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The Guyana National Service was known for a high incidence of rape

Apr 12, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Guyana National Service was known for a high incidence of rape

Dear Editor, I take great umbrage at a recent missive in the press by Claudia Heywood downplaying the rapes which occurred in the National Service. The writer expressed disgust at the GNS being...

It seems that the more we know about Cotton Tree, the less we know

Apr 12, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on It seems that the more we know about Cotton Tree, the less we know

Dear Editor, So, where are we with Cotton Tree? Wherever we are, I believe it’s a bad place, one that reinforces the darkness in this land. As I sense things, it is more than one of those routine...

Guyana should be proactive on next generation vaccines

Apr 12, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana should be proactive on next generation vaccines

Dear Editor, With the Novel Coronavirus raging globally and proving to be deadly, governments are racing to acquire vaccines. Guyana is trying to vaccinate its adult population and though this is...

Government should consider purchasing agriculture surplus for St. Vincent aid

Apr 12, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Government should consider purchasing agriculture surplus for St. Vincent aid

Dear Editor, The recent natural disaster experienced by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is very unfortunate indeed. It is a time to provide aid to those who have been displaced, and given the...

This Facebook post was grossly misleading and libelous in nature

Apr 12, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on This Facebook post was grossly misleading and libelous in nature

Dear Editor, There is in circulation a Facebook posting of the Guyana Government voting against a United Nations’ Resolution on a call for action for the elimination of racism, racial...

GHK Lall appears to be clutching at straws on the gas-to-shore project

Apr 12, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on GHK Lall appears to be clutching at straws on the gas-to-shore project

Dear Editor, I read with great astonishment the letter captioned, “If gas to shore is that good, then give Guyanese the goods on it” by GHK Lall carried in the April 8th edition of the Kaieteur...

Tax Exemptions

Apr 12, 2021 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Tax Exemptions

Kaieteur News- To make use of a local manner of speaking: “Is no wonder that we deh so baad.” As reported in a banner headline by this paper on Sunday, April 11, last, the “GRA, granted $442B...

Woman who stabbed ex-boyfriend to death…Policeman wanted to touch her breasts instead of taking domestic violence report

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Woman who stabbed ex-boyfriend to death…Policeman wanted to touch her breasts instead of taking domestic violence report

Kaieteur News – A mere five days before Sofia, 27, (not her real name) knifed her ex-boyfriend to death, a policeman attached to the Turkeyen Police Station had made advances to touch her...

GEA aware of short term use for gas to electricity

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on GEA aware of short term use for gas to electricity

…says President, PM looking to develop 400MW mainly with solar, hydro Kaieteur News – The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is working towards a domestic energy mix to be developed over the next...

Schools to remain closed for April – Education Minister

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Schools to remain closed for April – Education Minister

Kaieteur News – On Thursday last, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand announced that schools throughout the country will remain closed for face-to-face engagement for the month of April....

ExxonMobil has few options for Liza One natural gas

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil has few options for Liza One natural gas

…only so much can be re-injected, power FPSO — T&T Expert Kaieteur News – Former Minister of Energy in neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), Kevin Ramnarine, believes that US oil...

Health Ministry to vaccinate 40,000 persons this week

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry to vaccinate 40,000 persons this week

Kaieteur Radio – The Ministry of Health, via press statement yesterday announced a significant ramp-up of COVID-19 vaccination in the coming week, as it plans to administer first doses to...

UN report warns of corruption risks in vaccine procurement

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on UN report warns of corruption risks in vaccine procurement

Kaieteur News – As the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus continues to tower over the globe and countries scramble for vaccines to achieve herd immunity, a report prepared by the United Nations Office...

Men robbed of millions in items while dining at Pouderoyen restaurant

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Men robbed of millions in items while dining at Pouderoyen restaurant

Kaieteur News – A boat captain and a sales representative were on Saturday last robbed of millions in items by two bandits while they were dining at a restaurant located at Lot 15 Klein...

Bandits caught sharing loot under camera

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits caught sharing loot under camera

Kaieteur News – After two bandits reportedly conducted a robbery over the weekend, CCTV cameras within the Stabroek Market area, caught them dividing the stolen loot. While there has not been...

Development cum to de Essequibo islands

Apr 05, 2021 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Development cum to de Essequibo islands

Kaieteur News – Dem boys know how hard life is in Leguan. Nuff a dem pickney does do good in school but when dem leff, dem nah get no wuk. De opportunities fuh better demselves are little or...

Gorg leads NY Tri State U-15s to win in D/N game at DCC

Apr 05, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gorg leads NY Tri State U-15s to win in D/N game at DCC

Kaiteur News By Sean Devers An incisive spell of fast bowling by Arya Gorg and a 51-run stand between Shwethan Saharsh and Utkarsh Srivastava powered the New York Tri State U-15s to a comprehensive...

Ming remembered as pillar of Lusignan Golf Club

Apr 05, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ming remembered as pillar of Lusignan Golf Club

Kaieteur News – Members of the Lusignan Golf Club spent Saturday afternoon reminiscing on the contributions and camaraderie of Colin Ming who died suddenly on April 2. Among those was current...

GGA, Nexgen GA extend condolences to Ming family

Apr 05, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on GGA, Nexgen GA extend condolences to Ming family

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Golf Association and Nexgen Golf Academy wishes to extend its heartfelt condolences to the Ming family following the loss of Colin Ming, a small man in stature but...

Wellman overcome Rockaway in softball fixtures

Apr 05, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wellman overcome Rockaway in softball fixtures

Wellman Masters defeated Rockaway in consecutive matches when the Rockaway Group of Companies softball competition was contested recently at Lusignan. In the over45 category, Wellman Masters overcame...

BCB 2021 Cricket Season… Sandeep and Son Poultry Farm, Kascon Engineering latest sponsors on board…

Apr 05, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB 2021 Cricket Season… Sandeep and Son Poultry Farm, Kascon Engineering latest sponsors on board…

Kaieteur News – Sponsorship for cricket tournaments in the Ancient County of Berbice continues to pour in as the 2021 cricket season steams ahead under very strict Covid-19 Guidelines. The...

BCB Express sympathy at passing of GCB Treasurer, financial analysis Pretipaul Jaigobin

Apr 05, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB Express sympathy at passing of GCB Treasurer, financial analysis Pretipaul Jaigobin

Kaieteur News – “He was the last person I spoke to as we departed the election venue on Monday last. His final words would always be in my memory “Travel safe my friend, we have so much...

St. Francis Community Developers launch three new initiatives under $1B Spotlight project

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on St. Francis Community Developers launch three new initiatives under $1B Spotlight project

Kaieteur Radio – The St. Francis Community Developers, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) located in Region Six is part of the $1B Spotlight Initiative which provides a unique opportunity...

Govt. retendering Leguan stelling project

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. retendering Leguan stelling project

Kaieteur Radio – The PPP/C Administration is making good on its promise to resolve the issues surrounding the delayed Leguan stelling project. On Wednesday last, Minister of Public Works,...

COVID-19 deaths move to 243 – Health officials warn of deadlier spike of virus affecting younger, healthier persons

Apr 05, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on COVID-19 deaths move to 243 – Health officials warn of deadlier spike of virus affecting younger, healthier persons

Kaieteur Radio – Even as the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced two more deaths as a result of the COVID-19 virus yesterday, health officials are warning of a deadlier spike of the virus...

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Leopold St beat Bent St to be crowned Georgetown champions of...

May 04, 2026

– Book spot in National C/ship (Kaieteur News) – Leopold Street stamped their authority on the Georgetown leg of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ tournament on Friday, steam...

Abolish SBAs

May 04, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It would not be unusual for it to be discovered that students sitting CSEC and CAPE examinations are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complete their School Based Assessments (SBAs). Technology is now a normal part of students’ lives. Many students have access to...

A Pin, a Principle, and the Integrity of the Caribbean

May 03, 2026

Territorial claims are decided in court, not worn on a lapel By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – There are moments in international affairs when a seemingly small act reveals a much larger contest of principle. The recent controversy over the wearing, during official engagements in the...

How do Guyanese manage, survive?

May 04, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – A living standard -what is that animal? What does a livable income in Guyana look like? What does it allow? How do Guyanese manage? I begin with this basic definition: a livable income is what affords sufficient food daily, with enough left for nonfood bills. To...

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