November 2014

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Lucrative prizes at stake in Philip Arokium memorial cycle road race

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lucrative prizes at stake in Philip Arokium memorial cycle road race

The Flying Aces Cycle Club of Berbice is set to stage its final event for the year, the sixth edition of the annual Phillip Arokium Memorial 60-mile cycle road race which is open to cyclists...

Berbice Bridge fully operational again

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice Bridge fully operational again

Repairs to the Berbice River Bridge have been completed, with the facility fully functional again, following a mechanical malfunction that occurred last Friday afternoon. According to the Berbice...

Koker left open, Albouystown suffers again

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Koker left open, Albouystown suffers again

Residents of Albouystown faced another bout of heavy flooding yesterday afternoon when water from the Demerara River gushed through the Sussex Street koker, which was reportedly left open by a Mayor...

Ramotar’s presidency has brought nothing but continued corruption – Greenidge

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Ramotar’s presidency has brought nothing but continued corruption – Greenidge

By Kiana Wilburg A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)’s Shadow Minister of Finance, Carl Greenidge is of the firm belief that the findings of the latest Latin American Public Opinion (LAPOP)...

Farmers urged to adopt low carbon approaches to business

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Farmers urged to adopt low carbon approaches to business

Up and coming small business owners, particularly those in the agriculture sector such as farmers, are being encouraged to adopt “low carbon” approaches to their business plans. This sentiment...

Body in CJIA in reservoir…Cops detain friend seen running behind victim

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Body in CJIA in reservoir…Cops detain friend seen running behind victim

– PM reveals head, neck injuries Police have reviewed a closed circuit television (CCTV) camera recording that shows a man running behind maintenance worker Chris Jacob, some hours before he...

Ten women killed by lovers this year

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Ten women killed by lovers this year

– It is high time we heed the cry of women…lawmakers and investigators must play their part – Minister Webster By Abena Rockcliffe Even though it seems as if the figures of...

Rehab of Parfaite Harmonie Primary on the cards

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Rehab of Parfaite Harmonie Primary on the cards

The Education Ministry received five bids yesterday for the rehabilitation of Parfaite Harmonie Primary School. The bids were opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board...

Education Ministry exposes teachers to drug prevention training

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Education Ministry exposes teachers to drug prevention training

In order to foster an environment that dissuades children from becoming involved in drug and alcohol abuse, the Ministry of Education yesterday brought the curtains down on a two-day Drug Prevention...

Ramotar’s prorogation gamble

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Ramotar’s prorogation gamble

Mr. Ramotar had no intention of facing an election before his five-year tenure was up. The reason – he simply wanted his five years. Mr. Ramotar loves the travels, ceremonies, and symbolism. He...

City Hall worries over cost to clean covered canals

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on City Hall worries over cost to clean covered canals

The “Strapped-for-cash” City Council is checking its coffers and is already worried that it will not be able to bear the financial cost of having to remove the covers which are expected to cover...

If you can drive in Guyana, you can drive anywhere

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on If you can drive in Guyana, you can drive anywhere

It is said that if you can drive in Guyana, then you can drive anywhere in the world. The drivers of Guyana are amongst the most highly skilled in the world, and this may have to do with the fact...

“Do not get confrontational with ranks, just call me” – Commander Hicken

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News 1

Commander of the Police ‘A’ Division Clifton Hicken has urged that members of the public should not get confrontational with ranks if they feel that they are not being afforded the satisfaction...

APNU protest on suspended Parliament…A serious constitutional problem looms if Ramotar doesn’t reconvene – Granger

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on APNU protest on suspended Parliament…A serious constitutional problem looms if Ramotar doesn’t reconvene – Granger

“It has already started to bring about change,” said Leader of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), David Granger, of ongoing protest action being spearheaded by his political party in...

Cops deny making carjacking victim wait while they purchased food

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Cops deny making carjacking victim wait while they purchased food

The Guyana Police Force is refuting allegations that a carjacking victim had to wait until ranks finished buying from a Chinese restaurant before responding to his report. In an article in last...

All must play their part in eliminating gender-based violence – UNFPA rep

Nov 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on All must play their part in eliminating gender-based violence – UNFPA rep

“What have you done to reduce gender-based violence?” was the question posed to those who gathered at the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s inter-faith service held yesterday....

Modification to match our circumstances

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Modification to match our circumstances

For Guyana to develop, and has now become necessary, catch up with our more progressive Caricom neighbours in the next decade, we will one way or another have to accelerate the pace of growth. Our...

On the Prorogation of the National Assembly/Parliament

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on On the Prorogation of the National Assembly/Parliament

Dear Editor, President Donald Ramotar acted constitutionally and appropriately in the current political environment. He has played the right card in the circumstances. The huff and puff and anger ...

The PSC is fooling no one

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PSC is fooling no one

Dear Editor, I wonder how much longer the Private Sector Commission (PSC) can look at a dog and call it a cat. I am referring to the statement issued by this body (20th November) following extensive...

ACTION IS NEEDED TO MOVE GUYANA FORWARD

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on ACTION IS NEEDED TO MOVE GUYANA FORWARD

Dear Editor, As the controversy surrounding the no confidence motion and the proroguing of Parliament by the president unfolds, it has become apparent that there has been dishonesty and a serious...

The will of the people is what gives legitimacy to a government

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Letters 1

Dear Editor, By proroguing Parliament, President Ramotar has in effect rendered the elected representatives of the people useless and the will of the majority irrelevant. In a democracy majority...

Leguan residents com[plain about extortion

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Leguan residents com[plain about extortion

Dear Editor, We the residents of Leguan will be grateful if you could assist us by granting us a small space in your newspaper to inform the relevant authorities about the hostage situation from...

Rape culture offers few consequences for the rich

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Rape culture offers few consequences for the rich

Dear Editor, “Rape culture covers everything, from victim-blaming to the prevailing notion of rapists as menacing strangers who attack from bushes — not friends, confidants, mentors or spouses....

A questionable sentence

Nov 26, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on A questionable sentence

Dear Editor, It was with disgust that I read your report in the November 12, 2014 edition “Man gets suspended sentence for 67 kilos of cocaine”. Magistrate Alex Moore sentenced the man to a...

Limited US airwaves fetch US$34B and counting

Nov 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Limited US airwaves fetch US$34B and counting

– but Jagdeo gives away Guyana’s to friends and family A multi-billion US dollar auction for six blocks of airwaves has attracted huge interest in that North American country. It has also...

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Guyana Cup rematch on the cards in President’s Cup feature

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The field will be a packed one on Sunday November 29, at Rising Sun Turf Club when the President’s Cup horse race meet shoots off. More than 100 horses have thrown their names...

Who says the government does not listen?

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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