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We speak out for the environment, not for anyone or anything else

Aug 28, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on We speak out for the environment, not for anyone or anything else

DEAR EDITOR, Please refer to a letter, which appeared in the Kaieteur News issue of Thursday August 21, 2014, headlined “The sinister agenda of Mr. King is clearly exposed,” and written by Mark...

What will realize these high levels of governance being touted?

Aug 28, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on What will realize these high levels of governance being touted?

DEAR EDITOR, I refer to PPP General Secretary Clement Rohee’s intimation at his last press conference of his party’s intention of realizing “the establishment of a broad National Democratic...

Our leaders should seriously consider re-configuring a State Planning Dept.

Aug 28, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Our leaders should seriously consider re-configuring a State Planning Dept.

DEAR EDITOR, The writing is on the wall that Guyanese will be going to the polls soon for General Elections. Therefore the time is appropriate for political leaders and the people of Guyana to begin...

For an improved environment

Aug 28, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on For an improved environment

Two months ago, the deadline for restricting the importation of Styrofoam containers in Guyana was shifted to a date to be announced. A little over two years prior to that, the government had...

GFC Annual Reports…Gross irregularities highlight slack nature of oversight bodies – Vieira

Aug 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GFC Annual Reports…Gross irregularities highlight slack nature of oversight bodies – Vieira

The gross irregularities in the Annual Reports of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) for the years 2005 to 2012 which have escaped condemnation by the relevant oversight bodies not only highlight...

Boy, 5, battles for life after accident

Aug 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Boy, 5, battles for life after accident

A five-year-old boy is battling for his life in the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following an accident around 09:45 hrs on Sunday at Good Hope,...

Couple arrested for drinking buddy’s death’…Woman allegedly confesses to stabbing victim

Aug 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Couple arrested for drinking buddy’s death’…Woman allegedly confesses to stabbing victim

A Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara (ECD) woman has allegedly confessed to the murder of 37-year-old Bharrat Sugrim, whose lifeless body was found with a stab wound to his heart, at the back of her...

Guyana not meeting minimum security standards at airports

Aug 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana not meeting minimum security standards at airports

…locals being trained by US authorities Government has endorsed enhancing security at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and Ogle Aerodrome. Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn,...

Vlissengen Rd. robbery/murder…Second suspect charged

Aug 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Vlissengen Rd. robbery/murder…Second suspect charged

Another man has been charged for the murder of dredge owner Ashook Ragghu, who was gunned down two Mondays ago while at a traffic light on Vlissengen Road. Jermaine Otto, 25, of 735 East Ruimveldt,...

No-confidence motion…Nadir’s interpretation of clause “erroneous”- Greenidge

Aug 27, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on No-confidence motion…Nadir’s interpretation of clause “erroneous”- Greenidge

As the time draws nearer for the no-confidence motion to be voted on, so do the fears, speculation and “worrying interpretations of the law” by some political figures. On a recently held radio...

Thief man don’t like see he mattie wid bag

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Thief man don’t like see he mattie wid bag

Some people got timber concession and once dem get one, dem can get duty free concession. Now de concession suppose to wuk when dem bring in forestry equipment, ambulance and things like that. De law...

Rafman Ali softball tourney..Wolf’s Warriors grab open title, Regal crowned over-40 champs

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rafman Ali softball tourney..Wolf’s Warriors grab open title, Regal crowned over-40 champs

By Zaheer Mohamed Wolf’s Warriors and Regal Masters were crowned champions of the Open and over-40 categories respectively when the Rafman Ali softball tournament concluded yesterday at Better...

Djokovic, Sharapova sparkle after others toil

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Djokovic, Sharapova sparkle after others toil

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former champions Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova sparkled under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights to end a steamy first day that proved more than a little stressful for...

Lewis Hamilton says there will be no retaliation

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lewis Hamilton says there will be no retaliation

BBC Sport – Lewis Hamilton has promised not to retaliate against team-mate Nico Rosberg at the Italian Grand Prix. The German driver will not face disciplinary action from Formula 1 governing...

Barnwell XI trounce Johnson’s XI by 129 runs

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Barnwell XI trounce Johnson’s XI by 129 runs

Hemraj slams 50, Dhanpaul grabs 5 Christopher Barnwell XI defeated Leon Johnson XI by 129 runs when the Demerara Cricket Board senior inter county trials continued with a limited overs game at the...

National Amateur Intermediate boxing tourney to be staged this weekend

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Amateur Intermediate boxing tourney to be staged this weekend

The National Intermediate Amateur Boxing tournament, one of the key events put on by the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), will be staged this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, at California Square at...

GCB developmental programme reaches Linden

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB developmental programme reaches Linden

…donates money and cricket equipment The Mining town of Linden has benefitted from the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) developmental outreached programme last Sunday when several members of the...

Knights surge, down Jammers in latest Legend Classic Basketball

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Knights surge, down Jammers in latest Legend Classic Basketball

East Canje Knights showed their worth as they surged forward to demolish Rose Hall Town Jammers in a Group ‘A’ clash in the latest game of the Legend Classic Basketball competition which was...

GABF suspends referees, coaches for IGG participation

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABF suspends referees, coaches for IGG participation

The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) has suspended several basketball officials, including coaches and referees for their participation in the ‘unsanctioned’ Inter-Guiana Games (IGG)...

Invaders Masters claim SECC 40-over title

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Invaders Masters claim SECC 40-over title

Invaders Masters defeated Aurora Knight Riders by one run to capture the South Essequibo Cricket Committee (SECC) 40-over title last Sunday at New Opportunity Corps ground. After being asked to bat...

BCB 50-over Inter County trials…Foo slams 67, Johnson grabs 4-39

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB 50-over Inter County trials…Foo slams 67, Johnson grabs 4-39

A fine 67 from Guyana T20 player Jonathan Foo, a four wicket haul (4-39) from National pacer Raun Johnson and good all round performance by out of form Test batsman Narsingh Deonarine were the...

Police Martial Artists turn in commendable performances at championship

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Police Martial Artists turn in commendable performances at championship

The motto of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is to serve and protect and the first picture one might gather is the officer with a gun strapped to his waist in pursuit of his/her mandate. That may be...

Six assessed as Karate Grading Exercise successfully held in New Amsterdam

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Six assessed as Karate Grading Exercise successfully held in New Amsterdam

After more than two decades, Karatekas in Berbice had the opportunity to be assessed in their hometown when the head of the Guyana Karate College (GKC) travelled to the Ancient County to conduct...

Pan American Martial Arts Games completed, results released

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pan American Martial Arts Games completed, results released

The National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue was transformed into a hive of activity when coordinator of the event, Professor Christopher Francis staged the Pan American Martial Arts Games (PAMAG) at the...

Did you know?

Aug 27, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Did you know?

With the CONCACAF Gold Cup football Regional tournament imminent, Statistician and regular contributor to Kaieteur Sport, Charwayne Walker, attempts to joggle the minds of sports enthusiasts in...

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Mental illness is real and a serious public health concern

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mental illness is a reality we often acknowledge in passing but seldom confront with the... more