August 2014

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Clive ‘Breezer’ Nedd Memorial football match set for tomorrow

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Clive ‘Breezer’ Nedd Memorial football match set for tomorrow

The 14th annual Clive ‘Breezer’ Nedd Memorial Football match is fixed for tomorrow at the GFC ground from 09:00hrs and all former National and Santos Footballers are invited to turn up at the...

EBFA/Stag Beer Division One League …Grove Diamond, Agricola and Timehri face off tomorrow

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on EBFA/Stag Beer Division One League …Grove Diamond, Agricola and Timehri face off tomorrow

Table toppers Grove Hi Tech will be seeking to further consolidate their position at the top when they take on Diamond United in the feature game of a double header when the Stag Beer sponsored East...

W&H Rambaran onboard with DCB youth camp

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on W&H Rambaran onboard with DCB youth camp

W&H Rambaran Mariner Outboard Engines is onboard with the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) for its Youth August Holiday Camp which is scheduled to be launched on Monday, 25th August, 2014 at the...

Local practitioners compete for honours in Pan American Martial Arts Games today

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Local practitioners compete for honours in Pan American Martial Arts Games today

The National Gymnasium will be transformed into a hive of activity this morning when some of the country’s best martial artists face off with their counterparts out of Trinidad and Tobago for top...

Lack of dialogue and compromise is greatest failure of Tenth Parliament – Speaker

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Lack of dialogue and compromise is greatest failure of Tenth Parliament – Speaker

– “We were unable to fully realize our agenda for parliament in a way that we should as a result of the disagreements…we should put aside our narrow interest from time to time to serve the...

Physically challenged man alleges brutality at the hands of police ranks

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Physically challenged man alleges brutality at the hands of police ranks

After he was allegedly brutalized by ranks attached to the Leguan Police Station, physically challenged, Derrick James ventured to the city to file a report with the Police Complaints...

Over one ton of marijuana and cocaine destroyed by CANU

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Over one ton of marijuana and cocaine destroyed by CANU

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) burnt in excess of one ton of marijuana and cocaine under heavy security on Homestretch Avenue yesterday, in the presence of media operatives and...

BK International working “diligently” on fuel wharf at new power plant

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on BK International working “diligently” on fuel wharf at new power plant

BK International, the contractor for the $242M fuel wharf for a new power station at Vreed-en-Hoop, West Bank Demerara, yesterday insisted that it is not to be blamed for the delays. The wharf is...

Region One residents benefit from free medical services

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Region One residents benefit from free medical services

– Receives treated mosquito nets, pressure testing machines Approximately 250 residents of Matarkai Sub-Region in the North West District benefited from free medical services last...

Relatives in search of pregnant teenager

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Relatives in search of pregnant teenager

The relatives of a pregnant teenager, who has been missing for the past three weeks, are appealing to the public to assist in ensuring her safe return. Missing is Atisha Alleyne, 17, of Tuschen...

Is it time to ban the importation of used tyres?

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Is it time to ban the importation of used tyres?

In 2011 when the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce argued that there was no evidence that used tyres caused road accidents they were on good grounds. This position was taken in light of...

Caricom to discuss SIDS at Int’l meeting

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Caricom to discuss SIDS at Int’l meeting

The Regional Integration body Caricom will be viewing the Third International Meeting on Small Island Developing States (UNSIDS) in Apia, Samoa, come September 1st to 4th, 2014. According to a press...

Health Ministry probing reports of unqualified persons functioning as pharmacists

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry probing reports of unqualified persons functioning as pharmacists

“It has been a very difficult task to retain skilled health professionals across the board in the health sector,” were the words of Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, as he...

The execution of Trevor Rose…Divisional Commander says investigation still ongoing

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on The execution of Trevor Rose…Divisional Commander says investigation still ongoing

Despite the fact that many believe that the investigation into the execution-style killing of popular costume designer, Trevor Rose is at a standstill, ‘A’ Division Commander, Clifton Hicken...

East Coast students receive back to school items from police

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on East Coast students receive back to school items from police

In an effort to alleviate parents of the financial burden associated with getting their charges ready for the new school year, ranks from the Grove Police Station donated school bags and a number of...

Correction

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Correction

Yesterday’s edition of the Kaieteur News carried an article headlined “ Integrity Commission’s call for the declaration of assets should be ignored – Former Auditor General”. This...

THE CHANGING FACE OF FASHION IN GUYANA

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE CHANGING FACE OF FASHION IN GUYANA

A photograph in last Friday’s edition of the Kaieteur News showed the Mayor of Georgetown wearing what appeared to be “bell bottom” pants. I do not know if it is the photograph that makes the...

“Clean-Up My Country” Program progresses in Georgetown

Aug 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on “Clean-Up My Country” Program progresses in Georgetown

The cleaning of Georgetown has commenced in several areas under the “Clean-Up My Country” Programme, initiated by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development. After a series of...

A proposal on wealth creation and recovery for Guyana

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on A proposal on wealth creation and recovery for Guyana

DEAR EDITOR, A couple of years back I grappled with the problem of the erosion of wealth and incomes that resulted from depreciation and inflation in Guyana. I dreamed up a solution which I would...

The Rodney Commission of Inquiry: Questions and Theories

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Rodney Commission of Inquiry: Questions and Theories

DEAR EDITOR, Even though a dangerous game of overt political calumny is unfolding during the Rodney Commission of Inquiry, I am of the opinion that the process is useful in helping us to better...

Singapore reminds us of Burnham and the PNC’s colossal failure

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Singapore reminds us of Burnham and the PNC’s colossal failure

DEAR EDITOR, Guyana and Singapore started at fairly similar points of economic development in the early sixties. Guyana had the advantage of far greater resources and a smaller population base....

There is no legitimate justification for exploitation of any individual or group

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on There is no legitimate justification for exploitation of any individual or group

DEAR EDITOR, Having received responses to the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC)’s statement expressing opposition to a contract being awarded to the Guyana Prison Service to clean-up Le Repentir...

PPP’s strategy to delay elections: Attack GECOM’s credibility and readiness

Aug 23, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on PPP’s strategy to delay elections: Attack GECOM’s credibility and readiness

DEAR EDITOR, Permit me to share my concerns on what looks like a concerted effort by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) to delay elections in an effort to better prepare itself to win, manipulate...

Logging scandal…Kwakwani residents claim loggers paid to back Bai Shan Lin

Aug 22, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Logging scandal…Kwakwani residents claim loggers paid to back Bai Shan Lin

Peeved Kwakwani residents have endorsed the words of Opposition Leader David Granger to the effect that the logging company, Bai Shan Lin, has overstepped boundaries. However, in this case, residents...

Incomplete BK-built Vreed-en-Hoop wharf stalls US$26M power station

Aug 22, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Incomplete BK-built Vreed-en-Hoop wharf stalls US$26M power station

The commissioning of a US$26M power plant at Vreed-en-Hoop, West Bank Demerara has been delayed yet again, with Government now looking at an October completion of a fuel wharf that is also being...

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Slingerz rain on Camptown’s homecoming parade

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…GDF, Police and Monedderlust march to three points By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – Defending champions Slingerz Football Club and former champions Guyana Defence Force (GDF) FC maintained...

When wealth becomes a god

Sep 08, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – After my first encounter with the Guru, I had to return for some life lessons. So, on my return to his temple, I went looking for him. I found him sitting in exactly the same state in which I had left him: peaceful, unhurried and completely unimpressed by the frantic movement...

The World Has Broken the 1.5°C Promise. Small States Should Not Have...

Sep 06, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The world has broken the 1.5°C promise it made to its most vulnerable countries. The breach has not yet been recorded on a sustained basis, but the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says it is widely assessed as unavoidable and likely within the...

Mohamed must rethink, refine himself

Sep 08, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Here I am again. The Hon Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, has to have an epiphany. A radical renovation of his thinking and carriage is now compulsory. He must stop seeing himself as the Leader of the Opposition (OL); a man going places. He must see himself...

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