July 2020

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Coronavirus: Life in the ER is getting tougher; help us to help you

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Coronavirus: Life in the ER is getting tougher; help us to help you

By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine “Doc its becoming very difficult for us”. Those were the words of a member of my team earlier this week while taking care of patients...

The Philosophy of Poetry

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Book Review…, News Comments Off on The Philosophy of Poetry

Book Review… Book: Everything is Necessary Author: Keisha-Gaye Anderson Critic: Glenville Ashby, PhD Life is unforgiving, even brutal. Oftentimes, we stumble through this journey, victimized by a...

Caribbean Public Health Day: In a time of COVID-19

Jul 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Caribbean Public Health Day: In a time of COVID-19

Over the years, the Caribbean region has faced a series of public health challenges. The persistence of diseases such as dengue, and the emergence of new ones the likes of COVID-19, the novel...

Old Age Pension distribution to commence on Tuesday

Jul 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Old Age Pension distribution to commence on Tuesday

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has announced that due to CARICOM Day tomorrow, a national holiday, the payment of Old Age Pensions will commence on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at post offices...

Tupinambis

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Interesting Creatures in Guyana, News Comments Off on Tupinambis

Interesting Creatures… Tupinambis is a lizard genus which belongs to the family Teiidae and contains eight described species. These large lizards are commonly referred to as tegus (teiús in...

The Secretary General isn’t going to let Granger dirty CARICOM

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The Secretary General isn’t going to let Granger dirty CARICOM

The hot question at this moment is what type of attacks we will see on the Secretary-General (SG) of CARICOM, Mr. Irwin La Rocque. His adumbration on Friday was a diplomatic response to the crude...

Brazil dilutes mask law as its coronavirus cases top 1.5 million

Jul 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Brazil dilutes mask law as its coronavirus cases top 1.5 million

Brazil (Al Jazeera)- Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has watered down a law requiring the wearing of face masks in public places even as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the...

Our front line worker of the week is… Dr. Coleen Adams

Jul 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Our front line worker of the week is… Dr. Coleen Adams

“The best thing about being a doctor is that you get the chance to help save lives and that’s an accomplishment. You get to make someone happy, knowing that their life has been extended, and you...

How much trouble is Huawei in?

Jul 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on How much trouble is Huawei in?

Hong Kong (CNN Business)- Huawei is under a lot of pressure. Fresh US sanctions have cut off the Chinese tech company’s access to vital American technology to a greater extent than ever before....

Anyhow:

Jul 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Anyhow:

This photo of a city street with a speed bump was making its rounds on social media yesterday…the painter(s) apparently was more concerned in ensuring drivers see the bump. (Dustanni Barrow photo)

Eligibility for U.S. Government Benefits due to Coronavirus and the “Public Charge” Rule

Jul 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Eligibility for U.S. Government Benefits due to Coronavirus and the “Public Charge” Rule

ImmigrationINFO: By Attorney Gail Seeram With over 30 million people unemployed in the U.S. and availability of certain U.S. government benefits, many lawful permanent residents (or green card...

A golden opportunity

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, News, The Story within the Story Comments Off on A golden opportunity

By Leonard Gildarie Four months have passed since the March 2 General and Regional Elections in Guyana. It has dominated the news in Guyana and in the region. A few months ago, it was all about...

GSCL express grief at the passing of Anil Persaud

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on GSCL express grief at the passing of Anil Persaud

Executives and members of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Incorporated (GSCL) express their grief at the sudden passing of a true cricket all-rounder Anil Persaud. At the time of his sudden...

We must believe in ourselves and pursue our destiny

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Eye on Guyana with Lincoln Lewis, Features / Columnists Comments Off on We must believe in ourselves and pursue our destiny

Regardless of the outcome of this election, Guyanese will have to move forward in charting our destiny. Notions that persons can do without each other or can treat the other with contempt will come...

The sacrificial murders

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Murder and Mystery, News Comments Off on The sacrificial murders

By Michael Jordan Who would strangle a five-year-old girl after having a dream about ‘Dutch gold’ buried in their backyard? Or stab a nine-year-old boy to death and dump his corpse in a latrine?...

Windies has tough task beating host England

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Windies has tough task beating host England

Since last series win in 1988 has lost 6 out of 7 series By Sean Devers The three Test series against England will be played behind closed doors in a bio-secure environment at the Ageas Bowl in...

GCC bids Farewell to international and local Cricket Giants

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCC bids Farewell to international and local Cricket Giants

GEORGETOWN, Guyana— The Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) is saddened at the loss of two stalwarts in the Regional cricketing fraternity—former great West Indian batsman Sir Everton Weekes, and...

The government is acting outside of established constitutional conventions

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The government is acting outside of established constitutional conventions

The government should not be selling any lands. It has long gone beyond being a caretaker administration and is merely in a holding mode until a new government assumes office. It therefore should not...

Landlord’s son released … as probe into Cummings Lodge fatal fire continues

Jul 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Landlord’s son released … as probe into Cummings Lodge fatal fire continues

Investigators were forced to release the landlord’s son after he was detained for three days as a suspect responsible for deliberately setting a fire which left a two-storey apartment building in...

Self-made fashion guru, Shan Anthony Seecharran, is a ‘Special Person’

Jul 05, 2020 KNews News, Special Person Comments Off on Self-made fashion guru, Shan Anthony Seecharran, is a ‘Special Person’

“Invest in yourself, focus on what you truly desire and back that up by finding a passion that will keep you motivated…you must work hard and be persistent at it. By Sharmain Grainger “Fashion...

Guyana preparing for 12-Team O-45 “Big Man Cricket” Tournament

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana preparing for 12-Team O-45 “Big Man Cricket” Tournament

The Corona Virus pandemic has put a halt to cricket in Guyana and around the world but as the players on the international scene prepare to take the field again some countries are already enjoying...

Kaieteur News Cartoon 05-2020

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Kaieteur News Cartoon 05-2020

The CCJ’s ruling in the Guyana case can cement the Court’s reputation for impartiality

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on The CCJ’s ruling in the Guyana case can cement the Court’s reputation for impartiality

Dear Editor, Many in Guyana and the Diaspora are thankful that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is the final court of appeal for Guyana, replacing the Court of Appeal (CoA) in 2005. They say if...

Prime Minister Nagamootoo has failed in several areas

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Prime Minister Nagamootoo has failed in several areas

Dear Editor, I write in respond to the claims made by Guyana’s current “Caretaker” Prime Minister on an online broadcast condemning the international community and accusing them of using Guyana...

It is now patently obvious that Granger is not worried about sanctions

Jul 05, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on It is now patently obvious that Granger is not worried about sanctions

Dear Editor, We must read the signs. Read them carefully. Out of the blue, after savage, APNU-linked, anti-West inflammatory rhetoric in the past few months and after APNU figures openly rebuked the...

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GBF secures certified Hardwood Court in major boost for basketball...

Jun 17, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – As Guyana prepares to host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers from July 8-12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has made a...

No right to a firearm permit exists

Jun 17, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Years ago, there was a man who contended, “I need a firearm licence because I have a lot of money.” The then relevant officer replied, “Then you can afford security—next application, please.” The man had been so confident he would get a firearm licence...

Why the Commonwealth Matters Again

Jun 14, 2026

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...

Carolyn Rodrigues – Birkett for UN Sec Gen. – I endorse

Jun 17, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Way to go, Excellency Ali. Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is Guyana’s nominee for the prestigious and demanding role of United Nations Secretary General. Why not? Since everybody globally have their eyes on a wedge of Guyana’s riches,...

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