May 2014

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“West Indies captaincy will not be easy for Denesh Ramdin!”

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on “West Indies captaincy will not be easy for Denesh Ramdin!”

Colin E. H. Croft Twenty nine last March 13, Denesh Ramdin’s ascendency to West Indies captaincy comes similarly to how Darren Sammy became team captain too. Simply, right now, there is no-one else...

Horseracing set for Port Mourant Turf Club on Sunday May 25th

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Horseracing set for Port Mourant Turf Club on Sunday May 25th

Horseracing is set to continue on Sunday 25th May when the Port Mourant Turf in collaboration with Jumbo Jet Auto Sales and Racing stable stages a grand one day meet at the club’s entity Port...

GFF Presidency placed under microscope as aggrieved affiliates convene

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF Presidency placed under microscope as aggrieved affiliates convene

Ever since former General Secretary of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA), Christopher Mathias, took over the reins of authority at the helm of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), there has...

Rededication ceremony set for Burnham Park today

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Rededication ceremony set for Burnham Park today

President Donald Ramoutar is expected to be the chief celebrant in the rededication ceremony of the once famous Burnham Park set for today in New Amsterdam, Berbice. After being dormant and neglected...

The Sports Hall belongs to Guyanese

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on The Sports Hall belongs to Guyanese

By Edison Jefford The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall was initially constructed as the premier indoor facility for multi-sports practice and competition. It was not intended for the slaying of wild...

WIFSC names strong team…Nelson, Slowe named Coach and Manager

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on WIFSC names strong team…Nelson, Slowe named Coach and Manager

Following the conclusion of a successful West Indies Fullbore Shooting Championships at the Twickenham Ranges, Jamaica; the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council named a strong 16-member team and two...

Absence of lighting at Woolford Avenue facility ends exhibition contest

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Absence of lighting at Woolford Avenue facility ends exhibition contest

The absence of lighting fixtures swiftly dulled the crisp cool sunny afternoon which was perfect for the enthusiastic spectators who showed up to watch the Tennis Association’s Men’s Over-35...

New Zealand’s first tour to Caribbean 1972

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on New Zealand’s first tour to Caribbean 1972

Come next month, June 2014, the West Indies Cricket team will host New Zealand for three test matches. Today Kaieteur Sports and Statistician Charwayne Walker looks back at New Zealand first tour...

All set for Kennard Memorial Turf Club Pre-Independence horserace meet today

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on All set for Kennard Memorial Turf Club Pre-Independence horserace meet today

With all the necessary changes finalized all roads lead to the Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) today for that entity’s annual Pre-Independence one day horserace meet at Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Neil Kumar responds to Nigel Hinds

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Neil Kumar responds to Nigel Hinds

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to an article entitled, ‘Simply unacceptable!’ published in the Stabroek News daily of Wednesday, May 14, 2014. While it is not my intention to delve into your...

GBL President reports on historic Africa WBSC Congress

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBL President reports on historic Africa WBSC Congress

President of The Guyana Baseball League Robin Singh returned from the historic and first-ever World Baseball Softball Congress in Africa, held in HAMMAMET, Tunisia. The inaugural congress of the...

Cricket bill will create more chaos

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cricket bill will create more chaos

– Numerous Flaws Identified Last Thursday the Government of Guyana with support for the main opposition party APNU, successfully passed a piece of legislation called the “Cricket...

‘Nuff cuff injection’ GBA card at Buxton to take international flavour

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Nuff cuff injection’ GBA card at Buxton to take international flavour

The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) ‘Nuff cuff injection’ amateur boxing card fixed for the Buxton Friendship Community Centre ground on May 31 is expected to take on an international flavour...

Inga Henry appointed GBL Vice President with responsibility for Softball

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Inga Henry appointed GBL Vice President with responsibility for Softball

The Guyana Baseball League has followed up its commitment made by Robin Singh at the World Baseball Softball Congress in Africa, held in Hammamet, Tunisia to create a Softball division; to this end...

Kemo Paul lives for cricket

May 18, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kemo Paul lives for cricket

By Sean Devers At 16, Essequibo under-19 Captain Kemo Mandela Angus Paul has done everything on a cricket field for Guyana. The versatile teen has kept wicket, played as a batsman, bowled spin and...

24,000 tons of paddy and 6,000 tons of white rice shipped to Venezuela

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on 24,000 tons of paddy and 6,000 tons of white rice shipped to Venezuela

The rice industry is poised to achieve approximately 600,000 tons of rice this year given that it has already reaped in excess of 300,000 tons of rice for this first crop. Rice farmers have already...

Guyana on track to host 44th Annual …CDB Board of Governors meeting

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana on track to host 44th Annual …CDB Board of Governors meeting

– event to bring together region’s economic leadership to deliberate on challenges Guyana will host the Annual Board of Governors’ meeting of the region’s premiere development institution...

From the Diaspora…What does the circus at City Hall and Minister Benn have in common?

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…What does the circus at City Hall and Minister Benn have in common?

By Ralph Seeram The circus at the Georgetown City Council is real; only in Guyana can one find two Town Clerks, an impotent Mayor and City Council, and a confused work force wondering who really to...

GuySuCo releasing 500 hectares at Uitvlugt for private cane farming

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GuySuCo releasing 500 hectares at Uitvlugt for private cane farming

As poor labour turnout continues to bite deep, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has announced plans to release a large piece of land in the West Demerara area to boost production. The...

Is the Commercial Court overwhelmed or simply inefficient?

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Is the Commercial Court overwhelmed or simply inefficient?

Lawyers, Investors and Private Sector weigh in… By Kiana Wilburg When it comes to business and investment in Guyana, some have opined that loopholes which allow for the manipulation of financial...

GPHC adopting ‘Link Nurse’ system to reduce infection rate

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC adopting ‘Link Nurse’ system to reduce infection rate

By adopting a strategic programme dubbed ‘Link Nurse’, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is well on its way to better addressing the spread of infections within its environs....

Luncheon dismisses notion of restricted local government election

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Luncheon dismisses notion of restricted local government election

Despite the controversy at City Hall and notwithstanding the frustration being faced by City dwellers, Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon does not see the need to hold geographically restricted...

Ex prison officer reportedly beats villager for money to buy dope

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Ex prison officer reportedly beats villager for money to buy dope

An ex prison officer may soon find himself back at his work place, but in a different capacity. Mikhail Henry, 25, of Fort Ordnance Housing Scheme, East Canje, Berbice, has been charged with robbery...

Government’s move ahead with Marriott is contemptuous – MP Harmon

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Government’s move ahead with Marriott is contemptuous – MP Harmon

The Marriott Hotel completion date is nearing and Government is still to disclose who the $US 8M investor is, a move which A Partnership for National Unity member Joseph Harmon said exemplifies an...

Old police station gutted by Fire

May 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Old police station gutted by Fire

Two buildings have been ravaged by fire on the Corentyne within 24 hours. A building which was once used as a police station on the Corentyne has been burnt to the ground. According to information,...

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Golden Jaguars target League A return and Gold Cup qualification

Nov 04, 2026

…Coach Bonofiglio names squad for matches at West Demerara By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s Senior Men’s National Football Team, the Golden Jaguars, will look to put the finishing...

Selective outrage, unsupported conclusions and misplaced legal...

Nov 04, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The statement issued by the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) on 3rd November, 2026, raises several important questions about the administration of justice, the independence of the courts and the protection of individual rights. However, beneath its language of concern for...

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...

Opposition Leader Mohamed – counsel, care, and correction

Nov 04, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Opposition Leader, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, has to change. Mandatory. Or, he is of little utility to the Guyanese people. Whoever heard of an Opposition Leader who is regularly arrested, regularly handcuffed, regularly jailed, regularly fighting to be bailed, and regularly...

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