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Bandits strike again at robbery-prone Popeye’s

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits strike again at robbery-prone Popeye’s

Bandits seem to have taken a liking to the Popeye’s franchise on Vlissengen Road—-even if they’re leaving with cash instead of chicken, shrimp and hot Cajun fries. The fast food outlet has been...

Porkknocker shot in arm, beaten by bandits

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Porkknocker shot in arm, beaten by bandits

A porkknocker was gun-butted and shot once in his forearm, by one of three bandits who intercepted and robbed him at Punt Trench Dam, Independence Boulevard, on Monday morning. According to the...

Business owners upset at use of “unofficial” dumpsite

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Business owners upset at use of “unofficial” dumpsite

Business owners at the bustling Vreed en Hoop junction are upset over the use of an “unofficial” garbage dumpsite in what was purportedly state-owned land. The plot of land, which is a stone’s...

Rice set to surpass record 627,000 tonnes

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Rice set to surpass record 627,000 tonnes

Harvesting of the current rice crop is expected to end in less than two weeks, but the preliminary forecast is that the country will register a record production of more than 627,000 tonnes, a...

How can a nation’s leader contradict himself so often?

Nov 19, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on How can a nation’s leader contradict himself so often?

The unbecoming and repellant display of diplomatic crassness of Priya Manickchand at a reception at the home of the US Ambassador on America’s Independence Day 2014, was characterized by Roger...

Parents worried over cash grant voucher uplifted by stranger

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Parents worried over cash grant voucher uplifted by stranger

The questionable issuance of a cash grant voucher is currently gaining the attention of the Ministry of Education. The matter is one which entails a $10,000 voucher being uplifted by someone other...

The struggle for democracy cannot be selective

Nov 19, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The struggle for democracy cannot be selective

Patriotism, it is said, is the last refuge of a scoundrel. I have seen many young men brainwashed and sent to their deaths in wars believing that they are fighting for the defence of their homeland...

NARI manager’s neck grazed by bandit’s bullet

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on NARI manager’s neck grazed by bandit’s bullet

The Human Resources Manager of the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI) narrowly escaped death when a bullet fired from the gun of a bandit grazed his neck just after midday yesterday....

Ailing pregnant patient requires $1.5M for treatment in Venezuela

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Ailing pregnant patient requires $1.5M for treatment in Venezuela

The family of ailing pregnant patient, Samantha Persaud, is finding difficulty in a quest to garner the remaining $1.5M required for her treatment in Venezuela. According to her father, Jaimangal...

US$$M bids submitted for Sheriff St.- Mandela Ave. project supervision

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on US$$M bids submitted for Sheriff St.- Mandela Ave. project supervision

For the road network upgrade and extension programme, supervision services for the Sheriff Street- Mandela Avenue Roadway Enhancement project, four bids were tendered under the Ministry of Public...

Party yet to decide on next Presidential candidate – Rohee

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Party yet to decide on next Presidential candidate – Rohee

By Abena Rockcliffe Last week President Donald Ramotar exuded great confidence that he will be running as Presidential candidate for the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) come next General...

Most illegal guns coming from Brazil – Crime Chief

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Most illegal guns coming from Brazil – Crime Chief

Crime Chief Leslie James has disclosed that based on police analysis, Brazilian-made weapons appear to be the preferred choice of criminals operating in Guyana. The Crime Chief, who was delivering...

Legality of prorogation of Parliament still up for debate

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Legality of prorogation of Parliament still up for debate

– Top legal minds ask for time to peruse the Constitution By Zena Henry Despite President Donald Ramotar’s prorogation of the National Assembly almost two weeks ago, and varying views being...

GECOM brushing aside legitimate concerns – PPP

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM brushing aside legitimate concerns – PPP

By Abena Rockcliffe The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says that it has been verbally attacked by Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr. Steve Surujbally, as a result of the...

Trio remanded on ganja trafficking charge

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Trio remanded on ganja trafficking charge

A pregnant woman and two men were remanded on a drug trafficking charge when they appeared before Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Latoya Osborne, Ziggy Webster and...

Alleged accomplice in Kitty shootout slapped with four separate charges

Nov 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged accomplice in Kitty shootout slapped with four separate charges

One of two men arrested last weekend during a shootout with police, which left one man dead, has been slapped with four separate charges. The additional charges were yesterday afternoon read to...

Many service commissions are rubber stamps

Nov 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Many service commissions are rubber stamps

Dear Editor, A news article on the brouhaha involving DPP Shalimar Hack and Ombudsman Winston Moore Re: Dismissal of three Executives at NBS, provided a reasonably good account of the elements of the...

Guyana is in a serious Constitution crisis

Nov 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana is in a serious Constitution crisis

Dear Editor, Within recent times, it seems that whenever the less-schooled Minister of Home Affairs and General Secretary appears on TV at his weekly press conferences, his favorite sound bite,...

This is not what we wanted in Kwakwani

Nov 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on This is not what we wanted in Kwakwani

Dear Editor, It is almost three years since the results of the General and Regional Election show that the will of the people prefer a new dispensation. When the Councillors for the Regional...

The PPP will pay a heavy price for insulting the public

Nov 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPP will pay a heavy price for insulting the public

Dear Editor, I am attempting to take up the challenge posed to Opposition MPs by Christopher Ram in his letter ‘The opposition should display more interest …’. In this letter and in a recent...

Hicken should resign if he blames women for rape

Nov 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Hicken should resign if he blames women for rape

Dear Editor Many men and women in Guyana probably think like Commander Hicken does, that young women are to be blamed for rape because they do not dress ‘morally’. Victim blaming for rape is part...

Blaming the victim is a weak response to rape

Nov 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Blaming the victim is a weak response to rape

Dear Editor, The remarks attributed to Police Commander ‘A’ Division, Mr Clifton Hicken demonstrate once again the urgent need for the implementation of the Sexual Offences Act 2010. For Mr...

THANK YOU REV. MASSIAH

Nov 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on THANK YOU REV. MASSIAH

Dear Editor, Last Friday and Saturday, on November 14 and November 15, I participated in a consultation on Solid Waste Management, organised by Rev. Raphael Massiah and the First Assembly of God...

Independent Ombudsman takes on Minister Gopaul

Nov 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Independent Ombudsman takes on Minister Gopaul

– tells him to “re-read” report on NBS fraud charges “I repeat that anyone affected by the report is at liberty to communicate with me in the proper manner and also the opportunity can...

Teen sisters perish in suspected arson attack

Nov 18, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Teen sisters perish in suspected arson attack

…family suspects arson, says previous attempts were made By Zena Henry The family of two teen sisters was yesterday plunged into sorrow as news of their demise by fire began to spread. The...

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Stage set for Pee Wee finale as Waramuri battle GIA for U11 crown

Oct 24, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The ultimate Schools Under-11 showdown takes place today at the Ministry of Education ground, when Region One’s Waramuri Primary meets Georgetown International Academy (GIA)....

UG can become a world-class university

Oct 24, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The ambition to transform the University of Guyana (UG) into a world-class institution must begin with an honest recognition of what such a transformation requires. It is not enough to construct new buildings, expand enrollment, introduce additional degree programmes or invest...

The Caribbean “Too Rich for Help”: When Will the Fiction End?

Oct 18, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – On 14 October, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that higher borrowing costs, falling development assistance and other economic pressures threaten to widen the distance between advanced and developing economies. She appealed for additional...

Prem Narine – a fascinating, chilling, portrait

Oct 24, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The name Prem Narine registered slowly; then like a tsunami. A detective with a difference. Results. A profile that expanded before the eyes, grew on the consciousness. This was of a man earmarked for special graces, one going places. I lost track of Mr. Narine for a...

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