September 2020

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Murder accused charged for killing inmate during brawl

Sep 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Murder accused charged for killing inmate during brawl

Murder accused, Shawn Jordan called ‘Shawn’ or ‘Five minutes’ was yesterday charged for allegedly killing his inmate during a fight last April. The 22-year-old defendant, who was on remand...

Marcel Hutson returns as Chief Education Officer

Sep 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Marcel Hutson returns as Chief Education Officer

Dr. Marcel Raymond Hutson has been re-appointed as the Chief Education Officer (CEO) of the Ministry of Education. The disclosure was announced by officials of the Ministry yesterday. It was also...

Ethnic Relations Commissioner Haji Khan

Sep 18, 2020 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Ethnic Relations Commissioner Haji Khan

ERC member, Haji Dr. Roshan Khan, created some ripples recently. It was when he stepped up and handed down a personal declaration of what should pertain in the face of uncalled for and unpardonable...

Zone of peace, zone of Mia Mottley, zone of the dangerous mind

Sep 18, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Zone of peace, zone of Mia Mottley, zone of the dangerous mind

There is a letter in yesterday’s Stabroek News that all young scholars need to study and importantly contextualize the timing of its appearance. You will not understand the dangerous minds that...

No time for compliance:

Sep 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on No time for compliance:

It appears that authorities are not paying attention to the COVID-19 guidelines of social distancing. Despite more deaths and a rising number of cases, this was the situation at the stelling area,...

“Never got money given by the GoG for World title” – Vivian Harris

Sep 18, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Never got money given by the GoG for World title” – Vivian Harris

Guyanese Vivian Harris owns Restaurant in Florida By Sean Devers One of six boxers to win world titles for Guyana including the two females, Shondell Alfred and Gwendoline O’Neil, 42 year-old...

Indian High Commissioner Dr. K. J. Srinivasa urges E’bo Eagles CC to focus on Education

Sep 18, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Indian High Commissioner Dr. K. J. Srinivasa urges E’bo Eagles CC to focus on Education

Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr. K. J Srinivasa told members of the recently formed Essequibo Eagles Cricket Club (ECCC) to focus on their education as part of their all-round development. Dr....

$300M set aside for major road upgrades

Sep 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on $300M set aside for major road upgrades

– East and West Bank Demerara, East Bank Essequibo areas to benefit Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, says funds have been allotted for major upgrades to...

Let us use the Pompeo visit to see efforts on all sides for a united, peaceful and torture-free Guyana

Sep 18, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Let us use the Pompeo visit to see efforts on all sides for a united, peaceful and torture-free Guyana

Dear Editor, The essence of democracy, the hallmark of decency, the question of justice and fair play are elements that should identify a truly free and fair media in what we know to be an authentic...

The pronouncements made by the opposition leader shows he does not intend to cooperate with the government

Sep 18, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on The pronouncements made by the opposition leader shows he does not intend to cooperate with the government

Dear Editor As a patriot and lover of Guyana; the country of my birth, the country of great potential, great expectations, the country most prosperous in resources in the Caribbean and South America,...

NIS CONTRIBUTION

Sep 18, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on NIS CONTRIBUTION

Dear Editor, Please facilitate me to use your medium to make a few queries to NIS. Why is it that the spectacle allowance remains at $10,000 (per 2 years) and lens repair’s is $2000 per lens?...

Pompeo’s visit is to Guyana is for the sole purpose of enlisting support against Venezuela

Sep 18, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Pompeo’s visit is to Guyana is for the sole purpose of enlisting support against Venezuela

Dear Editor, Organization for the Victory of the People (OVP) opposes US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo’s visit to Guyana at this time because we believe that the primary purpose of his visit is...

Guyana should build on the visit by the US Secretary of State

Sep 18, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana should build on the visit by the US Secretary of State

The visit by US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo is a welcome event, and should be utilized as a basis for further strengthening of bilateral relations between Guyana and the United States of...

We have to be balanced and fair about the concerns of the US

Sep 18, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on We have to be balanced and fair about the concerns of the US

Dear Editor, It is in Guyana’s best interests to expand and deepen our relationship with the USA so that we can become better friends and allies. After the end of World War II in 1945, Guyana and...

The nation must know who are the real owners of the Canje and Kaieteur Oil Blocks

Sep 17, 2020 KNews Front Page Comment, News Comments Off on The nation must know who are the real owners of the Canje and Kaieteur Oil Blocks

We welcome United States Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, to Guyana. We thank him for his role in ensuring that the democratic will of the people was respected in relation to the elections of 2nd...

Canje and Kaieteur Oil blocks given out under suspicious circumstances

Sep 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Canje and Kaieteur Oil blocks given out under suspicious circumstances

By Kemol King Controversy continues to surround the suspicious giveaway of the Kaieteur and Canje blocks by the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C)’s Donald Ramotar administration just...

Overturned truck causes major traffic jam on East Bank corridor

Sep 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Overturned truck causes major traffic jam on East Bank corridor

It was madness yesterday, after hundreds of commuters were left stranded for hours in a major traffic jam along the East Bank of Demerara (EBD). The traffic jam was caused by an overturned truck on...

DemBank’s Chief Named Chairman of GuySuCo’s Board

Sep 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on DemBank’s Chief Named Chairman of GuySuCo’s Board

– Anthony Vieira is Vice-Chair Government has appointed the Board of Directors of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), which will be chaired by Pravinchandra Dave. With almost two decades of...

Pandemic threatens to wipe out gains of last decade – World Bank Group

Sep 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Pandemic threatens to wipe out gains of last decade – World Bank Group

WASHINGTON (World Bank) – The COVID-19 pandemic threatens hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade, especially in the poorest countries, a new World Bank Group analysis finds....

Inefficient functioning of Uitvlugt factory leads to workers downing tools – GAWU

Sep 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Inefficient functioning of Uitvlugt factory leads to workers downing tools – GAWU

A number of workers at the Uitvlugt factory yesterday downed their working equipment due to growing frustrations about the factory’s inefficient functioning. This was announced by the Guyana...

Berbice protests stalled investigation into doctor’s death – Police

Sep 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice protests stalled investigation into doctor’s death – Police

– body left at funeral home for weeks The body of a prominent Guyanese doctor was held up in a funeral home for more than three weeks now after the investigations into his death was stalled by...

Five remanded for beating death of Bath Settlement man during protests

Sep 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Five remanded for beating death of Bath Settlement man during protests

Five persons, including a teenager, were yesterday remanded to prison for the murder of 34-year-old Prettipaul Hargobin called ‘Roy’ of Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice. Appearing...

Lusignan prisoners refuse meals; pelt officers over COVID-19 cases

Sep 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Lusignan prisoners refuse meals; pelt officers over COVID-19 cases

…positive cases may be around 10- sources say Inmates at the Lusignan Prison situated on the East Coast of Demerara, refused their meals and pelted officers, hours after learning that there were...

Find-fault debate

Sep 17, 2020 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Find-fault debate

Dem Boys Seh… Dem boys can’t stomach fuh listen to de Budget debates. Dem boys nah know how some people could be so barefaced as to want to tek up dem seats wah dem get after dem fail to...

More women are now infected than men

Sep 17, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on More women are now infected than men

Fourteen staff members of the National Assembly have tested positive for COVID-19. Two inmates of the Lusignan Prison have also tested positive. A staff member of the Guyana Power and Light Inc. also...

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How do we deal with disappointment?

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(Kaieteur News) – There was once a young man who had spent years preparing for what he believed would be the most important moment of his life. He studied late into the night. He sacrificed weekends. He turned down invitations from friends because he had a goal. When the opportunity finally...

Crime thrives on weak justice, illegal guns and dirty money

Sep 20, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...

Visa revocations – corruption and drug trafficking ties

Oct 03, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Bolivians carried a goodly fraction of those exposed and tarnished by U.S. visa revocations. Columbians, Ecuadorians, Peruvians all suffered the same fate. Judges. Prosecutors. A Police official. An attorney general. The allegations: corruption and involvement in...

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