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Negligent miners targetted in labour crackdown

Jan 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Negligent miners targetted in labour crackdown

Minister within the Ministry of Natural Recourses, Simona Broomes, on Wednesday, met with mining operators and other members of the public at her office, during her ministry’s open day....

Jagdeo worries about timing of questions on Ali’s qualifications

Jan 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo worries about timing of questions on Ali’s qualifications

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Scrutiny is usually embraced in a democracy. All around the world, it is a customary that public officials vying for high office—especially presidency—are held up to...

NDIA deploys irrigation pumps to major rice-growing areas

Jan 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on NDIA deploys irrigation pumps to major rice-growing areas

The unpredictable weather pattern continues to pose challenges for the rice industry. This has led to a shortfall of expectations in rainfall recorded for December 2018/January 2019 compared to...

Judge grants stay of Magistrate’s Court proceeding against Irfaan Ali

Jan 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Judge grants stay of Magistrate’s Court proceeding against Irfaan Ali

High Court Judge Franklin Holder has granted a stay of criminal proceedings against former Housing Minister Irfaan Ali. Ali had moved to the High Court to quash several fraud charges he is facing for...

630,000 passengers processed through CJIA in 2018

Jan 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 630,000 passengers processed through CJIA in 2018

Last year, the highest passenger movement was recorded through the country’s main port of entry – Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC). Between January 1 and December...

Couple to sue State over wrongful charge …as ecstasy trafficking case not proven, dismissed

Jan 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Couple to sue State over wrongful charge …as ecstasy trafficking case not proven, dismissed

A nurse and her spouse, who were charged last year with trafficking ecstasy, are now looking to file a lawsuit against the State, after the case was dismissed against them yesterday....

President Granger reissues book on the Rupununi Rebellion of 1969

Jan 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on President Granger reissues book on the Rupununi Rebellion of 1969

David A. Granger, the country’s president, has reissued his book, ‘The Rupununi Rebellion’ to mark the 50th anniversary of the quelling of the Rupununi Rebellion, which broke out on January 2,...

Vote for me…everything will be free, free, free!

Jan 18, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Vote for me…everything will be free, free, free!

Vote for me and there will be full transparency. So transparent, in fact, that everything you will see. Vote for me and there will be accountability. So accountable, that those in the wrong...

Almost 20,000 ganja plants destroyed in Berbice River raid

Jan 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Almost 20,000 ganja plants destroyed in Berbice River raid

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force yesterday, during a 13-hour narcotics eradication operation at Tabatalli, Berbice River, destroyed seven acres of marijuana cultivation. According to the...

Each time the APNU+AFC leaders open their mouths, they self-destruct

Jan 18, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Each time the APNU+AFC leaders open their mouths, they self-destruct

In the history of politics in the CARICOM region, no government has ever mouthed off such foolishness that reduces them to asinine playthings in the eyes of the nation. Let us just examine...

Some reservations about shared governance proposal

Jan 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Some reservations about shared governance proposal

DEAR EDITOR, The establishment of the new political party calling itself A New and United Guyana (ANUG) is welcome provided that it can exert increased pressure for positive change and offer...

The immediate solution to this problem requires an independent Parliament

Jan 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The immediate solution to this problem requires an independent Parliament

DEAR EDITOR, The recent revelations concerning fuel importation dealings point to a central problem in our winner take all system, but one which has an immediate solution. Licences to import...

We hope you enjoy this spectacular heavenly event

Jan 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on We hope you enjoy this spectacular heavenly event

DEAR EDITOR, On the night of Sunday, January 20, and into the early morning hours of the 21st, a Total Lunar ‘Blood’ Moon eclipse will occur. This grand display can be observed from North,...

Errol Barrow—Architect of a collective CARICOM foreign policy

Jan 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Errol Barrow—Architect of a collective CARICOM foreign policy

DEAR EDITOR, This coming Monday, the 21st of January 2019, is the 99th anniversary of the birth of Barbadian national hero Right Excellent Errol Walton Barrow, and will be celebrated in...

I was maliciously misquoted in the Guyana Chronicle

Jan 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on I was maliciously misquoted in the Guyana Chronicle

DEAR EDITOR, When I received a phone call from a female Guyana Chronicle reporter on Wednesday evening, my defences immediately went up. This is a newspaper that is hostile to the PPP/C and...

The resources allocated to this frivolous project should be redirected to significant endeavours

Jan 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The resources allocated to this frivolous project should be redirected to significant endeavours

DEAR EDITOR, Flags are a symbol of importance; they represent a form of identification. The APNU+FC regime upon taking up the mantle of leadership in Guyana announced the need for regional...

A case for Irfaan Ali

Jan 18, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on A case for Irfaan Ali

DEAR EDITOR, As the General Elections draw closer as a consequence of the successful No Confidence vote, speculation is rife on who will be the Presidential candidate for the PPP/C. Several...

BREXIT MAYHEM

Jan 18, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on BREXIT MAYHEM

Almost three years after the June 2016 referendum in Britain in which 51.9 percent of Britons voted to leave the European Union (EU), British lawmakers on Tuesday crushed Prime Minister...

Elections unlikely within 90 days -Govt. prepares for house-to-house registrations-Afc

Jan 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Elections unlikely within 90 days -Govt. prepares for house-to-house registrations-Afc

The possibilities of general and regional elections being held within 90 days are becoming less likely. Yesterday, the Alliance For Change (AFC), the smaller of the two governing factions,...

Van West Charles’s future in question over fuel racket

Jan 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Van West Charles’s future in question over fuel racket

The Ministry of Communities will be asking the country’s water chief to explain allegations against him that his company is involved in tax fraud. Following several reports and silence from...

APNU MPs’ Dual Citizenship is none of the AFC’s business – Cathy Hughes

Jan 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on APNU MPs’ Dual Citizenship is none of the AFC’s business – Cathy Hughes

Alliance for Change (AFC) Vice Chair, Cathy Hughes, has said that the AFC is not challenging the eligibility of Members of Parliament from its coalition partner, A Partnership for National Unity...

We have been massacred for Constitutional Reform, but it can still be achieved –Ramjattan

Jan 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on We have been massacred for Constitutional Reform, but it can still be achieved –Ramjattan

Some local critics hold the perception that the Alliance For Change (AFC) must shoulder some of the blame for one of its former members, Charrandass Persaud, throwing his support behind the...

75-year-old ‘Gaza Nani’ arrested for running small ‘cocaine empire’ in Suriname

Jan 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 75-year-old ‘Gaza Nani’ arrested for running small ‘cocaine empire’ in Suriname

(CMC) – The arrest of a 75-year-old grandmother on drug related charges is resulting in people hilariously trolling police and calling for her release. The woman was arrested on Tuesday...

Eco Atlantic to drill first well three years ahead of committed time

Jan 17, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Eco Atlantic to drill first well three years ahead of committed time

By Kiana Wilburg The almost flawless exploratory success of ExxonMobil offshore Guyana has many of its neighbouring block owners bursting with exuberance to execute their drilling plans. Eco...

Wha happen in darkness does come to light

Jan 17, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Wha happen in darkness does come to light

This is a strange time. Wha people was hiding all along now come to light. Indeed, all that happen in darkness coming to light. Carl got British citizenship but he never tell; anybody. He not de only...

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Canache lines up for Need for Speed Kart Clash Round 2

Nov 09, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Georgetown, Guyana – November 8, 2026 – The second round of the 2026 Need for Speed Karting Championship, organised by the Jumbo Jet Events team, is attracting...

What is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong

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...

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...

Light and darkness, lips to life

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...

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