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Mayor of Bartica desires citizens’ participation

Jan 17, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mayor of Bartica desires citizens’ participation

Dear Editor, An Integrated Solid Waste Management Program is critical to a Cleaner Greener Bartica. A year ago, solid waste management was a burden, an environmental crisis, a health hazard. Today,...

You cannot ask the CCJ for an opinion in such circumstances

Jan 17, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on You cannot ask the CCJ for an opinion in such circumstances

Dear Editor, This letter is prompted by the following newspaper reports: “PPP willing to approach CCJ to interpret constitutional provision” (KN January 13, 2017); “Jagdeo wants CCJ to...

Calypsonian “Blazing Fire” sang about the reality of Guyana

Jan 17, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Calypsonian “Blazing Fire” sang about the reality of Guyana

Dear Editor, I tell you, I really don’t know what to say. Racism will tear us apart if we don’t stop feeding it. It will eat us from the inside out because that’s the mode it has reverted to....

Constitution allows the President to reject names he disapproves of

Jan 17, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Constitution allows the President to reject names he disapproves of

Dear Editor, In accordance with the Constitution, Guyana’s Opposition Leader, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, last week submitted a list of six nominees to President David Granger for his consideration and...

There needs to be an immediate audit of Rosignal NDC

Jan 17, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on There needs to be an immediate audit of Rosignal NDC

Dear Editor, Please permit me to voice my concern about my community, Rosignol. Since the local government election was finished, it was supposed to be the people helping to develop their...

The story of Russia versus the United States continues

Jan 17, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on The story of Russia versus the United States continues

Dear Editor, Most Americans are confused as to what Trump will do once in office, however, if one can be guided by his campaign promises then the Kremlin will have reason for optimism. He has praised...

Public must report cruelty to animals

Jan 17, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Public must report cruelty to animals

Dear Editor, I want to thank your reporter for the coverage about a horse that was cruelly abused; however, I would like to clarify a few mistakes that were made in the article: 1: Friday afternoon,...

Anil Nandlall says the President is not above the Constitution

Jan 17, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Anil Nandlall says the President is not above the Constitution

Dear Editor, I observed a nicely written piece by Mr. Vivian Williams, Attorney-at-Law on the issue of the appointment of the Chairman of Gecom. Among the arguments advanced by Mr. Williams is that...

20 months later…No action taken by Govt. on damning Ombudsman reports

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on 20 months later…No action taken by Govt. on damning Ombudsman reports

“The appointment of an Ombudsman is only part of the task. We must ensure that the office is effective.” Those words were spoken by a national leader and staunch anticorruption advocate. In...

With $110M project…Berbice company goes 100 percent solar

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on With $110M project…Berbice company goes 100 percent solar

The Nand Persaud Group of Companies on Friday held their launching ceremony for their innovative and development-friendly Green Energy System at Nand Persaud International Communications Inc. (NPIC)...

Parking meters placed in front of some schools

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Parking meters placed in front of some schools

– company open to negotiations Smart City Solutions’ parking meter project is expected to attract further controversy, with the placement of meters in front of some City schools. Already, two...

Granger calls for expansion of financial services

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Granger calls for expansion of financial services

– as Republic Bank opens new $1.5B branch at Triumph President David Granger is calling for the expansion of banking and financial services across Guyana to meet the needs of the populace. He...

Forensic audits …Govt. may have to wait ‘a long time’ for witnesses to come forward

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Forensic audits …Govt. may have to wait ‘a long time’ for witnesses to come forward

– Ramjattan By: Kiana Wilburg How can the current administration confidently declare that it will hold its own officials accountable for their actions, when it is unable to do the same in the...

Ramjattan says Opposition free to bring amendment to 2.00 a.m. curfew

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Ramjattan says Opposition free to bring amendment to 2.00 a.m. curfew

– maintains it’s necessary for a nation that drinks excessively “If the political opposition believes that the 2.00 a.m. curfew is so unholy, unreasonable and “un-Guyanese” then it...

We have put a significant dent in corruption – AFC

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on We have put a significant dent in corruption – AFC

– Says the process is an ongoing one By: Kiana Wilburg Even though there are criticisms to the contrary, the Alliance For Change (AFC) insists that in a period of 20 months, the coalition...

New Year’s Day execution baffles family

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on New Year’s Day execution baffles family

Relatives of 34-year-old Desmond Singh are confused and angry as they patiently wait on the cops to find the persons who executed Singh and his friend at Friendship, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on New...

Are taxi services screening their drivers?

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Are taxi services screening their drivers?

– many implicated in crimes ranging from armed robbery to murder It was just a few weeks ago that police charged four men for the murder of an elderly couple, who were burnt to death in their...

Vigilance fire…Mom weeps as she recalls final moments with three-year-old daughter

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Vigilance fire…Mom weeps as she recalls final moments with three-year-old daughter

– in urgent need of financial help Tears flow down her cheeks as she continues to deny that she needs counseling having had to witness her three-year-old daughter, Bianka Sancho, perish as...

‘Fired’ CPG liaison officer seeks $20M from slain carpenter’s relatives

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Fired’ CPG liaison officer seeks $20M from slain carpenter’s relatives

Embattled former Community Policing Group Liaison Officer Radica Ramanandan, who was relieved of her duties a few weeks ago, has filed a S20M lawsuit for defamation of character against Nafeeza Ally...

Family suggests cover-up in ‘mistaken burial’ saga

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Family suggests cover-up in ‘mistaken burial’ saga

By Brushell Blackman The family of 46 year old Surujpaul Dindyal of Melanie Damishana who was allegedly buried by “mistake” by the Georgetown Public Hospital Mortuary, suspects that there was an...

Wounded teen mom fearful, estranged lover still on the run

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Wounded teen mom fearful, estranged lover still on the run

One month after 19-year-old Michelle Baker, of Lot 90, Mitchell Street, B Field South Sophia, survived a brutal attack, allegedly at the hands of her former lover, she is living in constant fear...

Over 40 food items to be free of VAT

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Over 40 food items to be free of VAT

– Guyana Revenue Authority The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has stated that as of February 1, 2017 a number of items and supplies would be zero-rated, based on Amendments to the Value-Added...

Float parade to promote a ‘green state’

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Float parade to promote a ‘green state’

– Junior Calypso Monarch for Carifesta 2017 As Mash day celebration approaches there will be a greater emphasis on promoting a “Green State”. This is according to officials of the Ministry...

‘Scare Dem’, ‘Wild Buck’ and ‘Big Head’ on multiple burglary charges

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Scare Dem’, ‘Wild Buck’ and ‘Big Head’ on multiple burglary charges

Three alleged burglars with unusual aliases have been remanded on a number of charges, related to offences committed in Berbice. The accused are Ravendra Samaroo, called ‘Scare Dem’, ‘Ryan’...

Kitty Market yet to be completed and reopened

Jan 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Kitty Market yet to be completed and reopened

At the final statutory meeting held by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) last year December, the Mayor, Patricia Chase-Green said that, while the Council would have achieved a number...

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Regional titles decided as ExxonMobil U18 Championships continue...

Oct 30, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The ExxonMobil Under-18 Football Championships will continue on October 30 and 31, with fixtures scheduled across six districts as teams battle for regional honours and places in...

The King comes to a colony that never quite became free

Oct 30, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The King’s official visit to Guyana is an occasion for ceremony, the polishing of old silver and the remembering of a history that we might otherwise prefer to leave undisturbed. There will be speeches about friendship, partnership and the enduring bonds between our two...

Are We All Ukrainians?

Oct 25, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – On 19 October, accepting the award of Ukraine’s Order of Merit, I said that my commitment to Ukraine rests on a principle essential to small nations everywhere: sovereignty is the freedom to govern ourselves, preserve our identity and decide our future....

Jagdeo’s PPP: PNC sensation, WIN, raw realities Pt I

Oct 30, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – PPP General Secretary, Cde Bharrat Jagdeo, showed again that he is one step ahead of the crowd. A PPP-PNC Xmas card. A neat package of joy. Has the potential to give hope, generate inspiration. Maybe even heal some long-festering national wounds. On the surface, what...

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