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Taxi driver jailed 4 yrs, fined $10M for roadblock ganja seizure

Dec 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Taxi driver jailed 4 yrs, fined $10M for roadblock ganja seizure

A taxi driver who was nabbed by police on July 11, 2017 at a police road block in front of the Fort Wellington Police Station, has been jailed for four years and fined a total of $10.385M. Andre...

Former murder accused, another jailed for armed robbery

Dec 28, 2017 KNews News 1

Former murder accused, Negus Lamazon, was yesterday jailed for four years and two months after he was convicted on a robbery under-arms charge by Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Georgetown...

17 Christmas Day babies

Dec 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on 17 Christmas Day babies

As many were in their homes celebrating the birth of Christ, the city hospitals saw families receiving major blessings on Christmas Day. The first Christmas miracle was a baby boy born to Malinie...

…established Privatisation Unit Former Pro-Chancellor and economist, Dr. Martin Boodhoo, has died. According to close friends, the official, a one-time advisor to the United Nations, passed away in...

Essequibian family spreads spirit of Christmas with over 1000 children

Dec 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Essequibian family spreads spirit of Christmas with over 1000 children

A small Essequibian family has taken it upon themselves to share the joys of Christmas with about ten communities on the Essequibo Coast. Businessman Banie Persaud and his three daughters have set...

Ramkarran is more intolerant of criticism than Ramjattan

Dec 28, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Ramkarran is more intolerant of criticism than Ramjattan

DEAR EDITOR, I have long argued that many of the persons in this country who write extolling certain positive values do not embrace those values themselves. One of those persons I have identified...

On Christmas Eve, I saw reason why this man may leave Guyana

Dec 28, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on On Christmas Eve, I saw reason why this man may leave Guyana

There are things Governments just don’t do. If they are insensitive and they do them they may engender unpleasant expressions of anger from citizens or they may lose their credibility in the eyes...

The new year should not bring new fears

Dec 28, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on The new year should not bring new fears

DEAR EDITOR, New Year has joined the list of things that are gradually becoming objects of derision and contempt among many people. These New Year pessimists reason that if a person has not been...

Does the country have a new czar for revenue collection?

Dec 28, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Does the country have a new czar for revenue collection?

DEAR EDITOR, Has Wayne Forde become the new czar for revenue collection in this country? This responsibility every Guyanese knows is in the care of the Guyana Revenue Authority and not the Guyana...

The statement on the Exxon contract

Dec 28, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The statement on the Exxon contract

The Guyana Government issued a statement in the National Assembly in early December in response to public concerns over its secretive agreement with Exxon Mobil. The statement itself obfuscates more...

Guyanese-American’s 30-year unlawful imprisonment a systemic evil

Dec 28, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese-American’s 30-year unlawful imprisonment a systemic evil

DEAR EDITOR, The evil and injustice that plague America’s judicial system have been painfully confirmed – yet again. Mark Denny, a 47-year-old Guyanese national who came to achieve the...

A trip down memory lane may be all that is left for us ‘oldies’ to smile about

Dec 28, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on A trip down memory lane may be all that is left for us ‘oldies’ to smile about

DEAR EDITOR, I read the recent article about Christmas in Guyana and the writer’s memories of his as a child. My husband and I were discussing ours, comparing memories; while his was not...

IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY

Dec 28, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY

As the year comes to a close, people must be reminded that speeding and driving under the influence (DUI) are of great concern to all. They are the two most commonly reported causes of accidents and...

Regent Street business owners bemoan Chinese take over

Dec 25, 2017 KNews News 1

Christmas is indeed the busiest time of the year, especially for city businesses. During the festive season, Georgetown is always abuzz with traffic and commuters scurrying over sidewalks and in...

Fattening the rooster for Christmas

Dec 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Fattening the rooster for Christmas

was Maxwell imagining things…or was this bird trying to tell him something? By Michael Jordan Roosters don’t speak, as far as Maxwell knew. But this one seemed to be trying to tell him something....

Why I look forward to Christmas each year

Dec 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Why I look forward to Christmas each year

By Tiana Cole Christmas which signifies the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated on December 25 each year by Christian and non-Christians around the world. With Christmas comes a lot of sweet...

The Best Gift for Christmas

Dec 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on The Best Gift for Christmas

Who stole Christmas? Who stole the spirit of Christmas? Dr. Seuss said it was the Grinch, But I haven’t seen the Grinch return the spirit of Christmas around here. However, I do see...

Tourism can contribute in greater measure to economic security

Dec 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Tourism can contribute in greater measure to economic security

action plan to be implemented over the next five years – Business Minister By Kiana Wilburg There has never been the need for Guyana to rely on tourism for its general economic development....

Guyana still in the dark about contractual provisions for possible oil spill disaster by ExxonMobil…Chartered Accountant calls for more transparency

Dec 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana still in the dark about contractual provisions for possible oil spill disaster by ExxonMobil…Chartered Accountant calls for more transparency

By Kiana Wilburg Earlier this month, the Ministry of Natural Resources in collaboration with ExxonMobil Guyana held a public lecture on oil spill preparedness. In the profusion of technical...

Govt. working to improve Miami Consulate – Greenidge

Dec 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. working to improve Miami Consulate – Greenidge

Government is making moves to boost the services offered to some Guyanese living in Florida. Several Guyanese residing overseas, particularly in Miami, Florida, have been complaining about the poor...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Dec 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Today, Guyanese from all walks of life are celebrating Christmas at home and in the diaspora. Christmas is a time of joy, peace and goodwill towards all mankind. It is a time to strengthen bonds with...

PPP Central Committee selecting Leadership smacks of cronyism

Dec 25, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on PPP Central Committee selecting Leadership smacks of cronyism

Dear Editor, The current method that the PPP uses in selecting leadership must be changed from the current manner, whereby the 35 members of the Central Committee agree on leadership to the more...

2017 was hectic year for ICT development – Minister Hughes …says most targets achieved

Dec 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on 2017 was hectic year for ICT development – Minister Hughes …says most targets achieved

The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is continuing its mission to transform Guyana into a knowledge-based, well educated society with people and businesses that are productive and globally...

I was slandered in an open letter

Dec 25, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on I was slandered in an open letter

Dear Editor, My name is Neilson Mc Kenzie. I worked for two years as the Legal (Assistant) and Business Liaison Officer at the Ministry of Business. My name is referenced in an article published...

Seriously now…

Dec 25, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Seriously now…

Dear Editor, I am responding to Ms. Gillian Burton-Persaud on the assumption that the remarks attributed to her in the Saturday December 23 edition of the Kaieteur News, under the caption ‘Gov’t...

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How do we deal with disappointment?

Oct 03, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There was once a young man who had spent years preparing for what he believed would be the most important moment of his life. He studied late into the night. He sacrificed weekends. He turned down invitations from friends because he had a goal. When the opportunity finally...

Crime thrives on weak justice, illegal guns and dirty money

Sep 20, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...

Visa revocations – corruption and drug trafficking ties

Oct 03, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Bolivians carried a goodly fraction of those exposed and tarnished by U.S. visa revocations. Columbians, Ecuadorians, Peruvians all suffered the same fate. Judges. Prosecutors. A Police official. An attorney general. The allegations: corruption and involvement in...

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