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French citizen claims cop strip-searched him at Outpost

Dec 13, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on French citizen claims cop strip-searched him at Outpost

Guyana-born French citizen Benn Kenneth Anthony says that he was humiliated and horrified when a local police rank performed a body cavity search on him. Anthony claims that he was ordered by a...

Another year not knowing who killed Trevor Rose

Dec 13, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Another year not knowing who killed Trevor Rose

The Guyana Police Force (GPF)’s Major Crimes Unit (MCU) has been receiving a lot of praise recently for solving a number of high profile cases, including the infamous Babita Sarjou’s six-year-old...

HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE

Dec 13, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE

The debate on the national budget ended last Friday, eleven days after it was presented to the National Assembly by Finance Minister Winston Jordan under the theme “Building a Diversified, Green...

Caribbean could be first Region to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV – PANCAP Director

Dec 13, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Caribbean could be first Region to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV – PANCAP Director

The Caribbean is on track to ending mother-to-child transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This is according to Director of the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS...

GPHC forges meaningful partnerships to advance health care – Dr. Rambarran

Dec 13, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC forges meaningful partnerships to advance health care – Dr. Rambarran

“Doctors alone cannot run a hospital; doctors really can’t complete the process of giving the care and getting the patients back to their normal lives.” This opinion was recently expressed by...

After six years I can finally have a good night’s sleep

Dec 13, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on After six years I can finally have a good night’s sleep

– Babita Sarjou’s mother After spending almost six years wondering what happened to her daughter, Champa Seonarine says she can finally have a good night’s sleep having buried Babita...

Two years later…Police probe into death of mentally-ill man appears to be at a standstill

Dec 13, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Two years later…Police probe into death of mentally-ill man appears to be at a standstill

Two years after the tragic death of 22-year old Tiffon Peters, police investigations into the matter appear to be at a standstill. The young man, who was mentally ill, was reportedly found hanging in...

Notes on gender-based violence in Guyana

Dec 13, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Notes on gender-based violence in Guyana

Dear Editor, It is difficult to obtain a complete picture of gender-based violence in Guyana because it often remains hidden. A person who is being abused may have been a victim for a long time...

Accusations against Red Thread and other women’s groups

Dec 13, 2016 KNews Letters 1

Dear Editor, During the time of the PPP/C Government, the public saw groups such as Red Thread, Guyana Human Rights and other women and social groups protesting over every issue under the sun about...

Lamentations on the PPP’s destruction of CHPA

Dec 13, 2016 KNews Letters 1

Dear Editor, The challenges of any new government in a disorganised society are to reshape, fashion and implement programs and policies to guide agencies and ministries. Volumes have been spoken and...

Only the rotten cops will take money

Dec 13, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Only the rotten cops will take money

Dear Editor, Is it the bad apples or a bad barrel? Often the argument is heard that just a few bad apples can ruin the entire barrel, so a few bad policemen can ruin the Force. Recently, Minister of...

Reminiscences on the good days as a policeman

Dec 13, 2016 KNews Letters 1

Dear Editor, The crime rate in Region 2, Pomeroon/Supenaam, is always far lower than in most other Administrative regions, but recently in one of the station districts, namely, Aurora Police Station,...

Suicidal tendencies are detectable

Dec 13, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Suicidal tendencies are detectable

Dear Editor, The frequency of suicide in Guyana, and mainly among the fairly young, is as frightening as it is painful. What a waste of lives and what a burden on survivors! I do not think that...

This government does not care about the working people

Dec 13, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on This government does not care about the working people

Dear Editor, The United Republican Party continues to watch and listen to the dog fight that is prevailing over the 2017 budget. What we the citizens of Guyana know is that for decades all the...

40 years ago bauxite workers were tear-gassed in their jail cells

Dec 13, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on 40 years ago bauxite workers were tear-gassed in their jail cells

Dear Editor, December 2016 marked 40 years since 42 striking Bauxite workers were tear-gassed in a cell at the Linden Police Station. Today no more than literally a handful – about 6 – are around...

Following alleged compromising of ranks in Berbice murder…Public Security Ministry to monitor future donations to Police Force

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Following alleged compromising of ranks in Berbice murder…Public Security Ministry to monitor future donations to Police Force

“We do not want to see businessmen giving and expecting that they, having committed a crime, will now see that CPG group or police force compromising the investigation thereafter,” –...

Mexico interested in Guyana’s rice, seeks ‘diversity’ in imports

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Mexico interested in Guyana’s rice, seeks ‘diversity’ in imports

– says Ambassador during visit to Berbice As Guyana moves ahead in establishing bilateral relations with various countries as a means of promoting sustained development for the country, the...

No more sole sourcing of drugs in 2017

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on No more sole sourcing of drugs in 2017

– Junior Health Minister In registering her unremitting support for the 2017 budget, Dr. Karen Cummings, junior Minister of Public Health assured the National Assembly that next year Guyana...

Pedestrian, biker die in Liliendaal crash

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Pedestrian, biker die in Liliendaal crash

A biker and a drunken pedestrian were killed at around 20.00 hrs yesterday during a bizarre accident at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara. The biker has been identified as 25-year-old Frank De...

Mom of slain Bahamas teacher says killer was paid

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Mom of slain Bahamas teacher says killer was paid

Imagine living in Guyana and receiving a text message from your grandson in the US stating that his mother was dead. This is the case of Princess Earle, the mother of Guyana-born teacher Marisha...

Over $616M set aside in Budget for booming gold mining industry

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Over $616M set aside in Budget for booming gold mining industry

Government has set aside some $500M to further boost the already high-performing gold mining industry next year. During his budget presentation, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman said...

Inmates break prisoner’s leg after calling him an ‘informant’

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Inmates break prisoner’s leg after calling him an ‘informant’

A prisoner who is serving a 20-year prison term for killing a pensioner suffered a broken leg and other injuries on Sunday at the hands of other inmates who accused him of being an informant. Sources...

Education Minister promises innovations, notable improvements in 2017

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Education Minister promises innovations, notable improvements in 2017

By Kiana Wilburg Come next year, Education Minister, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine said that there will be a continued commitment to improving the administration of the education sector in more efficient...

Charlotte Street residents fear collapse of rotting shed

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Charlotte Street residents fear collapse of rotting shed

– say owner ignores pleas to demolish Persons living in an enclosed compound at Lot 167 Charlotte Street, Georgetown are seeking help from authorities to demolish a large, rotting shed,...

Digicel Regional First-Class cricket…Fifties by Hope (70) & Chase (57) help Pride’s fight back

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Regional First-Class cricket…Fifties by Hope (70) & Chase (57) help Pride’s fight back

Jaguars 32-2 at close leading by 55 runs By Sean Devers A responsible 70 by Test batsman Shai Hope and good supporting knocks from Royston Chase, Shane Dowrich and Shamarh Brooks kept the Guyana...

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2026 Republic Bank Limited CPL: Nabi, Shepherd & Joseph...

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The undefeated Guyana Amazon Warriors extended their flawless win streak this season while keeping their 2-0 record at home safe, after crushing the St. Kitts & Nevis...

The Kara Kara conundrum

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The Linden Town Council does not possess an untouchable constitutional right to administer its affairs. The Constitution does not confer upon the Linden Town Council an unfettered right to govern Linden in whatever manner it chooses. It establishes local government within the...

The World Has Broken the 1.5°C Promise. Small States Should Not Have...

Sep 06, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The world has broken the 1.5°C promise it made to its most vulnerable countries. The breach has not yet been recorded on a sustained basis, but the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says it is widely assessed as unavoidable and likely within the...

Exxon upping the amps – profits

Sep 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It is fascinating to watch Exxon on the move. Its people taking the floor, speaking with power and supreme confidence. What’s good news for Exxon’s investors is bad news for Guyanese. Follow Exxon’s sequence. It moved quickly. Burst the halo and bubble surrounding...

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