June 2019

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President defends role in army

Jun 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on President defends role in army

The Ministry of the Presidency has come out to clarify the role of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in the affairs of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). In a letter to the editor...

TIP cases prosecuted faster – following training with Magistrates, Prosecutors

Jun 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on TIP cases prosecuted faster – following training with Magistrates, Prosecutors

The time taken to prosecute Trafficking in Persons (TIP) cases has significantly reduced following TIP training for magistrates and police prosecutors across Guyana. The first-of-its-kind training,...

KMPA 3rd annual Junior Olympic Games launched $4million in cash and prizes up for grabs

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on KMPA 3rd annual Junior Olympic Games launched $4million in cash and prizes up for grabs

The 2019 King Medas-Pansy Adonis (KMPA) Classic; the third edition of the event, will continue to feature athletes from t he under-6 to masters’ category competing in Track and Field in four days...

Ministry of Social Protection helps widow to replace stolen pension book

Jun 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry of Social Protection helps widow to replace stolen pension book

A Charity widow who lost her pension book will soon have a replacement, facilitated by the smooth application process at the Region Two outreach. Salome D’Aguilar, the widow’s daughter, visited...

ISKF-Guyana inaugural Independence Goodwill Karate Tourney – A Resounding Success

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on ISKF-Guyana inaugural Independence Goodwill Karate Tourney – A Resounding Success

In the spirit of Guyana’s 53rd Independence Anniversary, ISKF-Guyana brought off its first Independence Good will Karate Tournament on Monday May 27th at The Marian Academy Auditorium, Carifesta...

Heavy rainfall destroys Lethem to Aishalton road

Jun 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Heavy rainfall destroys Lethem to Aishalton road

Toshao of Aishalton, Michael Thomas, has expressed concerns over the deplorable state of the Lethem to Aishalton road which has caused a ‘cease traffic’ situation because of major eroding by...

GFF/KFC U20 Independence KO Cup – East Demerara FA Buxton United and Golden Stars to play second semi on Saturday – Dynamic FC already in final

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/KFC U20 Independence KO Cup – East Demerara FA Buxton United and Golden Stars to play second semi on Saturday – Dynamic FC already in final

Dynamic FC has already booked their place in the final of the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) leg of the GFF/KFC U2 0 Independence Cup knockout tournament after defeating Melanie Football...

Andaiye: A class analysis

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Andaiye: A class analysis

In my September 26, 2017 column, I penned these lines on Andaiye; “I have profound respect and admiration for this iconic woman. She is one of the WPA fighters who had an early influence on my...

Deonarine, bowlers hand Regal Masters Fisherman/Chand’s Printing Service title

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Deonarine, bowlers hand Regal Masters Fisherman/Chand’s Printing Service title

A fine half century from Ramesh Deonarine coupled by a disciplined bowling performance handed Regal Masters a 112-run victor y over Wellman Masters when the final of the Fisherman Masters/Chand’s...

Botafago win GFF/ KFC Linden Under-20 football crown on penalties 3-1

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Botafago win GFF/ KFC Linden Under-20 football crown on penalties 3-1

The Linden leg of the Guyana Football Federation KFC Independence Under-20 football championship has ended with Botafago F C being crowned winners when they out-shot Amelia’s Ward Panthers in...

Vigilante justice

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Vigilante justice

The media reports come with alarming frequency, and on the heels of each other. Three incidents in the span of a few short weeks point to even shorter fuses, depending on protection and correction...

We mourn the passing of our dear sister, Andaiye

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on We mourn the passing of our dear sister, Andaiye

DEAR EDITOR, WPA joins the rest of Guyana and the Caribbean in mourning the passing of our dear sister, Andaiye. Although Sister Andaiye had not been active in the party in recent years, she remained...

The Cabinet outreach in Region 2 was a resounding success

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Cabinet outreach in Region 2 was a resounding success

DEAR EDITOR, The recent Ministerial or Cabinet outreach in Region 2 at Damon Square can be deemed a resounding success so far, and I say so far because there are some issues that were addressed...

The Education Ministry is making notable strides in the Hinterland regions

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Education Ministry is making notable strides in the Hinterland regions

DEAR EDITOR, I use this opportunity to point out, and in some way proffer an analysis of a posture taken by the Ministry of Education. I can recall during her 2019 budget presentation in National...

Guyanese Oil and Gas Seminar in New York was informative

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese Oil and Gas Seminar in New York was informative

DEAR EDITOR, The Guyanese diaspora in North America held a seminar on Guyana’s prospective oil and gas industry in Richmond Hill (Little Guyana), Queens, New York last Saturday June 1. Among the...

Can’t the police hire taxis?

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Can’t the police hire taxis?

DEAR EDITOR, The failure of ‘the police’ to immediately respond to reports of various transgressions continues to be blamed on the non-availability of police vehicles. Is it not possible for the...

Wesley Kirton made an interesting point in relation to SARA’s pronouncement

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Wesley Kirton made an interesting point in relation to SARA’s pronouncement

DEAR EDITOR, Journalist and business consultant Wesley Kirton made an interesting point in a letter in the newspapers, arguing that SARA should wait until it wraps up its investigations into the...

I was never approached by any of the UG union representatives for support on any issue at the University

Jun 04, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on I was never approached by any of the UG union representatives for support on any issue at the University

DEAR EDITOR, The following response is to a letter emanating from the UGSSA and UGWU that was published in your papers of 30th May, 2019. I must categorically state that I was never approached...

Canje, Kaieteur Blocks awarded to four companies with no financial wherewithal for exploration

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Canje, Kaieteur Blocks awarded to four companies with no financial wherewithal for exploration

– Audited Finance statements and records of beneficial owners not submitted for EITI Report By Kiana Wilburg When a businessman is looking for proper safekeeping for his wealth, he turns...

Gunmen rob Nandy Park Supermarket

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen rob Nandy Park Supermarket

–owner says place a target for bandits A Nandy Park, East Bank Demerara family was left in a state of shock after bandits target their supermarket in a brazen midday attack yesterday....

Health Ministry still to receive drugs, medical supplies purchased in 2015 – PAC report

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry still to receive drugs, medical supplies purchased in 2015 – PAC report

The Public Accounts Committee, (PAC) has again highlighted problems with the award of contracts and the distribution of drugs and medical supplies by the Ministry of Public Health. In its 2018...

‘F’ Division records at least 14 murders in six months -imbibing of alcohol blamed for most killings

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ‘F’ Division records at least 14 murders in six months -imbibing of alcohol blamed for most killings

Police in Guyana’s interior locations continue to express concern over the spate of murders in ‘F’ Division that are often fuelled by alcohol. It is estimated that at least 14 murders have been...

Saudi Arabia got Kings, Guyana got king of kings

Jun 03, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Saudi Arabia got Kings, Guyana got king of kings

Ever since dem announce Guyana find oil, dem boys know kak gon pass because dat is what all oil companies do around the world, pass kak. De waterfalls paper carried several stories how oil companies...

Corona Futsal Tournament… Tiger Bay and Back Circle shoot to final

Jun 03, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Corona Futsal Tournament… Tiger Bay and Back Circle shoot to final

Tiger Bay’s Deon Alfred will definitely be among the contenders for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the fourth annual Corona futsal tournament after smashing seven goals against Future Stars in...

Thief tied up and beaten by East Bank Berbice residents – cops arrive three and a half hours later

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Thief tied up and beaten by East Bank Berbice residents – cops arrive three and a half hours later

A brazen thief got a sound beating on Saturday night after being caught red handed in the upper flat of a house located at Lot 1 Edinburgh, East Bank Berbice. The man,, who is reportedly...

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Why the Commonwealth Matters Again

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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

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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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