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Son hopes skull found at Wismar clears up mystery of vanished father

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Son hopes skull found at Wismar clears up mystery of vanished father

D’Urban Street resident Wayne Harris is hoping that a human skull found at Wismar will bring closure to the mystery surrounding this father’s disappearance ten years ago. Michael Harris, a...

Magnum Mash Cup Futsal Competition…Gold is Money, Ansa McAl crush opponents

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Magnum Mash Cup Futsal Competition…Gold is Money, Ansa McAl crush opponents

– Sophia, Back Circle, Stabroek Ballers also impress Fans that converged at the National Gymnasium on Saturday night went home satisfied with the number of crowd pleasing performances they saw...

Plane crash survivor awaits $10M payment

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Plane crash survivor awaits $10M payment

-five months after Appeal Court upholds judgment against former boss Plane crash survivor, Troy Daniels is still awaiting payments almost five months after the Appeal Court upheld a $10M award...

Carib Soca Monarch Semi Finals…Scorching Soca Fever hits Linden

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Carib Soca Monarch Semi Finals…Scorching Soca Fever hits Linden

By Enid Joaquin Scorching soca fever enveloped the Linden/Georgetown bus Park on Saturday night, spreading from stage to patrons, transforming the facility into a virtual party arena. Hit by...

The Millenial Perspective…On the need for Intersectional Activism

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on The Millenial Perspective…On the need for Intersectional Activism

A friend of mine is an Indo-Guyanese woman who abhors misogynistic remarks from men, especially when it comes to men harassing her on the street. She complains that men don’t respect her. In...

How much do you love Guyana?

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on How much do you love Guyana?

After the fourth beer, my friend’s tongue loosened. “Boy, Guyana is a beautiful place. Folks back home just do not know how good they have it. Look at us here in this freezing place. I would give...

Misrepresenting the actions of the PPP

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Misrepresenting the actions of the PPP

Dear Editor, Vocal Public advocacy for a cause or political party has an upside rarely talked about; it brings you into contact with many who share similar views and passion. As the campaign for...

When writers use unnecessary language

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on When writers use unnecessary language

Dear Editor, Thank you for allowing me space in your very fine investigative daily the Kaieteur News, by far, bar none the best example of journalism in Guyana and the Caribbean. However, after...

REFERENDUM ON: SHOULD GUYANA SEEK UNION WITH CANADA?

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on REFERENDUM ON: SHOULD GUYANA SEEK UNION WITH CANADA?

Dear Editor, I write with reference to a recent news story regarding former Minister Webster who lost her appeal for Canadian residency. In the past few weeks it had been revealed that several...

Mr. Bender must have been pressured

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Bender must have been pressured

Dear Editor, The February 9, 2019 edition of the Guyana Chronicle details comments of the Deputy Chairman of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board, (NPTAB), Mark Bender, in an...

There are more questions to be answered

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on There are more questions to be answered

Dear Editor, While carrying out my daily reading of the various local newspapers, I came across an article in the Guyana Times, page ten (10) captioned “GM yet to provide receipts for overseas...

Recall Ms. James at SOCU, Mr. Ramjattan

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Recall Ms. James at SOCU, Mr. Ramjattan

Dear Editor, Guyana’s rice has once again been placed in the glare of regional scrutiny, less than three months after several containers of rice were rejected by Panama for failing to meet...

EXPRESS YOURSELF

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on EXPRESS YOURSELF

Dear Editor, I do like the APNU-AFC, but I hate the way they treated the small man. Simple things like removing the barriers, during parliament days, they could not adjust. The market vendors were...

Refuting the allegations against GuyOil

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Refuting the allegations against GuyOil

Dear Editor, The Guyana Oil Company Limited, (GuyOil), has noted with grave concern an outrageous article published on Saturday February 9, 2019 by Guyana Times, “Questions Mount over quality of...

Complimenting Mr. Statia

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Complimenting Mr. Statia

Dear Editor, I write to thank and compliment Mr. Statia for his letter of explanation on the ASYCUDA system. Coming from the highest official of GRA, I know that these points will be most welcomed...

A long awaited return to the glory days

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A long awaited return to the glory days

After a lengthy drought, the West Indies cricket team has come out a resounding winner in a Test match. Again, making it two in succession, and this time in Antigua. It is well-deserved victory that...

Guyana can dictate airfare expenses of oil operators- Oil Consultants

Feb 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana can dictate airfare expenses of oil operators- Oil Consultants

By Kiana Wilburg There has been mounting concern over the airfare bill ExxonMobil is racking up; a bill which the nation will have to pay when the oil giant claims it in cost recovery. But several...

GRA to seek criminal prosecution for all employees involved in bribery -Statia

Feb 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GRA to seek criminal prosecution for all employees involved in bribery -Statia

By Kiana Wilburg The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is dedicated to continuously strengthening its anti-corruption stance. One of the ways it intends to do this, is by seeking criminal prosecution...

Jagdeo accuses GRA of encouraging fuel smuggling

Feb 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo accuses GRA of encouraging fuel smuggling

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, is of the opinion that the proverbial slap on the wrist that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is giving to fuel smugglers, serves as an encouraging factor to...

GECOM CEO shifting goal posts on elections petition – PPP

Feb 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM CEO shifting goal posts on elections petition – PPP

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell “If it had no merit then, how come it has merit now?” That is the question People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) Sase Gunraj wants to be answered by the Chief...

DPP appeals sentence after Strip Club owner walks on firearm conviction

Feb 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on DPP appeals sentence after Strip Club owner walks on firearm conviction

Possession of a firearm without licence is a serious criminal offence. On a summary conviction a person can be jailed for up to five years as well as be fined as much as $100,000. However for...

Exchange rate for US dollar climbs

Feb 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Exchange rate for US dollar climbs

Something is happening to the US dollar on the local market. In recent weeks, the rates have been climbing. At the banks, the buying rate for notes was between $207-$208 for US$1, the selling...

Anna Catherina man stabbed to death by neighbour’s son

Feb 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Anna Catherina man stabbed to death by neighbour’s son

An Anna Catherina man is dead after a drinking session ended badly. His neighbour’s son is said to be in police custody for the crime. The dead man’s name was given as “Shiman”, 62, of...

Skeletal remains of Bartica gold-miner found in camp

Feb 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Skeletal remains of Bartica gold-miner found in camp

Family members of well-known Bartica gold-miner, Philbert ‘Rasta Royo’ Fraser, are in a state of shock. Yesterday, it was confirmed to them that his remains has been found next to his...

WPA backs call for house-to-house registration

Feb 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on WPA backs call for house-to-house registration

The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) yesterday said it is in full support of house-to-house registration before the next elections are held. Speaking through its Chairperson, Tabitha...

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Desecration, Disrespectful, and Disgraceful

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The solemnity of Babu Jaan, a site meant to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Cheddi... more