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Apology

Jun 14, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Apology

Kaieteur News apologizes for an article which was carried in the June 12 edition. The article stated that a junior staff attached to Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) was...

PPP seeks early hearing of Appeal over GECOM chairmanship

Jun 14, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on PPP seeks early hearing of Appeal over GECOM chairmanship

The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) is pushing for an early hearing of the appeal of the High Court decision over the appointment of the Guyana Elections Commission, (GECOM) chairman. An...

President Granger accepts invitation to visit Cuba -as two countries commit to enhance bilateral relations

Jun 14, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on President Granger accepts invitation to visit Cuba -as two countries commit to enhance bilateral relations

David Granger and Cuba’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Rogelio Sierra Diaz, who is currently on an official visit to Guyana yesterday, committed to enhancing the relations between...

Bulk of Gov’t grant expended on UG oil and gas programme

Jun 14, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Bulk of Gov’t grant expended on UG oil and gas programme

A significant portion of the $100 M grant which the University of Guyana secured last year as part of Government’s effort to help the institution establish an Oil and Gas programme, has been...

Govt. open to “unsolicited proposals” on Public Private Partnerships

Jun 14, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. open to “unsolicited proposals” on Public Private Partnerships

By Kiana Wilburg When it comes to Public Private Partnerships (PPP), the Government of Guyana welcomes with open arms, “unsolicited proposals.” It made this known in its policy framework...

Do you recognise any of these individuals?

Jun 14, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Do you recognise any of these individuals?

The three individuals in the accompanying photo are actually robbers who had just committed a crime and were making good their escape. In what could be labeled as a coincidence for the person who was...

Crashing Down

Jun 14, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Crashing Down

Despite millions of dollars being spent on the rehabilitation of the Esplanade Park in New Amsterdam, East Berbice, no money was spent on the age-old bandstand. During the heavy rains and wind on...

Rodney was a victim of a malformed state

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Rodney was a victim of a malformed state

The findings of the prematurely concluded Rodney Commission of Inquiry should not come as a surprise. Those findings are no different from what has long been known in Guyana,: that Forbes Burnham and...

This happens when a country is a 10th rate banana republic

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on This happens when a country is a 10th rate banana republic

Let’s have a conversation. At the end of the exchange, I will total up the calls and emails I get, and publish the results for and against. I have given my home address, email address, and mobile...

C’tyne canecutter to face trial for 2009 wife killing

Jun 14, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on C’tyne canecutter to face trial for 2009 wife killing

A man who is accused of murdering his wife back in 2009 and was subsequently granted bail by the High Court due to the length of time he was incarcerated, has been committed to stand trial...

I find it unfortunate that this issue has to play out in the media

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on I find it unfortunate that this issue has to play out in the media

DEAR EDITOR, “Owners of the ambitious MovieTowne mall are complaining of the red tape in getting business done, yesterday appealing for help from Government. Speaking shortly before a guided tour...

This sort of public campaign is not likely to be very helpful

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on This sort of public campaign is not likely to be very helpful

DEAR EDITOR, I read in the Kaieteur News, June 13, 2018, the headline “MovieTowne owner decries red tape in US$40M Turkeyen investment,’ describing the frustration of the Developers of...

The time has come when we should be denied no more

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The time has come when we should be denied no more

DEAR EDITOR, We, the members of the Hauraruni community, would like to share a story of a tragic moment with your readers. It was a sad morning for us on Tuesday 12th June, 2018, when we were...

Mr. Lewis has failed to meet the standards he has set for other people

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Lewis has failed to meet the standards he has set for other people

DEAR EDITOR, There must be a fair playing field in the debates that have an impact on all of Guyana. I say this because there seems to be a trend where there are standards that some people are...

Beyoncé Ross was left for dead

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Beyoncé Ross was left for dead

DEAR EDITOR, It is sad that I must use this harsh description, but the unbelievable reality is that the government left young cyclist Beyoncé Ross for dead. Mind you, this is a government I support,...

Time to get serious and stop the scourge of smuggling

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Time to get serious and stop the scourge of smuggling

DEAR EDITOR, Where is Guyana going when it comes to law and order? When will we, as a nation, get serious and stop the scourge of smuggling? Recently, the media reported that two Guyana Revenue...

Nursing situation not untenable merely sustainable

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Nursing situation not untenable merely sustainable

DEAR EDITOR, Permit me to shed or spread some light in response to the concerns expressed by Shaline Singh Kaieteur News, June 13, — “An untenable nursing situation”. However, before the hand...

Hire primarily on race and secondarily on merit …

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Hire primarily on race and secondarily on merit …

DEAR EDITOR, With allegations against the employment practice of GECOM raised, the issue of race has surfaced again. Race is the foundation of Guyana’s life and existence and it is always a good...

This Government’s vision seems limited

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on This Government’s vision seems limited

DEAR EDITOR, There are many issues affecting this country, our beloved Guyana, and these issues seem unimportant because the nation seems to be brainwashed with the rewards of oil. The rulers’ way...

REMEMBERING WALTER RODNEY

Jun 14, 2018 KNews Editorial Comments Off on REMEMBERING WALTER RODNEY

On his 38th death anniversary yesterday, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Walter Anthony Rodney gathered to remember and honor his life and contributions. A product of Guyana and the Caribbean,...

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