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The plight of the police

May 31, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The plight of the police

Things could not look poorer for the Guyana Police Force. There is this case winding down that has transformed into the theater of the unreal. It is one bizarre dance of contradictory statements,...

GFF/KFC U20 Independence KO Cup – Georgetown FA Beacons, GFC, Riddim Squad and GT Panthers send opponents packing

May 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/KFC U20 Independence KO Cup – Georgetown FA Beacons, GFC, Riddim Squad and GT Panthers send opponents packing

Four clubs have already placed their hands up staking a claim for the top spot in the Georgetown Football Association leg of the GFF/KFC Under-20 Independence Cup knockout tournament, Beacon FC,...

Parents should educate children from small about handling money

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Parents should educate children from small about handling money

DEAR EDITOR, Parents are tasked with the responsibility of molding and shaping their children’s future and character. When it comes to making choices it is imperative to provide them with guidance....

Ideology vs. Non-Action – Students of the University of Guyana

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Ideology vs. Non-Action – Students of the University of Guyana

DEAR EDITOR, I choose to use these few lines to get my message over to the beloved students of the University of Guyana. Hopefully, I’ll manage to bring to light some reasons as to why things are...

How many recommendations in consultancy reports are actually acted upon?

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on How many recommendations in consultancy reports are actually acted upon?

DEAR EDITOR, I recall a statement made some years ago by an African leader, who lamented the fact that in Africa there is underdevelopment with consultancies, whereas in Europe, there is development...

The State is criminal in its acceptance of this grave injustice

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The State is criminal in its acceptance of this grave injustice

DEAR EDITOR, I have been vocal in my call and rigorous in the campaign to see the decriminalisation of small amounts of marijuana, which would see young people not being jailed in the event they...

I am anxious to hear more information about this investigation

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on I am anxious to hear more information about this investigation

DEAR EDITOR, My fellow Guyanese citizens, who I believe were caught up in the carnival revelry and celebrations relating to independence, might have missed an important note from SARA. According to...

Best wishes to the West Indies in the World Cup

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Best wishes to the West Indies in the World Cup

DEAR EDITOR, West Indies plays its first match in this year’s World Cup against Pakistan today, and fans are hoping that the Caribbean squad will perform well, some are very optimistic. Brian Lara,...

While the APNU+AFC outreach circus continues, people’s problems are totally neglected

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on While the APNU+AFC outreach circus continues, people’s problems are totally neglected

DEAR EDITOR, Flood affected several communities this past week in Guyana. Mahdia and Black Bush Polder, from two different ends of Guyana, were the most affected areas. One week after the floods...

I remain steadfast that the challenges and expressed grievances of UG’s unions are not unsolvable

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on I remain steadfast that the challenges and expressed grievances of UG’s unions are not unsolvable

DEAR EDITOR, Reference is being made to the letter “UG unions on the GTUC” (KN 30th May, 2019) signed by Dr. Jewel Thomas and Mr. Bruce Haynes, UGWU & UGSSA Executives. My recent two letters...

GCCI preaches local content but fails to question Exxon on its performance

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GCCI preaches local content but fails to question Exxon on its performance

By Kiana Wilburg The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) professes to be an advocate for ensuring locals are given priority in the oil sector. On several occasions, it has even called...

Cabinet was aware in 2017 that $85M in textbook contracts went to Trini printers – local supplier had complained

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Cabinet was aware in 2017 that $85M in textbook contracts went to Trini printers – local supplier had complained

There is evidence now that since 2017, the award of textbook contracts to overseas printers came with full support of the Cabinet. According to documents seen by Kaieteur News, in August 2017, the...

Authorities consider urging Mahdia residents in flood-prone areas to relocate – affected persons built too closely to creeks, outfalls

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Authorities consider urging Mahdia residents in flood-prone areas to relocate – affected persons built too closely to creeks, outfalls

Regional authorities of the Potaro-Siparuni area, Region 8, are considering the removal of residents who reside close to cr eeks in flood-prone areas in the region. According to a government...

Parliament unveils presidential portraits

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Parliament unveils presidential portraits

Nine Presidents (past and present) were honoured yesterday at Parliament, with portraits unveiled on the main stairway of the Public Buildings, Brickdam, Georgetown. Those Presidents are Arthur Chung...

Police nab armed bandit who robbed Stabroek vendors – ‘Awara’ on the run

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Police nab armed bandit who robbed Stabroek vendors – ‘Awara’ on the run

Minutes after three vendors were reportedly accosted and relieved of cash and other items outside of the Stabroek Market by two males , one of whom was armed with a handgun, police ranks under the...

Almost two weeks after… Cops still to make arrests in female taxi driver’s murder

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Almost two weeks after… Cops still to make arrests in female taxi driver’s murder

Almost two weeks after she was strangled and dumped in a trench, police appear to be no closer to identifying taxi driver Jennifer Bipat’s killers or finding her car. A senior police official had...

ExxonMobil moves to up profits by 140 percent by 2025

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil moves to up profits by 140 percent by 2025

Yahoo – ExxonMobil is progressing growth plans to substantially increase earnings and cash flow potential while researching technology breakthroughs to reduce emissions, Chairman and CEO Darren...

SARA probe of oil blocks a waste of time – Chamber President

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on SARA probe of oil blocks a waste of time – Chamber President

By Kiana Wilburg President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Nicholas Boyer, is of the firm view that the State Asset Recovery Agency (SARA)’s probe of oil blocks is...

Drunk lorry driver faces jail time after man killed in C’tyne accident

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Drunk lorry driver faces jail time after man killed in C’tyne accident

A 49-year-old lorry driver of Number 52 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was yesterday remanded to prison after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol during an accident that killed...

Government mulls IDB support to develop communities hosting Venezuela migrants

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Government mulls IDB support to develop communities hosting Venezuela migrants

Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix yesterday morning said he is considering a proposal of financial support from the In ter-American Development Bank (IDB) to enhance the services available...

Traffic cop arrested in connection with May 6 road death in B’ce

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Traffic cop arrested in connection with May 6 road death in B’ce

The police have arrested one of their own, as investigations continue into the fatal accident that occurred in the wee hours of Monday May 6th on the Cumberland, East Canje, Berbice Public Road....

Challenge to legality of house-to-house registration Lawyers asked to lay over submissions

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Challenge to legality of house-to-house registration Lawyers asked to lay over submissions

Proceedings filed challenging the legality and constitutionality of house-to-house registration, scheduled to be conducted from next month by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), are ongoing...

Indonesian Ambassador presents credentials

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Indonesian Ambassador presents credentials

President David Granger was presented with the credentials of Ambassador of Indonesia to Guyana, Julang Pujianto, yesterday at the Credentials Room of the Ministry of the Presidency. Pujianto, in his...

Cabinet outreach in E’bo meets with protests

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Cabinet outreach in E’bo meets with protests

As the Cabinet made their way to the Essequibo Coast yesterday for the ‘Government Comes to You’ initiative, they were greeted by protestors supportive of the Opposition party. More than one...

Region 10 RDC working to restore erosion-affected Wisroc road

May 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Region 10 RDC working to restore erosion-affected Wisroc road

Major damage to a main access road at Wisroc, Wismar has been linked to erosion and, according to information, coming from the Regional Democratic Council [RDC] of Region 10, some $6M will be...

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CAREBACO Juniors 2026 Jamaica: Guyana secure four medals with Singles...

Aug 21, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – Guyana junior athletes proudly represented the Golden Arrowhead at the CAREBACO Junior Badminton Championships, held in Jamaica from August 14–18, 2026. Guyana captured the...

The students who never turned up

Aug 21, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – A report in yesterday’s Kaieteur News that some 35,000 students across the Caribbean absconded from the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations ought to make every education policymaker sit up and take note. The figure is startling, but before we begin...

Haiti – Stop the money flow to Organised Crime

Aug 16, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Haiti’s plight must not be forgotten because it is no longer a regular feature of international headlines. The suffering has not diminished. Between January and early June 2026, at least 2,310 people were killed, 1,106 were injured and 99 were kidnapped,...

Loving Exxon

Aug 21, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It is why I like these swashbucklers operating out of Spring, Texas. They know how to keep others on their toes, and to lull their partners in host counties to sleep. There was Big Chief Darren Woods during his 31st July second quarter report breaking open the champagne. ...

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