February 26, 2016

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Guyana Goldfields produces 21,855 ounces, generates US$26M in revenues

Feb 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Goldfields produces 21,855 ounces, generates US$26M in revenues

It appears that gold sector, which regained its lead as the country’s biggest foreign currency earner, is well on track to meet its target of a record breaking 550,000 ounces this year. Yesterday,...

The President should tell the police force to behave

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The President should tell the police force to behave

There is a road that runs north to south across the Railway Embankment, one block east of the Conversation Tree Road. That is the street Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has to take to get to...

East Bank road expansion works to recommence shortly

Feb 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on East Bank road expansion works to recommence shortly

Residents of the East Bank of Demerara will soon breathe a sigh of relief with the disclosure that Lot 1 of the East Bank road expansion project, from Providence to Covent Garden, is scheduled to...

‘F’ Division to get two more stations – Top Cop

Feb 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘F’ Division to get two more stations – Top Cop

In an effort to combat criminal activities and further strengthen the Guyana Police Force (GPF)’s ‘F’ Division, Commissioner Seelall Persaud yesterday said that the Division will benefit from...

Region 10 Chairman objects to any concession to Rong An Inc.

Feb 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Region 10 Chairman objects to any concession to Rong An Inc.

Region Ten (Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice) Chairman Renis Morian has expressed grave concerns over the recent interest expressed by Asian company, Rong An Inc. to undertake large-scale logging within...

Late referrals linked to high rate of maternal mortality

Feb 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Late referrals linked to high rate of maternal mortality

Addressing the challenge of maternal mortality is not a task that can be done without some strategic measures being put in place. And some of these measures must include the strategic implementation...

Mason gets $70,000 bail for alleged generator theft

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Mason gets $70,000 bail for alleged generator theft

A 20-year-old mason from Timehri Base Road was ordered to post $70,000 bail when he appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yesterday, accused of stealing two generators. It is alleged that...

No bail for alleged drug trafficker

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on No bail for alleged drug trafficker

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan remanded a mason from Linden to prison, after he appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to a drug trafficking charge. Justin Percival, 34, of 394...

Lindener accused of stealing truck axles granted bail

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Lindener accused of stealing truck axles granted bail

A Lindener was yesterday released on $50,000 bail after it was alleged he stole items to the value of $300,000. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts...

Rayan Hoppie and not Ryan

Feb 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Rayan Hoppie and not Ryan

In yesterday’s issue it was reported that Ryan Hoppie was busted with a quantity of marijuana. The story described Hoppie as 34 years old and driving a BMW. However, the person arrested was Rayan...

Guyanese teachers need to be more qualified

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese teachers need to be more qualified

Dear Editor, A recent letter to the Editor by “Primary School Teacher” seems unfair to our Chief Education Officer. The letter writer takes issue on a purported comment of Mr. Sam that he said...

Jerry Gouveia makes a request

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Jerry Gouveia makes a request

Dear Editor, I am writing this open letter to seek your clarification on whether the contents of a news article that appeared in the KN on February 23, 2016 and headlined “Audit report…NICIL...

Are there any GGMC officers stationed at Guyana Goldfields and Troy?

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Are there any GGMC officers stationed at Guyana Goldfields and Troy?

Dear Editor, It appears that following a heartening declaration last year of 451,000 ounces, this year again seems to be looking good for the gold sector. Yesterday, in your edition, it was reported...

GECOM takes serious umbrage to letter-writer’s rage

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on GECOM takes serious umbrage to letter-writer’s rage

Dear Editor, Mr. Leon J. Suseran’s correspondence (KN and GC, 22 February, 2016) reflects an emerging trend in letter-writing which finds promotion and reproduction in newspaper columns in spite...

Pleading for the application of the death penalty

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Pleading for the application of the death penalty

Dear Editor, I applaud all the people who are asking the authority to have the death penalty implemented. Sir, I live in Berbiee on the Corentyne Coast, and as a concerned citizen I am profoundly...

Prophet/Psalmist Eion Greaves uses power of music and ministry to confront social ills

Feb 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Prophet/Psalmist Eion Greaves uses power of music and ministry to confront social ills

By: Rehanna Ramsey With four internationally acclaimed albums, two musical plays and decades of Ministry experience under his belt, Guyana’s very own Prophet /Psalmist Eion Greaves is not slowing...

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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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Guyana Goldfields produces 21,855 ounces, generates US$26M in revenues

The President should tell the police force to behave

East Bank road expansion works to recommence shortly

‘F’ Division to get two more stations – Top Cop

Region 10 Chairman objects to any concession to Rong An Inc.

Late referrals linked to high rate of maternal mortality

Mason gets $70,000 bail for alleged generator theft

No bail for alleged drug trafficker

Lindener accused of stealing truck axles granted bail

Rayan Hoppie and not Ryan

Guyanese teachers need to be more qualified

Jerry Gouveia makes a request

Are there any GGMC officers stationed at Guyana Goldfields and Troy?

GECOM takes serious umbrage to letter-writer’s rage

Pleading for the application of the death penalty

Prophet/Psalmist Eion Greaves uses power of music and ministry to confront social ills

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