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This is the worst suppression of information that I have witnessed since Guyana became independent

Jun 09, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on This is the worst suppression of information that I have witnessed since Guyana became independent

DEAR EDITOR, Apart from the letters to the Editors of the two independent dailies, Kaieteur News and Stabroek News, one would be hard-pressed to know that Guyanese are scheduled to go to the polls...

Mr.Green, I am still awaiting an answer

Jun 09, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Mr.Green, I am still awaiting an answer

Dear Editor, Please permit space in your column to respond to Mr. Nigel Green’s letter ’no one ethnic group has monopoly on unemployment’ in which he states that I failed to grasp the point...

R.I.P. to the Marxist/Leninist PPP

Jun 09, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on R.I.P. to the Marxist/Leninist PPP

Dear Editor, After the bizarre episode which saw the PPP’s General Secretary Donald Ramotar manoeuvred into the position of Presidential Candidate of the party for the coming General Elections,...

There is ‘shallow’ legal protection for women in this country

Jun 09, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on There is ‘shallow’ legal protection for women in this country

DEAR EDITOR, Guyana has now celebrated 45 years of independence, a celebration for all patriotic Guyanese, as the accomplishments and developments are applauded and visions and plans for the future,...

The Rupununi flood is an eye opener

Jun 09, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on The Rupununi flood is an eye opener

Lethem and the Rupununi represent a story that will be told for years to come. The story would be one of extremes; it would be a story of reports of horror, of great times and of a rustic life....

THE FLOODS IN REGION NINE

Jun 08, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE FLOODS IN REGION NINE

To those on the coastland who have never experienced the rainy season in Region Nine, the overflowing rivers and flooding that is taking place may seem to be a natural disaster. And this year’s...

Rupununi Flooding

Jun 08, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on Rupununi Flooding

The entire Rupununi, and Lethem in particular, is in the throes of a massive crisis, literally precipitated by historic levels of rainfall. The Brazilians claim that it has been the heaviest rainfall...

Man electrocuted after unauthorised connection on pole

Jun 08, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Man electrocuted after unauthorised connection on pole

A suspected GPL employee might have been carrying out unauthorised work on a utility pole in Second Street, Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara when he got the shock of his life after he touched the...

Exporters of fresh produce facing challenges

Jun 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Exporters of fresh produce facing challenges

Government has written Caribbean Airlines underscoring irregular schedules and cargo capacities being air-lifted out of Guyana. Kaieteur News understands that last January, the Ministry of...

GT&T FastBall awareness games heightens excitement

Jun 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on GT&T FastBall awareness games heightens excitement

Pele reign supreme at GFC; one game played at MSC City as well as Linden players and fans are more aware now of the latest addition to the football family, GT&T’s FastBall following a...

The Media lead list of three quarterfinalists

Jun 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on The Media lead list of three quarterfinalists

The Media, Son/Son Barber Shop Melanie and John Fernandes were the first three teams through to the quarterfinals of the 2011 Inter-Organisation Basketball Championship after enduring hours of...

Banks DIH through Powerade supports national ruggers

Jun 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH through Powerade supports national ruggers

– LOCAL FANS URGED TO DESCEND AT NATIONAL STADIUM IN GREEN By Rawle Welch When Guyana faces Barbados this Saturday in the final game of the Southern Caribbean 15’s Rugby Championship at...

Mark Austin attempts to redeem himself against Revlon Lake in May ProAm

Jun 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Mark Austin attempts to redeem himself against Revlon Lake in May ProAm

Boxing fans would have had a marvelous opportunity to assess the positive spin offs of the monthly ProAm boxing cards following last month’s championship matches that featured the products of the...

Several schools register wins as School Academy Tournament enters final stages

Jun 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Several schools register wins as School Academy Tournament enters final stages

Tutorial High School won by a walk over from Lodge Secondary, while Christ Church and Tucville Secondary Schools both failed to show up thus forfeiting their chances of advancing when action in the...

Chanderpaul (84), Persaud (5-29) give Demerara advantage

Jun 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Chanderpaul (84), Persaud (5-29) give Demerara advantage

By Sean Devers at Providence Berbice produced Guyana’s latest Test pacer while another Berbician fast bowler was in this year’s West Indies under-19 team, but yesterday on a slow Providence...

West Dem beat E/Coast by 27 runs

Jun 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on West Dem beat E/Coast by 27 runs

In a game reduced to 48 overs per side to due a 30-minute late start caused by overnight rain, West Demerara defeated East Coast by 27 runs at Eve Leary yesterday in their opening match of the...

An obvious calumny and blatant disregard for the truth and accuracy

Jun 07, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on An obvious calumny and blatant disregard for the truth and accuracy

Dear Editor, I write to bring to your attention an incident, which may or may not have serious implications, but is of concern to one who is committed to cooperate with the Guyana Police Force (GPF)...

Disillusionment with WICB

Jun 07, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Disillusionment with WICB

Dear Editor, I am a longtime fan of West Indies cricket. I am extremely dissatisfied at the way the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has been managing West Indies cricket, in particular over the last...

75-year-old wife beater for court

Jun 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on 75-year-old wife beater for court

Desmond Hercules, 75, is expected to appear in a Linden court to answer a charge of domestic abuse. He reportedly went to his First Alley, Wismar home drunk yesterday afternoon and retaliated...

The PPP historically has never been opposed to power-sharing

Jun 07, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The PPP historically has never been opposed to power-sharing

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter by Nigel Westmaas, captioned, “Everything about the present state of the society in Guyana belies the theory of normalcy” (Kaieteur News, Sunday June 5, 2011) in...

Disrespect for the rule of law

Jun 07, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Disrespect for the rule of law

Dear Editor, I am sometimes amazed and worried of the actions and behaviour of some people who hold certain high offices in Guyana, bearing in mind they are public figures and they are role models to...

An old court system in modern times

Jun 07, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on An old court system in modern times

A headline in a recent issue of this newspaper screamed that of 194 cases listed for the April sessions of the Criminal Assizes, the two judges in the criminal courts managed to complete five. At...

High global gold prices force OMAI mines to reopen

Jun 05, 2011 knews News Comments Off on High global gold prices force OMAI mines to reopen

… Canadian company acquires prospecting rights In a release from the Mahdia Gold Corp on Monday last, the Canadian company revealed that they have been “awarded the world class Omai goldmine by...

Olive Ridley turtle returned to sea after intense treatment -prognosis very dim

Jun 05, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Olive Ridley turtle returned to sea after intense treatment -prognosis very dim

The Olive Ridley sea turtle that was rescued by a speedboat operator in the vicinity of the Stabroek Market at the mooring point for vessels mid-May month was yesterday returned to its natural...

Leading artist and anthropologist George Simon, A.A. is a ‘Special Person’

Jun 05, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Leading artist and anthropologist George Simon, A.A. is a ‘Special Person’

“My work is now concentrated on drawing attention to the indigenous people and how they have lived with the environment in mind. I hope this will lead to a general acceptance that man is related to...

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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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