June 2014

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Murder accused changes mind about plea

Jun 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Murder accused changes mind about plea

After first indicating to the court by way of a letter, that he wanted to plead guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter, murder accused Fazal ‘Mongoose’ Mohamed, called ‘Boy’, 23, of...

Labourer charged for chopping acquaintance

Jun 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Labourer charged for chopping acquaintance

Bail was yesterday set to the tune of $150,000 for a 23-year-old labourer who hails from Calcutta, Mahaicony. The labourer, Kelvin Hodge, was charged for chopping an acquaintance on June 21, last....

The Rodney hearing: Moral desecration of the evil kind

Jun 26, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The Rodney hearing: Moral desecration of the evil kind

One of the things we humans must at all times respect is the feeling, emotion and pain that stay with a victim and the victim’s family for the rest of their lives. You cannot understand trauma if...

The new passport regulation is ridiculous

Jun 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The new passport regulation is ridiculous

DEAR EDITOR, I read in the news papers with a great deal of interest that ‘’Guyanese applying for a passport for the first time must produce a birth certificate not less than six months old...

Children have feelings too

Jun 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Children have feelings too

DEAR EDITOR, In recent times we have seen an increase in the abuse of teachers, which is most disgusting, and needs to be addressed. While children face penalties such as suspension, detention and...

Why let the calendar determine when we should retire?

Jun 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why let the calendar determine when we should retire?

DEAR EDITOR, The recent letter titled: “Raising the Retirement Age” written by my long-time friend and highly respected professional colleague in Human Resource Management, Mr E.B. John, brought...

I also have in my collection the 1832 coin mentioned by Mr. Watterton

Jun 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on I also have in my collection the 1832 coin mentioned by Mr. Watterton

DEAR EDITOR, Regarding your article titled ‘Guyanese seeks highest bidder for rare 1832 coin’, dated June 22, 2014. Among my collection of Guyanese historical materials are rare coins, stamps,...

Expert guidance would be appreciated

Jun 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Expert guidance would be appreciated

DEAR EDITOR, I possess a small collection of books which I would have acquired over the years because of my passion for historical artifacts. One such book within my collection is “The Silent...

Gold slide… Mining operations drop 40 percent, equipment sales decline – GGDMA

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Gold slide… Mining operations drop 40 percent, equipment sales decline – GGDMA

Guyana’s biggest money earner – the gold sector – is indicating a massive 30 percent drop in business in equipment sales and fuel, with operations scaled back as much as 40 percent....

Alleged torture in Sparendaam lock-ups… Criminal charges likely for Constable, Inspector

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged torture in Sparendaam lock-ups… Criminal charges likely for Constable, Inspector

Two police ranks, including an Inspector, could appear before the court this week if the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) follows the recommendations of the Chairman of the Police Complaints...

OP staffer for court on theft charges

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on OP staffer for court on theft charges

Azeem Khan, an assistant to Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon, and a staff member at the Office of the President (OP) should be heading to the court today. Khan, who was in police custody at the...

Body of unidentified man found in cemetery

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Body of unidentified man found in cemetery

With the word, “Praises” tattooed on his left hand along with the face of a lion, and “Smile now” inked on the other, the body of a man of African descent was found in a clump of bushes at Le...

Rodney COI…No incentives were offered to me – Gates

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Rodney COI…No incentives were offered to me – Gates

By Latoya Giles Witness Robert Gates, who goes by several other aliases, yesterday denied that he was a witness of convenience and that he was given incentives to come to the Walter Rodney Commission...

Guyana govt. joins call for release of journalists jailed in Egypt

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana govt. joins call for release of journalists jailed in Egypt

The Government of Guyana has joined in calls by the international community for the immediate release of three Al Jazeera journalists who are presently in an Egyptian prison. The journalists –...

GPL completes project to connect Demerara, Berbice

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GPL completes project to connect Demerara, Berbice

In one of its most significant developments, the state-owned power company yesterday announced that it has finally completed works to connect Berbice and Demerara. In effect, the cable across the...

State-owned GUYOIL enters aviation fuel business

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on State-owned GUYOIL enters aviation fuel business

– to open farm at CJIA in October By Zena Henry Recognizing the importance of a growing aviation sector and the prospective need for aviation fuel, the state-owned Guyana Oil Company Limited...

Competition offences in Guyana…Regulators probing several cases of bid rigging – Ramesh Dookhoo

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Competition offences in Guyana…Regulators probing several cases of bid rigging – Ramesh Dookhoo

In April 2006, Parliament passed a Competition and Fair Trading Act, which targets offences such as price fixing, conspiracy, bid rigging, misleading advertisements, anti-competitiveness, abuse of...

UG looks to recruit Master’s Degree holders to lecture

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on UG looks to recruit Master’s Degree holders to lecture

– as moves are made to augment its coffers As part of efforts to improve the quality of education delivered at the University of Guyana (UG), moves will be made from next year to ensure...

Dem boys seh…Donald can sing fuh de dinner

Jun 25, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Donald can sing fuh de dinner

When dem boys was in nursery school, dem had a rhyme that talk about a boy who use to sing for he supper. Dem had other people who try and end up hungry because dem couldn’t sing. But Donald is a...

PAHO Representative lauds Guyana’s HIV/AIDS gains

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on PAHO Representative lauds Guyana’s HIV/AIDS gains

– prepared to support fight against stigma and discrimination With a one percent Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence, Guyana has done an admirable job in managing its national...

Finance Ministry outlines purpose of Contingencies Fund

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Finance Ministry outlines purpose of Contingencies Fund

After noting that there has been a misunderstanding over the purpose and use of the Contingencies Fund circulating in the media, the Ministry of Finance sought to make several clarifications via a...

Defending Reg. 6 champs NATI advance

Jun 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Defending Reg. 6 champs NATI advance

It was a case of goalkeeping blunders and questionable refereeing decisions, but in the end defending Region 6 champions New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) defeated Berbice Educational...

Digicel Schools Football Championships Friendship overcome Dora on PKs; IBE swamp Shivitas Business College 25-0

Jun 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Schools Football Championships Friendship overcome Dora on PKs; IBE swamp Shivitas Business College 25-0

Friendship Secondary School defied a spirited first half attack by Dora Secondary School and staged a remarkable comeback to first equalize the situation before clinching victory by the penalty route...

NCN secures injunction against Moviestar

Jun 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on NCN secures injunction against Moviestar

The National Communications Network Incorporated (NCN Inc.) yesterday June 24, 2014, secured an interim injunction in the High Court of Guyana against local cable service provider Moviestar, for the...

Nothing preventing establishment of local DEA office – US envoy

Jun 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Nothing preventing establishment of local DEA office – US envoy

By Zena Henry The establishment of an office of the United States (US) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) here in Guyana is still very much a consideration. According to outgoing United States Ambassador...

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Massy Distribution School’s U18 Football finalists to be decided...

Apr 26, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – The race to the final of the 2026 Massy Distribution–sponsored Petra Organisation Under-18 Schools Football Championship hits boiling point today, as four in-form sides...

Georgetown has reached its limits

Apr 26, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Georgetown, the capital city of Guyana, I have concluded after extensive observation (and several near-death experiences attempting to cross Regent Street), has not merely reached its tipping point. It has tipped, landed awkwardly, and is now apologizing to itself while asking...

Resolving CARICOM’s Leadership Impasse

Apr 19, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) –As with all my commentaries, this one is strictly in my personal capacity, drawing on more than fifty years of engagement with Caribbean affairs and a lifelong commitment to the cause of regional integration. I do not speak on behalf of any government or...

AG Nandlall – reflect, set standard, exemplify

Apr 26, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Mr. Anil Nandlall, honorable Attorney General, has a dilemma. His foot is in a trap, and the more he opens his mouth to help himself, the more he makes matters worse. What was heard from the Caribbean Court of Justice was the subtle chiding of...

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