October 2016

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IMF needs to provide more support to Guyana, other Caribbean economies – Finance Minister

Oct 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on IMF needs to provide more support to Guyana, other Caribbean economies – Finance Minister

The Guyanese economy and those of Caribbean member states are currently facing a number of external shocks. However, to help those nations navigate through these trying times, Finance Minister...

Sam Hinds has been very nice to me but….

Oct 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Sam Hinds has been very nice to me but….

Sam Hinds has been the longest serving Prime Minister in the Caribbean, beating out Eric Williams of Trinidad, but of course, Williams was the holder of real power. Sam Hinds was not, since Guyana...

Sophia killing linked to vendetta – Police source

Oct 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Sophia killing linked to vendetta – Police source

As the investigation continues into the drive-by shooting which occurred in ‘B’ Field Sophia on Thursday night, claiming the life of 23-year-old mechanic Kevin Inniss, ranks are said to be...

The issue of de-risking of CARICOM’s indigenous banks

Oct 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The issue of de-risking of CARICOM’s indigenous banks

Dear Editor, A strong case has been made for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states to collectively pursue at the World Trade Organization (WTO) the issue of the de-risking of their...

Ideas for embracing the elderly in national development

Oct 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Ideas for embracing the elderly in national development

Dear Editor, The month of the elderly for 2016 will end shortly. Every year the government of Guyana has by its statements make it clear what it thinks of the elderly. Last year Minister Volda...

Who owns this community ground in Jacklow, Pomeroon?

Oct 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Who owns this community ground in Jacklow, Pomeroon?

Dear Editor, Please allow me space in your column to air some of the most disgusting, disgraceful and not to mention lawless situations in Jacklow. I withheld my name due to fear of victimization but...

The new Bartica Town Council should not be cash strapped

Oct 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The new Bartica Town Council should not be cash strapped

Dear Editor, With reference to a lead story in Stabroek News, dated 3rd October 2016 captioned “Cash strapped Bartica pleading with residents to pay up”, the following is my response. It is...

IAC calls for a new location for Cabinet meetings

Oct 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on IAC calls for a new location for Cabinet meetings

Dear Editor, The Indian Action Committee (IAC) is shocked and extremely disappointed that the Government of Guyana has seen it fit to hold its Cabinet meetings at the headquarters of the Guyana...

The Govt. has to deal with Guysuco’s problems immediately

Oct 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Govt. has to deal with Guysuco’s problems immediately

Dear Editor, Please allow me to refer to an article captured in your edition of 2016:10:27 on the Guysuco entangle, that is, on the subject of profitability and the resurgence of the sugar industry....

The head and executives of the Dharmic Sabha are not pandits

Oct 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The head and executives of the Dharmic Sabha are not pandits

Dear Editor, Please permit me to comment on Peeping Tom’s “The division within the Hindu community” (K.N. Oct. 28). Peeping Tom says, “The main Hindu Organization in Guyana says Diwali should...

I hereby vouch for the competence of Dr. Van West Charles

Oct 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on I hereby vouch for the competence of Dr. Van West Charles

Dear Editor, Re: Ownership of the Sanata Well. As a former employee of the then GS&WC, situated at Vlissengen Road, Bel Air Park, which is the official office of the GWI, my term of employment...

Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Ministry fails to account for over $111M

Oct 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Ministry fails to account for over $111M

– presents no proof some CSOs were paid By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The Office of the Auditor General has found quite some amount of malpractice, and has cited numerous cases of...

House green lights $2B subsidy for GuySuCo

Oct 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on House green lights $2B subsidy for GuySuCo

…to meet billion-dollar wage bill, pay creditors By Kiana Wilburg Despite benefitting from $9B at the start of the year, only to deliver a disappointing performance in less than eight months, the...

2017 budget estimates approved for Constitutional agencies, commissions

Oct 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 2017 budget estimates approved for Constitutional agencies, commissions

By Kiana Wilburg The 2017 current and capital estimates for constitutional agencies and commissions were passed in the National Assembly yesterday. The motion for consideration of the estimates was...

AG’s findings at Education Ministry…Contractor still to supply $10M in equipment eight years later

Oct 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on AG’s findings at Education Ministry…Contractor still to supply $10M in equipment eight years later

Eight years on and a contractor is yet to supply the Ministry of Education with over $10 million in equipment. This situation has been highlighted in the 2015 Auditor General Report. Although the...

Notorious gang member in 2002 crime wave arrested

Oct 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Notorious gang member in 2002 crime wave arrested

– admits to murder, robberies at Casino and Jewellery store Cops from the Guyana Police Force (GPF)’s Major Crime Unit went into action on Wednesday and arrested a suspect who was reportedly...

Region Eight fuel records highlight countless irregularities

Oct 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Region Eight fuel records highlight countless irregularities

For years, the Office of the Auditor General has been experiencing difficulties tracking Region Eight’s procurement of fuel, as the region has not been engaging in proper record keeping. With no...

Consultant accuses Agri Ministry of bias and incompetence

Oct 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Consultant accuses Agri Ministry of bias and incompetence

When the Agriculture Ministry invited bids for consultants to supervise the reconstruction works to the north-eastern dam of the East Demerara Water Conservancy, the last thing it expected was a...

De World Bank gun now see de tender board

Oct 28, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on De World Bank gun now see de tender board

Is a long time people realize that when dem hear bout tender, dem hear bout dishonesty. A company would submit a tender and wait fuh de results. When de tender box open de man find out that he had de...

Hope leads run-spree as Windies A rout hosts to win series

Oct 28, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hope leads run-spree as Windies A rout hosts to win series

Karunegala, Sri Lanka, CMC – Opener Kyle Hope stroked a sublime hundred and Chadwick Walton, Assad Fudadin and Rovman Powell all chimed in with half-centuries as West Indies A ran riot against Sri...

BCB/New York Business Group U-19 Tourney …Sinclair’s ton leads RHT Pepsi to crushing 9-wkts win over Young Warriors

Oct 28, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB/New York Business Group U-19 Tourney …Sinclair’s ton leads RHT Pepsi to crushing 9-wkts win over Young Warriors

A brilliant century from national Under-17 player Kevin Sinclair and an outstanding all-round display from junior national, Junior Sinclair powered Rose Hall Town Pepsi into the final of BCB/New York...

Courts Pee Wee Schools Football Competition…Enthralling battles anticipated as KO Phase starts

Oct 28, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Courts Pee Wee Schools Football Competition…Enthralling battles anticipated as KO Phase starts

Title holders St. Angela’s will look to advance further in defence of their crown when they face Mae’s tomorrow as play in the knockout phase of this year’s Courts Pee Wee Schools Football...

Elite League Clubs calling for arbitration to resolve ongoing impasse with GFF

Oct 28, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Elite League Clubs calling for arbitration to resolve ongoing impasse with GFF

Following is a press release issued by the Guyana Football Federation Elite League Clubs calling for arbitration to settle the ongoing impasse with its parent body which has stalled the start of the...

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 League …UDFA set to restart with three matches tomorrow

Oct 28, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 League …UDFA set to restart with three matches tomorrow

Action in the Upper Demerara leg of the GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power National U-17 Intra Association League is set to re-commence tomorrow at the Wisburg Secondary School ground with three...

GTM Health and Fitness Expo set for next weekend at CASH

Oct 28, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GTM Health and Fitness Expo set for next weekend at CASH

Organisers promising fun-filled activities By Franklin Wilson Reminding that the National Sports Commission (NSC) recognizes the importance of sports and exercise in developing a nation, Director of...

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GBF secures certified Hardwood Court in major boost for basketball...

Jun 17, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – As Guyana prepares to host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers from July 8-12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has made a...

No right to a firearm permit exists

Jun 17, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Years ago, there was a man who contended, “I need a firearm licence because I have a lot of money.” The then relevant officer replied, “Then you can afford security—next application, please.” The man had been so confident he would get a firearm licence...

Why the Commonwealth Matters Again

Jun 14, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Small and medium-sized states, from the most vulnerable island nations to more diversified middle‑income economies, have always faced a difficult reality. They have to navigate a world in which power is unevenly distributed and in which the decisions of...

Carolyn Rodrigues – Birkett for UN Sec Gen. – I endorse

Jun 17, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Way to go, Excellency Ali. Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is Guyana’s nominee for the prestigious and demanding role of United Nations Secretary General. Why not? Since everybody globally have their eyes on a wedge of Guyana’s riches,...

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