April 2016

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Hinterland airstrips to be upgraded

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Hinterland airstrips to be upgraded

…as MPI kicks off new development project Guyana’s hinterland aerodromes are slated for major upgrades. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) is beginning the process of establishing a...

Former Ambassador Nawbatt clarifies

Apr 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Former Ambassador Nawbatt clarifies

Dear Editor, I refer to the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated 13 April, 2016 in connection with my claim against the Government for damages for breach of contract. I am...

El Nino unrelenting against rains in the Rupununi

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on El Nino unrelenting against rains in the Rupununi

Despite heavy showers in the Rupununi, El Nino remains unrelenting and continues to bake the savannahs and dry its rivers. The growing heat wave has dwindled the water supply across the Region,...

Reputed wife accuses man’s brother, daughters of fraudulent behaviour

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Reputed wife accuses man’s brother, daughters of fraudulent behaviour

An allegation against Earl Lambert, the Chairman of Beterverwagting (BV) Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), is being denied most vehemently. Sherryann Lambert and Reshana Lambert are also named...

Code of Ethics being crafted for City Councillors

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Code of Ethics being crafted for City Councillors

A code of Ethics is in the making for Councillors at the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown. A proposal for the document was submitted by Town Clerk, Royston King, and accepted by the full Council....

Petition to remove Region Nine REO…Most villagers did not know what they were signing – REO

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Petition to remove Region Nine REO…Most villagers did not know what they were signing – REO

The recent revelation that some 1,200 residents of Region Nine have signed a petition to have their Regional Executive Officer (REO) removed from his position, has managed to raise further concerns....

Fertilisergate: HDM Labs Threatens $200M lawsuit against Guyana Times

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Fertilisergate: HDM Labs Threatens $200M lawsuit against Guyana Times

HDM Labs and Hardat Singh through their Attorneys, have written to the Guyana Times demanding an apology for various alleged defamatory statements concerning publications made by the newspaper on...

Report soon on way forward for constitutional reform – PM Nagamootoo

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Report soon on way forward for constitutional reform – PM Nagamootoo

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo believes that with constitutional reform a new culture will emerge in Guyana. The Prime Minister who has responsibility for all governance matters, explained during an...

Govt. agrees to pay teachers debunching money by end of school term

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. agrees to pay teachers debunching money by end of school term

Public school teachers will finally be able to receive the debunching monies that the Guyana Teachers Union has for years been appealing for. This information was shared by GTU President, Mr. Mark...

Jail keys returned to the prison officers

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Jail keys returned to the prison officers

-Deputy Prison Director’s leave exended Prisoners of the Camp Street jail were yesterday returned to their cells during a visit by the Director of Prisons Carl Graham, a source close to matter...

Housing officials complain to President about hostile Board

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Housing officials complain to President about hostile Board

Officials of the Ministry of the Presidency have confirmed that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Myrna Pitt, and deputy, Denise King-Tudor,...

Changes expected at UG after UGSS meets with President Granger

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Changes expected at UG after UGSS meets with President Granger

President David Granger, on Thursday, dealt with some matters raised by the executive members of the University of Guyana Students’ Society (UGSS) and pledged to continue to address students’...

Protestors who can destroy the Coalition Government

Apr 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Protestors who can destroy the Coalition Government

Dear Editor, I refer to the article “Clueless demonstrators mount protest outside KN” (KN, April 12, 2016) which described a handful of persons picketing the office of Kaieteur News. While there...

AFC abandoned its voters and APNU is in gross double standards

Apr 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on AFC abandoned its voters and APNU is in gross double standards

Dear Editor, It was no surprise to see the questionable Harmon affairs unfold on multiple levels for the court of public opinion to make their judgement. This is the same court that APNU/AFC dragged...

RISK NOTHING, GAIN NOTHING

Apr 17, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on RISK NOTHING, GAIN NOTHING

To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self. To place your...

Victory that denotes a new era of politics

Apr 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Victory that denotes a new era of politics

Dear Editor, There is refreshing indication from the recent Local Government Elections (LGE) that Guyanese are willing to take on the responsibility of governing their communities. With the low level...

Industrial complaints against BaiShanLin

Apr 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Industrial complaints against BaiShanLin

Dear Editor, I will be grateful for this letter to be published. I have been following the issues in the news over the past few weeks regarding the Minister of State Joseph Harmond and Bai Shan Lin....

Dennis Street, Sophia reopened ahead of schedule

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Dennis Street, Sophia reopened ahead of schedule

Dennis Street, Sophia, between ‘A’ Field and Eastern Highway, is now reopened to vehicular traffic, days ahead of its scheduled completion. Construction, which began on April 4, was slated to be...

DENTAL HEALTH…Dental Health during Pregnancy

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on DENTAL HEALTH…Dental Health during Pregnancy

By Dr. Neromini Fagu It is important to take care of your teeth and gums in general but if you are pregnant, you need to pay extra attention to them. During pregnancy, the body undergoes a lot of...

Suspected rapist on $60,000 bail

Apr 17, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Suspected rapist on $60,000 bail

The Richmond Housing Scheme man, who is accused of raping a 55-year-old Windsor Castle woman over a week ago, is expected to answer to a rape charge on Tuesday. The man was released on $60,000 bail....

CONSUMER CONCERNS…CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND CONSTRUCTIVE PARENTING

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on CONSUMER CONCERNS…CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND CONSTRUCTIVE PARENTING

PAT DIAL A few days ago a travelling Exhibition on child abuse was launched under the auspices of UNICEF in collaboration with the Ministries of Social Protection and Public Security, the European...

Berbice murder accused back in court

Apr 17, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Berbice murder accused back in court

Two of three men, including two teens, who were part of a marauding gang that caused terror in Guyana by executing two brutal murders within seven days, are before the court on one of the charges....

Albouystown man jailed for drug possession

Apr 17, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Albouystown man jailed for drug possession

An Albouystown resident was jailed for three years by Magistrate Annette Singh after police found him with an improvised pipe and one gram of cocaine and marijuana. A handcuffed Shawn Peters of Lot...

Region Six launches 50th Independence anniversary Activities

Apr 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Region Six launches 50th Independence anniversary Activities

East Berbice Corentyne, has joined a number of other regions in launching its activities to celebrate Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The launch which was held at State House, New Amsterdam...

Sunday Cartoon

Apr 17, 2016 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

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– Courts Pee Wee U11 Football tournament moves to quarterfinals phase (Kaieteur News) – Georgetown International Academy (GIA) and defending champions Leonora Primary continued their...

No more plundering, no more exploitation

Oct 11, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Rev. Jim Jones, who led more than 900 Americans to their deaths in a mass murder-suicide in Guyana in 1978, had a sign behind his throne that read: “Those who cannot remember the past, are condemned to repeat it.” That warning is particularly relevant to Guyana today. We...

Haiti: When the Promise of a Haitian-Led Solution Begins to Fade

Oct 11, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Who speaks for Haiti? It is a question the international community can no longer avoid. For years, governments and international organisations have insisted that the country’s deepening crisis must have a “Haitian-led solution”. The principle is...

MV Barima COI in ICU

Oct 11, 2026

Hard truths… (Kaieteur News) – I want to give the MV Barima Commission of Inquiry (COI) the space of grace. How can I (any Guyanese)? Check its origins. Revisit some of its personnel. Chair Smith said that the COI will follow the evidence to hell and back. It’s hoped that he...

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