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A deduction that is injudicious and calculatedly prejudicial

Aug 01, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on A deduction that is injudicious and calculatedly prejudicial

DEAR EDITOR, Adam Harris never ceases to amaze nor amuse me. He made it his duty to attend my weekly press conferences while I was General Secretary of the PPP save when he travels abroad. Harris’...

Who is the nation to trust?

Aug 01, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Who is the nation to trust?

DEAR EDITOR, David Granger, caught by surprise, unable to escape facing the media when he commissioned the Infections Diseases Hospital, when pressed for an answer said: “with respect, my statement...

After the great battle, the great peace waits to be claimed

Aug 01, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on After the great battle, the great peace waits to be claimed

DEAR EDITOR, Soon enough there will be the stirrings and sounds of voices raised for a great victory won against all the odds and one overwhelming tide after another. That may be so, and it should...

Recount figures must be used to declare winner – judges

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Recount figures must be used to declare winner – judges

Appeal Court throws out case to stop elections declaration… By Rehanna Ramsay The Court of Appeal yesterday threw out the appeal in the elections case filed on behalf of A Partnership for...

US expands list of persons facing visa ban

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on US expands list of persons facing visa ban

– says region refuses to go along with Granger’s “farce” The United States Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Michael Kozak, has announced that the American Government...

US$5M Ocean View Hospital cost jumps to US$8M

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on US$5M Ocean View Hospital cost jumps to US$8M

– media not invited to commissioning De facto President, David Granger, and de facto Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence, yesterday commissioned the Ocean View COVID-19 Hospital where it...

I will accept any declaration without condition – Granger

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on I will accept any declaration without condition – Granger

– Harmon says court erred, maintains only ‘valid votes’ count By Kemol King President David Granger has said that he will accept any declaration of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections...

“The right of appeal is a privilege that should not be abused” – OAS Secretary General

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on “The right of appeal is a privilege that should not be abused” – OAS Secretary General

Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, has made it clear that the right to appeal any judicial judgment is a privilege that should not be abused. This...

27-member EU says it ‘will not waver’ in support of Guyana’s democracy

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on 27-member EU says it ‘will not waver’ in support of Guyana’s democracy

The European Union (EU) has promised that it will not waver in its espousal for a rapid conclusion of the present political crisis in Guyana, “which has gone on for too long.” The assurance was...

After dramatic exchange 24-hour stay granted

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on After dramatic exchange 24-hour stay granted

– Appeal Court judges to decide on court costs There was a dramatic exchange following the judgment of the Court of Appeal yesterday in the appeal of the Chief Justice’s ruling in Misenga...

Transition to renewables will not leave Guyana with stranded oil assets

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Transition to renewables will not leave Guyana with stranded oil assets

– CGX Head As the world begins its transition to renewable energy, many concerns have been raised regarding the impact this will have on the oil sector. Guyana, like the rest of the world,...

Trump says election results must not wait months or years

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Trump says election results must not wait months or years

United States President Donald Trump tweeted yesterday that the results of an election should be announced on the night of the Election. The tweet stated “Must know Election results on the night of...

I shall follow thee to the end of thy term

Jul 31, 2020 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on I shall follow thee to the end of thy term

Dem Boys Seh… The Holy Book says, “Honour thy father and thy mother.” De Minista seh, “De Rig-adier ah me daddy and mooma.” De Holy Book says, “A man shall leave his father and mother...

Doomed to fail

Jul 31, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Doomed to fail

Yesterday, the Court of Appeal of Guyana ruled in the appeal to the recent decision of the Chief Justice. Yesterday’s ruling paves the way for the Guyana Elections Commission to move ahead in...

Despite efforts to curb illegal entry, Brazilians continue to enter Guyana

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Despite efforts to curb illegal entry, Brazilians continue to enter Guyana

By Renay Sambach Despite efforts by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in Region Nine (Upper Takutu – Upper Essequibo) to curb the illegal entry of nationals from Brazil, 12 Brazilians...

France’s new COVID-19 cases close 1,400 for second day in a row

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on France’s new COVID-19 cases close 1,400 for second day in a row

PARIS – (Reuters) – France confirmed nearly 1,400 new COVID-19 cases for the second day running yesterday, a level unseen since the end of June, while the country’s hospitals reported a...

No relief!

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on No relief!

A crowd gathered at President David Granger’s former residence at Thorne Drive, D’Urban Backlands yesterday morning after it was rumoured that the president would be sharing out $50,000 COVID-19...

Guyana’s COVID-19 cases surpass 400

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s COVID-19 cases surpass 400

The number of recorded cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Guyana continues to climb at an alarming rate. The Ministry of Public Health announced yesterday that the country has now surpassed...

The “Other” Olympic Medalists from the Caribbean

Jul 31, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on The “Other” Olympic Medalists from the Caribbean

By Rey O’Neal The first Olympic athlete from the Caribbean to win an Olympic medal while representing his own country was the Haitian long jumper Silvio Cator who won a silver at the 1928 Games....

Reduced 30th Anniversary celebrations for RHTY&SC to be observed in September

Jul 31, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reduced 30th Anniversary celebrations for RHTY&SC to be observed in September

The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC), Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation would be celebrating its 30th anniversary in a reduced manner during the month of September....

Eid-ul- Adha Messages

Jul 31, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Eid-ul- Adha Messages

PRESIDENT DAVID GRANGER Eid-ul-Adha – the feast of the sacrifice – is a scared festival that commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s unshakeable faith and unwavering obedience to Allah’s command...

MMG signs first sporting entity – Archery Guyana

Jul 31, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on MMG signs first sporting entity – Archery Guyana

Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) has signed its first sporting entity in Guyana to utilize its platform for subscription services. Cognizant of the difficulties encountered during the global Covid-19...

Granger is an embarrassment to the other two PNC presidents

Jul 31, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Granger is an embarrassment to the other two PNC presidents

I have written so much of the two presidents that came from the PNC – Forbes Burnham and Desmond – in my 32-year-old career in journalism that a researcher can turn those writings into a book...

GMR&SC extends condolences to the Jamaica racing fraternity on the passing of ‘Mikey Spice’

Jul 31, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC extends condolences to the Jamaica racing fraternity on the passing of ‘Mikey Spice’

The Caribbean motor-racing fraternity is in mourning following the death of talented and experienced photographer Michael ‘Mikey Spice’ Samuels who was shot on Wednesday night at his home in St....

Statements of Poll

Jul 31, 2020 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Statements of Poll

With yesterday’s unanimous Court of Appeal decision to throw out the Misenga Jones appeal case, the crux of which was essentially to force GECOM Chair Claudette Singh to use the latest iteration of...

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Eight spots open as Massy Distribution 12th Annual Schools Under-18...

Apr 18, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – From an initial field of 32 schools, the 12th Annual Massy Distribution Schools Under-18 Football Tournament, organised by the Petra Organisation has been trimmed to the final...

If you can’t respect the dead, you will have nothing but contempt...

Apr 18, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Years ago, I witnessed a scene that has remained with me ever since. A funeral cortège was making its way slowly along a public road, led by the hearse. Scores of vehicles driven by impatient motorists were overtaking the cortège, seemingly oblivious to the need to show...

The Cost of Netanyahu’s Wars

Apr 12, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced on 7th April, 2026, the immediate reaction across much of the world was relief. By 8th April, that relief was reflected in a sharp fall in oil prices after weeks in which conflict...

Southport – real inquiry, real results

Apr 18, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – The Commission of Inquiry chaired by Sir Adrian Fulford and probing for answers into the Southport, England tragedy went live with early conclusions on Monday, April 13 Three young girls, all under the age of 10, were knifed to death, six other...

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