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KEEPING OUR HEADS ABOVE THE FILTH

Jun 04, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on KEEPING OUR HEADS ABOVE THE FILTH

Why is it that whenever filth is thrown at someone it is usually in a liquid or semi-solid form? You hardly ever find filth being thrown in a solid form. A solid pellet of feces is going to cause...

It’s sad when skulking schemers attack innocent fathers through their even more innocent children

Jun 04, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on It’s sad when skulking schemers attack innocent fathers through their even more innocent children

Dear Editor, I refer to a post that was made on June 2nd on the website http://liveinguyana.blogspot.com/ under the title, “Christopher ‘Rammed’ his pocket with Salim’s money!” I respond...

Deforestation and forest degradation are high on the Govt.’s agenda

Jun 04, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Deforestation and forest degradation are high on the Govt.’s agenda

Dear Editor, I am a very firm supporter of the Government’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). As a layman, I am also familiar with Guyana’s REDD+ initiative which is a very important...

Some of the ‘changes’ under President Jagdeo

Jun 04, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Some of the ‘changes’ under President Jagdeo

Dear Editor, Terrance Greaves in his letter, “The political naysayers continue to promote tidings of negativity”, (Kaieteur News, June 3, 2010) says, “Political naysayers do have their agenda....

The first sign of an oppressive regime is when they propagate themselves as always correct

Jun 04, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on The first sign of an oppressive regime is when they propagate themselves as always correct

Dear Editor, I am very selective in how I respond to issues in the Guyanese press these days. I am slowly realising that the axis of evil that leads the state of Guyana does not have a conscious and...

Flashing amber lights requires far more caution

Jun 04, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Flashing amber lights requires far more caution

Dear Editor, Freddie Kissoon wrote: “The car that Austin Lashley was traveling in met in a headlong collision because the lights at that junction were in blinking mode [flashing amber lights]. No...

When will this madness of blackouts end?

Jun 04, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on When will this madness of blackouts end?

Dear Editor, The Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) rotten service of poor electricity delivery is once again coming to the fore and the picture looks very bleak again for Berbicians. This essay,...

Mr. Slowe not only stood up to the authorities, he stood tall and made us proud

Jun 04, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Slowe not only stood up to the authorities, he stood tall and made us proud

Dear Editor, On reading the news story, “Slowe delivers fiery farewell speech,” (Kaieteur News, June 2), I have to admit I became teary eyed at one point. I don’t know Mr. Paul Slowe, Assistant...

UG unveils Associate Degree progamme in Anthropology

Jun 03, 2010 knews News Comments Off on UG unveils Associate Degree progamme in Anthropology

For the first time in the English-speaking Caribbean, an Associate Degree programme in Anthropology will be offered to students at the University of Guyana. Professor Al Creighton of the...

One jailed for four years, three others granted bail

Jun 03, 2010 knews News Comments Off on One jailed for four years, three others granted bail

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, on Tuesday jailed a father of three to four years imprisonment, after he pleaded guilty to stealing his employer’s $5.2M Toyota Tundra pick-up, some three...

Hector Camacho, Corrine DeGroot here to keep ring dates this weekend

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Hector Camacho, Corrine DeGroot here to keep ring dates this weekend

By Michael Benjamin Hector ‘Machito’ Camacho arrived in Guyana early yesterday morning to keep his ring date with ‘Deadly’ Denny Dalton mere hours before Corrine ‘Sexy...

‘Chicken Dharry will regret giving me this opportunity’ – says Rogers

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on ‘Chicken Dharry will regret giving me this opportunity’ – says Rogers

“I will take care of Elton ‘Collie Bully’ Dharry, I mean ‘Chicken Dharry’. I will give this so call bully a sound trashing”. “The time for talk is over, now...

National basketball coaching choices peeve Panday

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on National basketball coaching choices peeve Panday

– Scorpions’ Coach frustrated with being overlooked By Edison Jefford Scorpions’ Head Coach, Vijay Panday yesterday expressed his frustration over frequently being overlooked for national...

PS King retained at Football Referees boss

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on PS King retained at Football Referees boss

Permanent Secretary in the Sports Ministry, Alfred King along with Dwayne Lovell has been returned as President and Treasurer respectively when the Guyana Football Referees’ Council (GRFC) held its...

Jeffrey thanks team for sterling effort

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Jeffrey thanks team for sterling effort

– Feels that Guyana’s chances of winning c/ship good By Rawle Welch Kevin Jeffrey, the most outstanding Guyanese driver at the opening even of the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC)...

Sports Ministry congratulates Riflemen for Regional success

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Sports Ministry congratulates Riflemen for Regional success

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has expressed its pleasure in being able to congratulate Guyana’s sports ambassadors on their stellar achievements, especially outright victories. In a...

Registrations for GTTA Independence tourney improves

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Registrations for GTTA Independence tourney improves

Registrations for Guyana’s Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Independence tournament has improved with two days left before the National Sports Commission-sponsored event serves off at the Cliff...

Despite weather MCY&S, NSC stage Challenge Day activities

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Despite weather MCY&S, NSC stage Challenge Day activities

Guyana’s fourth Annual observance of World Challenge Day was held on Friday last at the Guyana National Stadium with several physical/sport activities organized by the Ministry of Culture, Youth...

Western Union strengthens commitment for RHTY&SC Jnr cricket programme

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Western Union strengthens commitment for RHTY&SC Jnr cricket programme

– with over $250,000 investment Conscious of their commitment to the development of youth in a world that presents many challenges for today’s youth, Western Union is one company that is...

Homeless man left lying on road two days after accident

Jun 03, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Homeless man left lying on road two days after accident

Residents of Fourth Street, La Penitence, were upset yesterday after a homeless man who was struck down by a vehicle two days ago, was left lying on the street. The police visited yesterday at around...

Housing officer dies of heart attack

Jun 03, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Housing officer dies of heart attack

Deochand Ramlochan, aka Buckman, died after suffering a second heart attack last Tuesday evening at his La Belle Alliance home. The former employee of Lands and Survey, was employed as an Enhancement...

AN & S Auto Sales and Spares destroy Bomb Squad XI to advance to next round

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on AN & S Auto Sales and Spares destroy Bomb Squad XI to advance to next round

Delroy Pereira lashed a swashbuckling half century (56) in an eventual total of 130-7 for AN&S Auto Sales and Spares in their allotted 15 overs, to lead his team to a comfortable 50 runs victory...

DDL hand s over sponsorship for Topco Open Chess tourney

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on DDL hand s over sponsorship for Topco Open Chess tourney

The DDL/Topco Juices Open Chess Tournament is scheduled to get underway at the KEI-SHAR’S Sports Club-Camp & Hadfield Streets this Saturday June 5. In keeping with an earlier commitment to...

The Business School gets Int’l Accreditation for ICM courses

Jun 03, 2010 knews News Comments Off on The Business School gets Int’l Accreditation for ICM courses

The ranks of business professionals in Guyana now have another internationally accredited learning path to higher qualifications.The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) has recently accredited...

West Indies aim to avoid whitewash

Jun 03, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on West Indies aim to avoid whitewash

West Indies are struggling, and their problems are not confined to performance. Their board CEO, Ernest Hilaire, delivered a scathing indictment of the state of affairs in West Indies cricket,...

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Kaieteur Sports – Street football excitement is set to return to the capital city as the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Championship resumes with its highly anticipated Georgetown leg,...

Mental illness does not always look like “madness”

Apr 14, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – For many people, the idea of mental illness is tied to a very specific image: someone wandering the streets, talking to themselves, behaving in ways that are clearly “not normal.” Because of this, it can be difficult to accept that a person who looks calm, speaks clearly,...

The Cost of Netanyahu’s Wars

Apr 12, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced on 7th April, 2026, the immediate reaction across much of the world was relief. By 8th April, that relief was reflected in a sharp fall in oil prices after weeks in which conflict...

PPP’s special talent for partners – local and foreign

Apr 14, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Whatever gifts Guyana has, the PPP cohort holding the reins of government has better ones. It is astonishing the people that are engaged to deliver big projects for this country. One poor performing group, or a shorthanded one, I could understand. But rich, steady streams...

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