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A new year, old issues

Jan 03, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on A new year, old issues

By Adam Harris The simple things are what add spice to life. The year just past was heading to a close; there was a huge crowd buildup across from the 1763 Monument. I have seen crowds at that venue...

2016 WILL BE GREEN AND GOLDEN

Jan 03, 2016 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on 2016 WILL BE GREEN AND GOLDEN

A Happy New Year to every Guyanese boy and girl, man and woman. The Alliance for Change takes this opportunity to express our overriding confidence that 2016 is going to mark a significant step...

The Glass Menagerie in 2015

Jan 03, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The Glass Menagerie in 2015

I believe once a student does philosophy if you ask him/her who is likely to be their favourite playwright, Tennessee Williams will challenge William Shakespeare. It depends on who you are. I find...

PSC says it is not controlled by outside interference

Jan 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on PSC says it is not controlled by outside interference

A row has now started between the Guyana Police Force and the Police Service Commission (PSC) over this year’s police promotion. On Old Year’s Day, the PSC said that it is a Constitutional Agency...

The Story within the Story… Holding “my” Government accountable

Jan 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on The Story within the Story… Holding “my” Government accountable

By Leonard Gildarie The year 2015, surely, must be a watershed year for Guyana. After two decades, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) lost its grip on power with a new Government, led by...

World Bank, UN join Guyana’s anti-corruption fight

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on World Bank, UN join Guyana’s anti-corruption fight

…assessment teams due this month With their presence here in Guyana, there is no way that certain PPP wrongdoers could think they will get off the hook – Dr. Clive Thomas The State Assets...

Consolidated Fund $4.5B…Ashni Singh will face the music for money illegally spent

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Consolidated Fund $4.5B…Ashni Singh will face the music for money illegally spent

“For those who benefited and think they will get away, listen to me carefully when I say that the long arm of the law will catch you!” – Public Security Minister By Kiana Wilburg Public...

Govt. will not remove embattled acting GPL boss

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. will not remove embattled acting GPL boss

By Leonard Gildarie Colin Welch, Chief Executive Officer (ag) of the state-owned Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), will not be sent on leave to facilitate ongoing investigations. Rather, says David...

Dem boys seh… Brassington running and passing wind

Jan 01, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Brassington running and passing wind

You can run but you can’t hide. Brassington running and passing wind. He forget that he got 20 lawsuit gainst de Waterfalls paper, and 19 out of de 20 file one day. Now ee run and lef all of dem....

2015 was challenging, yet successful year for the GDF

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 2015 was challenging, yet successful year for the GDF

– COS Brigadier Mark Phillips With mid-year General Elections, repeated threats from Venezuela, and a surge in serious crime, 2015 was a challenging, but successful year for the Guyana Defence...

Outlook 2016… The sheen of gold in Guyana

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Outlook 2016… The sheen of gold in Guyana

By Leonard Gildarie Gold declarations for the year have reportedly jumped to 450,000 ounces in 2015, more than 60,000 over last year’s production and significantly higher than the target of 390,000...

Scotiabank CRCU once again supports ‘Bless the Children’ Home

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Scotiabank CRCU once again supports ‘Bless the Children’ Home

Scotiabankers from the Central Retail Collection Unit (CRCU) once again brought cheer and the spirit of the season to the Bless the Children Home located in Industry, East Coast Demerara, recently,...

Stag Super XVI Final – Grove Hi Tech and Ann’s Grove collide for 1.5m

Jan 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stag Super XVI Final – Grove Hi Tech and Ann’s Grove collide for 1.5m

Mahaica face Victoria in 3rd place match; RDX for live show The second edition of the Stag Super XVI knockout football tournament is set for a dream emphatic climax this evening at the Golden Grove...

Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Foundation once again gives back to Linden’s brightest stars

Jan 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Foundation once again gives back to Linden’s brightest stars

The Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Foundation, named in honour of arguably one of Linden’s greatest footballers, has once again given out bursary awards to two of Linden’s brightest performers at...

Name Stadium Stands for Guyana’s 50th Anniversary

Jan 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Name Stadium Stands for Guyana’s 50th Anniversary

By Sean Devers As we start the most significant year in our history I believe the Government should honour those who have given outstanding contributions to cricket in Guyana by having their names...

Opposition condemns Govt.’s “draconian” Terrorism legislation

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition condemns Govt.’s “draconian” Terrorism legislation

By Abena Rockcliffe The opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has condemned the severity of the Anti-Terrorism and Terrorist Related Activities Bill which was passed in the National...

With passage of Credit Reporting Bill…Greater access to financing can be expected

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on With passage of Credit Reporting Bill…Greater access to financing can be expected

– CreditInfo CEO Consumers and businesses can look forward to greater access to financing in 2016 as the Parliament is making moves to actively consider amendments to the Credit Reporting Act...

17 maternal deaths reported for 2015

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 17 maternal deaths reported for 2015

…One fewer than previous year By Jeanna Pearson With one case short of 2014’s maternal mortality rate, it looks like Guyana might have missed its goal to reduce maternal deaths by...

Unit to solicit funds in pipeline for Social Protection Ministry

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Unit to solicit funds in pipeline for Social Protection Ministry

Government, through its Ministry of Social Protection, will be looking to solicit the support of “willing” donors to help fund a number of initiatives aimed at helping to improve the lives of...

Acting GRA boss, team make year-end spot checks at shipping ports

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Acting GRA boss, team make year-end spot checks at shipping ports

There is a greater chance of improving revenue collection from trade if there is greater scrutiny and inspections of goods and heavier fines placed on defaulters. This is the conclusion following...

Public Health Ministry gears toward reduced teenage pregnancy, maternal mortality

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Public Health Ministry gears toward reduced teenage pregnancy, maternal mortality

The Public Health Ministry is gearing toward reducing the rate of teenage pregnancy in 2016 through the execution of a teenage pregnancy strategy, Public Health Minister, George Norton, said...

COI into sugar industry finds…Industry will not be viable anytime soon

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on COI into sugar industry finds…Industry will not be viable anytime soon

The Commission of Inquiry (COI) set up to examine the sugar industry has found it impractical to overcome a challenge to develop a plan that will return the Industry to profitability. The report...

Three public hospitals for major upgrades

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Three public hospitals for major upgrades

Having recognized the daily pressure at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), to deal with the usually “out-of-control” crowd, Minister of Public Health, Dr. George Norton has...

5th Annual Banks Beer Knockout Cup…Mid-field mastery could determine today’s outcome

Jan 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 5th Annual Banks Beer Knockout Cup…Mid-field mastery could determine today’s outcome

-Bragging rights up for grabs in third place playoff With all the participating teams left out of the Elite status grouping, today’s final in the 5th Annual Banks Beer Knockout Cup will no doubt...

First PC Principal is new Board Chairman

Jan 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on First PC Principal is new Board Chairman

A new Board of Governors has been appointed to govern the operations of President’s College. Sitting at the helm as Chairman of the Board is Retired Chief Education Officer, Mr. Oswald Kendall. Mr....

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CAREBACO Juniors 2026 Jamaica: Guyana secure four medals with Singles...

Aug 21, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – Guyana junior athletes proudly represented the Golden Arrowhead at the CAREBACO Junior Badminton Championships, held in Jamaica from August 14–18, 2026. Guyana captured the...

The students who never turned up

Aug 21, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – A report in yesterday’s Kaieteur News that some 35,000 students across the Caribbean absconded from the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations ought to make every education policymaker sit up and take note. The figure is startling, but before we begin...

Haiti – Stop the money flow to Organised Crime

Aug 16, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Haiti’s plight must not be forgotten because it is no longer a regular feature of international headlines. The suffering has not diminished. Between January and early June 2026, at least 2,310 people were killed, 1,106 were injured and 99 were kidnapped,...

Loving Exxon

Aug 21, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It is why I like these swashbucklers operating out of Spring, Texas. They know how to keep others on their toes, and to lull their partners in host counties to sleep. There was Big Chief Darren Woods during his 31st July second quarter report breaking open the champagne. ...

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