September 2013

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Akawaio Penak – New genus of electric fish found in Mazaruni River

Sep 29, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Akawaio Penak – New genus of electric fish found in Mazaruni River

A new kind of electric fish, described as having eel-like features, has been identified in a remote region of northern Guyana. The discovery was made by a team of researchers who found the...

ImmigrationINFO …Immigration News For Our Community

Sep 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationINFO …Immigration News For Our Community

Questions about U.S. Visa Lottery Open from Oct 1st – Nov 2nd Attorney Gail Seeram, In the past week, my office has received many questions about the upcoming visa...

Housing and You…Design changes and its impact on budgets

Sep 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Housing and You…Design changes and its impact on budgets

By Leonard Gildarie Last week, we spoke extensively on new measures by Government regarding how homes should be wired. I received several comments, including one from an angry “electrician”....

The role of the AFC as an opposition political party

Sep 29, 2013 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on The role of the AFC as an opposition political party

It is widely accepted that opposition political parties form a critical component of any modern democracy. In fact, the basis on which any party can form an acceptable and legitimately-elected...

The PPP is failing our primary school students

Sep 29, 2013 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on The PPP is failing our primary school students

The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) administration is presiding over a broken primary school system that is failing the most vulnerable section of the population – our children. The chaos...

Book Review…An Endearing Tale of Kinship and Forgiveness

Sep 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Book Review…An Endearing Tale of Kinship and Forgiveness

Book: The Legend of Kwame-Kwamo by Nicole Titus Critic: Dr Glenville Ashby On the heels of her highly acclaimed ”Akin to No One,” Haitian screenwriter and author, Nicole Titus continues her...

Joint Services honours outstanding Angoy’s Avenue students

Sep 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Joint Services honours outstanding Angoy’s Avenue students

Members of various arms of the Joint Services bodies in Berbice have joined with the Safe Neighborhood Council of New Amsterdam that so far encompasses the areas of Mount Sinai, Angoy’s Avenue,...

Man’s mangled body found on lonely Mahaicony road

Sep 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Man’s mangled body found on lonely Mahaicony road

The police are conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Curtis McGarrell, 43, of Cottage Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, whose body was discovered by a...

A New direction on the horizon for Guyana

Sep 29, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on A New direction on the horizon for Guyana

Dear Editor, As we look back at the events of the past few weeks, we can be very grateful that circumstances beyond our control have forced Sithe global to withdraw from the Amalia Falls Hydro...

Harry Gill, the obsolete Don Quixote

Sep 29, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Harry Gill, the obsolete Don Quixote

Dear Editor, From the very first letters of Harry Gill, to his letter on Mon, Sept 23, 2013, I identified an obvious familiar trend, an overture to the state for a favoured re-migrant...

The human rights organizations are silent on the Lusignan massacre trial controversy

Sep 29, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on The human rights organizations are silent on the Lusignan massacre trial controversy

Dear Editor, I have noted the disappointment expressed by many in the media about the AFC’s refusal to reprimand Mr. Nigel Hughes, the chairman of the party, over his recent controversy,...

Politicians and statesmen

Sep 29, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Politicians and statesmen

Dear Editor, The days of chivalry are gone; so also are the days when citizens looked upon their politicians as statesmen. True, a politician and a statesman are not the same thing, but...

GPL takes new Wartsila engines on 50-mile journey to a one-mile destination

Sep 28, 2013 KNews News 8

Three Wartsila engines that Government hopes will meet growing electricity demands in Demerara and Berbice, until hydro power comes, have arrived in the country but it will be a huge challenge...

Sophia murder of TSU Constable …Vickram Persaud charged with cop’s murder

Sep 28, 2013 KNews News 6

-claims he was tortured to give confession Even though newspaper reports have headlined that a suspect has confessed to the gruesome killing of a TSU constable, the suspect’s...

Well known gambler shot dead over $500

Sep 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Well known gambler shot dead over $500

– “He (suspect) run in one of them toilets and take out a gun and shoot he (victim)” – eyewitness A father of one was early yesterday morning reportedly shot dead by one...

Fly Jamaica to bridge tourism gap between Guyana and Jamaica

Sep 28, 2013 KNews News 7

Zena Henry Arriving on time, to a roaring crowd at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Thursday night, the much talked about Jamaican airline, Fly Jamaica, officially commenced...

Fishing industry raises concerns over proposed Chinese fishing licences

Sep 28, 2013 KNews News 8

Concerns are heightening among members of the fishing and trawler industry about plans being considered by Government to grant a large number of deep sea fishing permits to the Chinese despite...

“My Concert is for all” – Sami Yusuf tells Guyanese

Sep 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on “My Concert is for all” – Sami Yusuf tells Guyanese

…show set for tonight British singer, Sami Yusuf has said that although he is indeed the ‘King of Islamic Pop,’ his concert tonight will be for all. He explained that it is not an...

Dem boys seh…Sam holding on to de dead

Sep 28, 2013 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Sam holding on to de dead

People don’t tek lef easy. If a man wife lef he de man does go to extremes. He does cry and go to wheh she deh and things like that. Some man does even kill. He does tell he friends...

1st South American Youth Games…Hamstring injury ends Mitchell’ hope of female 100m medal

Sep 28, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on 1st South American Youth Games…Hamstring injury ends Mitchell’ hope of female 100m medal

Fraser is 5th in 1500m; Vancooten places 7th in male 100m; Fraser achieves PBs in Weightlifting By Franklin Wilson in Peru Guyanese athletes faced another tough day on day seven of...

India A v West Indies A, 1st unofficial Test, Mysore, 3rd day…Spinners put West Indies A in charge

Sep 28, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on India A v West Indies A, 1st unofficial Test, Mysore, 3rd day…Spinners put West Indies A in charge

ESPNcricinfo – West Indies A tightened their grip on the four-day game in Mysore after their spinners ran through India A’s lower order on the third day. The home side lost their final...

Eagerly anticipated Courts Pee Wee Football kicks off today

Sep 28, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Eagerly anticipated Courts Pee Wee Football kicks off today

The eagerly anticipated Petra Organisation- organised Courts Pee Wee Schools Football Competition is set to kick-off today with twelve matches, at the Thirst Park ground. Co-Director of Patra...

Top Junior players battle for Courts Junior Tennis Tournament bragging rights

Sep 28, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Top Junior players battle for Courts Junior Tennis Tournament bragging rights

Six of the country’s top junior players will be in action today in what is expected to be an epic show down in the finals of the Inaugural Courts Junior Tennis tournament. Under 18’s #1 Nicola...

GCB names squad to face Bangladesh in U-19 fixture

Sep 28, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB names squad to face Bangladesh in U-19 fixture

The Guyana Cricket Board have shortlisted a squad of 16 to face Bangladesh in a U-19 50 over contest at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground Bourda on October 5. This match will serve as preparation...

GTC Annual Athletics, Cycling and Swimming Championships roll off in Berbice

Sep 28, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on GTC Annual Athletics, Cycling and Swimming Championships roll off in Berbice

By Leon Suseran The 28th Athletics, Cycling and Swimming Championships of the Guyana Sugar Corporation/GuySuCo Training Centre Port Mourant (GTC/PM) commenced on Monday on the Corentyne. The...

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Guyana Cup rematch on the cards in President’s Cup feature

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The field will be a packed one on Sunday November 29, at Rising Sun Turf Club when the President’s Cup horse race meet shoots off. More than 100 horses have thrown their names...

Who says the government does not listen?

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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