July 10, 2017

Archives by Month:

Archives by Year:

Camp Street jail razed, prison officer killed

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Camp Street jail razed, prison officer killed

In what could best be described as a horrific unfolding that starkly eclipsed any previous inferno at a prison facility in Guyana’s history the Camp Street prison has been reduced to rubble....

Prison Officer killed, six others injured in Prison fiery unrest

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Prison Officer killed, six others injured in Prison fiery unrest

By Feona Morrison Prison Officer Odinga Wickham succumbed to a gunshot wound to the chest and chop wounds inflicted on him by inmates at the Camp Street Prison, while undergoing treatment at the...

Bartica, Lusignan massacre killers were planning prison break since February

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Bartica, Lusignan massacre killers were planning prison break since February

Bartica massacre killer, Mark Royden Williams called “Smallie” reportedly started the fire at the Camp Street jail yesterday as a distraction to escape. And he did escape. He was among...

Govt’s silence on oil-related concerns can hinder membership to global transparency body

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt’s silence on oil-related concerns can hinder membership to global transparency body

The coalition government’s silence on matters relating to the deal struck with oil giant ExxonMobil can put a dent in efforts to secure membership with the Extractive Industries and...

What became of the COI recommendations into last year’s deadly prison attack?

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on What became of the COI recommendations into last year’s deadly prison attack?

In the face of last evening’s massive prison break, questions have been raised about the recommendations made following last year’s prison unrest which led to the fiery death of 17 prisoners....

Soulja Bai got to build a new jail

Jul 10, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Soulja Bai got to build a new jail

When a prisoner warden got to think bout he house and he family and when he gun go home at de end of the de day, a prisoner got 24 hours a day just thinking how to get away from jail. Imagine a man...

Superbet challenges Gaming Authority’s jurisdiction to suspend operations

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Superbet challenges Gaming Authority’s jurisdiction to suspend operations

– company sees sinister moves by regulator requesting details of agents, services A heated court battle is looming to challenge the powers of the Gaming Authority, the regulators of the...

Case management software among mechanisms used in judicial reform

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Case management software among mechanisms used in judicial reform

– Caribbean jurist project While backlog reduction has been identified as the top priority in judicial reform, a number of mechanisms must also be implemented to aid in the process. Among...

Correction:

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Correction:

Contrary to information published in a previous article on the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana, (THAG) on the announcement of the New Executive, Kaieteur News wishes to note that THAG...

Report locally, think globally

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Report locally, think globally

– visiting Canadian Journalist urges at media seminar By: Feona Morrison Veteran Canadian Journalist, Kim Bolan, from the Vancouver Sun, a Canadian newspaper, has urged local...

Special needs student defies odds, places at NGSA

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Special needs student defies odds, places at NGSA

By Rehanna Ramsay Although she was formally introduced to the school system some four years ago, and suffers from a rare condition that restricts her ability to move around, Shontay Hawker is among...

Support for criminal system underway

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Support for criminal system underway

The Ministry of Legal Affairs is launching a project to provide support for the Criminal Justice System. The general purpose of the project is to reduce the high concentration of the...

WPA calls for setting up of National Youth Council

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on WPA calls for setting up of National Youth Council

Working People’s Alliance (WPA) is of the firm belief that the issues affecting the youth of Guyana should be tackled in a comprehensive manner. So said its Chairperson, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley at...

Local government hand books launched

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Local government hand books launched

Local Government plays a pivotal role in the management of towns, villages, neighbourhoods. In ensuring that, these territories are mandated by law to be managed with councils or what is...

Berbice capture GCB Female inter county U19 T20 title with 9-wkt win over Demerara

Jul 10, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice capture GCB Female inter county U19 T20 title with 9-wkt win over Demerara

Essequibo beat President’s XI by 47 runs Berbice captured the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) female inter county U19 T20 title after beating Demerara by nine wickets yesterday at the Everest Cricket...

Cattle now destroying rice crops

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cattle now destroying rice crops

Rice Farmers of Yakusari Black Bush Polder are complaining that their rice fields are being destroyed by cattle. The farmers stressed that since the announcement made by Prime Minister...

Medical drug suppliers must be registered with Food and Drug Dept

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Medical drug suppliers must be registered with Food and Drug Dept

The newly implemented drug procurement system requires successful suppliers to register all drugs with the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD). This is to ensure that quality...

32nd FESUPO/16th NAPF & FESUPO Pan American C/ships – Equipped Day 3…‘Big’ John Edwards ends with a bang; 3 golds 1 silver; new Commonwealth BP record

Jul 10, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on 32nd FESUPO/16th NAPF & FESUPO Pan American C/ships – Equipped Day 3…‘Big’ John Edwards ends with a bang; 3 golds 1 silver; new Commonwealth BP record

By Franklin Wilson He did not save the best for last only, but proved yet again that he is a lasting warrior of no mean proportion. One of Guyana’s tested, tried and proven gladiators on the...

350 businesses established under HEYS programme

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on 350 businesses established under HEYS programme

Government’s leading youth programme which targets capacity building, the Hinterland Employment and Youth Service (HEYS) executed under the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, has a...

GCB Child Protection course resumes tomorrow

Jul 10, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB Child Protection course resumes tomorrow

The series of GCB Child Protection Courses will continue this week across the country starting today at the Port Mourant Community Centre and will target teachers and coaches mainly from the...

President orders COI into alleged assassination plot

Jul 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on President orders COI into alleged assassination plot

President David Granger has ordered a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the alleged assassination plot against him. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon , made the disclosure Friday at a...

Calvin Ming podiums in Iowa

Jul 10, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Calvin Ming podiums in Iowa

Starting the race at the Iowa Oval Speedway in Position 2 where he qualified during yesterday morning session, Guyana’s Calvin Ming held on to the position for over 40 laps in the USF2000 Series....

Digicel Region 9 Playoffs contested at St. Ignatius Ground

Jul 10, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Region 9 Playoffs contested at St. Ignatius Ground

Play in the Digicel National Schools Football playoffs continued with the Region 9 Playoffs at the St. Ignatius Ground in Lethem. Annai stamped their authority with an 8-0 demolition of Aishalton and...

GT Motorsports Grand Prix…Mendonca, Persaud, Phang, Baksh among champion drivers

Jul 10, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT Motorsports Grand Prix…Mendonca, Persaud, Phang, Baksh among champion drivers

The Georgetown Grand Prix, which was hosted by GT Motorsports on Saturday night, provided much entertainment for its fans that turned out in numbers to witness some of the top Karters in action at...

Tragedy beyond words at the Camp Street prison

Jul 10, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Tragedy beyond words at the Camp Street prison

What is a central prison doing in the heart of the city? Before we answer that let’s reason about the dark side of human nature. Convicts at age 30 are sentenced to eighty years in prison without...

12 NEXT

Persaud crowned inaugural Promotech National Top Golf League Champion

Apr 15, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – Patanjilee Persaud has been crowned the inaugural Promotech National Top Golf League Champion, capping off a demanding and highly competitive season with a composed performance...

Where are the coroners?

Apr 15, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The law in Guyana governing the holding of a Coroner’s Inquest is both clear in its intent and, at the same time, revealing in its limitations. Rooted in the Coroners Act, Cap. 4:03, the legal framework establishes the circumstances under which deaths must be investigated and...

The Cost of Netanyahu’s Wars

Apr 12, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced on 7th April, 2026, the immediate reaction across much of the world was relief. By 8th April, that relief was reflected in a sharp fall in oil prices after weeks in which conflict...

National minimum wage citizens

Apr 15, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – For several years, senior citizens received an increase in their monthly pensions. Paltry and unlivable, but an extra dollar for cash-stressed elderly. Public servants from juniors to apex seniors, notably the president, have received a salary increase. Trade unions...

Archives by Month:

Archives by Year:

Listen to the The Glenn Lall Show

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Features/Columnists

Sir. Ronald Sanders

The GHK Lall Column

Publisher’s Note

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

> Berbice Bridge […]