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A legitimate question that I must respond to

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on A legitimate question that I must respond to

DEAR EDITOR, Since the formation of A New and United Guyana (ANUG) was announced, some have enquired ‘he been deh (a minister) so long what he ever do?’ In the current context, it is a legitimate...

Using the recent occurrence in parliament as a teaching opportunity

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Using the recent occurrence in parliament as a teaching opportunity

DEAR EDITOR, In our political process, members of parliament are not elected by a specific community to be its representative. In our system, parties win a number of votes, and these votes are...

Representation

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Representation

DEAR EDITOR, “From the time the Dead Sea was young” we have all been told that Guyana is a Land of Many Waters and Many Peoples. It is conspicuous to anyone looking at Parliament Members to see...

Next year the next chapter of our history begins – my hope that it is on a different page

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Next year the next chapter of our history begins – my hope that it is on a different page

DEAR EDITOR, The country has predictably been set into uproar because of the decision made by Alliance For Change Parliamentarian Charrandass Persaud, to side with the opposition in bringing a...

Intrigued and excited by the Liberal and Justice Party

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Intrigued and excited by the Liberal and Justice Party

DEAR EDITOR I am indeed intrigued and excited by the upcoming launch of the Liberal and Justice Party (LJP) in Guyana by Mr. Lenox Shuman. If the recently concluded Local Government Elections...

My New Year Resolution for Guyana

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on My New Year Resolution for Guyana

DEAR EDITOR, Sometimes people do not want to hear the truth for fear of getting their illusion destroyed. According to Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, the German philosopher, poet and cultural...

The no-confidence vote is final

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The no-confidence vote is final

Dear Editor, It is quite ironic that over the past years, at least after the 2011 General Elections, a parliamentary majority has always been defined by a vote of 33:32, but not unexpectedly...

GUYANA’S FUTURE UP IN THE AIR

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Editorial Comments Off on GUYANA’S FUTURE UP IN THE AIR

With the sudden defeat of the David Granger-led coalition government in the no-confidence motion in Parliament on Friday, December 21, almost every aspect of Guyana society is now in flux. Many are...

The No-confidence vote… I rejected Ramjattan’s offer of police protection – Charandass Persaud

Dec 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on The No-confidence vote… I rejected Ramjattan’s offer of police protection – Charandass Persaud

Charrandass Persaud trusted no one in the immediate aftermath of his bold vote in favour of the no-confidence motion on Friday. Kaieteur News has been speaking to Persaud since his decision,...

CJIA’s US$150M and counting… Not yet commissioned, Arrivals terminal inadequate

Dec 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on CJIA’s US$150M and counting… Not yet commissioned, Arrivals terminal inadequate

A modified terminal building at the Timehri airport is already facing constraints, and it is not even commissioned as yet. Passengers disclosed that the brand new Arrivals terminal, located at...

Jagdeo rules out Ramson – “I would not vote any newbie to be presidential candidate”

Dec 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo rules out Ramson – “I would not vote any newbie to be presidential candidate”

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Leader of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Bharrat Jagdeo is not in favour of Charles Ramson being the party’s presidential candidate in the upcoming...

SOCU raids ‘Big Head’ properties

Dec 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on SOCU raids ‘Big Head’ properties

Investigators probing money laundering allegations against extradited businessman, Shervington ‘Big Head’ Lovell, have started raiding his properties. In the last few days, two hotels,...

Cabinet sub-committee exploring legal options following No-Confidence Vote

Dec 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cabinet sub-committee exploring legal options following No-Confidence Vote

Not so fast. After accepting Friday’s historic no-confidence vote in Parliament, the Government said it is exploring the legal and constitutional aspects of the decision. In response to the...

EPA’s $624M Budget does not cater for oil preparations – Agency needs 165 more professionals to be effective

Dec 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on EPA’s $624M Budget does not cater for oil preparations – Agency needs 165 more professionals to be effective

By Kiana Wilburg The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be one of the key regulatory agencies in Guyana’s petroleum sector. However, the agency’s 2019 budget does not cater for oil...

Opposition Leader warns govt. to perform only routine functions

Dec 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition Leader warns govt. to perform only routine functions

The government is not in a position where it should be signing any new deals for projects. Instead, it should only execute routine functions related to the running of the country. This statement was...

Govt practising jumbie mathematics

Dec 25, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Govt practising jumbie mathematics

A bird dat sitting on a tree never frighten de branch break because is not dat it trust de branch but it trust its own wings. De lesson is, ‘Always believe in youself’. Dem didn’t strengthen...

New High Court rules require tweaking

Dec 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on New High Court rules require tweaking

While the new Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) or High Court rules have been yielding positive changes in the area of judicial case management, there are some aspects of the mechanism which require...

Rape convicts appeal “excessive” sentences

Dec 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Rape convicts appeal “excessive” sentences

An appeal has been filed on behalf of 43-year-old Sean Trotman, the father of three who was convicted and sentence to 45 years’ imprisonment for raping an underage girl. In September 2015,...

Guyana to play in T&T and Canadian indoor competitions early 2019

Dec 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana to play in T&T and Canadian indoor competitions early 2019

Guyana’s male and female hockey teams are scheduled to visit Canada in March 2019, a move which will ensure the continuity of the sport’s development in Guyana. This disclosure was made by...

Chanderpaul, Mohamed guide Everest Masters to seven-wicket win over Media XI

Dec 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chanderpaul, Mohamed guide Everest Masters to seven-wicket win over Media XI

Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Saheed Mohamed struck half centuries to guide host Everest Masters to a seven-wicket win over the Media XI when the teams collided on Saturday last in a 25-over affair....

GBA President donates Boxing Gear to Sophia Boxing Gym

Dec 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBA President donates Boxing Gear to Sophia Boxing Gym

President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Steve Ninvalle on Sunday donated Boxing Gear which included Gloves, Head Gear, Groin Protectors, mouth guards and Jerseys to the Sophia...

Fisherman Masters reward players and fans

Dec 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fisherman Masters reward players and fans

Fisherman Masters have grown from strength to strength in the softball arena for the past year and on Sunday night last at an appreciation ceremony held at M and M Investment Inc, Peter’s...

UDFA GT Beer Football at Linden tomorrow Botafago open defence against Topp XX……Eagles to meet either Hi Stars or Capital FC

Dec 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on UDFA GT Beer Football at Linden tomorrow Botafago open defence against Topp XX……Eagles to meet either Hi Stars or Capital FC

Uncertainly lies for one of the double header matches set for tomorrow night, Boxing Night, when the Upper Demerara Football Association GT Beer football championship continues at the...

Bakewell supports GFF-Exxonmobil International Futsal Festival

Dec 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bakewell supports GFF-Exxonmobil International Futsal Festival

Bakewell, one of the Guyana’s largest bakery establishments, is the latest member of corporate Guyana to throw their support behind the GFF-ExxonMobil International Futsal Festival scheduled...

GFF-STAG “Super 16” Yearend Tournament GGDMA makes monetary donation Revised fixtures with venue change

Dec 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF-STAG “Super 16” Yearend Tournament GGDMA makes monetary donation Revised fixtures with venue change

With the grand finals set for January 1 at the GFC Ground, Bourda, the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has donated an undisclosed monetary sum to the GFF-Stag “Super 16”...

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Jun 20, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – After thrilling action in Demerara and Berbice, the Future Warriors Tapeball for Primary Schools, which is powered by ExxonMobil Guyana, arrives at the Anna Regina National...

TEK A TASTE

Jun 20, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The driver drove to the parking spot, aligned the vehicle into one of the lanes and then shut the engine down. I opened the door so that we could exit. The scene was slightly intimidating. This was a posh location. If the service matched the façade, then this was the perfect...

Why the Commonwealth Matters Again

Jun 14, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Small and medium-sized states, from the most vulnerable island nations to more diversified middle‑income economies, have always faced a difficult reality. They have to navigate a world in which power is unevenly distributed and in which the decisions of...

Keeping my day job advising Pres. Ali

Jun 20, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Because Pres. Ali needs the hand, I’m keeping my day job. Unpaid advisor to HE Ali. It’s a thankless gig. But for country and presidency, no sacrifice is too high. Guyana needs some standards. Plenty; with starting all over recommended. ...

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