September 2019

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Calcutta Village: a quiet location in need of infrastructural upgrades

Sep 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Calcutta Village: a quiet location in need of infrastructural upgrades

By Alex Wayne Having an opportunity to visit my home village, Calcutta, after an extended period was quite exciting since it isn’t often my busy schedule allows me leisure time to do so. I was...

Forum held to empower men to stand up against domestic violence

Sep 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Forum held to empower men to stand up against domestic violence

By Trishan Craig According to reports, women, more than men, have been on the receiving end of instances of domestic violence. But such acts are no less hurtful when perpetrated against men. Against...

Cycling on today in Berbice

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cycling on today in Berbice

The Corentyne High way is expected to come alight today as cycling returns to Berbice. The Club Fiesta, Jagdeo Racing Stables, DJ Dauren and Jugernauth Entertainment organised event is being staged...

STANDARDS AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCTS MADE BY OUR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, News, Standards in Focus Comments Off on STANDARDS AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCTS MADE BY OUR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

We are already in the middle of September, Indigenous Heritage Month. This month is set aside to highlight the contributions of our Indigenous People to Guyana, our homeland. The Guyana National...

4th EBFA/Ralph Green U-11 League… Be disciplined whilst you play but have fun too – Wayne Forde

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on 4th EBFA/Ralph Green U-11 League… Be disciplined whilst you play but have fun too – Wayne Forde

”There are lots of good characteristics that you can build from football but above all you must have fun, enjoy the game. Be creative, test out your dribble but of course, have fun.” Words of...

Rights Activist repeats call for reconvening of Sexual Offences Task Force

Sep 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Rights Activist repeats call for reconvening of Sexual Offences Task Force

By Feona Morrison She has publically called out government Minister who she said have been abandoning their roles on the Sexual Offence Task Force, an integral component of the Sexual Offences Act...

Amazon Warriors help 14 Year Old in cancer fight

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Amazon Warriors help 14 Year Old in cancer fight

The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) team have assisted 14 year old Shaniece Nahoe, who has been diagnosed with a cancerous facial tumour, in her battle for survival. While preparing for their clash...

Forum held to empower men to stand up against domestic violence

Sep 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Forum held to empower men to stand up against domestic violence

CONSUMER CONCERNS MINT AND TULSI

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Consumer Concerns, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on CONSUMER CONCERNS MINT AND TULSI

By PAT DIAL Some weeks ago, this column dealt with folk remedies used in Guyana and particularly herbal folk remedies including tree barks. It was pointed out that little research and chemical...

Exxon’s sacred mantras

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Exxon’s sacred mantras

There has been insistent talk about renegotiating that two-by-four-to-the-head contract with ExxonMobil. This publication regrets to share that renegotiation does not look likely; the odds are bleak....

Governance ill-suited for modernisation

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Governance ill-suited for modernisation

The style of governance since political independence has not been conducive to development. It is ill-suited for modernisation. Given the expansive nature of relations and issues which governments...

We must have laws to make skills transfer mandatory

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on We must have laws to make skills transfer mandatory

In Guyana, we are accustomed to large programmes taking almost forever. The Cheddi Jagan International Airport project is just one. That programme began almost eight years ago and to this day it is...

Handmaiden to the tyranny of a minority

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Handmaiden to the tyranny of a minority

By Sir Ronald Sanders There have been many ignominious moments at the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) and many farcical decisions made, but they pale in significance...

Owner claims $60M in losses after fire guts furniture store

Sep 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Owner claims $60M in losses after fire guts furniture store

They were able to escape with merely the clothes on their backs and the key to their vehicle before a massive conflagration gutted their home and place of business, nonetheless the Jangbirs of Good...

We need strong gov’t, opposition, civil society and citizens batting for Guyana

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Eye on Guyana with Lincoln Lewis, Features / Columnists Comments Off on We need strong gov’t, opposition, civil society and citizens batting for Guyana

We are in a period of greatness and uncertainty and must tread these waters carefully. This is the first time in our lifetime the nation is poised to exploit a national resource, which if properly...

E’bo police accused of shooting taxi without justification

Sep 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on E’bo police accused of shooting taxi without justification

A taxi driver on the Essequibo Coast got the shock of his life last Wednesday night, when a rank of the Guyana Police Force allegedly shot at his vehicle. The victim, who was identified as Lakeram...

I Stand with the Poor: A New Coalition Government must uplift them

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Hinds' Sight with Dr. David Hinds Comments Off on I Stand with the Poor: A New Coalition Government must uplift them

One of the weaknesses of political discourse in contemporary Guyana, is that each person or group tends to concentrate on their particular issue, as if it is the sum total of the country’s reality....

White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris)

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Interesting Creatures in Guyana, News Comments Off on White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris)

The white-flanked antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris) is a passerine bird in the antbird family. The subspecies M. a. luctuosa, the silvery-flanked antwren, is sometimes split as a full species. It is a...

Nand Persaud installs $50M rice polishing machine

Sep 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Nand Persaud installs $50M rice polishing machine

The Nand Persaud Group of Companies, which is headquartered at No. 36, Corentyne, Berbice continue to live up to their objectives of being the best at what they do and doing things on a large scale....

Forestry Commission to train over 200 persons to aid in sector development

Sep 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Forestry Commission to train over 200 persons to aid in sector development

The Forestry Training Centre Incorporated (FTCI) attached to the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) continues to play a significant role in the training of stakeholders that will be able to contribute...

Xenophobia and the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Countryman, News Comments Off on Xenophobia and the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian

By Dennis Nichols Eighteen years and four days ago, two monolithic skyscrapers of the World Trade Centre collapsed in New York City. Almost simultaneously, America’s Defence Headquarters, The...

Coronary Heart Disease: The blockage around the heart that kills

Sep 15, 2019 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Coronary Heart Disease: The blockage around the heart that kills

By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. An estimated 3.8 million men and 3.4 million women die each year...

First batch of Guyanese from Hurricane-ravaged Bahamas set to return today

Sep 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on First batch of Guyanese from Hurricane-ravaged Bahamas set to return today

The first batch of Guyanese returning home from the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas is scheduled to arrive this evening at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Approximately 100 Guyanese affected...

Guyana – a country of bright prospects

Sep 15, 2019 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Guyana – a country of bright prospects

“Guyana today, is a country of bright prospects but also one of colossal complexity. A field of unprecedented opportunities lies before you. The opportunity for engineers to build bridges and roads...

One good term deserves another

Sep 15, 2019 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on One good term deserves another

“We have found that the Neighbourhood and Regional Democratic Councils are not utilising their budgetary allocations and subventions to maintain the infrastructure in their communities. We find...

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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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