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Jul 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on City Council woos foreign help during tour with diplomats
Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine, on Friday, led a team of diplomats on tour throughout the capital city. The outing took the foreign dignitaries to locations such as the Industrial Site Day Care...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Interesting Creatures in Guyana, News Comments Off on Tropical gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea)
The tropical gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea) is a small active insectivorous songbird, which is a resident species throughout a large part of the Neotropics. There are large geographical variations...Jul 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Visitors’ visas issued by US embassy continue to fall
The number of visitors’ visas issued by the US Embassy in Kingston has continued to be fewer and fewer. Over the last 12 months, between July 2018 and June 2019, figures from the US Department of...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on NSC contributes to YBG, Jefford’s Track and Field Classic – clubs, coaches, athletes encouraged to register on time
The National Sports Commission (NSC) continued its support for grassroots sport when it officially handed over its contribution to Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) and Jefford’s Track and Field...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Countryman Comments Off on Voices from slavery’s graveyard
By Dennis Nichols Come Thursday, Guyanese will celebrate 181 years of freedom from that abomination known as slavery. What’s there to celebrate, or not, is arguable. But we, the descendants of...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on All races sponsored as Ganesh Parts is major contributor Entries close for KMTC’s Emancipation Horserace Meet today
All races for the Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club Emancipation Horserace Meet set for Sunday August 4th at their race track at Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne Berbice have been sponsored. Ganesh Parts is the...Jul 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Patterson refutes claim that business in Guyana is slowing
Some people are of the opinion that the business pace in Guyana has slowed because of a number of factors. However, Minister David Patterson is in denial of this claim. The Minister through his...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sponsorship pours in for highly anticipated Guyana Cup 2019 event -Mohamed Construction, Prem’s Electrical and Z. Ali & Son’s onboard
The 13th annual Guyana Cup 2019 is scheduled for August 18th at the Rising Sun Turf Club, Rising Sun Village in West Coast, Berbice (45mins from Georgetown) and according to the organisers, Jumbo Jet...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Varicose Veins: The unsightly swollen veins
By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine I am certain that you have, or someone you know has, varicose veins. It affects up to half our population with about 10-20% of persons...Jul 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Smart City surveillance cameras operational …Chinese-built system has facial, car licence recognition capacity
With eyes on the city, there is no place for criminals to hide. Citizens can feel much safer. Over 100 intelligence surveillance cameras have been strategically placed across the city as part of the...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Former New York Knicks player to visit Guyana
Former NBA New York Knicks player Anthony Bonner aka “The Big Man from St. Louis” will be in Guyana this August for the second free Youth Hoops Basketball Guyana Clinic. Organised by...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Book Review… Comments Off on The Irrepressible Rhythm of Life
Book: The Music Vendor and Other Stories of Kingston Author: St Hope Earl McKenzie Critic: Glenville Ashby, PhD The Music Vendor is subtly intoxicating. Written with poise and seamless passion, it...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Kaieteur News Cartoon July 28 2019
Jul 28, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Listen, observe, smile and don’t allow politicians to confuse your mindsets.
Dear Editor, Whatever transpired during the meeting between former President Jagdeo and President Granger behind closed doors and deciding on new head for GECOM,I am happy like they both are that we...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mayor Narine should run for Prime Minister
Dear Editor, Permit me a space in your editorial to support and to echo a call on behalf of all youths throughout Guyana. Editor, it is no secret that a majority of Guyana’s voting population...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Naming of GECOM Chair has generated renewed optimism in the democratic process
Dear Editor, It is indeed refreshing that an agreement has been reached regarding the appointment of a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Guyanese were already getting tired of the...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Security at the University of Guyana needs to be “Top Priority
Dear Editor, I trust that this letter finds all the stakeholders of the University of Guyana in good health and in good spirits. It must be noted and understood going forward, that the University...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on ‘Disqualifying all Guyanese’ should not be Jan Mangal’s goal
Dear Editor, I take issue with Jan Mangal’s recent letter in the press about Guyanese participation in our oil industry. In the letter “Bright light needs to be shone on MNR/GGMC over award of...Jul 28, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The AFC has squandered its opportunity
Dear Editor, The leadership of the Alliance For Change (AFC), all by itself, has squandered the grand opportunity given it by the citizens of Guyana in 2015. The party’s descent from its formerly...Jul 27, 2019 KNews Consumer Concerns, News Comments Off on FOCUSING ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
PAT DIAL In Western societies, until very recently, children were regarded as small adults and no different from adults except for their age, size and level of experience. This accounted for small...Jul 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Granger, Jagdeo agree on new GECOM Chair – Justice Claudette Singh named
President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo have finally arrived at a consensus on the selection of the new chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Justice Claudette...Jul 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Despite Opposition’s contentions… Panoramic view of economy shows positive growth due to dynamic reforms – Finance Minister
Contrary to the claims of the political opposition, Finance Minister Winston Jordan is maintaining that a panoramic view of the economy shows that there has been positive growth in the last four...Jul 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on PPP stages countrywide protests against House-to-House registration – Intensifies call for elections by September 18
Supporters of the Peoples’ Progressive Party protested all across Guyana yesterday, calling for action from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to hold elections by September 18th. This follows...Jul 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Legal challenge to House-to-House could end up with the CCJ – PNCR
The challenge to House-to-House Registration could very well head all the way to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). A Conservatory Order has been requested by Attorney-at-law, Christopher Ram, to...Nov 12, 2026
By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s Golden Jaguars will look to take another significant step towards CONCACAF Nations League, League A promotion and qualification for next year’s Gold...Nov 12, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – Back in 2009, legislation was passed by the then PPP/C government giving former presidents a wide range of benefits and facilities. These included security, vehicles, staff, utilities, medical expenses and other support, many of which were not subject to clear limits. Critics...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...Nov 12, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – Over the years, I have learned to cultivate great tolerance for stupidity; still greater patience for the asinine. Tolerance snaps, however, whenever a word is mentioned about the benefits bill for former presidents. Here’s the short and sweet: not one damn cent more for...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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