January 2019

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Muslim scholar, sacked teacher could be tried soon for rape, sexual activity

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Muslim scholar, sacked teacher could be tried soon for rape, sexual activity

There have been numerous calls for justice by the relatives of the nine boys who were allegedly raped by Muslim scholar Nezaam Ali. It appears that those appeals might be realized as Ali is listed to...

Sixth STEM conference held for students

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sixth STEM conference held for students

The sixth annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) conference, hosted by the Volunteer Youth Corps Inc. (VYC) in collaboration with ExxonMobil saw a turnout of well over 400...

Aspiring Photographer and Graphic Designer, Ken Bacchus

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Aspiring Photographer and Graphic Designer, Ken Bacchus

By Kemol King Many have lamented that the support network for young creatives seeking to build a career off their talents in Guyana, is almost non-existent. However, the most determined of that group...

Hearing impaired plumber elated over employment

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Hearing impaired plumber elated over employment

I was very excited to work because being at home not doing anything was very difficult as I became bored and just wanted to work so as to earn my own money,” says 21-year-old Julian Sarjoo who was...

Country’s first-ever Cutter Suction Dredge improving drainage in West Berbice

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Country’s first-ever Cutter Suction Dredge improving drainage in West Berbice

The state-of-the-art Cutter Suction Dredge (CSD), recently acquired by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) for making coastal drainage channels more effective, has made a successful...

National environmental data system to launch soon – EPA Chairman

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on National environmental data system to launch soon – EPA Chairman

A major networking project is underway enable organizations to share environmental information, says Dr. Patrick Williams, Chairman of the Board at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The data...

Guyanese entrepreneur to host show featuring influential women in business

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese entrepreneur to host show featuring influential women in business

A new show, which highlights the achievements of the Region’s leading women in business is set to premiere on all major television networks throughout the Caribbean. The show’s host, Guyanese...

Biker dead after crashing into pole

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Biker dead after crashing into pole

Berbice recorded its first road fatality this year after a 21-year-old biker crashed into a utility pole in New Amsterdam yesterday. Dead is Colin Troy Thomas, a construction worker of Lot 51...

The envelopes are being prepared

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The envelopes are being prepared

A new political party has been launched. It is expected to impact on the Amerindian vote, even though it has not described itself as an ethnic party. The formation of the new party is expected to...

All Jagdeo and his PPP party care about is votes from the sugar belt region

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on All Jagdeo and his PPP party care about is votes from the sugar belt region

Dear Editor, In 2009, President Jagdeo commissioned a US$200 Million (GY$40 Billion) new sugar factory, located at Skeldon, Berbice. This new sugar factory was commissioned when The European Union...

A youth organization has become a target for politicians

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on A youth organization has become a target for politicians

Dear Editor, Generally, I tend to ignore Robin Singh’s increasingly transparent fifth columnist efforts in service to the PPP. When it was that I exposed and thwarted his insidious attempt to bait...

Trotman expects character assassination in this silly season

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Trotman expects character assassination in this silly season

Dear Editor, Almost predictably, and almost three weeks to the date after the infamy of events surrounding the No Confidence Motion in the National Assembly, a seemingly random media story has...

Selecting the PPPC Presidential candidate is not a democratic process

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Selecting the PPPC Presidential candidate is not a democratic process

Dear Guyana, The talk of the town is now, who will be the PPP/C presidential candidate. What should be more important to the people of Guyana is HOW the PPP/C’s presidential candidate will be...

A disappointing forum

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on A disappointing forum

Dear Editor, I would like to express my disappointment with the manner in which young people were treated at the Oil and Gas Forum conducted by the Department of Youth at the Umana Yana on 12th...

Questionable qualifications, questionable character

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Questionable qualifications, questionable character

Dear Editor, It is rather distressing that an aspiring presidential candidate is discovered to have submitted questionable qualifications. Why was this not discovered before? Why was this not pointed...

A medical issue

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on A medical issue

Dear Editor, I have a little issue with the hospital that is linked with public hospital. My niece was to do a heart surgery because after a few tests they told her she had to do a surgery for her...

Attempt to destroy PPP Leadership.

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Attempt to destroy PPP Leadership.

Dear Editor, A letter caption “An arrogant Campaigner “written by Michael Persaud published in Thursday 10th January, 2019 Kaieteur newspaper, was used by this imposter in an attempt to destroy...

AVOIDING A CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on AVOIDING A CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS

being fully aware of it, we may have a constitutional crisis on our hands with the passage of the no-confidence motion, which stunned the nation. But the statement, “Everything rises and falls on...

Nearly a dozen Customs officers sent packing

Jan 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Nearly a dozen Customs officers sent packing

Almost a dozen Customs officers were sacked this past week for alleged corruption. According to reports, a few, who were sent home, would have served in excess of 20 years at the Guyana...

Govt. seeking int’l help on oil spill preparedness, crisis management

Jan 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. seeking int’l help on oil spill preparedness, crisis management

By Kiana Wilburg The APNU+AFC Government is in the process of seeking international help on various issues, two of which include crisis management in the petroleum sector and boosting Guyana’s...

“Charrandass talked to me about starting a party”– he was about to be charged–Ryan Crawford

Jan 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “Charrandass talked to me about starting a party”– he was about to be charged–Ryan Crawford

By Malisa Playter Harry Expelled member of the Alliance for Change (AFC) and Attorney-at-law Charrandass Persaud had signalled his intention to form a new party shortly after his historic December...

Fuel racket… Multi-agency investigation urged against Atlantic Fuel Inc

Jan 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Fuel racket… Multi-agency investigation urged against Atlantic Fuel Inc

More than one week after shocking disclosures that a company, closely associated to Dr. Richard Van West Charles, tendered fake Customs documents which caused Government to lose millions in...

Annandale hit-and-run… Parents struggle to cope with son crippled after accident

Jan 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Annandale hit-and-run… Parents struggle to cope with son crippled after accident

An Annandale, East Coast Demerara family is struggling to care for their teenage son, who was crippled in a hit-and-run accident which occurred last December. Zahida Hussain and her husband,...

Charrandass’s departure sparks diplomatic row

Jan 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Charrandass’s departure sparks diplomatic row

The fallout of the no-confidence vote of December 21, 2018 is continuing with the Canadian High Commission now drawn in. Government, reportedly, is insisting that there were some diplomatic lapses to...

Venezuela’s remapping will be under close watch.-Foreign Affairs Minister

Jan 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Venezuela’s remapping will be under close watch.-Foreign Affairs Minister

The Government of Argentina has called on Venezuela and Guyana to favour dialogue and a peaceful resolution, in conformity with International Law, regarding their territorial controversy over...

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Guyana Cup rematch on the cards in President’s Cup feature

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The field will be a packed one on Sunday November 29, at Rising Sun Turf Club when the President’s Cup horse race meet shoots off. More than 100 horses have thrown their names...

Who says the government does not listen?

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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