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$20M budgeted for rehab of Black Bush Polder seed drying facility

Apr 20, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on $20M budgeted for rehab of Black Bush Polder seed drying facility

By Malisa Playter-Harry Kaieteur News – Built in 2009, a seed drying facility located at Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, Berbice, was left abandoned since it was set up. During a tour of the...

Key things to know about COVID-19 vaccines

Apr 20, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Key things to know about COVID-19 vaccines

Kaieteur News – “Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can,” is the advice being proffered by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States. The CDC has noted...

William Walker wins Bank of Baroda golf tourney

Apr 20, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on William Walker wins Bank of Baroda golf tourney

Kaieteur News – William Walker emerged champion of the Bank of Baroda inaugural Golf tournament which was held on Saturday last at the Lusignan Golf Club. Twenty one golfers participated in the...

Kendall’s Union SC secures sponsor for the #19 Village, Corentyne, Berbice Club

Apr 20, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kendall’s Union SC secures sponsor for the #19 Village, Corentyne, Berbice Club

Kaieteur News – Kendall’s Union Sports Club of #19 Village, Corentyne, Berbice on Sunday 11th April 2021 officially secured a sponsor for the club. Mr. Shudeo Bachan (Amar) and his family...

Gaskin ton hands LBI Sports Club four wicket win

Apr 20, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gaskin ton hands LBI Sports Club four wicket win

Kaieteur News – A fine century from Shawn Gaskin handed LBI Sports Club a four-wicket win over One Movement CC when the teams collided in a 30 overs game recently at Queen’s College....

CIDI Blue Life Waters and Guyana Golf Association Ink Major Deal

Apr 20, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on CIDI Blue Life Waters and Guyana Golf Association Ink Major Deal

Kaieteur News – Caribbean International Distributors Inc. (CIDI) Blue Life Waters and Thrill Beverages yesterday signed an exclusive deal to become the official water and beverage provider of...

Sand truck operators should be treated as essential workers

Apr 20, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Sand truck operators should be treated as essential workers

Dear Editor, We, the sand truck operators, who utilise the East Bank Demerara Corridor leading from the Linden/Soesdyke Highway, continue to be perturbed by the level of discrimination meted out...

There is need to focus on the cultural aspect of development to retain indigenous identity

Apr 20, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on There is need to focus on the cultural aspect of development to retain indigenous identity

Dear Editor, The election season for village leaders or Toshaos in Guyana is around the corner, May 2021. Most villages have already had nominations of candidates and these days, Amerindians –and...

I hope the Vice President will consider the Mitsubishi gas study

Apr 20, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on I hope the Vice President will consider the Mitsubishi gas study

Dear Editor, The article titled, “Japanese study said gas-to-power viable” (SN April 18) is both enlightening and timely. It requires some self-correction here and adjustment now that this new...

Rejected Gecom Chair nominees should get an apology

Apr 20, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Rejected Gecom Chair nominees should get an apology

Dear Editor, Over 18 prominent individuals were on three or four lists of nominees submitted by then Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, for one to be selected as Chair by then President, David...

There should be a two-week lockdown because covid cases are rising

Apr 20, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on There should be a two-week lockdown because covid cases are rising

Dear Editor There has been a proposal in the public domain about a two-week lockdown. Logistics here plays a big role, but we must first analyse a number of other factors and whether or not it is...

The true spirit of Ramadan lies in abstaining from falsehood and evil

Apr 20, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on The true spirit of Ramadan lies in abstaining from falsehood and evil

Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words about Ramadan. Ramadan is a holy month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims around the world fast during this month. During the fast,...

As long as we bury our respective heads and pretend, reconciliation and healing will never happen

Apr 20, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on As long as we bury our respective heads and pretend, reconciliation and healing will never happen

Dear Editor, My original letter on the issue of rape in the Guyana National Service has started the dialogue and thus it has served the purpose of my intention. I recall my sister and I went to a...

Govt. will heed TT Expert’s advice to measure local content by value not volume- VP Jagdeo

Apr 19, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. will heed TT Expert’s advice to measure local content by value not volume- VP Jagdeo

Kaieteur News-After noting the advice of Trinidadian Energy Strategist, Anthony Paul, Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo is now a firm believer that Guyana should measure local content by value and...

Girl, 15, saves sister from being murdered by lover – Suspect hangs self before Coast Guard arrives

Apr 19, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Girl, 15, saves sister from being murdered by lover – Suspect hangs self before Coast Guard arrives

Kaieteur News- The actions of a 15-year-old girl yesterday saved her elder sister, 17, from being butchered to death, her actions can only be described as tremendous bravery. Her sister was attacked...

Mattai’s Supermarket boss stabbed while fighting off bandits

Apr 19, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Mattai’s Supermarket boss stabbed while fighting off bandits

Kaieteur News-Prominent owner of N&S Mattai and Company, Harry Mattai, was on Saturday night stabbed to his lower back while trying to fend off two armed bandits who attempted to relieve him of...

Man killed by roommate over last shot of vodka

Apr 19, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Man killed by roommate over last shot of vodka

Kaieteur News has been able to confirm, a bizarre tale where a man stabbed his roommate to death on Saturday, following a grievance, which they had over a last shot of vodka. The victim has been...

Public officials should not hide from media -lack of information will always lead to suspicion – ERC Commissioner

Apr 19, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Public officials should not hide from media -lack of information will always lead to suspicion – ERC Commissioner

Kaieteur News –Outgoing Commissioner of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), Deodat Persaud, is of the firm conviction that public officials should not hide from the media, but instead,...

Opposition demands urgent meeting with ExxonMobil over ‘poor performance’

Apr 19, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition demands urgent meeting with ExxonMobil over ‘poor performance’

Kaieteur News-After noting several media reports that the Liza Destiny’s gas compressor has malfunctioned for a fourth time, along with queries about the safet y of operations offshore Guyana,...

Cops under close arrest for hosting b-day party after COVID-19 curfew

Apr 19, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Cops under close arrest for hosting b-day party after COVID-19 curfew

Kaieteur News-Two members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are now under close arrest after they were caught hosting their birthday celebration on Saturday night in breach of the COVID-19...

Bandit grabs dancing man’s gold chains

Apr 19, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Bandit grabs dancing man’s gold chains

Kaieteur News- A bandit yesterday zeroed in on a dancing man and snatched two gold chains from around his neck. The dancing man, Damion McKenzie, 29, better known as ‘Tuckman’ of Bridgton...

Singer Man! Sing me a song!

Apr 19, 2021 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Singer Man! Sing me a song!

Kaieteur News- Nuff people singing these days. Some ah dem sounding awful but dem is big hits…for de entertainment dem providing. Like de APNOO. It singing its way into political obscurity. If, as...

AFC wants audit of COVID-19 cash grant

Apr 19, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on AFC wants audit of COVID-19 cash grant

Kaieteur News- Alliance For Change (AFC) leader, Khemraj Ramjattan believes that the recent distribution of a $25,000 payout to households across the country as part of government’s relief efforts...

Team Alanis 60-Mile Cycle Road Race… Jamual John defeats Brighton John to top spot; Davis Hicks and Alex Mendes win junior and veteran classes

Apr 19, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Team Alanis 60-Mile Cycle Road Race… Jamual John defeats Brighton John to top spot; Davis Hicks and Alex Mendes win junior and veteran classes

Kaieture News – By Franklin Wilson With challenging winds a factor apart from the competition presented by fellow competitors, Team Foundation’s Jamual John got the better of, We Stand United...

Percival surprised he was appointed Junior Selector – Accepted because he wants youth cricket to move forward

Apr 19, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Percival surprised he was appointed Junior Selector – Accepted because he wants youth cricket to move forward

Kaieture News – By Sean Devers Guyana dominated Regional U-19 cricket in the 1990s winning an unprecedented six consecutive three-day titles from 1992 to 1997 and Berbician Andre Ricardo...

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Body of Chinese national who fell from new Demerara River bridge recovered

Dem signs need calibrating

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News- Dem boys bin pass one of dem fancy speed meter signs wah de guvament put up fuh tell drivers... more