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The state of our cricket not related to the state of our economy
Dear Editor, A few weeks ago, a former National Youth Cricketer now a popular Cricket Writer and Commentator stated in his column, that the poor spectator turn out at the National Cricket Stadium is...
Call for the Gaming Authority to investigate this betting company
Dear Editor, Please permit me a space in your letter column to highlight a problem with a betting company. I am a customer of this company since they began operating in Guyana and I must say I’m...
The board of the Georgetown Hospital made a terrible mistake
Dear Editor, It was with utter disgust that I read that the Board of the Georgetown Hospital has removed the Chief Executive Officer Mr. Alan Johnson from his post. To add insult to injury, the Board...
Surprised that the post office in Guyana is so slow
Dear Editor, I was a bit surprised to learn that letters sent through the Guyana post office can still take so long to arrive at the destination (Freddie Kissoon’s column of June 9, 2017, “Nigel...
I want the AFC to look at its 2015 manifesto promises
Dear Editor, Please allow me to add my thanks to an industry which has contributed to Guyana’s development that has allowed it to be where it is today. First to begin with it is SUGAR that brought...
I stand by what I wrote about the evolutionary virtues of the PPP
Dear Editor, I am not in the habit of responding to letters in the media but after reading Mr. Tacuma Ogunseye’s letter (Kaieteur News, June 8 2017) I felt obligated to provide some clarification...
In less than seven years…2,600 heavy duty machines imported; only 319 registered – GRA
By Kiana Wilburg From the year 2010, just about 2600 heavy duty machines were imported. But of this amount, only a paltry sum of 319 was registered with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). This state...
More startling revelations…PS had built similar guard hut for $1M!
The Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Education, Vibert Welch, has once again found himself in hot water – this time for the construction of a previous guard hut during his tenure at...
False number plates on bullet-proof SUV…Customs Officers aren’t traffic cops;
police have to say why no charges – GRA boss The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is taking its secrecy laws seriously. Even when laws are found to be broken, that tax collection arm of the state...
Gunmen on bikes snatch company payroll
-use car to block roadway In a brazen robbery at around 15.00 hrs yesterday, gunmen on motorcycles and in a car escaped with a $910,000 payroll after holding up a security vehicle near Farm, on the...
SOCU busts illegal cambio in Skeldon
The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) raided an illegal cambio at Skeldon, Corentyne, yesterday and seized a large quantity of local and foreign currencies. Operator of the Cambio, Jamal Ramjohn,...
Jagdeo evades Pradoville questions
By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Former President Bharrat Jagdeo refused to accept or deny that the purchasers of plots of prime land at Sparendaam, (Pradoville Two Scheme) had received sweetheart deals....
GPHC Board removes CEO
– recently appointed Deputy to fill void Less than a week after naming a former Army Chief as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer [DCEO], the Board of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation...
Use of Sussex St. Drug Bond contract to end this year end – Public Health Minister
When rumours first surfaced about the Public Health Ministry’s decision to utilise a bond at Sussex Street, Georgetown, it essentially spurred a controversy. There were many questions raised,...
Govt. to source internet from GTT for ICT hubs
By Murtland Haley After some US$6M (G$1.3B) was wasted under the People’s Progressive Party Civic government on the eGovernment Fibre Optic Cable Project, the current administration is now forced...
PS, BK and Waterfalls security guard tek nuff risk
There is a saying, “Take risks.” If you win, you will be happy. If you lose you will be wise. All Jagdeo friends and cohorts wiser today. Dem tek nuff risk and will soon be climbing de court...
Windies aiming for series sweep; Face Afghanistan in first ever ODI today
By Sean Devers in St Lucia in association with Vnet Communications, Noble House Seafood, Baksh Travel Service, Payless Varity Store and Golden Arrow Hotel In 1973 West Indies drew 1-all with England...
Sri Lanka pull off stunning victory to beat holders India by chasing down 322 at The Oval
The Champions Trophy took another twist as unfancied Sri Lanka swatted aside the holders India on a dramatic day in south London. Less than 24 hours after Pakistan had stunned South Africa at...
Kevin Durant’s late three-pointer in closing seconds opens up 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
Kevin Durant drained the shot of his professional life – a three-pointer with 45.3 seconds left – and scored 31 points as the Golden State Warriors moved within one win of post-season...
RHTY&SC Patron Green Economy T20 Cricket Tournament …S. Jagmohan Hardware, BK International and National Sports Commission on board
Plans for the hosting of a major T20 cricket tournament in honour of President David Granger’s 72nd birthday on July 15 next on Tuesday last received a major boost with three new sponsors coming on...
Trophy Stall Angels, Mike’s Wellwoman, Blue Divas victorious
Trophy Stall Angels, Mike’s Wellwoman and Blue Divas recorded victories when the Mike’s Pharmacy, Nauth Motor Spares, Trophy Stall softball tournament continued recently. At Bourda, Trophy Stall...
RHTY&SC cricket teams donate to Enterprise, Skeldon CC; East Bank Football Association
The eight cricket teams of Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation, Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) continues to assist their counterparts from other cricket clubs under...
NSC congratulates national U-15 football team
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has extended congratulations to Guyana’s Under-15 team on winning the SOUALIGA tournament in St. Martin last weekend. See full congratulatory message below:...
Mabaruma claim Matarkai SC T20 title in Region One
Mabaruma were crowned champions of the inaugural Matarkai Sports Committee T20 cricket competition which was contested recently in Region One. Witnessed by a sizeable crowd including Region One...
Banks Beer partners with GRFU for RAN 15s clash against T&T
Venue a big issue-Green Banks DIH under its Banks Beer brand confirmed its association with the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) for tomorrow’s RAN 15s clash against Trinidad and Tobago, at the...
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
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Kaieteur Sports- As previously scheduled, the highly anticipated semifinal matchups in the 11th edition of the Milo/Massy Secondary Schools Under-18 Football Championship have been postponed due to...
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A Different Silence
Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Good Friday in Guyana is not what it used to be. The day has lost its hush. There was a... more
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