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The AFC is out of order

May 26, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The AFC is out of order

The issue of persons being given custodial sentences for small amounts of marijuana is going to present a serious challenge to the stability of the coalition government. For the Alliance for Change...

52 years as a sovereign nation; what is our record?

May 26, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on 52 years as a sovereign nation; what is our record?

One day I was going up to the airport and one of my US-based friends in the car was ridiculing the East Bank highway for its narrowness. He blurted out; “this road should have been an eight-lane...

Aurora Gold Mines Supports Local Aviation

May 26, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Aurora Gold Mines Supports Local Aviation

Dear Editor, Citing the diatribe directed at Aurora Gold Mines in the May 23, 2018 Kaieteur News Papers titled, “Aurora Gold Mine aborts locals; hires Canadian airline to fly domestic trips” we...

The AFC Chairman misleads

May 26, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The AFC Chairman misleads

Dear Editor, GAWU’s attention was drawn to a section of a statement issued by the Alliance for Change (AFC) following its recently held National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. In that...

Presenting gloom and doom when none exists

May 26, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Presenting gloom and doom when none exists

Dear Editor, I visited Moray House on Wednesday evening with the hope of leaving the presentations on oil and gas, more informed and better armed with the facts related to this new industry in...

Guyana has far to go for ethnic, political reconciliation

May 26, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana has far to go for ethnic, political reconciliation

Dear Editor I refer to the GAWU General Secretary’s letter to the press, which takes me to task for complimenting the government for its decision to confront the sugar problem. In the process, Mr....

Modify that Drug Act

May 26, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Modify that Drug Act

Dear Editor, I wish to add my voice to the call for an amendment of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, for non-custodial sentencing of persons found with and convicted of...

Attitude will determine Guyana’s destiny

May 26, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Attitude will determine Guyana’s destiny

Dear Editor, It is my firm belief that our attitude towards this nation will determine its destiny. Attitude is an internal belief system that determines our perspective and practice. Guyana has been...

Sweeping change

May 26, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Sweeping change

Dear Editor, It’s not the hurricane season just yet, but the winds of change have blown ruthlessly and decisively across Barbados bringing a 30-nil victory to the BLP making Mia Motley the first...

Legalizing marijuana has serious disadvantages

May 26, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Legalizing marijuana has serious disadvantages

Dear Editor, We learnt from several current local press reports that the incumbent Guyana Government is seriously considering the vexed, contentious and divisive matters of the legalizing and...

Another generation must not wither unfulfilled

May 26, 2018 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Another generation must not wither unfulfilled

We were constantly reminded over the past few months that the 52nd anniversary of our independence from Britain was approaching. It is finally here. Happy Independence! But what does it mean? In...

Jagdeo reveals… Aurora Gold Mine wanted to shortchange Guyana from start

May 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo reveals… Aurora Gold Mine wanted to shortchange Guyana from start

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Former President, Bharrat Jagdeo, revealed that seven years ago he had to stand firm in his position that Guyana needs to get a fair deal; otherwise, Aurora Gold Mine,...

Absence of regulation is the main entrance to “polluters´ heaven”

May 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Absence of regulation is the main entrance to “polluters´ heaven”

..Head of Mexico’s Regulatory Authority urges Guyana to take proactive approach to protecting environment By Kiana Wilburg in California Prudential regulations, particularly those concerning...

Papua New Guinea battles with ExxonMobil for profits

May 25, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on Papua New Guinea battles with ExxonMobil for profits

Bloomberg is reporting that Papua New Guinea came out on the short end of a US$19 billion development with Exxon Mobil Corp. to build one of Asia-Pacific’s biggest energy projects. But as...

Opposition favours two-tier approach to telecoms spectrum allocation

May 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition favours two-tier approach to telecoms spectrum allocation

…questions presence of Greenidge on Govt’s negotiating team with GTT Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, yesterday said he supports a two-tier approach to the allocation of the lucrative telecoms...

Govt. inks $30B deal with three financiers for closed sugar estates

May 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. inks $30B deal with three financiers for closed sugar estates

The Government yesterday signed an agreement for a $30B syndicated bond for four estates which were closed by the end of last year. Behind closed doors, Kaieteur News understands that an agreement...

Greenidge mek a promise he can’t keep

May 25, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Greenidge mek a promise he can’t keep

Jagdeo was a scamp and would always remain a scamp. Everybody know a scamp does always know dem odda scamps. He call Greenidge a scamp. He seh Greenidge was de one who sell out de telephone...

Second suspect held in Aurora Gold Mine Manager Murder

May 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Second suspect held in Aurora Gold Mine Manager Murder

A second suspect has been held as investigations continue into the murder of Neil Whyte, the Supply Chain Manager for Aurora Gold Mine. His body was discovered in his Thomas Street, South...

Govt. satisfied with inspection of aircraft for GDF – Harmon

May 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. satisfied with inspection of aircraft for GDF – Harmon

Inspection has been carried out on four aircraft manufactured in the 1970s that the Government plans to procure for security operations by Guyana Defence Force (GDF). Minister of State Joseph Harmon...

Herstelling man who drowns reputed wife charged with murder

May 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Herstelling man who drowns reputed wife charged with murder

A porter who allegedly submerged his reputed wife in a gutter was yesterday charged and remanded to prison for murder. Thirty-eight-year-old Daniel Watson, of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara,...

Former SWAT head ordered on leave -questions raised over why he was singled out

May 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Former SWAT head ordered on leave -questions raised over why he was singled out

Deputy Superintendent of Police and former head of the SWAT unit, Motie Dookie, has been sent off on administrative leave effective Tuesday, with full pay, but there are questions over the...

WIFBSC 2018 Long Range Match… GuyanaNRA name strong 8-man team to defend title today

May 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on WIFBSC 2018 Long Range Match… GuyanaNRA name strong 8-man team to defend title today

By Franklin Wilson in Barbados in association with Industrial Safety Supplies Inc. and Fitness Express The selection committee of the Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) yesterday met at...

GCB child protection courses commences – First for the year concludes yesterday

May 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB child protection courses commences – First for the year concludes yesterday

By Zaheer Mohamed Player drops catch. Coach punches player. “Leave my field. You are a waste of space.” Fair or Abusive? “One little punch and some rough talk won’t do no harm.” Maybe,...

CONCACAF Group ‘E’ Caribbean Qualifiers…. Lady Jags face Barbados tonight at Leonora

May 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on CONCACAF Group ‘E’ Caribbean Qualifiers…. Lady Jags face Barbados tonight at Leonora

The second night’s play in the Concacaf Women’s Caribbean Group E qualifiers continues this evening from 17:00hrs with a double header at the National Track and Field Center (NTFC) football pitch...

Guyana adopts regional pact to arrest, return CARICOM fugitives

May 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana adopts regional pact to arrest, return CARICOM fugitives

Guyana has adopted new arrangements in the region that will pave the way for fugitives who flee justice to be arrested and sent back to member states. According to Minister of State, Joseph Harmon,...

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The illusion of compliance

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- A company can meet the letter of the law. It can tick every box, hit every target. Yet,... more