February 2018

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No need for water rate increases if outstanding sums collected – Senior GWI official

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on No need for water rate increases if outstanding sums collected – Senior GWI official

Jaigopaul Ram, Director of Finance of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), yesterday, admitted that collecting outstanding revenue would eliminate the need for tariff increases. GWI is currently...

Canje taxi driver recovers vehicle after early morning hijacking

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Canje taxi driver recovers vehicle after early morning hijacking

When one would think that the carjacking saga is over, there is still much more work to be done. Well known taxi driver, Dianarine, called “Mello”, was gun butted and robbed of the Premio...

The system of Old Age Pension payments need to be addressed

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The system of Old Age Pension payments need to be addressed

Dear Editor, During last week, the Stabroek News reported that the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) and the Ministry of Public Telecommunications are currently researching the introduction of a...

The police should undertake citizens’ surveys

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The police should undertake citizens’ surveys

Dear Editor, The vexed question is how does one evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the police? Many persons including the police themselves tend to use crime rates, number of arrests and...

Congratulations to the new administrators of the Berbice Cricket Board

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Congratulations to the new administrators of the Berbice Cricket Board

Dear Editor, Fellow members and I would like to express sincere congratulations to the new administrators of the Berbice Cricket Board on their well-deserved victory in elections held on February 18,...

Guyana is now about to open up her wings

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana is now about to open up her wings

Dear Editor, I use this opportunity to share my thoughts and impressions to the people of this great country Guyana – my home. Nestled between Brazil and Venezuela, Guyana can easily go...

The Ministry of Social Protection is a Social Failure

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Ministry of Social Protection is a Social Failure

Dear Editor, It appears that Guyana is better off without a Social Protection Ministry. My statement may not sit well with some persons, but let me show where our social services lack civility. On...

What did these eminent jurists do to curb the excesses of the Govt. they served?

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on What did these eminent jurists do to curb the excesses of the Govt. they served?

Dear Editor, In a letter which appeared in the news media yesterday, Sir Shridath Ramphal, a former Attorney-General (AG)/Solicitor-General (SG) to the late Prime Minister Burnham of Guyana eulogised...

Mr. President, swear in the ERC commissioners

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr. President, swear in the ERC commissioners

Dear Editor, It seems that for anything to happen in this country, there must be a struggle, an outcry, and then lo and behold like the hero, the Government intervenes and then it looks good. In the...

Acknowledging my debt to an extraordinary man

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Acknowledging my debt to an extraordinary man

Dear Editor, I would like to acknowledge my debt to an extraordinary man. His name is Dr. Mohammed Shahabuddeen – former Attorney General and World Court Judge. Uncle Shahab, a man of par...

A country without unity will not see prosperity

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on A country without unity will not see prosperity

Dear Editor, In all my observations in politics around the world, I have never seen another country where the people have entrenched themselves into party politics as in Guyana. And I remind you, a...

Guyana has to learn to play by the rules of international business

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana has to learn to play by the rules of international business

Dear Editor, While I too share the same anxieties as many compatriots over whether government’s share of the revenues from the 2016 Petroleum Agreement will be the bonanza to finally launch the...

15 Guyanese trained to work on Exxon’s drillship

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on 15 Guyanese trained to work on Exxon’s drillship

Last Tuesday, 15 Guyanese from JSL International completed the Basic Safety Training (BST) and Ship Security Awareness (SSA) courses at the MATPAL Marine Institute. The courses are part of the...

Govt. considers names for new GuySuCo board – former Enmore workers blocked from conducting maintenance for factory restart

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. considers names for new GuySuCo board – former Enmore workers blocked from conducting maintenance for factory restart

Government is set to make an announcement shortly on a new Board of Directors for the state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). The decision would be key as GuySuCo is not only facing cash...

‘Cobra’ appeal severity of sentence

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Cobra’ appeal severity of sentence

Some five years after he was sentenced to serve 78 years in prison for murder, Tyrone Rowe against the State is set to be heard at the Court of Appeal in Kingston, next month . In 2013 Rowe, called...

Guyana in talks with Brazil for internet in Region Nine

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana in talks with Brazil for internet in Region Nine

Access to fast, reliable and efficient internet in Region Nine, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo will pave the way for tremendous opportunities in the areas of education, health and entrepreneurship....

Insufficient evidence frees man who robbed BK supervisor of $3M

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Insufficient evidence frees man who robbed BK supervisor of $3M

A taxi driver who was charged with felonious wounding and robbery under arms got both matters against him dismissed yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Samuel Adams, 30, of Lot 9...

Nagamootoo discharged and recovering well

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Nagamootoo discharged and recovering well

Prime Minister and First Vice President, Moses Nagamootoo, has been discharged from the hospital, four days after successful heart bypass surgery and is undergoing rehabilitation. “Prime Minister...

Police announce major changes as senior cops proceed on leave

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Police announce major changes as senior cops proceed on leave

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has announced that a number of senior officers have gone on leave with a number of changes made as a result. Performing the duties as Commander of ‘A’ Division will...

Juvenile to stand trial for killing Top Cop’s brother

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Juvenile to stand trial for killing Top Cop’s brother

A 15-year-old Sophia resident was yesterday committed to stand trial in the High Court, for the murder of Haymant Persaud, the brother of Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud. The Preliminary...

Bandits invade Angoy’s Avenue business

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits invade Angoy’s Avenue business

Police in ‘B’ Division are investigating an armed robbery committed on a family at Lot 767 Timmers Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam. The gang of five, all armed with guns and...

Accident victim’s injuries consistent with motor vehicle accident -Police

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Accident victim’s injuries consistent with motor vehicle accident -Police

A post-mortem (PM) examination conducted on the remains of accident victim, Donneikel “Mogo” Campbelle, revealed that the injuries sustained were consistent with that of a motor vehicle accident....

Dredge owner was killed during row over money -trial hears

Feb 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Dredge owner was killed during row over money -trial hears

Dredge owner, Timothy Adams, was killed during a row over an outstanding payment he had for Marlon Freeman, his former employee, who is on trial for the murder. The killing occurred on December 22,...

Former national cyclist donates new Fuji Carbon Fibre Road Bike to budding cyclist

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Former national cyclist donates new Fuji Carbon Fibre Road Bike to budding cyclist

Despite having to dole out millions of dollars recently to reconstruct his Sports Store and Fitness Gym due to faulty construction, overseas based former national cyclist Wilbert Benjamin is still...

Regal Masters overcome Mike’s Wellman, Speedboat, Trophy Stall Angels triumph

Feb 20, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regal Masters overcome Mike’s Wellman, Speedboat, Trophy Stall Angels triumph

By Zaheer Mohamed Regal Masters, Speedboat and Trophy Stall Angels were crowned champions in their respective categories when the GFSCA/Mike’s Pharmacy, Nauth Motor Spares and Trophy Stall softball...

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Hridoy’s historic 242* powers Bangladesh’s epic...

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Cricinfo – Towhid Hridoy staged a turnaround for the ages as his record-breaking unbeaten 242 handed Bangladesh a 30-run first-innings lead on day three of the second Test against West Indies....

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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