk when dem should keep quiet

When people like talk dem does mislead others. Donald and Ash Kneel blame the opposition fuh killing de Amaila project. At least that is wha nuff of dem seh. De Lunch Man is one who seh that de...

Hand-in-Hand back on board

Aug 26, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hand-in-Hand back on board

Hand-in-Hand Fire, Life and Motor Insurance Company with a reputation of being a reliable supporter and sponsor of motor racing has once again come forward and offered its support to the upcoming...

Inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League Tournament hailed as a “massive success”

Aug 26, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League Tournament hailed as a “massive success”

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, – The inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League has been hailed by organisers and players as a “massive success.” The tournament ended on Saturday night in front of a...

Vettel stretches lead with Belgian victory

Aug 26, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Vettel stretches lead with Belgian victory

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel stamped his authority on a processional Belgian Grand Prix yesterday to chalk up his fifth win in 11 races and...

Reds Perreira Honored by Indo-Caribbean Federation in New York

Aug 26, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reds Perreira Honored by Indo-Caribbean Federation in New York

It was no surprise that a man who transcended many ethnicities, cultures, and sports would be recognized and honoured for his many contributions to sport, and in particular cricket in the Caribbean....

$GSCL\Digimax tourney…Motilall bags 6 wkts as Regal trounce Wolf’s Warriors by 46 runs.$

GSCL\Digimax tourney…Motilall bags 6 wkts as Regal trounce Wolf’s Warriors by 46 runs.

Aug 26, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on GSCL\Digimax tourney…Motilall bags 6 wkts as Regal trounce Wolf’s Warriors by 46 runs.

By Zaheer Mohamed Privnauth Motilall grabbed 6 wickets for 21 runs in a controlled spell of bowling as Regal XI easily dispatched Wolf’s Warriors by 46 runs as the Georgetown Cricket Softball...

Bush Lot United Turf Club Horserace meet set for Sunday September 29

Aug 26, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bush Lot United Turf Club Horserace meet set for Sunday September 29

$7M up for grabs The Bush Lot United Turf Club (BLUTC) has begun preparations for their one day horserace meet slated for Sunday 29th September at the club’s entity Sea View Park, Bush Lot Village...

Gumendra Shewdas looks to make history today

Aug 26, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gumendra Shewdas looks to make history today

Under-18 (SUB JUNIOR) Pan American Gold Medalist Powerlifter, Gumendra Shewdas, will be taking to the World stage today at the World Championships in Killeen, Texas, USA. Installed as the favorite...

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2026 Republic Bank CPL: Historic rivals to meet as Guyana/T&T...

Aug 30, 2026

By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – The ultimate rivalry in cricket resumes tonight as the Guyana Amazon Warriors lock horns with arch-rivals Trinbago Knight Riders come tonight at the historic...

Give the Commission a chance to do its preparatory work

Aug 30, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There is a legitimate public concern about the pace at which the Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy is getting underway. Survivors, relatives of those who died and the wider Guyanese public understandably want answers. After such a devastating national tragedy,...

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...

From Jagdeo to Ali; from bad to worse

Aug 30, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Never thought I would ever reach this place. Bring back Bharrat Jagdeo. Never say never! It was inconceivable that there could be a worse leader than former president Jagdeo. I warned him seven years ago. A monster created. Would come back to...

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