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May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Convicted killer stabs another prisoner
Murder accused Akeem Edwards, who allegedly killed a fellow inmate in 2014 in the Mazaruni Prison, has now stabbed another prisoner at the Georgetown Prison. Edwards allegedly stabbed armed robbery...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Kaneville man gets nine years for killing relative
Following an emotional address to the court, Thursday afternoon, Ryan Van Lange, 32, a truck driver of 96 First Field, Kaneville, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was sentenced to nine years in jail for...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Former Magistrate chairs Guyana Chronicle Board
Former Magistrate and Legal Advisor at the Ministry of the Presidency Geeta Chandan-Edmond has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Guyana National Newspaper Limited (GNNL). This...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Future of health service tied to effective networking – Minister Lawrence
Public Health Minister, Ms. Volda Lawrence, on Wednesday signalled the end of fragmentation in Guyana’s health services system which she said is “wasteful and uncoordinated and negatively affects...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Whistle’ gets $800,000 bail over Rio Night Club shooting
The prosecution’s inability to locate the case file on former murder accused Leon Duncan who is charged for attempted murder over the alleged shooting of a man outside the Rio Night Club, resulted...May 20, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Mom bailed, son jailed for illegal gun and ammo possession
A mother and her son appeared before City Magistrate Leron Daly in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged with possession of an illegal gun and ammunition, as well as possession of narcotics....May 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Independence 5K Health & Fitness Walk… Wheel Chair Racer & 98-year-old athlete set to compete tomorrow
By Sean Devers All roads will lead to the Square of the Revolution tomorrow for the eagerly anticipated second annual Independence 5K Run and Health and Fitness Walk with is organised by the Rising...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on No reported deaths, missing persons or serious injuries
– More houses washed away All hands are on deck to assist the flood affected residents of Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). While there has been no significant change in the flood and water still...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Region Five coalition councilors, REO storm out of statutory meeting
Region Five APNU/AFC Councilors and Regional Executive Officer, Ovid Morrison, on Thursday walked out of the monthly statutory meeting in what appears to be a re-run of the previous 2016 disruptions....May 20, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Kaneville man gets nine years for killing relative
Following an emotional address to the court, Thursday afternoon, Ryan Van Lange, 32, a truck driver of 96 First Field, Kaneville, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was sentenced to nine years in jail for...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Murder of Soesdyke re-migrant… Prosecution closes case; defence to make no-case submission
The prosecution has closed its case in the preliminary inquiry into the murder of remigrant Agriculturalist, Anthony Breedy, whose lifeless body was found in his Hill Foot, Soesdyke residence. The...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Neighbours allegedly beat elderly woman, disabled son
A woman is scared for her life and that of her elderly mother and disabled brother. She said that her violent neighbours allegedly ran into their home at Lot 438 North West, La Penitence on Thursday...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Social Cohesion Minister’s condition stable
After being kept overnight for observation in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [GPHC], Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, has been described...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Stephen Vieira arrested at CJIA
Racing bike champion, Stephen Vieira, was apprehended Thursday night at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) for association with the $550M worth of cocaine that was found in lumber two...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guysuco worker accused of raping 12-yr-old step daughter. …son, nephew also implicated
A cane harvester, his son and his nephew, are currently in police custody assisting with investigations after allegations surfaced of a rape they committed on a 12-year-old relative. The child was...May 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on EBDCA Sterling Products T20 on this weekend
The East Bank Demerara Cricket Association Sterling Products T20 tournament is set to continue this weekend at Laluni. Today, Sandpipers will face Rome Athletics at 09:30hrs and Bayrock will play...May 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reds thanks WICB for honoring him
Cricket commentator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perriera said that it is quite an honour to have a media bursary named after him and he congratulated the West Indies Cricket Board for what he described as...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Sentencing for marijuana possession is a judicial matter – Harmon
Despite calls to the government to amend laws concerning sentencing for marijuana related issues, it is the belief of the state that such an issue is the remit of the judiciary. According to Minister...May 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sensei Lavern Jones to be buried on Thursday
Sensei Lavern Jones who died at the Georgetown Hospital on May 12 after suffering a stroke, will be buried on Thursday after the body leaves the Sandy’s funeral home at 14:00hrs for the funeral...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Moves afoot to curb illegal, unregulated fishing – CRFM Executive Director
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing continues to be a source of serious concern for the region, says the Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), Milton...May 20, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Accused found guilty of killing Pike Street businessman
Travis Mc Dougall, a labourer from East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, Georgetown was yesterday found guilty of killing Pike Street businessman, Ashok Raghoo. He was convicted by a mixed 12-member jury at...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Suspected thieves nabbed with illegal gun, fake number plate
The cops may have prevented a robbery yesterday when they trailed a Toyota 212 and apprehended two men with an illegal gun at Sheriff and Duncan Streets, Georgetown. The vehicle had a fake number...May 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GPSU, Govt. committed to re-engage on public service talks
Both the Guyana Public Service Union and the Government of Guyana have expressed their continued commitment to discussing issues affecting the public service. The assurance was given on two separate...May 20, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on The ABC countries do not want the PPP back in power
Dear Editor, Leading up to the 2015 elections, the ABC countries all invested resources to provide the platform for the PPP to lose. It would take a person with the blindness of dozens to not...May 20, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on PPP and GAWU using underage children for unsavoury political purposes
Dear Editor, It is sad to see the length some will go to for their personal/political gains and power. I will like to bring to the attention of all, the recent act of child abuse, or political abuse...

Sep 23, 2026
– Golden Arrowhead girls’ power on display at Fesupo in Chile (Kaieteur News) – Despite the chilly conditions here in Santiago, Chile, three of Guyana’s four female lifters at the 2026...Sep 23, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – High in the Himalayas, I asked the Guru a question that seemed simple enough. “Guruji, what is love?” He smiled. “You have come a long way to ask a question that most people answer every day without understanding.” I laughed. “Then tell me. What is love?”...Sep 20, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...Sep 23, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – The Mohameds have come out with eyes blazing. It’s all they have in their arsenal. But it’s good enough for the job before them. They see, they fear, a political hand in the sudden “visa review” by the U.S. State Department of that stamp held by Guyana’s Justice...Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
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