July 20, 2016

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Georgetown needs urban model of drainage system – Dutch Engineers

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Georgetown needs urban model of drainage system – Dutch Engineers

The Dutch Risk Reduction Team (DRR) which was engaged last October to advise on the drainage system in Georgetown and the low-lying coastland has suggested that the Government of Guyana should have...

City Hall blocks shippers’ vehicles from leaving wharves …unless they pay “road usage fee”

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on City Hall blocks shippers’ vehicles from leaving wharves …unless they pay “road usage fee”

During the course of yesterday, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) blocked two shipping companies’ trucks from leaving their respective wharves. Speaking to this publication, Assistant Town...

Serving the army is a job of pride

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Serving the army is a job of pride

Dear Editor, In keeping with the President’s call for the citizenry to become more patriotic, I hereby request your assistance to reach out to the government on this matter. A few days ago I had...

Carvil Duncan trial… Proceedings stalled because of “unprepared” prosecutor – Counsel criticizes state for calling witness prematurely

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Carvil Duncan trial… Proceedings stalled because of “unprepared” prosecutor – Counsel criticizes state for calling witness prematurely

The trial of former Director of Guyana Power and Light, Carvil Duncan – who is accused of stealing over $27M from the power company – was forced into another adjournment, after the...

Labourer jailed, fined for ganja in haversack

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Labourer jailed, fined for ganja in haversack

A labourer was yesterday jailed for three years and fined $142,000 after pleading guilty to a drug trafficking charge, after he appeared before the Chief Magistrate ,in the Georgetown Magistrates’...

Where is the 12 truckload of materials?

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Where is the 12 truckload of materials?

Dear Editor, Construction of the much talk about Aurora Primary and Nursery Schools is rapidly progressing, and from the vantage point of passersby it looks very good. But there are some questions...

NCDs survey to help tackle drug shortage situation

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on NCDs survey to help tackle drug shortage situation

Chronic Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) account for 70 per cent of all deaths occurring in Guyana. It is therefore the number one cause of premature deaths for people before the age of 70. But NCDs...

UN launches inaugural report on SDGs – highlights successes and gaps to global challenges

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on UN launches inaugural report on SDGs – highlights successes and gaps to global challenges

The first ever Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report was yesterday launched by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the opening of the high-level segment of the Economic and...

Dem boys seh…Two people spiting de Deputy Mayor

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Two people spiting de Deputy Mayor

One of de reason dem boys don’t go to a place of worship is because of some people who does head dem place of worship. Nuff of dem more sinful that de devil, and dem boys ain’t talking bout...

Response to Cevon’s Waste Management

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Response to Cevon’s Waste Management

Dear Editor; The Ministry of Communities in an effort to bring relief to residents of Eccles and neighbouring communities has been, over the past several months, working to ensure that the Haags...

Continued effort needed to ward off Yellow Fever – CMO

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Continued effort needed to ward off Yellow Fever – CMO

While Guyana has not had a case of Yellow Fever in more than three decades, there is need for continued precaution to ward off the disease. This is according to Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo...

IMF team to assess VAT to determine feasibility of reduction

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on IMF team to assess VAT to determine feasibility of reduction

A team comprising experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is due in Guyana next month to assess the Value Added Tax (VAT) and recommendations made by the Tax Reform Committee set up by the...

Where are the 16 computers?

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Where are the 16 computers?

Dear Editor; It is known by the Guyanese people that the State Assets Recovery Unit (SARU) was formed by the David Granger controversial PNC-LED APNU Coalition government as soon as it assumed...

MOLESTED INMATES AT NOC, REGION 2

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on MOLESTED INMATES AT NOC, REGION 2

Dear Editor, I will like for you to publish my concern of Sunday’s edition dated, 17th July, 2016. First, I must commended President David Granger and his Government for re-opening...

Is there a dictator at the Guyana School of Agriculture?

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is there a dictator at the Guyana School of Agriculture?

Dear Editor, In my earlier letter regarding the above subject I would have indicated that the information is overwhelming and could not be completed in one letter. I hereby hope to have some more...

The “Castle” and the “Palace” are criminal habitats

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Letters 1

Dear Editor; As you are aware, for the past several years the residents of Phase One, Republic Park have demonstrated profound pride in our community We have collectively taken on the maintenance of...

Stakeholders benefit from crucial Public Procurement workshop

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Stakeholders benefit from crucial Public Procurement workshop

In an effort to strengthen Guyana’s public procurement systems, a crucial one-day workshop was held for public and private sector stakeholders yesterday at Herdmanston Lodge. The course is expected...

‘Fine Man’ wanted by police

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Fine Man’ wanted by police

The Guyana Police Force yesterday issued a bulletin indicating that 36-year-old Mark Prince aka ‘Fine Man’ of 169 James and Curtis Street, Albouystown, is wanted for questioning in relation to...

Fixtures for CPL matches

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fixtures for CPL matches

Wednesday 20th Match: Tallawahs v Tridents at Kingston on Jul 20, 2016 (20:00 local | 01:00 GMT) Thursday 21st Match: Zouks v Patriots at Gros Islet on Jul 21, 2016 (18:00 local | 22:00 GMT) Friday...

Comments on terrorism in Nice, France

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Comments on terrorism in Nice, France

Dear Editor, The savage killings of close to one hundred people in France once again bring to the fore, the dangers posed to humanity at the hands of terrorist elements who seem bent on creating...

THE VOICE OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS Impact of Brexit on Guyana will be mixed

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on THE VOICE OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS Impact of Brexit on Guyana will be mixed

By Sase Singh INTRODUCTION The fallout from the UK referendum that will end in its exit from the European Union (EU) can be a great lesson on why politicians should never disconnect from the people....

UG student loan debt collection report for Cabinet – Finance Ministry PRO

Jul 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on UG student loan debt collection report for Cabinet – Finance Ministry PRO

The Sub-Committee reviewing and implementing the criteria for accessing student loans for University of Guyana students is completing its report for submission to Cabinet. This is according to Public...

Melanie Trump is guilty of plagiarism

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Letters 1

Dear Editor; By now everyone, including pork-knockers deep in the hinterland should be aware of the stirring speech by Mrs. MelaniaTrump at the Republican convention. The BBC has a wonderful split...

The 2012 census; the future of the PNC, PPP and AFC

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 3

The ethnic compartmentalization of Guyana’s population has been published. The outlay is not only interesting but deeply intriguing. The very first thing readers must and should know – the...

THE NEXT ‘IRON LADY?’

Jul 20, 2016 KNews Editorial Comments Off on THE NEXT ‘IRON LADY?’

Of the more than 200 countries in the world, only a few have had a female head of state. Britain is perhaps the only country in the modern era to have two female Prime Ministers. Last week...

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Bermuda here for Rugby Americas North Men’s clash with Guyana today

Apr 25, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – The National Park Rugby field will be a hive of activity today when the Guyana Rugby Football union (GRFU) host the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s Competition clash between...

Bring it out of the office

Apr 25, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – She sat next to me in the minibus. We struck up a conversation easily. The conversation was friendly and respectful. Nothing else was involved! She wore a matching blouse and skirt, pastel in colour and very well-tailored. It fitted her quite naturally as if it were made for...

Resolving CARICOM’s Leadership Impasse

Apr 19, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) –As with all my commentaries, this one is strictly in my personal capacity, drawing on more than fifty years of engagement with Caribbean affairs and a lifelong commitment to the cause of regional integration. I do not speak on behalf of any government or...

Excellency Irfaan on the Honourable Oneidge

Apr 25, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – For those who would believe, I have always held Excellency Irfaan Ali in special regard. For those taken aback, I hasten to add that there was some remodeling of ‘special’ and ‘regard’ for the president. Only fitting, I submit; fitting for...

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