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Slowe’s recommendations must be implemented

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Slowe’s recommendations must be implemented

Dear Editor, Although not officially released for public consumption by the Government, many recommendations from the Paul Slowe’s CoI are now public knowledge. Several persons have posited their...

Ravi Dev may be underestimating the value of the return passage

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Ravi Dev may be underestimating the value of the return passage

Dear Editor, I refer to Ravi Dev letter Kaieteur News on September 20, 2017 entitled “We need to become more conversant with our history.” In his letter, he said ‘Mr Williams’ citations...

A dangerous misconception of Human Resource Management

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters 1

Dear Editor, In his comments on my recent letter to the media on repatriates, ‘Kassem’, a regular commentator on letters to the editor declared: “HRM job is a piece of kake” compared to...

Iran continues to persecute and imprison Baha’i leaders

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Iran continues to persecute and imprison Baha’i leaders

Dear Editor, The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) welcomes the release of the Baha’i leader, Mahvash Sabet, who was unjustly imprisoned in Iran for 10 years on the sole basis of her religion....

What passes these days for political administration is laughable at its best

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on What passes these days for political administration is laughable at its best

Dear Editor, So the Granger-administration will spend upwards of US$200 million dollars for a bridge across the Demerara that will be closed twice a day to allow ships to pass. Yes, I am not kidding!...

What is it about the constitution that we don’t understand?

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters 1

Dear Editor, Having read Mike Persaud’s letter, “We need a return to a Westminster model constitution.” 28th September, they are some germane issues that cannot be ignored. 1. The call for a...

The President should be careful of his reliance on oil

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on The President should be careful of his reliance on oil

Dear Editor, President David Granger, according to a report appearing on news website – Newsroom, during a function he attended in New York is reported to have described sugar and the other...

Factors contributing to police brutality

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Factors contributing to police brutality

Dear Editor, I refer to my previous letter on police brutality KN, Oct, 1). One of the conditions that give rise to police brutality is frustration. When the police are not able to reduce the crime...

Sugar union calling strikes to undermine GuySuCo

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Sugar union calling strikes to undermine GuySuCo

Dear Editor, It is with much regret that the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) expresses its disappointment with the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union’s (GAWU) unwillingness to...

It is a fact that the PPP’s Government performed well

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on It is a fact that the PPP’s Government performed well

Dear Editor, According to the Bank of Guyana’s Key Macro Economic Indicator, Guyana enjoyed nine consecutive years of economic expansion under the PPP/C, averaging 4.6 percent; despite severe...

Lessons to be learnt from the Archibald tragedy

Oct 02, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Lessons to be learnt from the Archibald tragedy

Dear Editor, The horrific assault and subsequent cruel death of young Leonard Archibald was so chilling there can be no doubt as to the level of depravity of the alleged accused. But what is even...

Senior Customs officer sent home; broker, scrap metal dealer in custody

Oct 01, 2017 KNews News 1

-US$350,000 seized from Chinese nationals coming from Suriname A prominent scrap metal dealer and a Customs broker are in custody following a major investigation at a city wharf. This was after the...

Probe into executed Brazilian launched…Foreigners entering Guyana to come under closer scrutiny – Ramjattan

Oct 01, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Probe into executed Brazilian launched…Foreigners entering Guyana to come under closer scrutiny – Ramjattan

Foreigners entering Guyana, particularly those seeking to work in the mining sector, will now face intense scrutiny to ensure that they are who they claim to be. Minister of Public Security Khemraj...

The story of three contracts to BK …$84M Eccles well unfinished 5 years later

Oct 01, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on The story of three contracts to BK …$84M Eccles well unfinished 5 years later

More than five years after a contract was awarded to contractor, BK International, for $84.2M, a well at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, is unfinished without residents receiving a drop of water. It...

Car dealer, Turkeyen business under probe for vehicles with false plates

Oct 01, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Car dealer, Turkeyen business under probe for vehicles with false plates

over 40 high-end rides seized in past year More than 40 vehicles believed to have been brought into country under the Remigrant Scheme and some suspected to have been smuggled were seized by the...

East La Penitence man, fingered in several robberies, shot dead

Oct 01, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on East La Penitence man, fingered in several robberies, shot dead

In what is being described as an execution style killing, a man who was wanted by the police for several armed robberies was shot dead at Albert Street, Albouystown early yesterday. The body of Colin...

Tax Evasion Racket…GRA zeros in on Chinese, Cuban Trade Triangle

Oct 01, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Tax Evasion Racket…GRA zeros in on Chinese, Cuban Trade Triangle

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is currently looking into a “trade triangle” that is at the heart of tax evasion. Kaieteur News was able to confirm this with GRA Commissioner General, Godfrey...

Jagdeo still trying wid Burnham destiny

Oct 01, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Jagdeo still trying wid Burnham destiny

Jagdeo, that scamp, try to put ee foot in Burnham shoes. He think he binna create ee destiny. But everybody know destiny is not created by de shoes you wear but by de steps you take. Burnham tek he...

2017 Courts Pee wee football tournament off to a promising start

Oct 01, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2017 Courts Pee wee football tournament off to a promising start

The 6th Annual Courts Pee wee football tournament got underway at Banks DIH’s Thirst Park ground with the march past yesterday before fourteen (14) under-11 clashes between 28 primary schools got...

Classic Ball Blasters Volleyball Club blank Surinamese counterparts on Goodwill Tour

Oct 01, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Classic Ball Blasters Volleyball Club blank Surinamese counterparts on Goodwill Tour

By Franklin Wilson Still a relatively young and budding side, the Classic Ball Blasters Women Volleyball Club (CBBWVC) has taken their development to another level by defeating two Surinamese Club...

GCB/CGI 3-day Franchise League…Foo, Anderson power Lower Corentyne

Oct 01, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB/CGI 3-day Franchise League…Foo, Anderson power Lower Corentyne

By Sean Devers A double century third wicket stand between the pugnacious Jonathon Foo and the responsible Kelvon Anderson powered Lower Corentyne to an imposing 343-3 at the end of the opening day...

Archery Guyana at GTT’s Duck Curry Competition

Oct 01, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Archery Guyana at GTT’s Duck Curry Competition

Archery Guyana took the sport of archery again to the GTT. This time at their Duck Curry Competition and Family Fun Day held on Saturday, September 16 at Demerara Park, Georgetown. Many of the...

All systems are a go for today’s GMR&SC Caribbean Invasion

Oct 01, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on All systems are a go for today’s GMR&SC Caribbean Invasion

The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMRSC) Caribbean Invasion Drag Race meet set for the South Dakota Circuit from 09:00hrs is anticipated to scorch the South Dakota track with highly...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Foster responds to Allicock’s letter

Oct 01, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Foster responds to Allicock’s letter

Dear Sir, My attention was drawn to a letter under the heading “Hilbert Foster is no cricket Administrator” written by Godwyn Allicock. This letter is not only libelous but a determined and well...

GCB/CGI 3-day Franchise League…East Bank scent win despite another 5-for by Motie

Oct 01, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB/CGI 3-day Franchise League…East Bank scent win despite another 5-for by Motie

Jacobs’ 5-22 keeps his team ahead East Bank began the second of their fifth round GCB/CGI three-day Franchise League against West Berbice at Bush Lot yesterday on 161-7 in reply to the 140 all out...

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Renuka, Mandhana consign West Indies to record loss

Chilling reminders that we are not safe

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Georgetown was plunged into shock and terror last week after two heinous incidents laid... more