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Berbicians cash in on low gas prices

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Berbicians cash in on low gas prices

Berbicians, like their counterparts in other parts of the country, are cashing in on the low gas prices being offered by the State-owned Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) Service Stations across the...

Garbage crisis looms in parts of city as agency threatens withdrawal

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Garbage crisis looms in parts of city as agency threatens withdrawal

City Hall officials say that the garbage situation in the central and southern parts of Georgetown is likely to worsen now that collection agency Puran Brothers is threatening to withdraw its...

Senior police officers meet with minibus/hire car operators

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Senior police officers meet with minibus/hire car operators

Recognizing that fatal accidents in ‘A’ Division increased last year when compared to the previous year, Divisional Commander, Clifton Hicken and his administrative team yesterday had a talk with...

Two-vehicle collision at Lusignan leaves several injured

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Two-vehicle collision at Lusignan leaves several injured

A two-vehicle collision at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, last night has left a number of persons nursing injuries. Among the injured seen at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation were Roxanne...

Regional Chambers say businesses should pass on fuel relief to consumers

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Regional Chambers say businesses should pass on fuel relief to consumers

The Association of Regional Chambers of Commerce (ARCC) and the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA) have welcomed the reduction in fuel prices as announced by the Minister...

Voters should debate important issues in upcoming elections

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Voters should debate important issues in upcoming elections

– Western envoys The United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom, via their envoys, are urging Guyanese to show maturity in debating important issues during the upcoming elections....

To ignore infrastructural projects that benefit the poor is contemptuous – Harmon

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on To ignore infrastructural projects that benefit the poor is contemptuous – Harmon

Following the announcement of May 11 as the date for Regional and General Elections, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)’s, General Secretary Joseph Harmon, took an unconventional approach to...

Announcement of General Elections date…Education Ministry hoping for smooth and effective sitting of examinations

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Announcement of General Elections date…Education Ministry hoping for smooth and effective sitting of examinations

– consulting with CXC, other stakeholders Following on the heels of the announcement by President Donald Ramotar that May 11, 2015, will be the date for Regional and General Elections, the...

That New York Times article on Guyana

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on That New York Times article on Guyana

Two things that New York Times article of January 18 pointed to that most Guyanese know – the dwindling popularity of Mr. Ramotar and most importantly, the role of young people. Here is the...

Opposition should prepare for any eventuality

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition should prepare for any eventuality

…even a possible budget – House Speaker As far as Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman is concerned, this is the first time in Guyana’s history where the election date is known and...

TSC insists stalled appointment dependent on Psychiatric evaluation

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on TSC insists stalled appointment dependent on Psychiatric evaluation

The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has wasted no time in responding to allegations that it has deliberately failed to appoint a graduate teacher to the position of Head Teacher at St George’s...

THE ENEMY WITHIN OUR SCHOOLS

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE ENEMY WITHIN OUR SCHOOLS

Guyanese simply outdo themselves. Take this guy who reportedly went into a school to try to rob the children of their cellular phones. Which person you know goes into a school to commit a robbery? A...

No bail for mechanic on robbery charge

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on No bail for mechanic on robbery charge

A 19-year-old mechanic, who was reportedly part of a gang that invaded a businessman’s premises and robbed him of a quantity of cash and items almost two years ago, was remanded to prison...

Information not sourced from GFC’s approved documents is misinformation

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Information not sourced from GFC’s approved documents is misinformation

Dear Editor, The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) is once again compelled to respond to another article riddled with false accusations and misinformation, published in the Wednesday 21-1-2015...

Labourer remanded for stealing shoes, clothes

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Labourer remanded for stealing shoes, clothes

A 44-year-old labourer who stole a quantity of women’s shoes and clothing from his employer has been remanded to prison. Sheik Mohammed Mustapha appeared before Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond at...

Berbician booked on drug trafficking charge

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Berbician booked on drug trafficking charge

A seaman who was recently nabbed with a large quantity of cocaine at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) as he prepared to board a US-bound flight, was yesterday brought before the courts...

Why didn’t the Minister of Education advise the President about this election date?

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why didn’t the Minister of Education advise the President about this election date?

Dear Editor, Why is it that the Minister of Education, who is a member of the Cabinet, did not see it fit to advise the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana that the date ‘May 11,...

Technical officer, 71, remanded for fake OP stamp

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Technical officer, 71, remanded for fake OP stamp

A 71-year-old technical officer who is accused of forging an Office of the President stamp and using it on an official letter, was remanded to jail by city Magistrate Judy Latchman yesterday....

Where was the Minister of Education when this date was being contemplated

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Where was the Minister of Education when this date was being contemplated

Dear Editor, What can we glean from the May 11, 2015 election date? Clearly, the announcement of this date is an indication of how the PPP/C government cares for education and the nation’s...

The PPP felt compelled to formulate another deception

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPP felt compelled to formulate another deception

Dear Editor, Since the act of prorogation, “democracy” in Guyana now means government by the PPP and not government of the people and by the people. The longer the prorogation, it essentially...

Kaneville man shot while leaving party

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Kaneville man shot while leaving party

A 27-year-old man is currently nursing gunshot wounds at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). He has been identified as Colin Headley of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara. Police in a...

Duo charged for stealing $900,000 in lumber

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Duo charged for stealing $900,000 in lumber

A chainsaw operator and labourer arrested for allegedly stealing a large quantity of lumber from the logging concession where they are employed were granted bail to the tune of $60,000 yesterday....

Rule of Law

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Rule of Law

Quite frequently, most notably in our letter pages, we are reminded of the importance of the rule of law, and a very important point has frequently been ensconced – it is non-negotiable. It has...

BV Police ranks need to get their act together

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on BV Police ranks need to get their act together

Dear Editor, I would like to bring to your attention a terrible and unacceptable noise nuisance which affects the residents living in and around the junction of LBI Estate Road and the railway...

WANTED

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on WANTED

According to a bulletin issued by the Guyana Police Force, Johnny Ramjit is wanted for questioning in relation to a matter of Obtaining Money by False Pretence which is under investigation. The...

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Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies T20 series Game 3… Rutherford...

Jun 15, 2026

– Joseph 5-fer sets tone Kaieteur Sports – A tense showdown for the series ended last night in favor of the Windies who pulled off a thrilling win by 5-wickets which handed them a 2-1...

The firewall that isn’t there

Jun 15, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Professor Tarron Khemraj and Mr. Sukrishnalall Pasha have offered a spirited defence of the Guyana Development Bank Bill. Their argument is dangerously wrong. They contend that the Bill erects robust institutional firewalls between the executive branch and credit decisions....

Why the Commonwealth Matters Again

Jun 14, 2026

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...

Secret Sexual Offenders’ Registry, Minister Persaud badly hurt

Jun 15, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – I commend Hon Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindya Persaud. She came before the public and faced the music on the decision to keep the sexual offenders’ registry (SOR) closed. It pains me, but commendations for Minister...

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