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Our leaders must act in the interest of a free, fair and credible election

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Our leaders must act in the interest of a free, fair and credible election

Dear Editor, The CCJ in its consequential orders has challenged Guyana’s political leaders to act in accordance with the Constitution and within the requirements of what it has ruled to be a...

The Coalition now has another ploy at hand to delay elections

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Coalition now has another ploy at hand to delay elections

Dear Editor, The great fall of this Coalition Government can be likened to the Humpty Dumpty’s fall: ‘…All the King’s horses and all the King’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again’...

The death of Nurse Apple—Did danger lurk where nurses work?

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The death of Nurse Apple—Did danger lurk where nurses work?

Dear Editor, Nurses are the heart of healthcare, present when the first and last breath is taken. Permit me in the first instance to extend sincere condolences to the grieving family and colleagues...

Pouncing like an eagle on “not unacceptable”

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Pouncing like an eagle on “not unacceptable”

Dear Editor, The search for a consensual candidate or rather, six candidates to be presented on a list for the appointment of a Chairman for GECOM seems to be heading into oblivion. The advice from...

The opposition leader’s victory lap is yet another attempt to mislead the public.

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The opposition leader’s victory lap is yet another attempt to mislead the public.

Dear Editor, WPA welcomes the recent position taken by the CCJ in relation to the cases from Guyana before that court. It is heartening that the court did not bow to pressures from the PPP to violate...

At Post-Judgment Hearing… CCJ urges leaders to honour Constitutional timeframe for elections

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on At Post-Judgment Hearing… CCJ urges leaders to honour Constitutional timeframe for elections

– says Govt. in “caretaker” mode – GECOM must also abide by provisions; Chairman’s appointment to be concluded with utmost urgency By Feona Morrison Though it pointed out that the...

Murder of moneychanger and daughter… Police dogs sniff out warhead and bullet casing in getaway car -individual known as “Yankee” reportedly also aided gang

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Murder of moneychanger and daughter… Police dogs sniff out warhead and bullet casing in getaway car -individual known as “Yankee” reportedly also aided gang

Police sniffer dogs have reportedly helped to unearth evidence that may link five suspects to the murders of moneychanger Aaron Latchman and his daughter Arianna Latchman. Kaieteur News understands...

CJIA Modified Design remains elusive

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CJIA Modified Design remains elusive

The modified design for the Cheddi Jagan International Airport is yet to be released to the public, though it has supposedly been given to several officials. Public Infrastructure Minister David...

TSU rank shot and robbed

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on TSU rank shot and robbed

A Tactical Services Unit rank was shot in the back and leg at around 05:00 hrs yesterday, during a robbery attempt near Costello Housing Scheme, Greater Georgetown. Police identified the rank as...

There could be a GECOM chair “as early as Monday”, if Opposition acts in consensual manner – Granger – backpedals on accepting nominees from rejected 18

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on There could be a GECOM chair “as early as Monday”, if Opposition acts in consensual manner – Granger – backpedals on accepting nominees from rejected 18

President David Granger, hours after a number of orders from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), says that he is prepared to appoint a new chair for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) by...

Mahdia businesswoman shoots ex-worker during alleged rape attempt

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Mahdia businesswoman shoots ex-worker during alleged rape attempt

A 36-year-old man is in critical condition with bullet wounds to the stomach and hand after being shot by a woman miner he had allegedly tried to rape. Police identified the victim as Benedict...

“There is no other place to hide… “Caretaker” govt. must ensure elections in 3 months – Jagdeo

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “There is no other place to hide… “Caretaker” govt. must ensure elections in 3 months – Jagdeo

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, yesterday challenged citizens to call the government “caretaker”. This was hours after a morning session in the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ),...

Soulja Bai, Jagdeo got problems; dem don’t drink

Jul 13, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Soulja Bai, Jagdeo got problems; dem don’t drink

When li’l children get a problem, de first thing dem does do is run to Mammy or Daddy to complain. If Mammy or Daddy tell dem to go and behave, one does feel he ain’t get satisfaction suh he does...

Murder accused gets 3 years on ganja charge

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Murder accused gets 3 years on ganja charge

Odel Roberts, who is currently on remand at the Camp Street Prison on a murder charge, was yesterday sentenced to three years in prison and fined $30,000 for trafficking in narcotics. Roberts...

“God forbid!! I didn’t touch duh woman bag” -Porter tells Court

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “God forbid!! I didn’t touch duh woman bag” -Porter tells Court

A porter who was charged for allegedly carting off articles valued at $249,000 from a woman, was yesterday brought before a city court to answer to a larceny charge. Forty-three-year-old Poonam...

It was the right time to propose the ganja amendment – Harmon

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on It was the right time to propose the ganja amendment – Harmon

Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency Joseph Harmon related that the Cabinet’s proposal to remove custodial sentences for small quantities of marijuana was put forward at “the right...

Police ranks and relatives benefit from Medical Outreach

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Police ranks and relatives benefit from Medical Outreach

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) as well as their family members benefitted from a health fair held exclusively for them on Thursday at the tarmac of the Training Centre, under the theme,...

Murder of fruit vendor at Stabroek Market… Father freed, son committed to stand trial in High Court

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Murder of fruit vendor at Stabroek Market… Father freed, son committed to stand trial in High Court

As the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murder of 20-year-old fruit vendor Richard Noel came to a close yesterday, the Magistrate discharged 54-year-old James McKenzie, but his 20-year-old son,...

Teen jailed for stealing bus driver’s money

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Teen jailed for stealing bus driver’s money

A teen who was caught by public-spirited persons and handed over to the police after trying to run away with a bus driver’s money, yesterday appeared before a city magistrate where he was sentenced...

Hotel owner granted bail, alleged hit man still on remand

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Hotel owner granted bail, alleged hit man still on remand

The High Court has granted bail to the owner of Rockies International Hotel on Light Street, Georgetown, while bail was denied for an alleged hit man. The two men are charged for conspiring to commit...

Chinese Landing Impasse… Govt. issues another cease order

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Chinese Landing Impasse… Govt. issues another cease order

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has issued yet another cease work order against Wayne Vieira, a miner who holds a medium scale permit in Region One. This is according to Minister of...

Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter Ward Cup final to be played tomorrow Dennis Edwards and Sparta Family sponsors’ day’s activity

Jul 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter Ward Cup final to be played tomorrow Dennis Edwards and Sparta Family sponsors’ day’s activity

Dennis Edwards and the Sparta Family are the sponsors of tomorrow final day of competition in the Hamilton Green Inter Ward/Village 9-a-side Knockout Football Tournament which will conclude with...

WIFBSC Team to 150th Imperial Meeting getting ready to fire from July 18 in the UK

Jul 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on WIFBSC Team to 150th Imperial Meeting getting ready to fire from July 18 in the UK

The West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council (WIFBSC) 11-member team to the 150th Imperial Meeting of the National Rifle Association (United Kingdom) in Bisley is rearing and ready to take on the rest...

CCJ and the Consequential Orders… We lost the battle, but won the war – Attorney Sanjeev Datadin

Jul 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CCJ and the Consequential Orders… We lost the battle, but won the war – Attorney Sanjeev Datadin

When one considers the Consequential Orders that were handed down by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday, Attorney-at-Law, Sanjeev Datadin, opines that the political Opposition lost the...

Young Guyanese athlete Harrison making waves in the US Joins Brown, Daley, Durcan as June Athletes of the Month

Jul 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Young Guyanese athlete Harrison making waves in the US Joins Brown, Daley, Durcan as June Athletes of the Month

Eight-year-old overseas based Guyanese; Alpha Harrison of Brooklyn, New York has been selected as the USATF New York Youth Athlete of the Month for June 2019 after some outstanding performances. In...

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Hridoy ensures draw in Sylhet; WI beat Bangladesh 1-0 in series

Nov 09, 2026

Cricinfo – With an 82 in the fourth innings, Towhid Hridoy ensured Bangladesh completed a hard-fought draw against West Indies in the Sylhet Test. The visitors clinched the series 1-0 on...

What is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong

Nov 09, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There are moments in the political life of every nation when the character of its people is tested by whether they have the courage to condemn wrongdoing when it is committed against those with whom they disagree. It is easy to champion justice when the victim belongs to your...

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...

Light and darkness, lips to life

Nov 09, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The light that shines over Guyana must be at its dazzling purest. Not a speck of darkness on the horizon. Not a stray dark spot in the cupboard or under the carpet. When light is at its brightest, what chance for darkness to show its face, to linger? On the occasion of...

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