August 2014

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Tribute should be paid to Colonial Soldiers in World War I

Aug 06, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Tribute should be paid to Colonial Soldiers in World War I

Dear Editor, The one hundredth anniversary of the start of the WW I was observed on Monday in Europe. It was on Aug. 4, 1914 that Britain declared war on Germany for its transgressions. The “war...

Teen gets 60 months for brazen robbery

Aug 06, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Teen gets 60 months for brazen robbery

Less than one week after being jailed for a violently attacking his accuser in a courtroom, a Linden youth cried as he was jailed for sixty months on a Robbery with Aggravation charge yesterday. The...

Outrageous magistrates, a frightened Bar Association and the piper

Aug 06, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Outrageous magistrates, a frightened Bar Association and the piper

In this world, try to be honest with others, but most of all be honest with yourself. Then live your life as you see fit. Don’t be bothered with the unpleasant things others say once they are not...

Promoting healthy foods could solve global problem – Dr. Ramsammy

Aug 06, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Promoting healthy foods could solve global problem – Dr. Ramsammy

Annually, the Latin America and Caribbean Region spends US$47.3B on advertisements promoting processed snacks. If US$4B of that sum was spent on promoting healthy foods, the world’s food security...

Factory buildings for Leguan and Wakenaam

Aug 06, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Factory buildings for Leguan and Wakenaam

Bids were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for the construction of factory buildings in Leguan and Wakenaam, Essequibo Islands/West Demerara,...

Sustained call for Local Govt. Elections… PPP bemoans ‘hidden agenda’, Stabroek News vows to continue

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Sustained call for Local Govt. Elections… PPP bemoans ‘hidden agenda’, Stabroek News vows to continue

“Both Mr. Rohee’s tirade and the now daily front page comment in the Guyana Chronicle signal that the Stabroek News campaign has found its mark. It shall continue” – Anand Persaud ...

Chinese Labour at Marriott Construction… Sun and Sand’s use of BK Intl. exposes Brassington’s contempt for Guyanese – Harmon

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Chinese Labour at Marriott Construction… Sun and Sand’s use of BK Intl. exposes Brassington’s contempt for Guyanese – Harmon

By Latoya Giles The Government’s contention that local lack of skills is one of the reasons why they picked a Chinese firm to build the Marriott Hotel is completely laughable, according to...

Cops set up 24-hour patrols to thwart airport bandits

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Cops set up 24-hour patrols to thwart airport bandits

– following attack on teacher and husband Police have set up round the clock patrols to protect travelers heading to and from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. This follows last...

Itaballi murder suspect caught slumbering behind home

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Itaballi murder suspect caught slumbering behind home

The man accused of killing a fellow truck driver at Itaballi, Mazaruni River, was yesterday arrested after he was caught sleeping behind his home. He was identified as Arthur Taylor, 43, called...

‘Notorious bandit’ commits gunpoint heist minutes after leaving court

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Notorious bandit’ commits gunpoint heist minutes after leaving court

Minutes after leaving court, a man described as a notorious bandit was nabbed by police and civilians after allegedly snatching over $2M from a Berbice businessman. Rawle Victor called ‘Ralo’29,...

Dem boys seh… Dem Bees does play pull down

Aug 05, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Dem Bees does play pull down

Greed is a disease. It wuss than death. Is sheer greedy people deh in Guyana. Jagdeo greedy. He build a big fancy house wid nuff, nuff bedroom and none, none body fuh run in dem. He seh that he sell...

Mahdia gold miners stage protest

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Mahdia gold miners stage protest

…threaten to withhold royalties if demands are not met “We have had enough! It is time President (Donald) Ramotar do something for the people who put him in that position.” This is the...

East Ruimveldt market operators plead for better conditions

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on East Ruimveldt market operators plead for better conditions

Stall holders of the East Ruimveldt market are pleading with the relevant authorities to address major health concerns at the facility. The operators are especially worried about an offensive odour...

Helicopter rides being offered at Guyana Festival

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Helicopter rides being offered at Guyana Festival

Visitors to the Guyana Festival slated for August 8 to 10, are in for another first time experience as Air Services Ltd will be on hand to offer helicopter rides. Patrons will be able to have a...

Unapproved $4.5B … Finance Minister personally liable, not Cabinet

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Unapproved $4.5B … Finance Minister personally liable, not Cabinet

Head of State, President Donald Ramotar has defended the actions of Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, in relation to the more than $4.5B that he authorized to be spent from the Consolidated Fund by...

Contractor sues Princess Casino for $20M won at slot machine

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Contractor sues Princess Casino for $20M won at slot machine

A local contractor is suing Princess Casino Guyana after the company refused to pay him the $20M which he claims he won on a slot machine on July 7th last. Somar Shako of 283 Zeelugt, East Bank...

OP still to justify return of sacked OLPF staffers – Greenidge

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on OP still to justify return of sacked OLPF staffers – Greenidge

Office of the President (OP) is still to submit its reasons to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament as to why it has rehired three of the five persons it had sacked following a probe of...

Criteria for $10,000 Grant could change next year – Education Minister

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Criteria for $10,000 Grant could change next year – Education Minister

– Attendance rate likely to be scrutinised By Sharmain Grainger Although all public school children will be eligible for a cash grant of $10,000 in the new school year simply by being listed...

Two days after head on collision… Former Courts Manager succumbs at GPHC

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Two days after head on collision… Former Courts Manager succumbs at GPHC

Thirty-two year old Chandanie Das succumbed at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) around 10:00hrs yesterday, almost three days after she was...

Cuffy250 to host discourse on “State of African Guyanese”

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Cuffy250 to host discourse on “State of African Guyanese”

The ‘black consciousness’ group, Cuffy250 will be holding its second annual “State of the Black and African Guyanese” forum come Sunday to discuss pivotal issues ailing the...

Education Minister solicits support from Kamarang residents – as HEIP consultation continues

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Education Minister solicits support from Kamarang residents – as HEIP consultation continues

By Sharmain Grainger “We want to hear from you about what is important and how you think we can best make them work,” said Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, as she told a gathering of...

Govt. to build $38M “reinforced concrete fence” at NOC

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to build $38M “reinforced concrete fence” at NOC

It would appear that the Ministry of Culture intends to make the New Opportunity Corp a more “secure” institution. Published yesterday in the Guyana Chronicle was the invitation for bids for the...

Agriculture Ministry eyeing higher priced markets for rice

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Agriculture Ministry eyeing higher priced markets for rice

– As production keeps climbing Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy says that the overwhelming success of the rice industry in terms of repeated bumper crops has brought with it, huge...

New coconut association formed in Pomeroon

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on New coconut association formed in Pomeroon

The growing demand for coconut and its value- added products is serving as a major incentive for farmers to expand their production and improve farming practices. Farmers from Pomeroon, one of two...

Walter Rodney COI… Karen De Souza’s statement on “a terrible accident” questioned

Aug 05, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Walter Rodney COI… Karen De Souza’s statement on “a terrible accident” questioned

By Latoya Giles The Rodney Commission of Inquiry yesterday managed to conclude the testimonies of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Karen De Souza and Tacuma Ogunseye. Both witnesses had begun...

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Sep 05, 2026

2026 Republic Bank CPL… GAW vs. JKM at Providence – Hetmyer, Hope, Dindyal lead batting charge (Kaieteur News) – Guyana Amazon Warriors announced their arrival home with a brutal 8-wicket...

How should I schedule my day?

Sep 05, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Deep in the Himalayas, I once visited a Hindu guru and asked him, “Guru, how should I schedule my day?” He looked at me for a moment, smiled, and asked, “What is it that you want to schedule?” “My day,” I replied. “I want to organise my time better. There is so...

Haiti after Kenscoff: Pledges and Promises Do Not Stop the Killing

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – For generations, Kenscoff was where people from Port-au-Prince went to breathe. Its cool hills offered relief, and its farmers supplied the capital’s markets. Gang attacks reached the commune in January 2025, but it remained an important barrier between...

The Donny and Delcy show

Sep 05, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – What to make of this America-Venezuela oil deal, this best in history? First, it’s best to put the 65 billion barrels of heavy crude in its proper place. It’s the Donny and Delcy Gong Show. A quarter of Venezuela’s premier national treasure, a concealed deal, a very...

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