October 2015

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Gov’t should start planning for El Nino

Oct 06, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Gov’t should start planning for El Nino

Dear Editor, Nowhere in the media have I seen any warning about an impending El Nino drought in Guyana. From all reports, this phenomenon might well be worse than in 1997/98, which as far as I...

Jagdeo should reflect upon his folly and show some contrition

Oct 06, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Jagdeo should reflect upon his folly and show some contrition

Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to SALUTE the brave men and women of our armed forces; The Guyana Defence Force. They are willing to put themselves in harm’s way to defend our...

In times like these, we need to focus, focus and focus!

Oct 06, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on In times like these, we need to focus, focus and focus!

Dear Editor, Wow! Wow! It is amazing how life can get interesting for a person and a people. I have been having my street debates, which I have come to enjoy; this time the topic was on ‘what do we...

Education Ministry needs a School Construction Division

Oct 06, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Education Ministry needs a School Construction Division

Dear Editor, In response to my letter which appeared in the Daily News on Sept. 29 regarding cost overruns at the Kato Primary School (KPS) being constructed in the Potaro-Siparuni Region, Lindon...

People from all ethnic groups have been complaining that the economy is declining

Oct 06, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on People from all ethnic groups have been complaining that the economy is declining

Dear Editor, This is in reference to Freddie Kissoon’s column (KN Oct 5) in which he pilloried Indians for uttering comments that the economy has been contracting. Freddie incorrectly describes the...

President David Granger has to put our Big Uncles’ feet to the fire

Oct 06, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on President David Granger has to put our Big Uncles’ feet to the fire

Dear Editor, Guyana has two Big Uncles (local name given to respected elders in Guyana), who by the very nature of their interaction, control and great influence, must have a strong role to play in...

We must capitalize and fully exploit the talents of our patriots and Public Servants

Oct 06, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on We must capitalize and fully exploit the talents of our patriots and Public Servants

Dear Editor, I have been following with considerable interest President Granger’s recent statements in New York City of his intention to look to new diplomats whom he will be appointing over the...

Multiple agencies begin probe into source of Jagdeo’s wealth

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Multiple agencies begin probe into source of Jagdeo’s wealth

“Government is very much interested in determining the source of Jagdeo’s wealth among others whose salaries do not seem to match the fortunes they have acquired over the years…” Dr. Thomas...

UK Expert alarmed…Guyana has never utilized its anti-money laundering legislation

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on UK Expert alarmed…Guyana has never utilized its anti-money laundering legislation

By Kiana Wilburg A UK expert on Asset Recovery is currently gathering information on Guyana’s systems for thwarting corruption as well as examining how much use law enforcement agencies have made...

Remanded for murder at 15…‘Nasty Man’ now held for ‘Warlock’ execution

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Remanded for murder at 15…‘Nasty Man’ now held for ‘Warlock’ execution

– nabbed with gun; two others held with bulletproof vests in Agricola raid Charged with murder at 15, Dellon Henry, called ‘Nasty Man’, is now back in the limelight as a prime suspect in...

With a nose for crime…Police dogs sniff out illegal guns

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on With a nose for crime…Police dogs sniff out illegal guns

By Romila Boodram With literally a nose for crime, man’s best friend is helping the Guyana Police Force to put the bad guys away. The mostly unsung heroes are the four-legged staffers from the...

Dem boys seh…Guyana paying for willful waste

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Guyana paying for willful waste

Every morning some people does wake up and wonder how some people can do bad things and get away wid it. And then dem does go out and hear how wha de people do is because de people allow dem to do...

CARICOM’S friendship with Venezuela must not be at Guyana’s expense – Granger

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM’S friendship with Venezuela must not be at Guyana’s expense – Granger

“They have always been on our side; they have never let us down and I don’t expect them to let us down…” By Gary Eleazar Favourable concessions afforded to CARICOM territories under...

Two decades after…Woman contemplates exposing alleged rapist who hold prominent place in society

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Two decades after…Woman contemplates exposing alleged rapist who hold prominent place in society

By Romila Boodram A woman who says she was raped 25 years ago is now speaking out, and is contemplating seeking justice against her alleged perpetrator, whom she claims now holds a prominent place in...

Badly burned as a baby, woman tracks down nurse who cared for her

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Badly burned as a baby, woman tracks down nurse who cared for her

(AP) For 38 years, a few black-and-white photographs of a nurse cradling a baby provided comfort to a woman who suffered terrible burns and endured years of playground taunts and painful surgeries...

Snake bite victim goes home with limb intact

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Snake bite victim goes home with limb intact

While some snake bite encounters on the local shores have ended fatally, luck is on the side of Kevin Gomes, thanks to prayers, the Georgetown Hospital Corporation’s medical staff, and his will to...

GCA’s Carib Beer t20 semi-finals…GCC beat MSC by 6 wickets, to face DCC in Final

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA’s Carib Beer t20 semi-finals…GCC beat MSC by 6 wickets, to face DCC in Final

By Sean Devers GCC got past host Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) by four wickets yesterday in the second semi-final of the Georgetown Cricket Association’s (GCA) Carib Beer t20 first division cricket...

Intruder sneaks into GPHC ward to molest teen

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Intruder sneaks into GPHC ward to molest teen

Patients at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation awoke at midnight yesterday to screams of female patients who panicked when they saw a man sitting on the bed of a 16-year-old girl. Reports are...

Man struck down by Presidential Guard still bedridden

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Man struck down by Presidential Guard still bedridden

William Nurse a grounds-man of Queen’s College, remains bed ridden more than a month after being knocked off his bicycle into the Lamaha Canal by a car allegedly driven by a presidential Guard...

Guyanese in Washington protest outside Venez. Embassy

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese in Washington protest outside Venez. Embassy

Guyanese from in and around Washington DC braved inclement weather on Saturday to protest Venezuela’s claim to two-thirds of Guyana’s territory on the anniversary of the arbitrary award which...

GSA’s Lucozade Handicap Squash Tournament…Peter-Micheal DeGroot, Maya Collins take titles

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GSA’s Lucozade Handicap Squash Tournament…Peter-Micheal DeGroot, Maya Collins take titles

The ANSA McAl/Lucozade Handicap Squash Tournament drew to a close yesterday with several exciting matches at the Georgetown Club. The event, hosted by the Guyana Squash Association (G.S.A.) in...

Child Advocacy Centre opens on Essequibo Coast

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Child Advocacy Centre opens on Essequibo Coast

Members of the Child Protection Agency, Blossom Inc, RIVAH, International Vision of Hope and Digicel were present when the Children’s Advocacy centre was officially opened, at Land of Plenty, on...

Kiskadee Kids hosts Multi Task Workshop for caregivers

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Kiskadee Kids hosts Multi Task Workshop for caregivers

Over 26 caregivers drawn from nine Daycare Centres and Playgroups were the beneficiaries of the expertise of specialist facilitators during a one-day Multi Task Workshop organized by Kiskadee Kids...

DCC win last ball thriller to take Trophy Stall cup

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCC win last ball thriller to take Trophy Stall cup

By Sean Devers DCC’s first division team won its second game on the same day when they beat Young Warriors of Berbice by two runs off the last ball of an exhilarating t20 encounter at the DCC...

Newly rehabilitated…St Saviour’s remains symbol of faith, hope and history

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Newly rehabilitated…St Saviour’s remains symbol of faith, hope and history

By Rehanna Ramsay The newly rehabilitated St. Saviour’s Anglican Church stands at the corner of Broad and Saffon Streets, Charlestown as a symbol of faith, hope and history. This sanctuary is...

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High stakes in Essequibo as Regal Super Centre hands over additional...

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(Kaieteur News) – Retail giant Regal Super Centre has officially presented the remaining individual awards for the Lotto/Let’sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast ahead of Sunday’s national...

How much do you love your country?

Oct 10, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – After the fourth beer my friend’s tongue loosened. “Boy, Guyana is a beautiful place. Folks back home just do not know how good they have it. Look at us here in this freezing place. I would give anything to be outside Petboy Shop sipping a cold one on a Friday afternoon.”...

The People’s Wars, Caribbean Bills

Oct 04, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The Caribbean did not start, or participate in, the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, nor the other continuing conflicts in the Middle East. Yet millions of Caribbean people are paying a price for them every day. They pay it at petrol...

Routledge – differing from Adams, Ram, others

Oct 10, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – I regret differing from respected brothers, Dr. Vincent Adams and Chris Ram, two peerless Guyanese. The source of the difference is Exxon Guyana President, Mr. Alistair Routledge’s statement that “it’s not our job to build the nation…they didn’t vote for us…we are...

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