January 2015

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I believe David Granger is a decent, multi-racial human

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I believe David Granger is a decent, multi-racial human

There is bound to be enormous questioning by African-Guyanese as to why an Indian candidate should lead a grand coalition of anti-dictatorship groups to contest the 2015 elections. One of the faults...

A few dollars can make a difference

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A few dollars can make a difference

The health of a nation is crucial to its continued existence. Botswana experienced an HIV epidemic to the point that it lost most of its skilled personnel. In the end with international support, the...

‘This is the height of ridiculousness’ says GTUC of change to CXC exam dates

Jan 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘This is the height of ridiculousness’ says GTUC of change to CXC exam dates

“Shock and disgust” were the adjectives used by the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) to describe the move by Government to reschedule the CXC administered examinations – Caribbean Secondary...

A baby in a world of giants

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A baby in a world of giants

The local private sector is not up to the task of developing Guyana. It is too miniature, mired in small-mindedness, short of entrepreneurial and risk-taking drive, and ineffectual in mobilizing...

UN to review Guyana’s human rights record

Jan 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on UN to review Guyana’s human rights record

Guyana’s human rights record will be examined by the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the second time tomorrow in a meeting that will be webcast live....

LEAD project’s greatest challenge was failure to see LGE – US Embassy

Jan 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on LEAD project’s greatest challenge was failure to see LGE – US Embassy

… project to conclude by March end By: Zena Henry Despite accusations of interference and an almost sour split between local and foreign parties involved in the United States Agency for...

GCB President calls on Jaguars to regroup and focus on four-Day

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB President calls on Jaguars to regroup and focus on four-Day

President of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Drubahadur is calling on the Guyana Jaguars to re-group and switch their attention on the four-day tournament which is set to resume shortly. Drubahadur...

DJ Bravo found guilty of Level 2 offence

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on DJ Bravo found guilty of Level 2 offence

WICB Media -PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Trinidad & Tobago Red Force’s Dwayne Bravo has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee after pleading guilty to a Level 2 breach of the West Indies...

Bonner found guilty of Level 1 offence

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bonner found guilty of Level 1 offence

WICB Media – PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Jamaica Franchise’s Nkrumah Bonner has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee after pleading guilty to a Level 1 breach of the West Indies Cricket...

“Be thankful you didn’t get more!”

Jan 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on “Be thankful you didn’t get more!”

…Chief Magistrate tells confessed wife beater A man who confessed to brutally stabbing his reputed wife yet begged to have the charge against him dropped, received a rude awakening from Chief...

Barnwell found guilty of Level 1 offence

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Barnwell found guilty of Level 1 offence

WICRICNEWS – Guyana Jaguars’ Christopher Barnwell has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee after pleading guilty to a Level 1 breach of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Code of Conduct...

Guyanese crewman charged after coke find on ship

Jan 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese crewman charged after coke find on ship

Barbados (Nationnews) – Members of the Drug Squad have arrested and charged 28-year-old Guyanese, Ryon Marlon George, in connection with the discovery of a quantity of cocaine. According to police,...

Guyana did not adequately use Dr. Faith Harding’s expertise

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana did not adequately use Dr. Faith Harding’s expertise

DEAR EDITOR, I was perhaps the last journalist to have spoken with Dr. Faith Harding before she died. My third —and unfortunately last— interview with her was on December 29, 2014. After several...

The PPP must go, but its going must be the basis for something fresh and in the interest of all

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPP must go, but its going must be the basis for something fresh and in the interest of all

DEAR EDITOR, Since my last letter, there have been some very energetic discussions, particularly on Social Media about the composition of the much touted all-opposition pre-election coalition,...

The line in the sand has been drawn; the PPP regime has to make a choice

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on The line in the sand has been drawn; the PPP regime has to make a choice

DEAR EDITOR, I noticed a media article captioned “President Ramotar slams British Diplomat …” I am not here to pass judgment on whether President Ramotar or the UK diplomat is out of place or...

APNU/AFC alliance: the issue is not equal sacrifice, but effective representation of groups

Jan 27, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on APNU/AFC alliance: the issue is not equal sacrifice, but effective representation of groups

DEAR EDITOR, While I fully embrace the reality of ethnic identity and honour, as espoused in David Hinds’ letter in SN 26th January, titled “After 23 years of an Indian Guyanese presidency,...

Bandit killed in foiled gas station robbery

Jan 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bandit killed in foiled gas station robbery

– another wounded in attack at Popeye’s A young bandit was shot dead at around 21.00 hrs yesterday after robbing a female pump attendant from a La Bonne Intention service station in the...

PPP defaulters will be jailed under AFC led government – Ramjattan

Jan 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on PPP defaulters will be jailed under AFC led government – Ramjattan

The Leaders of the Alliance For Change (AFC) and the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) are highly optimistic that they can emerge victorious at the May 11 General and Regional Elections. But...

EU’s withholding of funds to Guyana…Finance Minister calls Granger ‘unpatriotic’ for commending decision

Jan 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on EU’s withholding of funds to Guyana…Finance Minister calls Granger ‘unpatriotic’ for commending decision

Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said he finds it disturbing that the main opposition Party would laud the European Union (EU) for withholding critical funding to Guyana, a GINA release stated...

With four bullet-wounds in body…Money changer drives self to hospital

Jan 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on With four bullet-wounds in body…Money changer drives self to hospital

With blood coursing from four bullet wounds, money changer Ryburn Fraser somehow managed to drive to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) just after midnight on Saturday, after two...

Bermudian woman excretes 392 grammes of cocaine

Jan 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bermudian woman excretes 392 grammes of cocaine

Up to press time, the Bermuda National who was arrested at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport early on Saturday after admitting to swallowing a number of pellets packed with cocaine, had passed...

Dem boys seh…Guyana got some really cheap leaders

Jan 26, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Guyana got some really cheap leaders

Some people get rich because dem wuk hard and some of dem get rich because dem rob people without a gun. Guyana got nuff people who get rich because dem cut deals and tek money that should go to de...

Worrying decline in international reserves signals govt. may be dipping into it – Nagamootoo

Jan 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Worrying decline in international reserves signals govt. may be dipping into it – Nagamootoo

– Finance Minister insists reserves “adequate” enough to meet obligations Vice Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Moses Nagamootoo recently expressed concern that government may be...

APNU reiterates Granger’s position as presidential candidate

Jan 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on APNU reiterates Granger’s position as presidential candidate

– outcome of APNU/AFC talks could decide alternative moves Putting to rest any confusion as to who will be the A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) presidential candidate, the political...

Historic Cuba visit by US official cements ties – GCSM

Jan 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Historic Cuba visit by US official cements ties – GCSM

A top visiting U.S. State Department official began talks with the Cuban government recently after a hiatus of 38 years since any top official visited Havana, according to President of Guyana Cuba...

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2026 Republic Bank CPL: Historic rivals to meet as Guyana/T&T...

Aug 30, 2026

By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – The ultimate rivalry in cricket resumes tonight as the Guyana Amazon Warriors lock horns with arch-rivals Trinbago Knight Riders come tonight at the historic...

Give the Commission a chance to do its preparatory work

Aug 30, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There is a legitimate public concern about the pace at which the Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy is getting underway. Survivors, relatives of those who died and the wider Guyanese public understandably want answers. After such a devastating national tragedy,...

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

Aug 30, 2026

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...

From Jagdeo to Ali; from bad to worse

Aug 30, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Never thought I would ever reach this place. Bring back Bharrat Jagdeo. Never say never! It was inconceivable that there could be a worse leader than former president Jagdeo. I warned him seven years ago. A monster created. Would come back to...

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