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Jagdeo is confusing himself!

Apr 14, 2023 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Jagdeo is confusing himself!

Kaieteur News – Jagdeo continues to insist that there was no private investor in the Marriot Hotel. And he even went as far as saying that he is prepared to resign if evidence can be found as...

Why action on some issues only after the media is involved?

Apr 14, 2023 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why action on some issues only after the media is involved?

Dear Editor, It was not until the real owner of the Sheriff Street manhole cover was clarified that the public received positive movement on its replacement, which is expected by April 15. Why is it...

The Public Procurement Commission is comatose

Apr 14, 2023 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Public Procurement Commission is comatose

Dear Editor, SN article on the progress of the Bamia Primary School highlights the challenges that exist when previously untested contractors are awarded contracts for major infrastructure projects....

I believe this is mis-selling, if not outright fraud.

Apr 14, 2023 KNews Letters Comments Off on I believe this is mis-selling, if not outright fraud.

Dear Editor, I wish to bring readers’ attention to a very unfortunate situation that my friend found herself in. She has a motorcar on loan and insured for $3,000,000 GYD. She paid her premium....

Red Thread does not condemn all forms of violence, was silent on Tacuma’s outrage

Apr 14, 2023 KNews Letters Comments Off on Red Thread does not condemn all forms of violence, was silent on Tacuma’s outrage

Dear Editor, Allow me to respond to Red Thread’s opinion piece – “Mr. Persaud should understand that the term grassroots is not restricted to his limited interpretation” published on April 7,...

Central Govt. bent on total control, steamrolls Local Govt., lawless and decay reign

Apr 14, 2023 KNews Letters Comments Off on Central Govt. bent on total control, steamrolls Local Govt., lawless and decay reign

Dear Editor, Ever since the discovery of oil, Guyanese have envisaged a better quality of life and indeed government officials have responded with transformational changes of the landscape....

Cheddi Jagan is the only one qualified for the title of ‘Father of the Nation’

Apr 14, 2023 KNews Letters Comments Off on Cheddi Jagan is the only one qualified for the title of ‘Father of the Nation’

Dear Editor, Almost instantaneously after the celebration of the birth and life of the late Dr Cheddi Jagan on March 22nd at Babu John, a ridiculously small number of letter writers and columnists...

Hamilton Green has freedom to write today, he should use it wisely

Apr 14, 2023 KNews Letters Comments Off on Hamilton Green has freedom to write today, he should use it wisely

Dear Editor, One has to force oneself to read the words coming from the person who often signs his letters as “Elder.” This time in K.N. 4/12/2023, he writes; “History has shown that...

Cost recovery provisions show biased nature of Exxon contract

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Cost recovery provisions show biased nature of Exxon contract

…Guyana needs to vigorously pursue available options to restore parity and reclaim sovereignty – T&T expert Kaieteur News – Trinidadian Energy Strategist, Anthony Paul believes...

Winston Jordan fraud trial over sale of $20M property to BK Marines Ltd. deferred

Apr 13, 2023 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Winston Jordan fraud trial over sale of $20M property to BK Marines Ltd. deferred

Kaieteur News – The fraud trial for former Finance Minister, Winston Jordan who was charged for allegedly selling a state property to BK Marines Limited at a price that was grossly undervalued...

GRA challenges British auditor on accepting 50% of Exxon’s bills with related companies

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on GRA challenges British auditor on accepting 50% of Exxon’s bills with related companies

– says greater effort needed to protect Guyana’s interests – Report Kaieteur News – A team comprising some 20 technical officers from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the...

Govt. pussyfooting on correcting repeated skullduggery committed at State agencies

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. pussyfooting on correcting repeated skullduggery committed at State agencies

…PAC Chair says behaviour shows scant regard for rule of law Kaieteur News – The Government is once again being accused of dragging its feet on implementing measures to correct the repeated...

US$35.4M E- ID contract ‘a done deal’

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on US$35.4M E- ID contract ‘a done deal’

…Guyana risks litigation if single-sourced contract is cancelled- Nandlall Kaieteur News – Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC has said that there is no turning...

Photographer’s home, bus riddled with bullets

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Photographer’s home, bus riddled with bullets

Kaieteur News – A lone gunman on Tuesday evening riddled the Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD) home, and bus of a well known photographer, Keron Bruce. CCTV cameras mounted on the...

Local singer drops dead while tuning guitar for Rodeo

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Local singer drops dead while tuning guitar for Rodeo

Kaieteur News – A local singer, Dion De Souza, reportedly died on Sunday while tuning his guitar for a performance at the annual Rupununi Rodeo celebrations in Lethem, Region Nine, his...

Rewiring of Suddie Magistrates’ Court to cost $24M

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Rewiring of Suddie Magistrates’ Court to cost $24M

Kaieteur News – Eight contractors have submitted bids to wire the Suddie Magistrates’ Court located in Region Two. The project, being executed through the Supreme Court of Judicature, is...

Govt. terminates two Mahdia road projects after contractors failed to complete works on time

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. terminates two Mahdia road projects after contractors failed to complete works on time

Kaieteur News – Two road projects being undertaken in Mahdia, Region Eight were on Wednesday terminated by the Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar after he found that...

Miner gets one year for gun possession

Apr 13, 2023 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Miner gets one year for gun possession

Kaieteur News – Thirty-year-old Darby Vieira, a miner, was on Tuesday sentenced to one year imprisonment for the possession of a shotgun and ammunition while not being the holder of a licence....

Companies granted extra time to submit bids for 14 oil blocks

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Companies granted extra time to submit bids for 14 oil blocks

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) on Wednesday announced the extension of the period for submission of bids for the 14 oil blocks on auction. In a statement to the press...

‘Don King’ on $400,000 bail for possession of gun, ammo

Apr 13, 2023 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on ‘Don King’ on $400,000 bail for possession of gun, ammo

Kaieteur News – Thirty-two-year-old Whitney Welcome called ‘Don King’ a resident of Bartica, Region Seven, was on Wednesday placed on $400,000 bail for possession of a firearm and...

Notice of General Meeting and Elections

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Notice of General Meeting and Elections

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Press Association will be holding its General Meeting and election on Sunday, May 14th 2023 at the Theatre Guild, Parade Street, Kingston. Commencement time is 12:00...

Guyana leads Caribbean in economic growth – IMF

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana leads Caribbean in economic growth – IMF

Kaieteur News – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported Guyana as the leading Caribbean nation in economic growth, with a projected growth of 37.2 percent in Gross Domestic Product...

Berbice teen dies hours after being badly chopped

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice teen dies hours after being badly chopped

Kaieteur News – Keon Byass, the 18-year-old of Dukestown, Upper Corentyne, Berbice who was reportedly chopped about his body on Monday by two men who he had a grievance with died on Tuesday,...

Real estate legislation drafted, consultations to continue – Attorney General

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Real estate legislation drafted, consultations to continue – Attorney General

Kaieteur News – The Attorney General’s Chambers has completed the drafting of the real estate legislation, following engagements with stakeholders and other key parties. Attorney General and...

Development institutions can play greater role in addressing regional food insecurity – President Ali

Apr 13, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Development institutions can play greater role in addressing regional food insecurity – President Ali

DPI – As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) progresses in its 25 percent reduction of the food import bill by 2025 initiative, international developmental entities can play a more active role...

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One win away! Bonofiglio’s men target fifth consecutive win against...

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...

A compromise is possible but not likely

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...

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...

Not one cent more for former presidents

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...

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