September 2013

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Suriname arrests four Guyanese for piracy, murder

Sep 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Suriname arrests four Guyanese for piracy, murder

Suriname authorities have arrested four suspected pirates from Guyana who allegedly robbed five fishermen last November, forcing them to jump overboard. Two of the fishermen were reportedly killed,...

Intelligence gathering could help combat human trafficking – Human Services Minister

Sep 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Intelligence gathering could help combat human trafficking – Human Services Minister

More emphasis needs to be placed on intelligence gathering on the ground to effectively combat Trafficking In Persons (TIP) since traffickers use innovative methods to lure their victims, says...

PANCAP appoints new Director

Sep 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on PANCAP appoints new Director

According to a release from the CARICOM Secretariat, Dereck Anthony Springer has been appointed Director of the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP). Springer, a public health...

Chief Justice dismisses Mc Bean wrongful dismissal challenge

Sep 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Chief Justice dismisses Mc Bean wrongful dismissal challenge

By Zena Henry Chief Justice (CJ) Ian Chang has dismissed the legal proceedings brought against the Guyana Police Force (GPF) by former Superintendent of Police, Simon McBean, ruling that the claims...

THOSE OZONE–DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

Sep 06, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THOSE OZONE–DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

The right things can be done in the wrong way. And when this happens it can defect from the good intentions. Just recently the government took a decision to ensure compliance with its...

Industrial Agriculture

Sep 06, 2013 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Industrial Agriculture

Earlier this week, Minister of Agriculture, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, clarified the situation about Ansa McAl and its reported intent to “abandon” its touted US$300 million ethanol-from-sugar-cane...

National Youth Conference emphasises crucial link between health and education

Sep 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on National Youth Conference emphasises crucial link between health and education

In light of the fact that the youth population has been identified as a main target in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the Ministry of Health through the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS)...

A story in 2013 that Guyanese do not know about

Sep 06, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on A story in 2013 that Guyanese do not know about

I am not going to name the company, its territorial origin, and the kind of work it does in Guyana. I am not going to name the individual and the professional training. I have been requested...

OP driver remanded on illegal firearm and ammo charge

Sep 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on OP driver remanded on illegal firearm and ammo charge

Kenard Jubar, a driver attached to the Office of the President, was yesterday remanded to prison after he was brought before Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer...

Suspect in Rachpaul murder released

Sep 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Suspect in Rachpaul murder released

Police have released Ryan Kissoon, called ‘Dahl Belly’, who they have said was the prime suspect in the August 2011 murder of elderly drug store owner Harold Rachpaul. Kissoon was released on...

Those leaders and their duplicity

Sep 06, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Those leaders and their duplicity

Dear Editor, A worrying trend persists among the leaders of the Alliance for Change (AFC) who continue to misuse their position and parliamentary privilege for personal/selfish gains. The recent...

Duties and Taxes are calculated based on Standard Procedures

Sep 06, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Duties and Taxes are calculated based on Standard Procedures

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me space to respond to a letter published in the Friday August 30, 2013 edition of the Stabroek News under the caption, ‘Protracted process, high charges to...

I stand in solidarity with the UG unions over the unfortunate dismissal of the Chief Accountant

Sep 06, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on I stand in solidarity with the UG unions over the unfortunate dismissal of the Chief Accountant

Dear Editor, With reference to the immediate dismissal of UG’s Bursar and Chief Accountant, the Secretary of UGSS made a comment which can be read online...

My brother did not deserve to die this way

Sep 06, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on My brother did not deserve to die this way

Dear Editor, On September 7, 2009 my brother Motie L Singh was brutally and senselessly murder while in Guyana for the funeral of his older brother. Motie was stabbed 21 times and left on a...

Ms. Broomes’ predicament may have been avoided if police were involved in this operation

Sep 06, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Ms. Broomes’ predicament may have been avoided if police were involved in this operation

Dear Editor, I have noticed with much interest the current situation involving Simona Broomes, the current head of the Guyana Women Miners Organisation. It is no secret that Ms. Broomes has...

Biases for or against the project should be contained within open minds

Sep 06, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Biases for or against the project should be contained within open minds

Dear Editor, The letter published in the 5 September edition of your newspaper, signed by Dr. Asquith Rose and Harish S. Singh, purports to be a response to one written by myself, but touches very...

Eccles execution style murder…Killer’s woman under police guard in hospital, nursing gunshot wound

Sep 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Eccles execution style murder…Killer’s woman under police guard in hospital, nursing gunshot wound

Police are guarding a woman in hospital who they believe is connected to Tuesday night’s execution style shooting that left motorcycle dealer, Kurt David dead. The shooter, according to the police,...

Fire strikes at Canal school

Sep 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Fire strikes at Canal school

By Leonard Gildarie For the second time this year, fire has struck at a West Demerara public school, this time affecting over 600 students. Yesterday, education officials scrambled to find...

Shot suspect caught with booty

Sep 05, 2013 KNews News 1

…after robbing Regent Street store Two bandits, pretending to be customers yesterday entered Isaac Computer Electronics located in the upper flat of the Regent Multiplex Mall on Regent and...

Magistrates’ Court starts at $50M, completed at $130M

Sep 05, 2013 KNews News 2

By Latoya Giles Junior Finance Minister Bishop Juan Edghill said that there is light at the end of the tunnel as he referred to the newly completed Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. He...

Sithe Global would have recovered total investment in five years

Sep 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Sithe Global would have recovered total investment in five years

…and 15 years of profits-Anand Goolsarran At a 19 per cent rate of return, Sithe Global, the company contracted to develop the Amaila Falls Hydro Electric Project, would have recovered its total...

Dem boys seh…Ash Knee get ketch wid fancy frock

Sep 05, 2013 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Ash Knee get ketch wid fancy frock

Dem seh that people does always find excuse fuh dem action. De Amaila project dead and buried because Sithe Global pull out and ain’t got time fuh play wid Guyana again. It got other...

Beharry Automotive Ltd maintains support for motor racing

Sep 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Beharry Automotive Ltd maintains support for motor racing

Beharry Automotive Limited joined the growing list of sponsors to pledge support for the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) Sunday’s Race Meet which is scheduled to be...

Bolt plans to retire after Rio 2016…Sprinter wants a Commonwealth gold to complete his collection

Sep 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bolt plans to retire after Rio 2016…Sprinter wants a Commonwealth gold to complete his collection

Jamaica Observer – The world’s fastest man Usain Bolt said Wednesday he wants to win more gold in Rio, set another world record in the 200 metres next year, and perhaps win a...

Skeldon Community Centre win inaugural ‘Beto’ Sukhpaul Memorial 20/20 cricket

Sep 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Skeldon Community Centre win inaugural ‘Beto’ Sukhpaul Memorial 20/20 cricket

Skeldon Community Centre (SCC) made full use of home advantage to turn back the challenge of Number 48 Challengers in the final of the inaugural Mohabir Baljeet Sukhpaul (Beto) Memorial 20/20...

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Leopold St beat Bent St to be crowned Georgetown champions of...

May 04, 2026

– Book spot in National C/ship (Kaieteur News) – Leopold Street stamped their authority on the Georgetown leg of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ tournament on Friday, steam...

Abolish SBAs

May 04, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It would not be unusual for it to be discovered that students sitting CSEC and CAPE examinations are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complete their School Based Assessments (SBAs). Technology is now a normal part of students’ lives. Many students have access to...

A Pin, a Principle, and the Integrity of the Caribbean

May 03, 2026

Territorial claims are decided in court, not worn on a lapel By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – There are moments in international affairs when a seemingly small act reveals a much larger contest of principle. The recent controversy over the wearing, during official engagements in the...

How do Guyanese manage, survive?

May 04, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – A living standard -what is that animal? What does a livable income in Guyana look like? What does it allow? How do Guyanese manage? I begin with this basic definition: a livable income is what affords sufficient food daily, with enough left for nonfood bills. To...

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