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Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Policeman kills self after photos surface on Facebook
A young policeman, Sunday night took his life after allegedly feeling the embarrassment of pictures circulating on social media with him and another male kissing. Peter Shivraj Hiralal, 20, a police...Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Lethem driver nabbed with ganja at checkpoint
A 55-year-old minibus driver of Tabatinga, Lethem, who was transporting passengers to Lethem is in custody in connection with the finding of 24.9 kilograms of cannabis sativa and 200 grams of cocaine...Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Region Eight’s, Sherryanna Balkaran crowned Indigenous Heritage Queen
Sherryanna Balkaran is the new Miss Indigenous Heritage Queen after being crowned at the Miss Indigenous Pageant held at the National Cultural Centre on Saturday. It was an evening of style at the...Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Leonora Hospital’s maternity unit expansion completed
The Maternity Unit of the Leonora Cottage Hospital has been expanded to aid in the reduction of maternity cases being referred to the West Demerara Regional Hospital. The newly extended unit, which...Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Hope Estate has capacity to produce 50,000 coconut seedlings annually
A contract was yesterday inked between General Manager of Hope Coconut Industries Limited (HCIL) (Hope Estate), Ricky Roopchand, and Ivor Allen to the tune of $2.6M. The contract which will be...Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Essequibo kicks off Month of the Elderly activities
More than 500 pensioners on the Essequibo Coast were yesterday pampered with snacks as they awaited their monthly pensions at various post offices along the Coast. The surprise came as the Ministry...Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Mahatma Gandhi remembered on his 148th birth anniversary
Guyana observed the 148th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known as ‘The Mahatma’ yesterday as the United Nations International Day of non-violence was observed worldwide....Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cervical cancer overtakes breast cancer as leading cancer in Guyana
… Early detection remains a key factor to combat breast cancer – WHO Early detection in order to improve breast cancer outcome and survival remains the cornerstone of breast cancer...Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Bath woman awaits fulfillment of PM’s promise
With the recent freak storm that wreaked havoc at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice a few weeks ago, Sheila Harrichand, whose home collapsed during the storm is yet to receive assistance as...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GMRSC Caribbean Invasion drag meet… Shawn Persaud wins unlimited Class
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMRSC) Caribbean Invasion, International Drag meet was everything it promised as fans were treated with some scorching battles at the South Dakota Circuit...Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Final agreement for six-month maternity leave likely by early 2018 – CMO
By early next year a final agreement is likely to be completed to fast-track measures to realise an extended period of maternity leave for women. This is intended to cater to exclusive breastfeeding...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lennox Braithwaite flawless ahead of Caribbean C/ships; Leo Romalho steps up
GuyanaNRA Recorded Shoot Ahead of the start of the 150th anniversary shoot of the Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) and the start of the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council (WIFBSC)...Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Claims of ancestral land ownership raises concerns for West Coast Berbice residents
Concerns have arisen in the village of Kingelly, West Coast Berbice, where approximately 150 families are opposed to evidence presented to the Commission that one Kojo McPherson, had owned the said...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on NAMILCO/EBFA 7-A-Side tourney… Miss World Guyana Vena Mookram urges teams and fans to always aim high
Reigning Miss Guyana World, 18-year-old Vena Mookram, who will leave Guyana shortly to represent the Land of Many Waters at the Miss World Pageant set for China next month, was on hand to kick off...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Elizabeth Styles E/Coast 40-over cricket… Buxton ‘A’ beat Plaisance by 76 runs
On a glorious Sunday morning, Buxton ‘A’, one of the cricketing giants on the East Coast, faced-off with Plaisance on home turf and when the dust had settled, the Buxtonians had emerged...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on WICCBVI announces squad for Blind Cricket World Cup
Five Guyanese included Five Guyanese have been included in a 17-man squad named by the West Indies Cricket Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WICCBVI) to participate in the fourth edition...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABA/BANKS DIH Playoffs… Colts defend Under-23 and 2nd Division titles
The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association/Powerade/Rainforest Water/Malta Supreme playoffs continued on Sunday night with game 2 of the three-match 2nd Division finals at the Burnham Hard Court...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hand in Hand Mutual and Fire Insurance NP Cycle Meet
The 13th edition of the annual Hand in Hand Mutual and Fire Insurance Company National Park Cycle Meet is ready for takeoff this Saturday at the nations #1 outdoor, all weather track. The marquee...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC to host Softball Cricket tourney to honourBakewell Founder Naeem Nasir
The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club, MS, Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation on Sunday 8th October, 2017 would be hosting a Softball Cricket Tournament to honour the memory of the...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Devanand Persaud is ‘B’ Class Draughts Champion
Tuschen player Devanand Persaud took a comfortable win from his opponents over the weekend in the Annual National Draughts Championship held in the Compound of the National Gymnasium. Devanand...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League – East Demerara… Adonis and Culpepper blast hat-tricks in Golden Stars mauling of BA Paradise
Golden Stars, on account of three goals each from Shawn Adonis and Dextroy Culpepper totally outplayed Bachelor’s Adventure Paradise Sports Club to win 10-0, the lone contested match when play in...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Albert’s century, Habib 50 propel Enterprise A to huge win
A fine century by Vivian Albert and an attacking half century by opener Ameer Habib guided Enterprise A to 167-run victory over Lusignan A when the Enterprise Busta SC 40-over tournament continued on...Oct 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on “The government pretends…” Village leaders in Santa Rosa say
At a Press Conference yesterday with the leaders of Santa Rosa Village, Region One, grave concern was expressed on the government pretending to care and protect the villagers. Village Councillor,...Oct 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on South Essequibo 40-overs Cricket Tournament… Beharry, Dindyal shine as Aurora Knightriders defeat G.T Warriors
Led by a well constructed century by Ravi Beharry and a six wicket haul by off spinner Deoraj Dindyal, Aurora Knightriders easily defeated GT Warriors in their matchup played last Sunday in the South...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...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...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 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...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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