August 2014

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Scotland’s Independence: Should the Commonwealth Caribbean care?

Aug 17, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Scotland’s Independence: Should the Commonwealth Caribbean care?

By Sir Ronald Sanders On September 18, the electorate in Scotland will vote in a referendum to decide if Scotland should be independent of the United Kingdom (UK). A vote for independence will...

Ramotar’s presidency plagued by hinterland protests

Aug 17, 2014 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Ramotar’s presidency plagued by hinterland protests

Poor President Donald Ramotar! His nearly three-year tenure of office has been plagued by a wave of angry public protests, particularly in hinterland communities and from the Amerindian people living...

Two dead girls from one squalid street

Aug 17, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on Two dead girls from one squalid street

By Michael Jordan They were both in their late teens. They both lived in a squalid little street in the city. And within a year, they were both dead. It was around 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15,...

BOOK REVIEW… An author’s guidelines to self-realisation

Aug 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on BOOK REVIEW… An author’s guidelines to self-realisation

Book: New Beginnings Author: E. Lloyd Smith Reviewer: Dr Glenville Ashby E. Lloyd Smith’s New Beginnings joins the slew of self-help books that have flooded the market over the last decade. We...

Major rice deal inked with Panama

Aug 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Major rice deal inked with Panama

Guyana’s rice industry would more than likely achieve its 2020 target of exporting 500,000 tons this year, thanks to Government securing the Panamanian market on a long term basis. The actual...

Immigration INFO: Immigration News For Our Community

Aug 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Immigration INFO: Immigration News For Our Community

By Attorney Gail S. Seeram, Gail@GailLaw.com Through this “Question & Answer” column, our goal is to answer your immigration questions. We appreciate your comments and questions. If you...

A real estate scam with little alternative for victims

Aug 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on A real estate scam with little alternative for victims

By Leonard Gildarie The housing sector is so wide and diverse that one can easily find something to write about at the drop of a hat. We have spoken and written extensively about the acquisition of a...

BAI SHAN LIN

Aug 17, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on BAI SHAN LIN

It is not that Glenn Lall does not love the President of Guyana; he loves him like a brother. It is just that he loves Guyana more. There is no one that I have met in my lifetime who is as concerned...

Bai Shan Lin logging scandal…Evidence more than enough to warrant an immediate investigation- TIGI tells Gov’t.

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Bai Shan Lin logging scandal…Evidence more than enough to warrant an immediate investigation- TIGI tells Gov’t.

– No amount of revenue can compensate for the destruction of our forest resources While the evidence of wanton exploitation of Guyana’s forests has been exposed by this publication,...

Protestors told “no legal grounds” to halt Bai Shan Lin’s operations

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Protestors told “no legal grounds” to halt Bai Shan Lin’s operations

The Environmental Community Health Organisation (ECHO) staged its second protest against Bai Shan Lin, this time taking it outside the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC)’s compound at Kingston...

Bai Shan Lin refutes allegations of $500 pay, ignores claims of mistreatment, poor working conditions

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Bai Shan Lin refutes allegations of $500 pay, ignores claims of mistreatment, poor working conditions

– Region 10 Chairman stands by story Bai Shan Lin has sought to debunk allegations that it has an employment ratio of 70 percent Asians to 30 Percent Guyanese, and that the company...

DEA helping Guyana probe discovery of narco sub – President

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on DEA helping Guyana probe discovery of narco sub – President

The US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will be working with local officials to investigate the discovery of a semi-submersible vessel this week in the dense jungle of the hinterland, with President...

Indian logging company, Vaitarna, buying portable mills, four Mack trucks

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Indian logging company, Vaitarna, buying portable mills, four Mack trucks

As worry continues to mount over the operations of logging companies in Guyana, Indian-owned Vaitarna Holdings Private Inc (VHPI) says that it hopes that a wood processing facility will be up and...

Police nab 75, seize firearms during early morning raids

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Police nab 75, seize firearms during early morning raids

Police have responded to the recent rise in violent crime with a cordon and search operation that resulted in the arrest of at least 75 people suspected of armed robbery, drug trafficking and other...

Dem boys seh…Guyana is one big hustle

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Guyana is one big hustle

Is who tricking who when dem talk ‘bout development? And when dem talk ‘bout development is who development dem talking ‘bout? Fuh a long time dem boys use to sit down and watch how de...

Guyana take Regional double crown as 50-over U-19 Final washed out

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana take Regional double crown as 50-over U-19 Final washed out

Guyana was crowned Regional 50-over champions after their Final against the Windward Islands was washed out without a ball yesterday at Everest after the outfield remained water-logged all day...

Boyce/Jefford Classic relevant to local athletes’ advancement

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boyce/Jefford Classic relevant to local athletes’ advancement

By Rawle Welch Many folks associated with athletics both now and in the past unanimously agreed with the general assertion that not since the Annual Guymine/Guystac Games, which was held during the...

Warriors look to blunt Tridents to claim first CPL title

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Warriors look to blunt Tridents to claim first CPL title

The Guyana Amazon Warriors stormed into a second consecutive CPL final with a thumping ten-wicket win over defending champions Jamaica Tallawahs in St Kitts on Thursday and they will look to blunt...

Jamaican promoters laud ‘Contender’ initiative; preparation commences for next year

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jamaican promoters laud ‘Contender’ initiative; preparation commences for next year

Boxing promoters around the Caribbean have been inundated with challenges as they battle to procure worthwhile activity for the pugilists in their charge while at the same time attracting adequate...

Stag Beer/EBFA Division One League continues tomorrow

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stag Beer/EBFA Division One League continues tomorrow

Two more potentially exciting matches are slated for tomorrow in the Stag Beer sponsored East Bank Football Association division one league which will continue at the Grove Community Centre ground,...

Sergeant guides Regal into Rafman Ali softball semis

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sergeant guides Regal into Rafman Ali softball semis

A fine all round performance by Rickey Sergeant guided Regal to a five-wicket victory over Farm when the Rafman Ali softball tournament continued recently with quarterfinal action. Playing in the...

Legend Classic Basketball Tournament…Black Sharks defeat Knights after fierce battle

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Legend Classic Basketball Tournament…Black Sharks defeat Knights after fierce battle

After a bruising encounter with many attacks, traps and counterattacks, the much improved Fyrish Black Sharks were able to prevail in their thrilling encounter with arch rivals East Canje Knights as...

Guyana secure 2 Bronze battled for several gold medals yesterday

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana secure 2 Bronze battled for several gold medals yesterday

CARIBBEAN REGIONAL BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014… The Caribbean Regional Badminton Championships (CAREBACO) currently being played in Jamaica August 9-16, 2014 continued on Thursday...

Unity for the Nation football gets sponsorship as over 20 teams expected

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Unity for the Nation football gets sponsorship as over 20 teams expected

The Unity for the Nation Organisation 3-A-Side Small Goal Knockout Road Side Football Competition has received some sponsorship. The month long competition which is set to kick off tomorrow is billed...

DCB invites 37 players for senior inter-county trials

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCB invites 37 players for senior inter-county trials

The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) has called up 37 players to prepare for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board senior inter-county tournament. The players will be involved in two 3-Day trial matches;...

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2026 Republic Bank Limited CPL: Nabi, Shepherd & Joseph...

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The undefeated Guyana Amazon Warriors extended their flawless win streak this season while keeping their 2-0 record at home safe, after crushing the St. Kitts & Nevis...

The Kara Kara conundrum

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The Linden Town Council does not possess an untouchable constitutional right to administer its affairs. The Constitution does not confer upon the Linden Town Council an unfettered right to govern Linden in whatever manner it chooses. It establishes local government within the...

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...

Exxon upping the amps – profits

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It is fascinating to watch Exxon on the move. Its people taking the floor, speaking with power and supreme confidence. What’s good news for Exxon’s investors is bad news for Guyanese. Follow Exxon’s sequence. It moved quickly. Burst the halo and bubble surrounding...

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