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How India has progressed since Independence

Aug 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on How India has progressed since Independence

DEAR EDITOR, Tomorrow, August 15, India celebrates her 72nd anniversary since independence in 1947. It is important to note the suffering that Indians experienced before independence (as indeed we in...

Setting the record straight on Dr. Cheddi Jagan and Mr. Jagdeo

Aug 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Setting the record straight on Dr. Cheddi Jagan and Mr. Jagdeo

DEAR EDITOR, Guyanese can ill-afford to disregard the risks associated with having Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo and the PPP back in office at the upcoming general and regional elections. It is incumbent upon...

Et tu, Lincoln?

Aug 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Et tu, Lincoln?

DEAR EDITOR, For many years, I have followed the writings and activism of Lincoln Lewis, there are times our views coincided and times when they diverged, however, never before Sunday and yesterday...

PPP/C hoping the High Court does what CCJ did not do

Aug 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on PPP/C hoping the High Court does what CCJ did not do

DEAR EDITOR, The following response addresses the charge made against me by the PPP/C, in a press release issued over the weekend – that pointing out the fact that the Caribbean Court of...

Tullow strikes oil in Orinduik Block -Anticipates over 100 million barrels -Discovery increases share price by 20%

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Tullow strikes oil in Orinduik Block -Anticipates over 100 million barrels -Discovery increases share price by 20%

By Kiana Wilburg One of the United Kingdom’s leading exploration and production companies, Tullow Oil, has finally struck black gold in the Orinduik Block. In fact, Tullow’s Chief Executive, Paul...

GPL attempts once more to bury troubled cable below Demerara River

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GPL attempts once more to bury troubled cable below Demerara River

Weeks after managing to successfully install an alternative submarine power cable across the Demerara River, the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is currently looking for a more permanent fix....

Trump administration announces rule that could limit legal immigration

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Trump administration announces rule that could limit legal immigration

Washington (CNN) – The Trump administration released a regulation yesterday that could dramatically cut the number of legal immigrants allowed to enter and stay in the US by making it easier to...

High Street building being sold to help cash-strapped Forestry Commission

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on High Street building being sold to help cash-strapped Forestry Commission

Cash-strapped Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) is looking for long-term solutions to dig itself out of the hole it finds itself in. One of the immediate proposals on the table is to sell the High and...

Father of three electrocuted while fishing with family …after net comes in contact with severed wire from pole

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Father of three electrocuted while fishing with family …after net comes in contact with severed wire from pole

A family fishing trip end tragically yesterday for 35-year-old Orlando Anthony Ramnarine, of Pharmacy Street, Sarah Johanna, East Bank Demerara, after he was electrocuted near a Cherry Farm located...

Sugar, Rice and Gold suffer blows during 2019 first quarter – Central Bank Report reveals

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sugar, Rice and Gold suffer blows during 2019 first quarter – Central Bank Report reveals

The Quarterly Report and Statistical Bulletin of the Central Bank has revealed that the agriculture sector registered increases in the output of forestry, fishing and other crops which were...

GNBA records over 150 infringements in five months

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GNBA records over 150 infringements in five months

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has recorded over 150 broadcast infringements within the space of five months. According to Chairman of the GNBA, Leslie Sobers, the Authority has...

CPA highlights grooming among red flags of sexual abuse

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CPA highlights grooming among red flags of sexual abuse

The Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA) is seeking to help parents and guardians identify red flags which lead to sexual violence. In a bid to raise the level of awareness, the CPA has launched a...

Three-day workshop to introduce youths to Oil & Gas sector

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Three-day workshop to introduce youths to Oil & Gas sector

University of Guyana, the Department of Energy and Halliburton (an American multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest oil field service companies), will be hosting a three day...

A credible list cannot emerge from house-to-house registration

Aug 13, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A credible list cannot emerge from house-to-house registration

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has never been known for its swiftness in the tabulation of numbers. It often takes more than five days for the GECOM to tabulate just more than 400,000 votes...

Backpacks, school supplies for children at Molsen Creek

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Backpacks, school supplies for children at Molsen Creek

A new school year is almost here and as such many parents find it difficult to purchase all the necessities that their children might need to carry out their school tasks. The Management and staff of...

“Festival of the Sacrifice” sees hundreds enjoy the spirit of community

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “Festival of the Sacrifice” sees hundreds enjoy the spirit of community

This year, and like every other year, Muslims yesterday celebrated Eid ul-Adha, the “Festival of the Sacrifice”. Eid ul-Adha commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son to...

Revised Cummingsburg Accord in four weeks – AFC

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Revised Cummingsburg Accord in four weeks – AFC

The Alliance For Change (AFC) held its quarterly National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting on Saturday, at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara. According to the...

Future positives highlighted on International Youth Day – emphasis placed on development and “transforming education”

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Future positives highlighted on International Youth Day – emphasis placed on development and “transforming education”

Minister of Education, Dr. Nicolette Henry, yesterday expressed her views on Guyana joining the rest of the world in observing International Youth Day 2019, which was celebrated under the theme...

Multiple babies through IVF is nothing to boast about – IVF Specialist

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Multiple babies through IVF is nothing to boast about – IVF Specialist

While helping women to conceive through in vitro fertilisation [IVF] is nothing short of a miraculously feat, what some people may not know is that there could be a downside to it as well. This...

Police destroy about 300 plants at Whim ganja farm

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Police destroy about 300 plants at Whim ganja farm

In growing efforts to eradicate the cultivation of marijuana, police ranks from the ‘B’ Division, Berbice, on Sunday last destroyed about 300 ganja plants during an eradication exercise.The ganja...

Nand Persaud Karibee Racing Stable Golden Blue Echo runs away with feature event Touch Down wins two events

Aug 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Nand Persaud Karibee Racing Stable Golden Blue Echo runs away with feature event Touch Down wins two events

The Nand Persaud Karibee Racing Stables took full advance of home conditions to be crowned champion stable when the Nand Persaud Group Of Companies held it Sprint Classic horserace meet. The event...

Players take Champion of Champions dominoes title

Aug 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Players take Champion of Champions dominoes title

It was deemed Champion of Champions due to the fact that it involved the some of the top teams, and it did live up to expectations as the fans were given much to cheer about especially in the final....

PK United FC and Sebai Invincible Talons FC accumulate full points over the weekend

Aug 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on PK United FC and Sebai Invincible Talons FC accumulate full points over the weekend

Matarkai’s maiden annual Indigenous Heritage Football games playoffs got underway over the weekend at Fitzburg Recreational ground, Port Kaituma as 2017 National Indigenous Heritage Football...

NEE/Mohamed’s Enterprise Futsal tourney Fixtures decided for tomorrow’s semifinal showdown

Aug 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on NEE/Mohamed’s Enterprise Futsal tourney Fixtures decided for tomorrow’s semifinal showdown

The remaining four teams in the sixth annual New Era Entertainment (NEE) futsal tournament will clash tomorrow night at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) hard court which will stage the semifinals of...

Force to assist Divisional Commander who lost home in fire

Aug 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Force to assist Divisional Commander who lost home in fire

An early morning fire on Saturday last destroyed three cars and the home of Commander of ‘G’ Division, Essequibo Coast and Islands, Crystal Robinson. Her colleagues from the Guyana Police Force...

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MVP Sports/Smalta U11 Girls Football Tournament… Waramuri, Santa...

Nov 15, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The MVP Sports/Smalta Girls Under-11 Football Tournament got off to a goal-filled start yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground. Waramuri Primary, Marian Academy and Santa...

From house lots to beer gardens

Nov 15, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – When government was establishing its housing schemes across Guyana, acquiring a house lot in one of those housing schemes came with a fairly straightforward understanding. You were acquiring a residential property to build a home, not a shopping mall, supermarket, nightclub,...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

PNC and PPP treatment of foes

Nov 15, 2026

Hard Truths… (Kaieteur News) – Currently, the headlights are on the trials of Opp Leader, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed. Trials before the bar, trials behind bars. Those newer to Guyana may think this is unprecedented. Unfortunately, there’s a history; ugly, bloody history. Both the PNC...

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