November 2018

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Bangladesh beat Ireland in first warm up at Providence

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bangladesh beat Ireland in first warm up at Providence

The Women’s World T20 Warm up match at Providence between Bangladesh and Ireland played on Sunday last was the first here in Guyana and Bangladesh came out winners by six wickets. Bangladesh won...

The most important elections in the world take place today

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The most important elections in the world take place today

As someone who read philosophy, I have long regarded Russia, China and the Arab world as permanent autocracies but also believe the existence of American democracy is inherently flawed. I was always...

LGE in focus: We are literally shooting ourselves in the foot with our present mindset

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on LGE in focus: We are literally shooting ourselves in the foot with our present mindset

DEAR EDITOR, November 12th, the date set for Local Government Elections (LGE) will come and go. Over 1.5 billion dollars will be spent on LGE. There will be very little changes in personnel in the...

Low turnout for discipline forces should send strong message to the APNU- Ramson

Nov 06, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Low turnout for discipline forces should send strong message to the APNU- Ramson

“The writing is on the wall,” said former Member of Parliament, Charles Ramson yesterday as he predicted the downfall of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) first at the Local Government...

How to have an enjoyable night out

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on How to have an enjoyable night out

Guyanese love to eat. Just take a drive by any of the many fast food services that abound in Guyana and you would think that you are in the United States. The other day, I was in the drive-through at...

PAHO urges countries of the Americas to rid the continent of malaria

Nov 06, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on PAHO urges countries of the Americas to rid the continent of malaria

On the eve of Malaria Day in the Americas (6 November), the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO] is urging countries of the region to take urgent action to halt the increase in cases, maintain...

Venezuela alleges sex trafficking by Guyanese

Nov 06, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Venezuela alleges sex trafficking by Guyanese

A missing19-year-old student is the face of the outcry that has raised alarm in the state of Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela over reports of sex trafficking of women by Guyanese. Josephine Alexandra...

Parole, alternative sentencing among keys to addressing prison overcrowding

Nov 06, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Parole, alternative sentencing among keys to addressing prison overcrowding

Parole for convicted felons and alternative sentencing are among key factors which can help ease overcrowding among the prison population. In a recent interview with Kaieteur News Chairman of the...

I still live with expectancy

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on I still live with expectancy

DEAR EDITOR, I read with joy and expectancy the news which was captioned, “Region seven Indigenous residents receive firearms.” I say ‘with joy’ because Indigenous people throughout the...

A Kind Smile

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on A Kind Smile

DEAR EDITOR, On Monday, October 22, 2018, a GSPCA Animal Inspector and I went to Vigilance Police Station to give support to a family whose 10-week old poodle was (allegedly) deliberately killed....

LGE 2018 is an opportunity for citizens to stand up, raise their voices and be heard

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on LGE 2018 is an opportunity for citizens to stand up, raise their voices and be heard

DEAR EDITOR, LGE (Local Government Elections) 2018 is an opportunity for citizens to stand up, raise their voices and be heard. For citizens across Guyana, in the 80 Local Authority Areas (LLAs),...

Child rapist to be sentenced

Nov 06, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Child rapist to be sentenced

High Court Judge Jo Ann Barlow will on November 27, pass sentence on 38-year-old Dhanraj Persaud, who was convicted yesterday by a jury for engaging in sexual penetration with a child. Persaud,...

These drainage outlets must be cleared

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on These drainage outlets must be cleared

DEAR EDITOR, Last Sunday morning at about 05:15hrs, my wife and I went to La Penitence Market to shop vegetables and fruits. I drove out of Diamond Housing Scheme, on the East Bank of Demerara,...

Is GTT doing this intentionally?

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is GTT doing this intentionally?

DEAR EDITOR, I’m a resident of Goed Intent village on the West Bank of Demerara. For the last three years I have been using GTT’s broadband internet service without any problem; everything was...

It’s not surprising that Minister Patterson has welcomed the call for an audit

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on It’s not surprising that Minister Patterson has welcomed the call for an audit

Dear Editor, Acting on behalf of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C), I requested that the Audit Office of Guyana to do a special Audit of the following projects: The East Bank Berbice...

The people of Berbice will not be victims of the AFC’s election gimmickry

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The people of Berbice will not be victims of the AFC’s election gimmickry

DEAR EDITOR, Earlier this month, Berbicians and the rest of Guyana woke up to the announcement that tolls for the Berbice Bridge would be hiked by almost 400 per cent and the effective date of the...

Reduced Taxation is needed in Guyana

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Reduced Taxation is needed in Guyana

DEAR EDITOR, Currently in Guyana, Corporation Tax for non-commercial companies is 30%, 40% for commercial companies and 45% for telecommunication companies. These rates should be abolished by...

LOWERING THE PRESIDENTIAL BAR

Nov 06, 2018 KNews Editorial Comments Off on LOWERING THE PRESIDENTIAL BAR

As the U.S. midterm elections approaches, the United States is at the crossroads and its democratic ideals have reached a critical mass. The tenets of decency and gentlemanly behaviour, which for...

Berbice Bridge Company demands 19-year extension in exchange for withdrawing toll hike

Nov 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice Bridge Company demands 19-year extension in exchange for withdrawing toll hike

Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) has officially requested a 19-year concession extension from Government as a bargaining chip to stop the roll- out of hefty toll increases for vehicular traffic....

World Bank joins organizations warning Guyana about oil sector corruption

Nov 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on World Bank joins organizations warning Guyana about oil sector corruption

As Guyana inches closer towards becoming a mega oil producing state, the World Bank is urging the citizenry and all transparency bodies to be on the lookout for four types of corruption that...

Region Eight RDC cannot justify using highest bidder to build $9.866M incinerator

Nov 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Region Eight RDC cannot justify using highest bidder to build $9.866M incinerator

– Auditor General says other contractor built larger incinerator for $7.866M Officials attached to the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Eight have been found in a blatant...

Berbice health services at crisIs level, Regional Chairman blasts officials

Nov 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice health services at crisIs level, Regional Chairman blasts officials

-18 doctors on leave at NA Hospital -machines, air conditioning down at Skeldon Hospital after GUYSUCO power cut – $10M Platanker Health Centre empty and marabunta-infested Director of...

The influx of Venezuelans in Guyana: Refugees to some, ‘silent invaders’ to others

Nov 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on The influx of Venezuelans in Guyana: Refugees to some, ‘silent invaders’ to others

The Immigration Department has records of almost 2,800 Venezuelans who have entered Guyana for refuge, as a result of the political and economic crisis in their home country. Guyana has been...

Shots fired at cops during ganja farm raid

Nov 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Shots fired at cops during ganja farm raid

Members of the Guyana Police Force came under fire during a raid on marijuana farms at Kimbia, located in the Berbice River. Police said in a release that the suspects, who were at the Kimbia...

Opposition pushes for special audits on road projects

Nov 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition pushes for special audits on road projects

– Public Works Minister welcomes approach The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has called for special audits to be conducted on three road projects, including two interior access...

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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

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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

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(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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