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GFF president shares condolences after passing of George Green

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF president shares condolences after passing of George Green

Kaieteur News – The President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) this week paid tribute to former national team coach and player George Green, who passed away on December 4, aged 83. “It...

Fraser further questions GASA President

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fraser further questions GASA President

Letter to the Sports Editor Dear Sports Editor, Kaieteur News – Mr. Scott, Thank you for your response to “clear the air of the governance concerns”, although you have not cleared the air...

Has corruption become so endemic in Guyanese Society that no one cares?

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Has corruption become so endemic in Guyanese Society that no one cares?

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – In his letter “I wish to remind the Prime Minister of commitments made that are yet to yield results” (SN, 9th December 2021) MP Lenox Shuman says that...

I urge ExxonMobil and its Associates and Consultants to Respect and Obey the Laws of Guyana

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on I urge ExxonMobil and its Associates and Consultants to Respect and Obey the Laws of Guyana

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – I read an article in the Kaieteur News on November 28, 2021, titled ‘Exxon’s Consultant apologises for unauthorized use of Shyam Nokta’s signature on...

Guyanese need fairness more than prosperity

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese need fairness more than prosperity

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – The most pressing worldwide threat to human rights is the neglect of equality which together with freedom constitutes the fundamental pillars of human rights....

Something is seriously wrong at the agency

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Something is seriously wrong at the agency

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – The more we learn about the EPA’s lack of oversight and thorough review of projects that are harmful to our citizens and the environment, the more it is becoming...

Is the US hinting that Govt. is colluding with others to defraud its people?

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is the US hinting that Govt. is colluding with others to defraud its people?

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – The article US Govt. calls on Guyana to ‘stamp out’ corruption (KN Dec. 9) should give us food for thought. Is the US Ambassador to Guyana hinting that...

Local content law will result in extreme Dutch Disease

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Local content law will result in extreme Dutch Disease

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – In February I had previously written on the government’s approach to local content policy cautioning that fixed and over ambitious schedules for the levels of...

The Government has neglected us

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Government has neglected us

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – As a concerned resident of Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara I am penning this letter to have my voice heard, since we as residents have decided to remain silent...

International Human Rights Day

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on International Human Rights Day

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – International Human Rights Day was on Dec 10. This was the date some 73 years ago that nations signed the universal declaration of rights of people — many,...

Has corruption become so endemic in Guyanese Society that no one cares?

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Has corruption become so endemic in Guyanese Society that no one cares?

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – In his letter “I wish to remind the Prime Minister of commitments made that are yet to yield results” (SN, 9th December 2021) MP Lenox Shuman says that...

Wrong will always be wrong regardless of whether we be religious, atheist or agnostic.

Dec 11, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Wrong will always be wrong regardless of whether we be religious, atheist or agnostic.

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – I am troubled. I am sad. I am concerned about what seems to be a lack of reference points in our society; an ignoring of unchangeable absolutes! Wrong will always...

Renovated airport needs another terminal -CEO

Dec 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Renovated airport needs another terminal -CEO

CJIA US$160M and counting… Kaieteur News – As the cost for the renovated Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) project continues to climb, a second terminal will be needed within the...

Govt. paying millions to maintain road that Chinese companies destroying

Dec 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. paying millions to maintain road that Chinese companies destroying

– residents demand that they pay to fix it Kaieteur News – has learnt that the government is spending millions to repair and maintain the Port Kaituma to Matthews Ridge Road in Region...

GPL unable to guarantee no ‘black-outs’ for Christmas Season

Dec 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on GPL unable to guarantee no ‘black-outs’ for Christmas Season

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Power and Light (GPL), company is the key provider of electricity for the bulk of the Guyanese population and while the company insists it will have sufficient...

Govt. undermining national efforts to combat corruption -Opposition

Dec 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. undermining national efforts to combat corruption -Opposition

Kaieteur News – As the World yesterday observed International Anti-Corruption Day under the theme “Your right, your role: Say no to Corruption,” Opposition Leader, Joseph Harmon is of the...

Drunken man plunges to death

Dec 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Drunken man plunges to death

Kaieteur News – A Montrose resident, Solomon Sookram is now dead after he reportedly drowned on Wednesday afternoon, moments after showing some children how to swim. According to police, the...

Toshaos stipend to increase from $30k to $50k monthly

Dec 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Toshaos stipend to increase from $30k to $50k monthly

Kaieteur News – Even though Toshaos in Guyana had begged the Government to increase their monthly stipend to be equivalent to, at least, that of a public servant’s minimum wage, Government is...

Sad stories always make me cry!

Dec 10, 2021 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sad stories always make me cry!

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News – Deh gat some people who like fuh read sad story. Water does come to dem eyes when dem read how despite how some people punish, dem still trying fuh mek the most...

Scuffed shoes and a scuffed-up nation

Dec 10, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Scuffed shoes and a scuffed-up nation

Kaieteur News – Part of a columnist’s job is to observe the patterns and trends going on in society. Sometimes, this involves sitting on a bench looking at people going past. Other times...

Ian McDonald: The ultimate test of human decency

Dec 10, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Ian McDonald: The ultimate test of human decency

Kaieteur News – I was interviewed several times by Yog Mahadeo. During the period of the election rigging, Yog hosted a programme on Kaieteur Radio. A few weeks after Dr. Ali was sworn in as...

More Guyanese standing up, speaking out

Dec 10, 2021 KNews Editorial Comments Off on More Guyanese standing up, speaking out

Kaieteur News – We are glad that more and more Guyanese are letting their concerns be known. This is not just among their friends and fellow community residents, but publicly and loudly. It is...

Guyana’s COVID-19 death toll moves to 1,014

Dec 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s COVID-19 death toll moves to 1,014

-Five unvaccinated persons succumb Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health yesterday reported that five more unvaccinated persons who contracted the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, have...

PS bribery file still with DPP – Police

Dec 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on PS bribery file still with DPP – Police

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs (MOAA) Permanent Secretary (PS), Sharon Hicks’ bribery file is still with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for almost a month now....

30 women screened for cervical cancer during outreach at Bartica

Dec 10, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on 30 women screened for cervical cancer during outreach at Bartica

By Shervin Belgrave Kaieteur News – At least 30 women on Saturday December 4 turned up to be screened for cervical cancer during a mini-medical outreach at the Bartica Secondary School in...