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May 06, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on PPP opposed to Lowenfield having sole custody of statements of recount at any time
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has objected to Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Keith Lowenfield, being the sole custodian of the statements of recount at...May 06, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Pork-knocker nabbed with ganja stuffed in coconuts
Alert police ranks at Bartica have arrested a 37-year-old pork-knocker with coconuts that were stuffed with marijuana. Police said that a detective constable and other ranks were on patrol near the...May 06, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry records 10th COVID-19 death
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) last evening announced the 10th death in Guyana as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The particulars of that death, however, have not yet been released by...May 06, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on “We must build on the success our fore parents fought for” – Region Six Chairman urges on Indian Arrival Day
Yesterday hundreds of Guyanese, particularly of East Indian descent, observed and celebrated the 182nd Anniversary of Indian Arrival Day. However, the auspicious observance was very different this...May 06, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Caribbean Airlines planes sanitized above int’l standards – to continue social distancing after commercial flights resume
Caribbean Airlines is assuring that it has been sanitizing its aircraft in keeping with international standards. “The airline advises that its aircraft cabins are cleaned above international...May 06, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Food for the Poor spearheads initiative to cushion economic impact on Solus Christus families
Food For the Poor Guyana Inc. has introduced an initiative to help boost the economic standing of some families in wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The initiative has taken the form of...May 06, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on HAB-IT, Swiss Machinery introduce measures to cater to customers during COVID-19
The coronavirus has opened up a completely new world of pain and challenges; moreover, Habit International (HAB-IT) and Swiss Machinery are putting their resources together to help customers manage...May 06, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Jagdeo’s libel, Nigel Hughes, my research, my life
I have no respect for Lincoln Lewis as a person and a trade unionist. The only reason I am into an explanation of a fiction Lewis has published about me is because it involves Nigel Hughes. Nigel is...May 06, 2020 KNews Editorial Comments Off on With so many loving Guyana, why the irreconcilable partisanship?
To this date, there are few, if any, Guyanese who have professed publicly anything but deep love for this country. There is no unpatriotic citizen, no partisan, only those who glowing with great...May 06, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rugby coach launches COV-fit camp
National rugby coach and fitness enthusiast, Theo Henry, has recently launched a COV-fit camp at the Durban Park in a bid to help persons stay healthy and active during the coronavirus pandemic. The...May 06, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on In wake of COVID-19… Appeal made for contingency plans to meet demand for HIV care and treatment
It is important for Caribbean countries to ensure that people living with HIV have reliable access to treatment, healthcare and human rights-based social support services during the COVID-19...May 06, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on The inspiring story of Wheelchair Racer Uttamkumar Isurdeen ‘Differently abled Athlete’ dreams of working again to provide for his family
By Sean Devers Uttamkumar Isurdeen is a thirty-five-year-old unemployed father of one and depends on a wheelchair for his mobility after he was involved in a vehicular accident in 2010 that damaged...May 06, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Donald Trump deserves praise, reelection for Covid-19 response
Dear Editor, It is most fortunate that Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States in 2016; had he lost, the current pandemic would have been catastrophic to the western world....May 06, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on The late Jim Bacchus served Guyanese travelers well
Dear Editor, It is with sadness I read of the passing of Mr. Jim Bacchus, owner of the travel agency of same name. His name is widely known. He is remembered for his service to Guyanese and other...May 06, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Some skepticism about GECOM’s Covid-19 precaution measures
Dear Editor I was examining the idea that masks have to be changed every hour during the recount and would like to pose a few questions for clarification. For example, would persons just take off...May 06, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Objective observation, transparency critical to acceptable recount results
Dear Editor, It would appear that those in charge of the recount are not really interested in producing credible results. There can be no good reason for refusing to allow the Carter Center and the...May 06, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Western countries, organizations are pushing the boundaries of international principles
Dear Editor, At the time of penning this letter (Tues. morning, 5th May), there has been a media rampage across the communication spectrum claiming Government’s denial of a return of the Carter...May 06, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Democracy is more than counting votes correctly
Dear Editor, I admire the intent of Kowlasar Misir’s letter “They should prioritize democratic ideals” (SN, May1, 2020), which is a response to my letter “ `Malicious, mischievous and...May 06, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on There are ways in which we can tackle cyber-bullying
Dear Editor, I know Guyanese are occupied currently with all things elections, but as a previous target of cyber-bullying, I would appreciate the opportunity to share some observations and advice...May 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Carter Center seeks government clarity on Observer Team’s return
– Government maintains official silence on reason for refusal By Shikema Dey The Carter Center Elections Observation Mission has expressed continued commitment to its role in Guyana’s 2020...May 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Unsure if corrupt history disqualifies companies from marketing Guyana’s crude – Energy Department Head, Mark Bynoe
By Kiana Wilburg When the Energy Department had advertised a few months ago for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to market Guyana’s crude oil, it had asked all applicants to provide details of any...May 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on All COVID-19 spending to be audited …Ocean View is of particular concern – Auditor General
Auditor-General Deodat Sharma has informed Kaieteur News that his office intends to conduct a special audit of all COVID-19 expenditure, with special focus to be placed on government’s flagship...May 05, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Emergency Bridge repairs causes hour-long traffic chaos from GT park to Providence, EBD
A two-hour scheduled closure at the Demerara Harbour Bridge yesterday afternoon sparked a back-up in traffic that extended all the way to the Stabroek area and even onto Sheriff Street. Some...Your children are starving, and you giving away their food to an already fat pussycat.
Apr 10, 2026
Kaieteur Sports – Cricket West Indies Masters Association (CWIMA) has announced that His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, has agreed to serve...Apr 10, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – There was a time when things were used as they were intended. A fork for eating and a bed for sleeping. I am told that in the old days, when there was a global oil crisis and petrol prices rose, motor racing was gently but firmly discouraged. Not outlawed, mind you but quietly...Apr 05, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The Caribbean has not set out to loosen its trade dependence on the United States. It is being driven to do so. For generations, Caribbean importers and consumers have looked first to the American market. They have done so for reasons of preference and...Apr 10, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – I rarely talk about what comes out of the White House, the Dept. of Justice, and the US, in general. Indeed, President Trump has done that well with the American brand, savaged it so much, made it into a football for the world. A man of sorrows, he is. But what of his...Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
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