October 2021

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Govt. aims to finalise draft of New Mental Act by year end

Oct 11, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. aims to finalise draft of New Mental Act by year end

Kaieteur News – The Government has successfully completed the initial draft of the new Mental Health Act which will replace the previous one of 1930. According to information outlined the...

Anna Kassautzki holds the key to the PNC’s future

Oct 11, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Anna Kassautzki holds the key to the PNC’s future

Kaieteur News – I didn’t know about something I should have known, though it is my work. I analyse political developments in Guyana yet I did not know the AFC has a Facebook programme named,...

Efforts: we must learn from the past, prepare for a new world

Oct 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Efforts: we must learn from the past, prepare for a new world

Dear Editor, For hinterland farming communities to become effective, supportive of a National Food security programme, there has to be a paradigm shift in the way agriculture is done. Historically...

Brickdam Police Station was a hellhole

Oct 11, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Brickdam Police Station was a hellhole

Kaieteur News – The Brickdam Police Station was one of the many structures designed by renowned Maltese Architect, Cesar Castellani. That structure was destroyed by fire a few Saturdays ago and...

Tribute to Gokarn Ramdhani

Oct 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Tribute to Gokarn Ramdhani

Dear Editor, It was with a deep sense of shock and disbelief that I woke up to the tragic news that my dear friend and colleague in sports Gokarn Ramdhani had died the previous night in Alberta,...

One of the most blatant forms of workers discrimination is the post independent history of Guyana

Oct 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on One of the most blatant forms of workers discrimination is the post independent history of Guyana

Dear Editor, Trade unions or trade unionists, in principle, do not begrudge any employee or group of employees receiving an increase (raise) in pay at any time. What we may oppose is when that...

Guyana requires improved infrastructure

Oct 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana requires improved infrastructure

Dear Editor, There is a great need for improved infrastructure in Guyana. Even recently, the fire at Brickdam police station could’ve been avoided with better infrastructure in place. One of the...

Guyana this blessed or Exxon this gifted?

Oct 11, 2021 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Guyana this blessed or Exxon this gifted?

Kaieteur News – “Guyana’s proven reserves climb to over 10 billion barrels -Exxon” (KN October 8). It is delightful news, following in the footsteps of recent similar encouraging news...

A disrespect to Indians in Guyana that needs correcting

Oct 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on A disrespect to Indians in Guyana that needs correcting

Dear Editor, There is vehement protest by some after the Indian High Commissioner proposal to name a street in Guyana. Well that call will fall on deaf ears with this present-day Government. His...

Guyana’s oil sector still without 100 plus safeguards recommended by IMF, UNDP

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s oil sector still without 100 plus safeguards recommended by IMF, UNDP

Kaieteur News – Over the last five years, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the World Bank...

Chemical changes in Guyana’s water causing significant reduction in seafood production – Mid-year Report

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Chemical changes in Guyana’s water causing significant reduction in seafood production – Mid-year Report

Kaieteur News – Chemical changes in Guyana’s coastal waters have caused a significant decrease in shrimp production. This is according to the Ministry of Finance’s 2021 Mid-Year Report....

Guyana, Brazil talk closer collaborations to further develop local agriculture sector

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana, Brazil talk closer collaborations to further develop local agriculture sector

Kaieteur News – Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, yesterday met with the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Livestock and Supply of Roraima, Brazil, Mr. Aluizio Nascimento da Silva....

Govt. uses IDB loan to purchase equipment for prisoners

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. uses IDB loan to purchase equipment for prisoners

Kaieteur News – With a sum of G$11 million, the Citizen Security Strengthening Programme (CSSP) is aiming to boost the rehabilitation of prisoners by preparing them for reintegration into their...

Victim moves out of community after attacker released on bail

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Victim moves out of community after attacker released on bail

Kaieteur News – Fearful of being thrashed again with a cutlass, Nigel Reid, 52, said that he was forced to close up his house and move out from his community after his attacker was released on...

Man, 21, among 10 COVID -19 fatalities

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Man, 21, among 10 COVID -19 fatalities

– Ministry says all were unvaccinated Kaieteur News – Ten additional people have died from COVID-19 pushing Guyana’s total deaths to 835, the Ministry of Health reported yesterday. The...

Approval gan come eventually

Oct 10, 2021 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Approval gan come eventually

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News – Watch and see how much ah dem rich people wah get Sputnik V vaccine gan go back fuh get de Pfizer jab. Is not dat dem nah trust de Russian-made vaccine. Is...

The one-man show has hit the road

Oct 10, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The one-man show has hit the road

Kaieteur News – Guyanese want change: change for the better. But they are looking in the wrong direction – towards the government rather than towards themselves and the political parties...

Brickdam inferno in the world’s unhappiest country

Oct 10, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Brickdam inferno in the world’s unhappiest country

Kaieteur News – The destruction of the Brickdam Police Station was caused by an essential service that failed to materialise. But why the surprise? Anyone who has been living in Guyana for the...

Code of Ethics for Judicial Officers

Oct 10, 2021 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Code of Ethics for Judicial Officers

Kaieteur News – The second edition of Guyana’s Code of Ethics for Judicial Officers is now available, and must be made to shine in all that it enshrines, all that it could mean. When put into...

Education Ministry spends in excess of $24.5B to aid learning amid COVID-19 – Report

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Education Ministry spends in excess of $24.5B to aid learning amid COVID-19 – Report

Kaieteur News – Given the restrictions presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Education (MoE) expended a large amount of its budget towards providing alternative methods to...

Region 4 pensioners happy to receive one-off cash grant, 2022 books

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Region 4 pensioners happy to receive one-off cash grant, 2022 books

– ‘Human Services Ministry appeals for persons to utilise multiple days of the week Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security rolled out its massive...

GNBS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL QUALITY WEEK, 2021

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on GNBS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL QUALITY WEEK, 2021

Kaieteur News – The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has designated October 10 to 15, 2021 as National Quality Week (NQW) and to mark the occasion, a number of activities will be...

CANU nabs two in drug raid

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on CANU nabs two in drug raid

Kaieteur News – Two persons were nabbed by agents from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) following the discovery of a large quantity of cocaine and marijuana with a street value of over $4...

GuyWillShip to officially launch “Track It” website next week

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on GuyWillShip to officially launch “Track It” website next week

Kaieteur News – In an effort to improve the integrity of its services, GuyWillShip has developed an online solution that will allow its customers to monitor their packages during shipping....

3 Berbice locations identified for flood relief complaints – Regional Chairman

Oct 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on 3 Berbice locations identified for flood relief complaints – Regional Chairman

– process set to commence tomorrow Kaieteur News – Following several allegations of irregularities in the distribution of the flood relief monies to persons in Region Six who would have...

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Kaieteur Sports – After thrilling action in Demerara and Berbice, the Future Warriors Tapeball for Primary Schools, which is powered by ExxonMobil Guyana, arrives at the Anna Regina National...

(Kaieteur News) – The driver drove to the parking spot, aligned the vehicle into one of the lanes and then shut the engine down. I opened the door so that we could exit. The scene was slightly intimidating. This was a posh location. If the service matched the façade, then this was the perfect...

Why the Commonwealth Matters Again

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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...

Keeping my day job advising Pres. Ali

Jun 20, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Because Pres. Ali needs the hand, I’m keeping my day job. Unpaid advisor to HE Ali. It’s a thankless gig. But for country and presidency, no sacrifice is too high. Guyana needs some standards. Plenty; with starting all over recommended. ...

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