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Nov 17, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on When the ugly truth hits home, diplomacy 704 goes out the door.
Dear Editor, The response by the MPI to a F. Kissoon article on traffic lights -“Response to KN article” on November 13 is pathetic, an insult to the intelligence of the Guyanese people....Nov 17, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on These errant traffic police members operate by their own rules
Dear Editor, Wikipedia offered this extended description cum definition of a sleeping policeman: Speed bumps (or speed breakers) are the common name for a family of traffic calming devices that use...Nov 17, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Government is bent on ‘giving back’ to gain votes
Dear Editor, In my letter captioned, “Why is it that this Government can only ‘dig holes’ without filling any?”, I brought to fore the fact that this Government over a four year period has...Nov 17, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Parties should delay the Cummingsburg talks and call out their supporters
Dear Editor, One continues to be dismayed by the belligerence of the AFC in the talks on a new Cummingsburg Accord. Yes, negotiations are often tough, but the AFC’s use of threats, ultimatums...Nov 17, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Granger did not nullify no confidence vote
Dear Editor, For someone capable of doing a smarter analysis, Dr. Vishnu Bisram’s article, “Granger nullified no confidence vote (NCV),” in your November 15 edition, is utter nonsense. Bisram...Nov 17, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on How can any serious coalition partner engage in this public charade at such a critical time?
Dear Editor, The impending National and Regional Elections in Guyana looms large in the minds of Guyanese at home and all over the world. Not surprisingly, this acute interest in Guyana’s upcoming...Nov 17, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The contempt for workers that started under Jagdeo continues under this administration
Dear Editor, The recent announced wage/salary and allowances increase is not the first time a government announced same without the agreement of the union. This practice of imposing a ‘tek wha yoh...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo selective on oil contracts renegotiation
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo, wants unfavourable oil contracts renegotiated, but consistently refuses to renegotiate the one contract that at this juncture...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Liza I & II FPSOs are ‘cash cows’ for Exxon’s builders …as Brazil places their FPSO order on hold
Dutch floater specialists, SBM Offshore—the company that has secured a contract with ExxonMobil Guyana, for the construction of several Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading Vessels...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on AFC prepared to go alone if talks with APNU fail
The Alliance For Change (AFC) will not hesitate to contest solo in the upcoming General and Regional Elections. The party has been locked in a power struggle with the A Partnership for National Unity...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 12 companies approved for mining – local employment, reclamation plan mandated
A dozen prospective concessions have been approved for them to be developed into production mines. However, Government has set conditions including how the companies have to operate. Following almost...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Repent in prison for stealing from Church – magistrate tells thief
Thirty-five-year-old Raul Ramsawak was yesterday jailed after he admitted to breaking into a church and attempting to cart off a few items just before he was caught by the priest. The defendant was...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Mabaruma Mayor, Town Clerk at loggerheads over estimates
A major disagreement has erupted between the Mayor of Mabaruma Region One, North West District (NWD), Chris Phang, and the Acting Town Clerk, Maria Basheer, over estimates. Phang said that he had...Nov 16, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Some bareface people walking around
Scampishness can never done, especially in Guyana. When dem politicians wanted to give some of dem supporters something, instead of giving dem money, dem give de people land. Some people get more...Nov 16, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on When an apology means little
There are those few who are not on Facebook or anywhere near such channels; yet they know enough to sense the reach and power, even when supposedly contained or private. It is not; and if those are...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Built from scratch… DemBank stands tall at 25
In 1994, Demerara Bank Limited (DemBank) opened its doors on Camp and South Roads. It was described as the country’s first truly, fully indigenous bank. There was the Guyana National Co-operative...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Handyman charged for sexually assaulting 6yr old girl
A pensioner was yesterday granted bail after he was charged and is now facing a sexual assault case in which he reportedly engaged in sexual activities with a child under the age of 16. Reuben...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GNBA collaborates with GECOM for upcoming elections
Executives of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) met with the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Thursday to discuss collaboration for the upcoming elections in...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Kitty market vendors calling for reduction in rentals
After City Hall spent over $27 million for the renovation of the Kitty market, vendors are refusing to occupy the new stalls due to the high prices attached to them. Vendors are complaining that due...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Suspect implicated cop in Matthew’s Ridge gold heist – Crime Chief says TSU rank was transferred from CID
The TSU rank who was implicated in last Monday’s gold heist at Matthew’s Ridge was transferred from the Criminal Investigation Department some time ago. Acting Crime Chief Michael Kingston made...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Thousands of GTT Blaze Costumers without service for hours – due to burnt high voltage cable
On Friday evening, thousands of Guyanese who subscribed to GTT’s Blaze Internet service were left seriously inconvenienced after the service was disrupted for more than eight hours. The disruption...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Police unveil plans to tackle crime, traffic for Christmas – Crime hotspots to be targeted, increase patrols
By Shikema Dey With the Christmas season approaching and the city abuzz with activities, the Guyana Police Force on Friday unveiled plans to combat the expected hike in criminal activities and to...Nov 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 114 murders, 498 armed robberies in 2019 – But Force reports steady drop in serious crimes in five-year period
By Shikema Dey Releasing statistics to support their reassurances of a drop in serious crimes this year, the Guyana Police Force reported a spike in murders, but a drop in gun-related robberies. The...Nov 09, 2026
Cricinfo – With an 82 in the fourth innings, Towhid Hridoy ensured Bangladesh completed a hard-fought draw against West Indies in the Sylhet Test. The visitors clinched the series 1-0 on...Nov 09, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – There are moments in the political life of every nation when the character of its people is tested by whether they have the courage to condemn wrongdoing when it is committed against those with whom they disagree. It is easy to champion justice when the victim belongs to your...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...Nov 09, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – The light that shines over Guyana must be at its dazzling purest. Not a speck of darkness on the horizon. Not a stray dark spot in the cupboard or under the carpet. When light is at its brightest, what chance for darkness to show its face, to linger? On the occasion of...Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
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