August 2015

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Setting the record straight on broadcasting licences

Aug 25, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Setting the record straight on broadcasting licences

DEAR EDITOR, The Guyana Chronicle of August 24th reports that PM Nagamootoo “has promised to revise and reclaim radio and television licences that were doled out under the previous People’s...

There is a problem with the Vishnu Bisram survey

Aug 25, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on There is a problem with the Vishnu Bisram survey

DEAR EDITOR, There is a problem with the Vishnu Bisram survey which was reported in three parts in your newspaper The first was published in KN on the 17 August 2015, titled “Give New Government a...

Commendable international performances show V/ball moving in right direction

Aug 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Commendable international performances show V/ball moving in right direction

Following a string of commendable performances internationally, local volleyball has been getting a much needed boost recently and has been making moves in the right direction to be recognised as one...

GFF, FIFA Development Officer visit Linden

Aug 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF, FIFA Development Officer visit Linden

Chairman of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Normalisation Committee Clinton Urling along with FIFA’s Development Officer Mr. Howard McIntosh and other officials of the GFF visited Linden on...

Narayan Ramdhani bows out at CAREBACO U-19 quarters

Aug 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Narayan Ramdhani bows out at CAREBACO U-19 quarters

The CAREBACO (Caribbean Regional Badminton Confederation) International Under-19 Championship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic came to an end for the Guyanese Player Narayan Ramdhani in the...

Yaw strike boosts Alexander Village

Aug 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Yaw strike boosts Alexander Village

Leon Yaw scored in the second minute to give Alexander Village a 1-0 victory over North East La Penitence when the RDE Vybz King’s of the street champion of champions football tournament commenced...

Montrose granny murder…Killer, alleged plotter being held at same station

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Montrose granny murder…Killer, alleged plotter being held at same station

– victim’s relatives receiving threats Self-confessed killer Colin Alleyne and the man he said paid him to murder Carmen Ganesh are being detained at the same location, a situation that has...

No “normalcy” for Guyana & Venezuela anytime soon – Foreign Minister

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on No “normalcy” for Guyana & Venezuela anytime soon – Foreign Minister

– resolution with Suriname in sight By Abena Rockcliffe Boasting about a markedly improved relationship with Suriname, Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge recently announced...

Dem boys seh…Jagdeo treat Donald like a football

Aug 24, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Jagdeo treat Donald like a football

Donald still wondering if he was ever a politician because he ain’t got nothing to show. He was president and he live in State House but he now wondering if he was dreaming. Normally he woulda be...

Lady Jags battle to 1-1 stalemate with Cuba

Aug 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lady Jags battle to 1-1 stalemate with Cuba

Guyana’s fate to be decided in the Cuba/St Kitts game Guyana’s Lady Jags gave up a 1-0 advantage against arch rivals Cuba as eth game ended when the two sides clashed yesterday in the Dominican...

133rd Canadian Fullbore Rifle Championships…Braithwaite ends as top Ex-Class shooter & 11th, Persaud is 20th overall

Aug 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on 133rd Canadian Fullbore Rifle Championships…Braithwaite ends as top Ex-Class shooter & 11th, Persaud is 20th overall

The flags of Guyana and the West Indies fullbore shooting flew high and proud at the 133rd Canadian Fullbore Rifle Championships when the Guyanese pair of reigning National and Caribbean Individual...

LFS Burnham Memorial Chess Tournament…Roberto Neto assumes lead in stiff rivalry for top honours

Aug 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on LFS Burnham Memorial Chess Tournament…Roberto Neto assumes lead in stiff rivalry for top honours

Roberto Neto employed shrewd strategies while remaining focused to chalk up an impeccable 3 points from as many games to command the lead when the second of the three days Linden Forbes Sampson...

GABF/Forbes Burnham Memorial Basketball…Plaisance Guardians and Colts notch wins

Aug 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABF/Forbes Burnham Memorial Basketball…Plaisance Guardians and Colts notch wins

Terrence James hammered the nails in Plaisance Guardians’ coffin with two clutch free-throws with mere seconds left on the game clock Saturday night to give Half Mile Bulls an unlikely victory in...

Gutsy Bolt takes gold to boost embattled sport

Aug 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gutsy Bolt takes gold to boost embattled sport

Usain Bolt swept aside a year of poor form and injury to retain his world 100 meters title in nail-biting fashion yesterday and give his beleaguered sport the boost it so badly needed after three...

Opposition urges accountability for Critchlow, Trade Union subventions

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition urges accountability for Critchlow, Trade Union subventions

– some unions have not been audited for years – Burton Persaud The political opposition is pleased with the return of subventions for the Critchlow Labour College and other registered...

Miller sues GRDB, claiming millions for unpaid rice, paddy

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Miller sues GRDB, claiming millions for unpaid rice, paddy

A rice miller has decided that enough is enough and has taken the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) to court over their failure to pay in excess of US $500,000 owed to him after he had delivered...

Fight against crime…Public must take precautions too

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Fight against crime…Public must take precautions too

– Commander Hicken As the police and other stakeholders work out strategies to stem the tide of escalating crime, the populace is being encouraged to employ all necessary physical security when...

Youth Entrepreneur stresses importance of agricultural innovation

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Youth Entrepreneur stresses importance of agricultural innovation

Innovative approaches and solutions, especially among young entrepreneurs, can be key in advancing Guyana’s agricultural sector. Advancement in the sector can lie in the nuanced ideas which the...

Third and Fourth Form students excel at CSEC

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Third and Fourth Form students excel at CSEC

Another group of young students has done exceptionally well at the recently concluded Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate, (CSEC) examinations. Malachi Adonis, Shani Naughton, Tanicia ...

Gov’t to construct hydro systems in Moco Moco, Kato and Tumatumari

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t to construct hydro systems in Moco Moco, Kato and Tumatumari

With the use of renewable energy sources being sought by governing bodies across the world, the government of Guyana is pushing for the construction of small hydro systems in at least three...

Carl Greenidge is keynote speaker at Florida Conference

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Carl Greenidge is keynote speaker at Florida Conference

– to address mainCaribbean issues Guyana’s Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl B. Greenidge will be the guest of honour and keynote speaker at a Florida Conference to discuss...

Statistics and names of ethnic cleansing during the PPP’s reign

Aug 24, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Statistics and names of ethnic cleansing during the PPP’s reign

The talk coming out of the mouth of the Indian dominated PPP and its affiliate organizations, particularly the Indian Arrival Committee, now the Indian Action Committee, is that there is ethnic...

Students benefit from ‘Back to School’ initiatives

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Students benefit from ‘Back to School’ initiatives

With school doors expected to be open soon, students from around Georgetown have benefited from a number of outreach initiatives, hosted by overseas-based organisations and individuals. Saturday...

Activists honoured in the fields of suicide, related issues

Aug 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Activists honoured in the fields of suicide, related issues

“Giving back to the givers” seemed to be the theme when a non-governmental organisation held its first annual El Dorado Awards for activists in the fields of suicide and related issues. The...

GT Beer / Petra Organisation Futsal Competition heats up tonight

Aug 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT Beer / Petra Organisation Futsal Competition heats up tonight

Play in the inaugural GT Beer / Petra Organisation Futsal Tournament resumes tonight with four more matches, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue. In the opening fixture, Queen...

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Chase, Warrican trigger Bangladesh’s slide after hosts grab...

Oct 31, 2026

(Cricinfo) – Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican sunk Bangladesh to 79 for 6 when play was called off an hour before the scheduled 4.30pm close on the third day in Dhaka. Chase took three wickets...

Tek a taste

Oct 31, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The driver drove to the parking spot, aligned the vehicle into one of the lanes and then shut the engine down. I opened the door so that we could exit. The scene was slightly intimidating. This was a posh location. If the service matched the façade then this was the perfect...

Are We All Ukrainians?

Oct 25, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – On 19 October, accepting the award of Ukraine’s Order of Merit, I said that my commitment to Ukraine rests on a principle essential to small nations everywhere: sovereignty is the freedom to govern ourselves, preserve our identity and decide our future....

Jagdeo’s PPP-PNC sensation, WIN, raw realities -Pt II

Oct 31, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has laid out his blueprint to head off WIN Mohamed at the pass. A PPP-PNC defensive project, intended to rehabilitate and conserve. Mr. Mohamed is the menace. The PNC has already felt the sweep of his presence. Dr. Jagdeo feels the hairs on the back...

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