September 2019

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I stay in my introverted corner and laugh at self-destructive Guyana

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I stay in my introverted corner and laugh at self-destructive Guyana

Here is a hypothetical example readers need to reflect on. The government appoints a director-general with total power in Wakenaam. He is to see Wakenaam becomes a model of development. This guy...

BCB/Stag Beer 50-Overs First Division Cricket Tournament RHT Thunderbolt Flour, Blairmont CC, Upper Corentyne, Young Warriors record victories

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB/Stag Beer 50-Overs First Division Cricket Tournament RHT Thunderbolt Flour, Blairmont CC, Upper Corentyne, Young Warriors record victories

The 2019 Berbice Cricket Board First Division season finally got underway after a long four months rainy season with the Board hosting the opening round of the Ansa Mcal/Stag Beer 50-Overs First...

Banks DIH overcome Innovation America

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH overcome Innovation America

Banks DIH defeated Innovation America by eight wickets and 15 balls to spare when the teams collided recently at Thirst Park. Batting first, Innovation America scored 92-7 off their allocation of 12...

This is Guyana

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on This is Guyana

It is said that what goes up must come down. Somebody forgot something: this is Guyana and regular laws do not apply here, including those that apply to gravity. Doubters should check with that...

Who are these people consuming all these goods and services?

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Who are these people consuming all these goods and services?

DEAR EDITOR, 1) Sterling Products sales UP by 12.9% year on year 2) Banks DIH revenue UP by 6% compared to the same period 2018 3) Lending to households UP 13.5% 4) MovieTowne restaurants and cinemas...

The issue of migration to Guyana is a legitimate concern that must be addressed

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The issue of migration to Guyana is a legitimate concern that must be addressed

DEAR EDITOR, I applaud the Chairman of ANUG, Mr. Timothy Jonas, for having the courage to raise what is a controversial and problematic issue; that is, the issue of migration to Guyana and the...

The current actions of David Granger are certainly not those of an Officer and a Gentleman

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The current actions of David Granger are certainly not those of an Officer and a Gentleman

DEAR EDITOR, As the 19th September approaches and our Caretaker President David Granger temporizes, the Constitution Granger swore to uphold upon becoming a Second Lieutenant in 1966, is being...

This is why it is so necessary for elections to be held within the shortest time

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on This is why it is so necessary for elections to be held within the shortest time

DEAR EDITOR, ExxonMobil has discovered yet another oil field in the Stabroek block. This discovery comes on the heels of a second discovery by Tullow Oil, a British-based oil company. The sum total...

The government must make known its stand on the treatment of sexual offenders

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The government must make known its stand on the treatment of sexual offenders

DEAR EDITOR, Permit me to respond to the impassioned plea of Hajji Dr. Roshan Khan, Chairman/Founder of RK’s Guyana Security Service in his letter of Sept. 15, 2019, ‘I support this form of...

Who will be held accountable…?

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Who will be held accountable…?

DEAR EDITOR, My question will be very short. I just wish to know who will be held accountable when an accident occurs at the corner of Alexander and Charlotte Streets. It has been months now, if not...

Power sharing formula can lead to early elections

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Power sharing formula can lead to early elections

DEAR EDITOR, The three months rule (after the passage of a no confidence motion) for an election expires today, September 18. But the country is no closer to an election now than it was on March 21....

Things just got harder

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Things just got harder

DEAR EDITOR, Things are rough here. As Guyanese would say forlornly: ting baaad. That drone strike at the Saudi Arabian facilities just converted hard Guyanese realities to the dismal. My hope is...

The work ethic, especially for young Guyanese men, must be revolutionised

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The work ethic, especially for young Guyanese men, must be revolutionised

DEAR EDITOR, Permit me to share a situation which was brought to my attention recently, thus prompting me to write some thoughts regarding the apparent necessity for an attitudinal metamorphosis...

President Granger tells nation… I am ready to call elections after GECOM’s advice; I will not be reckless

Sep 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on President Granger tells nation… I am ready to call elections after GECOM’s advice; I will not be reckless

This address is a continued parroting of excuses – PPP/C There is no law or convention requiring the President to wait on anyone – Attorney-at-Law Sanjeev Datadin President David Granger is...

Oil and gas awareness… Region’s readiness to safeguard environment being discussed at high-level confab

Sep 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Oil and gas awareness… Region’s readiness to safeguard environment being discussed at high-level confab

As Guyana prepares for oil production in early 2020, systems must be in place to ensure there are operational practices are carried out to safeguard the environment. Yesterday, at the Marriott Hotel...

Venezuelan teen killed, body found in creek

Sep 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Venezuelan teen killed, body found in creek

A Venezuelan teenager is dead after reportedly coming to the defence of his sister. According to police, the teen’s body was found in the Tabatinga Creek, Region Nine. The suspect is alleged to...

Four suspected Linden gang members appear in court

Sep 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Four suspected Linden gang members appear in court

Four alleged gang members, who were said to have been operating out of Linden, were yesterday charged and placed before the court to answer to individual charges. The men were among 14 persons who...

Mahaicony rice farmers save $3M in crops from flood waters

Sep 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Mahaicony rice farmers save $3M in crops from flood waters

Rice farmers at First Savannah, Mahaicony Creek have indicated that they have managed to save some 25 acres of bearing rice plants from flood waters they have been battling for weeks in the small...

Two for two…Tullow Oil strikes again in Orinduik Block

Sep 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Two for two…Tullow Oil strikes again in Orinduik Block

By Kiana Wilburg Canadian Exploration Company, Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas Ltd., announced yesterday that it has made a second oil discovery in the Orinduik Block, offshore Guyana. Eco noted that the...

ExxonMobil makes 14th discovery in Stabroek Block

Sep 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil makes 14th discovery in Stabroek Block

ExxonMobil has struck black gold for the fourteenth time in the Stabroek Block. This time, the discovery was made at the Tripletail-1 well which encountered approximately 108 feet (33 metres) of a...

Who think Guyana got any anti-corruption advocates

Sep 17, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Who think Guyana got any anti-corruption advocates

A major media house looking fuh anti-corruption people. De BBC start dis approach many years ago when it was looking to award people who reach out to help de disadvantaged. De Waterfalls paper did...

Assuria gives $500,000 to GTU for World Teachers’ Day celebrations

Sep 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Assuria gives $500,000 to GTU for World Teachers’ Day celebrations

Noting that World Teachers’ Day will be celebrated in less than a month, Assuria—Life, Pension, Fire and General Insurance yesterday made a donation of $500,000 to members of the Guyana...

Porter charged for stealing 30 bottles of rum

Sep 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Porter charged for stealing 30 bottles of rum

Twenty-three-year-old Indal Sheobalis was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Principal Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs Marcus, in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, to answer to a...

MACORP, Telecoms Ministry sign MoU to facilitate free online technical skills training

Sep 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on MACORP, Telecoms Ministry sign MoU to facilitate free online technical skills training

Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chief Executive Officer of Machinery Corporation of Guyana Limited (MACORP), Guillermo Escarraga, yesterday signed a Memorandum of...

Winners and Losers

Sep 17, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Winners and Losers

Is it a coincidence that every time an election is about to be held in Guyana, the oil exploration companies suddenly announce discoveries? Guyanese will recall that just days before the 2015...

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

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(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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