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Joseph Harmon again dodges question on promised oil and gas press conference

Dec 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Joseph Harmon again dodges question on promised oil and gas press conference

Kaieteur News – Leader of the Opposition, Joseph Harmon, has yet again dodged on his commitment to host an oil and gas press conference, aimed at delivering information on the awards of the...

De decision nah changing de colour of de sky

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on De decision nah changing de colour of de sky

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News – If somebody nah recognise de government, how can dat person be said to consent to de same government doing something. Is dah wah gat dem boys baffled. De ICJ seh...

The blow-blow parade continues in the government

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The blow-blow parade continues in the government

Kaieteur News – During the recent Test match between the West Indies and New Zealand, local viewers would have been surprised to see spectators at the Test venue. Most of these spectators were...

A mystery during the five months of rigging now explained

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on A mystery during the five months of rigging now explained

Kaieteur News – In all the analyses from independent commentators, no one has touched on a mystery during the five months of election rigging. It was on Tuesday, March 3, that international and...

Cabinet approves decision to amend law on custodial sentencing for small amounts of marijuana – AG Nandlall

Dec 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Cabinet approves decision to amend law on custodial sentencing for small amounts of marijuana – AG Nandlall

Kaieteur News – During a recent interview, Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall announced that Cabinet has approved the decision to amend Guyana’s law to remove...

Marijuana

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Marijuana

Kaieteur News – On December 2, a United Nations body, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, in a majority vote, decided to remove cannabis, or marijuana, from its classification of most dangerous...

Health Ministry records 34 new COVID-19 cases

Dec 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry records 34 new COVID-19 cases

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health yesterday reported 34 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the total number of confirmed cases to 6,076 as indicated in their daily dashboard update. The...

Cathy Hughes clears air on alleged Facebook post

Dec 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Cathy Hughes clears air on alleged Facebook post

Kaieteur News – Following the Ethnic Relations Commission launching an investigation into an inciting comment allegedly made by Alliance For Change (AFC) Member of Parliament (MP), Catherine...

CH&PA opens house lot distribution exercise

Dec 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on CH&PA opens house lot distribution exercise

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Housing and Water through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has commenced its ‘Dream Realised Housing Drive 2020’ land allocation...

Oral arguments commence in Appeal Court

Dec 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Oral arguments commence in Appeal Court

– DPP’s appeal in Marcus Bisram case Kaieteur News – The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Shalimar Ali –Hack, S.C, yesterday commenced her oral arguments in the Court of Appeal,...

Man remanded to prison for Arakaka Police Outpost arson attempt

Dec 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Man remanded to prison for Arakaka Police Outpost arson attempt

Kaieteur News – An Arakaka man was remanded to prison for allegedly setting fire to the Arakaka Police Outpost a week ago. Roscoe McIntyre, 29, of Central Arakaka Village, Region One, who was...

Minibus driver remanded for allegedly killing female passenger

Dec 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Minibus driver remanded for allegedly killing female passenger

Kaieteur News – A minibus driver was on Tuesday remanded to prison for allegedly killing a female passenger during September 2020. The defendant, Travis Gordon Benjamin, of Central Amelia’s...

GABF hosts first virtual AGM

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABF hosts first virtual AGM

Kaieteur News – The 2020 Georgetown Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was for the first time held virtually, with member associations and Affiliates via video...

Interdicted police officer granted $300,000 bail on fatal dangerous driving charges

Dec 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Interdicted police officer granted $300,000 bail on fatal dangerous driving charges

Kaieteur News – An interdicted policeman, who was involved in a smashup on the Whim Public Road in August of this year, made his first court appearance at the Whim Magistrate Court to answer to...

Demerara 50 overs U-19 cricket GT take title

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Demerara 50 overs U-19 cricket GT take title

Kaieteur News – Heavy rain at Everest in the City and Enmore on the East coast of Demerara resulted in both final round matches in the Demerara U19 Inter Association being washed out without a...

Were Guyanese wrong about the ERC under the PPP/C?

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Were Guyanese wrong about the ERC under the PPP/C?

DEAR EDITOR, Irfaan Ali is not an “honest interlocutor” even by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s standard on the subject of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC). Mr. Ali has come...

Chandrapaul Hemraj, Kennar Lewis boost Somerset Cavaliers

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chandrapaul Hemraj, Kennar Lewis boost Somerset Cavaliers

Kaieteur News – A fine all-round performance from Guyanese Chandrapaul Hemraj and a fine half century from Kennar Lewis guided Somerset Cavaliers to a nine-wicket victory over Samp Army when...

Truth and a just political dispensation is needed for national reconciliation

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Truth and a just political dispensation is needed for national reconciliation

DEAR EDITOR, Our agenda (GUA) for the New Year 2021 will be the continued promotion of National Reconciliation, Peace, and Justice while our Cultural Heritage remains the Substratum. National...

Guyana will never allow itself to be dragged back to the dark days

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana will never allow itself to be dragged back to the dark days

DEAR EDITOR, I am appalled and angry at the statement purportedly made by a sitting member of Parliament, a politician and a former Minister of Government. The statement attached to that person’s...

The perfect Xmas gift guaranteed to lift the spirit

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on The perfect Xmas gift guaranteed to lift the spirit

DEAR EDITOR, The conventional approach is a thing of the past. While Xmas is a festive season that represents peace on earth and goodwill to mankind, my sentiments go out to all those who have lost...

Cut out the 4:30 morning openings of the Demerara Harbour Bridge

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Cut out the 4:30 morning openings of the Demerara Harbour Bridge

DEAR EDITOR, From my assessment of the 4:30am opening of the Demerara Harbour Bridge; it is still creating heavy traffic build up. I would suggest that adjustments be made as follows: 4:30am openings...

Teachers deserve an increase in salary for this year

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Teachers deserve an increase in salary for this year

DEAR EDITOR, It is that season of the year where people purchase gifts, decorations, confectioneries and supplies to celebrate but not even Santa is aware of what this holiday season is going to be...

How could the ERC in its current posture spearhead a national conversation?

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on How could the ERC in its current posture spearhead a national conversation?

DEAR EDITOR, I crave your indulgence on the matter of the Ethnic Relations Commission and it’s in genuine efforts to appear to be constructive and contributing positively to national outcomes such...

Crass treatment of NIS pensioners

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Crass treatment of NIS pensioners

DEAR EDITOR, I have been uplifting my NIS Pension Book from the Brickdam office for 12 years now. And it has been a virtual nightmare since. My most recent experience was yesterday, 18th December...

We can do better, together

Dec 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on We can do better, together

DEAR EDITOR, In the period of observing the 16 Days of Activism, many civil society organizations and government agencies engaged in public education activities to raise awareness of gender-based...

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Following one’s conscience rather than the crowd

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- “They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect... more