January 2014

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The WICB should make its position known

Jan 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on The WICB should make its position known

Dear Sports Editor, I believe that the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) should issue a statement setting out its position on Mr. Srinivasan’s attempt to take over world cricket. Although the...

Corruption continues to stymie Police Force – AFC

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Corruption continues to stymie Police Force – AFC

While the efforts currently made to reform the Guyana Police Force can be applauded, it leaves much to be desired since it appears that little attention is paid towards addressing “corruption.”...

20 Vying for National Calypso Crown

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on 20 Vying for National Calypso Crown

Ras Aaron Blackman whose singing name is “De Liberator” was elected to head the Local Calypso Writers and Singers Association, when the body held its Annual General Meeting in the Mash...

UNCLE DONALD PUTS HIS FOOT DOWN

Jan 27, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on UNCLE DONALD PUTS HIS FOOT DOWN

Whenever a new leader assumes the Presidency of the country it immediately triggers expectations of change. People anticipate that the new leader will be different from his predecessor and in so...

Local domestic violence film makes debut

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Local domestic violence film makes debut

The locally produced film “The Convert”, generated to capture the issue of men implicated in domestic violence made its debut on Sunday last at the Side Walk Café, Georgetown. The film, which...

A truly great Guyanese passed away on this date

Jan 27, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on A truly great Guyanese passed away on this date

Dear Editor, Speaking for myself and in my capacity as a trained historian, I believe sooner than later there needs to be a change of government in Guyana. The PPP needs to be replaced by a...

The Colwyn Harding affair

Jan 27, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Colwyn Harding affair

Dear Editor, The saga of the alleged torture/brutalization of a young man by the most junior rank (Constable) in the Guyana Police Force (GPF), in the presence of a Subordinate Officer (Corporal) and...

Ms. Carol Sooba must be properly addressed

Jan 27, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Ms. Carol Sooba must be properly addressed

Dear Editor, Unless the Court rules against the Order of the Minister, Ms Carol Sooba must be properly addressed as the Town Clerk of the Georgetown City Council. The action of the Deputy Mayor of...

ECHO urges government to pay attention to radioactive Japanese vehicles

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on ECHO urges government to pay attention to radioactive Japanese vehicles

The Environmental Community Health Organization (ECHO) has expressed serious concerns over the possibility of unsafe levels of radiation entering the country via imported used Japanese...

Friendship granny turns 101

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Friendship granny turns 101

“Celebrating her 101st birth anniversary surrounded by four generations of descendants is the best gift that I could ask for.” The words of Edmay McIntosh as she observed yet another...

PNCR to press for investigation of every act of torture in past 20 years

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on PNCR to press for investigation of every act of torture in past 20 years

The first General Council of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) was held on Saturday last at the Party’s Headquarters, Congress Place, Sophia. Held under the theme-”achieving...

Tourism Minister unveils plans for 2014

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Tourism Minister unveils plans for 2014

Minister of Tourism Irfaan Ali is aiming for tourism to be the country’s leading sector in 2014. On Wednesday evening, hours after announcing that a Panamanian Airline will become...

Deplorable Region Eight roads…Regional Chairman should demonstrate initiative

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Deplorable Region Eight roads…Regional Chairman should demonstrate initiative

– Minister Whittaker Even as residents and leaders of Region Eight continue to decry the deplorable state of public roadways in the district, and in particular the main access road to...

Doctors in “negligent” maternal death case to resume duties

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Doctors in “negligent” maternal death case to resume duties

Two doctors, who were sent off the job following investigations into the maternal death of 28-year-old Luan Rodney at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in June of last year,...

Anti Money laundering discussions…Gail Teixeira is being malicious

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Anti Money laundering discussions…Gail Teixeira is being malicious

– Opposition The Shadow Finance Minister of the political opposition faction, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Carl Greenidge is saying that the Government’s Chief Whip, Gail...

Public Health Sector still in dire need of pathologists – official

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Public Health Sector still in dire need of pathologists – official

Although there is support from the Cuban Government, the area of pathology in Guyana is seemingly under threat. The threat, one official within the public health sector said, is in fact linked...

Yet another year of excellence…Queen’s College honors outstanding performers

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Yet another year of excellence…Queen’s College honors outstanding performers

By: Sunita Samaroo Guyana’s top secondary institution, Queen’s College without doubt continues to mould the most outstanding performers who by striving year after year, have managed to...

19 underage girls rescued from human trafficking in 2013- GWMO

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on 19 underage girls rescued from human trafficking in 2013- GWMO

“2013 Report- Lifting the veil on modern day slavery” launched In 2013, the Guyana Women Miners’ Organization (GWMO) rescued more than 20 women and children from human trafficking- a...

RINGSIDE AT THE PAPPYSHOW

Jan 27, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on RINGSIDE AT THE PAPPYSHOW

What some societies call a “seer” or soothsayer, clairvoyant or prophet, we in Trinidad call a “see-ah” man.” When I was young and someone lost an article, money, spouse or any other...

The telecommunications sector is madness

Jan 27, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The telecommunications sector is madness

The telecommunications sector is perhaps the most profitable but also the most unregulated. We have seen the burgeoning internet cafes and the various wireless networks that provide internet services...

Corruption continues to stymie Police Force – AFC

Jan 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Corruption continues to stymie Police Force – AFC

Anti-Money Laundering discussions … We are not opposed to the presence of the Press – APNU

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Anti-Money Laundering discussions … We are not opposed to the presence of the Press – APNU

Shadow Finance Minister of the A Partnership of National Unity (APNU), Carl Greenidge is saying that the opposition, which is a part of the Parliamentary Select Committee, is not opposed to the...

Biker struck by car, crushed by minibus

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Biker struck by car, crushed by minibus

A biker was killed during the wee hours of Saturday morning after he collided with a car and was then run over by a Route 44 mini-bus at the junction of Albert and Regent Streets, Georgetown. The man...

Lindeners stage protest during Ramotar’s visit

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Lindeners stage protest during Ramotar’s visit

…most businesses shut their doors Most businesses in Linden closed their doors, yesterday, and Lindeners left their homes to converge at the Five Corner (Washer Pond Road) to protest the...

Amaila Falls Access Road less than two miles from completion – Ramotar

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Amaila Falls Access Road less than two miles from completion – Ramotar

The Amaila Falls Access Road is almost complete according to Head of State, President Donald Ramotar. Addressing media operatives at Office of the President, President Ramotar told reporters that...

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ESPN – Success can mean very different things to teams, and West Indies head coach Daren Sammy understands that perfectly. His side heads into the third and final ODI in New Chandigarh 2-0 down...

How do we deal with disappointment?

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(Kaieteur News) – There was once a young man who had spent years preparing for what he believed would be the most important moment of his life. He studied late into the night. He sacrificed weekends. He turned down invitations from friends because he had a goal. When the opportunity finally...

Crime thrives on weak justice, illegal guns and dirty money

Sep 20, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...

Visa revocations – corruption and drug trafficking ties

Oct 03, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Bolivians carried a goodly fraction of those exposed and tarnished by U.S. visa revocations. Columbians, Ecuadorians, Peruvians all suffered the same fate. Judges. Prosecutors. A Police official. An attorney general. The allegations: corruption and involvement in...

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