November 2017

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Registration pours in for King Medas-Pansy Adonis Classic

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Registration pours in for King Medas-Pansy Adonis Classic

In just about six weeks the KINGMEDAS-PANSY ADONIS FOUNDATION would be hosting its annual event at the Paradise Community Centre Ground located on the East Coast of Demerara from the 14th to the 17th...

I see Granger’s double standards everyday on the beach

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I see Granger’s double standards everyday on the beach

I walk my dog on the Eve Leary/ Camp Road beach every morning, and each day, without exception. When I reach a certain section, my mind wanders and I wonder about the David Granger/Moses Nagamootoo...

Tender Board sees $100M bids for construction of Rip-rap Sea defenses

Nov 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Tender Board sees $100M bids for construction of Rip-rap Sea defenses

As the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) opened yesterday, bids were announced for a hundred million project at Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara, Region Three and at...

The AFC is now a cuss word and a cuss bird

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The AFC is now a cuss word and a cuss bird

The AFC is being put to clean up the mess that is being made by the APNU. And the AFC seems all too comfortable with this role. The AFC was put to clean up the Sussex Street bond...

Drug addict rapes school teacher, released on bail

Nov 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Drug addict rapes school teacher, released on bail

A 24-year-old teacher of Black Bush Polder, Corentyne Berbice is scared for her life after the man who raped her has been released from police custody on station bail. The traumatized young...

Charity main road in terrible state

Nov 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Charity main road in terrible state

— say residents The rapid deterioration of the Charity Public road has left many residents, to yet again question the efficiency and interest of the higher authorities. The matter which...

Remand prisoner threatens to kill reporters

Nov 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Remand prisoner threatens to kill reporters

Three men, including a 19-year-old, were yesterday remanded to prison for robbery under arms. The men appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Alex Moore. The Prosecution...

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Needs fixing: Residents of Belle West, Canal Number Two, WBD, are calling on authorities for relief. This is the state of the main access road to the housing scheme, despite several letters, the...

SURF laundry detergent hits the market

Nov 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on SURF laundry detergent hits the market

Surf laundry detergent is offering the best fragrance experience to its users, promoters said at its launch on Saturday. Massy Trading launched the new laundry detergent called SURF. According to...

Men too are victims of Domestic Violence

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Men too are victims of Domestic Violence

Despite numerous efforts by governments to curb domestic violence in Guyana, it remains a blight on our society. It is true that in most domestic violence cases, men are the abusers and women are the...

Imposing a “one-man-will” on a “750,000-person” nation

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Imposing a “one-man-will” on a “750,000-person” nation

DEAR EDITOR, President Granger has demonstrated a pettiness in several of his decisions that appear to be designed to impose his “one-man-will” on a “750,000-person” nation. The last time I...

Elections rigging, restored democracy and the Constitution

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Elections rigging, restored democracy and the Constitution

DEAR EDITOR, Ever since President David Granger, at his seventh meeting with Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo to discuss the naming of a Chairman of GECOM, announced that he had chosen Justice...

A cock-eyed version of public disclosures

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on A cock-eyed version of public disclosures

DEAR EDITOR, I have read the answers given by the Prime Minister about his overseas travel since he took office after the May, 2015 elections. Frankly, I have never seen any time before such display...

Anything less, Mr. President, would be seen as discriminatory

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Anything less, Mr. President, would be seen as discriminatory

DEAR EDITOR, The news media all reported about President David Granger’s meeting with officials of the Guyana Teachers’ Union. The President’s swift response was surprising to say the least and...

Discontinuing traditional jobs while promoting progressive, profitable work

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Discontinuing traditional jobs while promoting progressive, profitable work

DEAR EDITOR, The traditional concept of a ‘job’ for life with a particular company or organization has been changing in the world of work and human resource management. For example: · UBER which...

Garlic in meals may work

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Garlic in meals may work

DEAR EDITOR, I read about malaria and the scarcity of medicines that could help patients suffering from the disease. I remembered my own lengthy illness from this disease, when as a child of 12...

Salary Increases and Upgraded Scales

Nov 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Salary Increases and Upgraded Scales

DEAR EDITOR, There is the clear indication of censure in the media of a Government ‘unilateral’ offer of increase in ‘salaries’ (rather than wages) of public servants. The fact is, however,...

Unilateral decision on GECOM Chair not a progressive step for Guyana – TIGI

Nov 07, 2017 KNews News 1

Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc. (TIGI) has cautioned that the unilateral decision taken by President David Granger, to appoint retired Justice James Patterson as the Chairman of the Guyana...

Smuggling clampdown… GRA set to introduce excise stamps on alcohol, tobacco products

Nov 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Smuggling clampdown… GRA set to introduce excise stamps on alcohol, tobacco products

Tax inspectors are expected to soon visit importers and retailers of alcohol and tobacco products with the aim of affixing excise stamps. The idea is to track smuggled items, the Guyana Revenue...

$1M strip club raid…Constable allegedly confides in girlfriend then tries to poison her

Nov 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on $1M strip club raid…Constable allegedly confides in girlfriend then tries to poison her

A cop who was charged for rape — before he joined the Guyana Police Force (GPF) — has found himself in hot water. This time he has been placed under close arrest and is facing attempted murder...

Unconscious teacher… Detectives looking for man seen leaving night club with victim

Nov 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Unconscious teacher… Detectives looking for man seen leaving night club with victim

Detectives are looking for a man who was spotted leaving a Kitty, Georgetown night club with the 22-year-old school teacher who was found in an unconscious state on Sunday morning in the vicinity of...

Police Force benefits from US$2.6M Chinese donation

Nov 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Police Force benefits from US$2.6M Chinese donation

– Pickups, ATVs, buses, motorcycles among gifts Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency Mr. Cui Jianchun yesterday handed over several vehicles and other needed equipment to the Government...

Judge throws out Nandlall lawsuit against AG

Nov 07, 2017 KNews News 1

Justice Priya Sewnarine Beharry has dismissed a $125M lawsuit filed by former Attorney General Anil Nandlall against his successor Basil Williams in relation to libelous utterances he made about him...

Gov’t comfortable with VAT at 14% – Finance Minister

Nov 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t comfortable with VAT at 14% – Finance Minister

Ahead of his 2018 budget presentation, Minister of Finance Winston Jordan says Government is comfortable with the Value Added Tax (VAT) at 14%, but has left the door open for further reductions as...

Peter’s Hall couple denies smuggling $14M in raw gold

Nov 07, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Peter’s Hall couple denies smuggling $14M in raw gold

A couple who allegedly attempted to smuggle more than $14M worth of raw gold through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, East Bank Demerara, was yesterday charged and released on their...

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Guyana Cup rematch on the cards in President’s Cup feature

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The field will be a packed one on Sunday November 29, at Rising Sun Turf Club when the President’s Cup horse race meet shoots off. More than 100 horses have thrown their names...

Who says the government does not listen?

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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