July 2018

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PSC wants New York Times to “remedy” controversial article on Guyana

Jul 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on PSC wants New York Times to “remedy” controversial article on Guyana

A week after a New York Times story on the coming of oil and this country’s readiness, there is still anger at the publication. The Private Sector Commission (PSC) yesterday disclosed that it has...

Govt. “registering” fleeing Venezuelans ─ “we are very humane in our treatment of people arriving here in difficult circumstances” – Min. Felix

Jul 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. “registering” fleeing Venezuelans ─ “we are very humane in our treatment of people arriving here in difficult circumstances” – Min. Felix

As the crisis in neighbouring Venezuela continues, hundreds of migrants are crossing the borders into Guyana’s territory seeking relief from the economic hardship. Minister of Citizenship, Winston...

Ali, Khan effort in vain for Lankans SC

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ali, Khan effort in vain for Lankans SC

Despite commendable performances from Guyanese Naveed Ali and Imran Khan, Lankans Sports Club went down to Bloomfield CC and Wolfpack CC when the Toronto District Cricket Association (TDCA) first...

Appeal Court to hear challenge to GECOM chairman appointment on October 4 – Chancellor reiterates it is a matter of national interest

Jul 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Appeal Court to hear challenge to GECOM chairman appointment on October 4 – Chancellor reiterates it is a matter of national interest

A challenge asking the Court of Appeal to overturn the decision of acting Chief Justice Roxane George, who ruled that Justice (retired) James Patterson was lawfully appointed as Chairman of the...

Rohan Auto Spares rides with tomorrow’s KMTC Emancipation Meet

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rohan Auto Spares rides with tomorrow’s KMTC Emancipation Meet

Rohan Auto Spares of Chelsea Park, Mahaica and Number 64 Village Corentyne, Berbice was the latest business entity to be saddled with the Kennard Memorial Turf Club’s (KMTC) Emancipation Day...

34 Lindeners soon to be homeowners

Jul 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on 34 Lindeners soon to be homeowners

Thirty-four Lindeners who have prequalified for housing units are now one step closer to receiving the keys to their homes to be constructed shortly. The Central Housing and Planning Authority...

Softball action set for Zeelugt on August 12

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Softball action set for Zeelugt on August 12

In an effort to promote the sport in the area, Keon Roberts will be hosting a four-team softball tournament at Zeelugt Sports Club ground on August 12 starting at 09:00hrs. The winning and runner up...

TPSC and TAC collaborate to host Road Race & Fun Day on Aug. 1

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on TPSC and TAC collaborate to host Road Race & Fun Day on Aug. 1

The Timehri Panthers Sports Club (TPSC) and Titans Athletics Club (TAC) have combined to host what is anticipated to be an exciting road race dubbed ‘Run for the Money’ and a Fun Day which will...

E’bo APNU/AFC councillor allegedly assaulted by D&I superintendent whilst on duty

Jul 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on E’bo APNU/AFC councillor allegedly assaulted by D&I superintendent whilst on duty

The Region Two Democratic Council is in shock after it was disclosed last Tuesday, that a Councillor representing the APNU/AFC was allegedly assaulted by a Regional Drainage and Irrigation (D&I)...

“Sadam” to face new trial for killing ‘Scare them’ … Appeals Court sets aside 55½ years jail term

Jul 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on “Sadam” to face new trial for killing ‘Scare them’ … Appeals Court sets aside 55½ years jail term

Murder accused Naresh Ramjohn called ‘Naresh Mahase’ and ‘Sadam’ of Stanleytown and Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice who was sentenced to 55 ½ years in jail by Justice Navendra Singh...

Piano or television?

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Piano or television?

If you are poor and had a choice between buying a television or a piano, which would you choose? It is not hard to imagine what the majority of persons would choose. They would opt for the...

Deportee jailed for broadsiding groom over dispute at gamble shop

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Peeping Tom Comments Off on Deportee jailed for broadsiding groom over dispute at gamble shop

A deportee protested and wailed after he was sentenced to eight months in jail because he was found guilty on a charge of unlawful wounding. Chrisendat Gunga, 29, a deportee of Rose Hall Town,...

God! I hate this thing in Guyana about some Guyanese

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on God! I hate this thing in Guyana about some Guyanese

I did a brief stint editing the letters at Kaieteur News and I never wrote about what I learned from the experience. Only Adam Harris, my editor, I spoke to about a certain issue. I told Adam that I...

Region Four Education Department looking to expand budget -2019 vision includes improved performances, new infrastructure

Jul 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Region Four Education Department looking to expand budget -2019 vision includes improved performances, new infrastructure

An ambitious plan has been unveiled to cater to increasing the pass rate in assessments and examinations among the 33,000-odd learners in nursery, primary and secondary schools across Region Four....

Guyana is not on the mend, it’s falling apart!

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana is not on the mend, it’s falling apart!

DEAR EDITOR, I was totally dumbfounded upon reading an Editorial in the Kaieteur News captioned ‘Guyana on the mend’. There were so many inaccuracies and empty rhetoric devoid of any factual data...

When the truth is perceived to be a lie, guilt induces sabre-rattling

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on When the truth is perceived to be a lie, guilt induces sabre-rattling

DEAR EDITOR, I was aghast to see the number of letters and comments on the Clifford Krauss article in the New York Times. Almost everyone seemed annoyed with Krauss, some wanted him to apologize, one...

There are measures to control crime

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on There are measures to control crime

DEAR EDITOR, In response to your editorial dated July 26, 2018 “The crime situation has no immediate solution”. I differ on that point of view, since in my opinion, crime can be controlled if...

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DEAR EDITOR, It would have been just over three decades ago when an international group was engaged to conduct what, in retrospect, can only be regarded as a preliminary job evaluation (?) exercise,...

Who’s paying attention to the effects of media images on children?

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Who’s paying attention to the effects of media images on children?

DEAR EDITOR, The visual impact of a traumatic image is not only discerned and internalized by the viewer—it is immediately shared, passed along, and broadcast online. While a picture may tell the...

Let’s put our house in order now

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Let’s put our house in order now

DEAR EDITOR, I recently returned from vacation with my family and it was not an easy task to defend my country. The people to the north are very much happy that Guyana discovered oil, but they are...

DEADLY INVASIONS

Jul 28, 2018 KNews Editorial Comments Off on DEADLY INVASIONS

The senseless and brutal murder of Deonarine Liliah, a 61-year-old pandit and businessman, and his 28-year old-son Gopaul Liliah of Campbellville, and the shooting to death of five alleged bandits by...

Westchester Woman Who Faked Having Terminal Cancer Sentenced To Prison

Jul 27, 2018 KNews Peeping Tom Comments Off on Westchester Woman Who Faked Having Terminal Cancer Sentenced To Prison

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A Westchester County woman is being sent to prison after faking a terminal cancer diagnosis to scam people out of tens of thousands of dollars in donations....

SOCU money-laundering cases in jeopardy ‘High Court ruling presents big challenges in accessing suspects’ bank records’ – Ramjattan

Jul 27, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on SOCU money-laundering cases in jeopardy ‘High Court ruling presents big challenges in accessing suspects’ bank records’ – Ramjattan

A High Court ruling has dealt a big blow to state agencies pursuing financial crimes, as it affects investigators who require access to bank records for money-laundering suspects. The Guyana Bank for...

GRA could be losing $$M in Income Tax in gold sector …Gold Board GM says authority needs to do export analysis

Jul 27, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GRA could be losing $$M in Income Tax in gold sector …Gold Board GM says authority needs to do export analysis

In the last eight years, the Guyana Gold Board would have issued Dealer’s Licences to several individuals and entities. Some of these include: Adamantium Metals, El Dorado Trading, Osaka Resources...

Central Bank rubbishes Jagdeo claims about low reserves

Jul 27, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Central Bank rubbishes Jagdeo claims about low reserves

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is of the firm view that there is a significant decline in foreign currency at the Central Bank. He believes that this is responsible for the recent crackdown against...

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The danger of renting another country’s power

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(Kaieteur News) – There is an old temptation among small countries, particularly those situated beside larger and more troublesome neighbours. They often mistake the friendship of a great power for an insurance policy. The illusion is comforting. It permits governments to spend less time...

Haiti after Kenscoff: Pledges and Promises Do Not Stop the Killing

Aug 30, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – For generations, Kenscoff was where people from Port-au-Prince went to breathe. Its cool hills offered relief, and its farmers supplied the capital’s markets. Gang attacks reached the commune in January 2025, but it remained an important barrier between...

Praising President Ali, PPP for thinking of Guyanese

Aug 31, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – I wish to thank publicly President Ali and the PPP Govt for keeping Guyanese in mind, caring for them. This should have been done before, but circumstances kept getting in the way. The president helped to get priorities in order, so here I am with gratitude in my heart,...

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