17 – December – 2014 – Kaieteur News

Archives by Month:

Archives by Year:

Jagdeo stifled Guyana’s technological development

Dec 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo stifled Guyana’s technological development

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo, through his actions, deliberately stalled Guyana’s technological development by more than four years. Industry experts have opined that had he made use of the...

Second slain bandit ID’d as UG graduate

Dec 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Second slain bandit ID’d as UG graduate

Computer scientist a few years ago, bandit in 2014; that’s how life turned out for 24-year-old Mahendra Sukull, who was shot dead by police on Monday night during the robbery of a Montrose, East...

40 ft. whale washes ashore at Kitty

Dec 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on 40 ft. whale washes ashore at Kitty

By Abena Rockcliffe Workers attached to the Ministry of Public Works and Police ranks had their work cut out for them as hundreds of curious persons converged yesterday morning to view the remains of...

Venezuela to shut down borders with Guyana and Brazil, at nights, to halt smuggling

Dec 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Venezuela to shut down borders with Guyana and Brazil, at nights, to halt smuggling

Venezuela (panampost.com) – On Monday, the Venezuelan government announced it will shut down its borders with Guyana and Brazil after dark in an attempt to reduce the illegal smuggling of oil...

Agriculture set to outperform mining, logging sectors

Dec 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Agriculture set to outperform mining, logging sectors

– Rice hits highest production at 633,000 tonnes Rice production has surpassed last year’s 530,000 tonnes, reaching an unprecedented, record-breaking 633,000 tonnes. Along with that and other...

Civil society joins call for AG’s dismissal

Dec 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Civil society joins call for AG’s dismissal

Nandlall’s threat to K/News… After weeks of demonstrations, several members of the public joined the once lone protestor Courtney Crum-Ewing in solidarity, calling for the dismissal of Attorney...

CJIA expansion likely to reach US$250M – Harmon

Dec 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on CJIA expansion likely to reach US$250M – Harmon

– “somebody is leaving this contract filthy rich” The Opposition is demanding Government to come clean and give the Guyanese public a comprehensive report on the current multi-billion...

Jagdeo coulda reduce crime in Guyana

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Jagdeo coulda reduce crime in Guyana

A man ask Jagdeo why is a car windshield so large and de rear view mirror so small. Jagdeo scratch he head and seh he nah know. He phone Brassington and ask he if he know de answer and he promptly...

Guyanese had good showing but Coulthard wins Barbados Race of Champions

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese had good showing but Coulthard wins Barbados Race of Champions

Bushy Park, Barbados – Last weekend, December 13 and 14, 2014, an eclectic mix of Legends of Motorsports with Champions in their respective divisions faced off at the newly renovated world class...

Windies face World Number 1

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Windies face World Number 1

Centurion, South Africa: CMC – A young West Indies side is embarking on a herculean task of upsetting the world’s best team, South Africa, as the first test begins here at SuperSport Park in...

Youth focus on the cards as CS&TC aims for 2016 Brazil Olympics

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Youth focus on the cards as CS&TC aims for 2016 Brazil Olympics

Following a successful year where affiliates of the Cavaliers Sports and Tour Club (CS&TC) competed in races all across the country, coordinator of the governing entity, Jennifer Major, has...

CPL to implement new rules for 2015 tournament

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on CPL to implement new rules for 2015 tournament

Arising out of the contentious 2014 Final between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Tridents which was played on August 16th at Warner Park, St Kitts, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has agreed...

GFA/Banks Beer Cup…Camptown edge Santos 2-1; Rhythm Squad and Beacons draw

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFA/Banks Beer Cup…Camptown edge Santos 2-1; Rhythm Squad and Beacons draw

Sunburst Camptown Football Club rebounded from a 2-1 defeat to Rhythm Squad late last week with a similar victory over Santos Football Club when the Group C teams clashed in the feature game as the...

UG Wolves reap success at Annual Tobago Sevens

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on UG Wolves reap success at Annual Tobago Sevens

– to use it as a boost for the New Year By Rawle Welch In just four short years, the University of Guyana rugby team has made immense strides thanks to the expertise of Head Coach Laurence...

BBCI onboard for KMTC Boxing Day meet

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on BBCI onboard for KMTC Boxing Day meet

Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) has received the backing of Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) for its Annual Boxing Day horse race meet which will be held at the club’s track, Bush Lot,...

Woodpecker Products annual Christmas singles badminton tournament opens

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Woodpecker Products annual Christmas singles badminton tournament opens

The Woodpecker Products annual Christmas singles badminton tournament began Monday 15th 2014 at the Queens College Badminton Courts. This is the fourth consecutive year that Mrs. Luanna Fernandes of...

WBCA, Goodwill T20 tourney…D’ Edward CC, Cotton Tree record victories

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on WBCA, Goodwill T20 tourney…D’ Edward CC, Cotton Tree record victories

D’ Edward Cricket Club and Cotton Tree Die Hard registered victories when the West Berbice Cricket Association (WBCA)/Goodwill T20 tournament continued on Sunday last. Hosts D’ Edward defeated...

Royals, Jets lead Linden’s challenge in Mackeson 3×3 Basketball Final

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Royals, Jets lead Linden’s challenge in Mackeson 3×3 Basketball Final

Victory Valley Royals and Jets will lead Linden’s challenge Friday night in the Mackeson ‘King of the Rim’ 3×3 Super Eight Basketball Finale at California Square, East Ruimveldt with...

Junior men’s national hockey team off to good start

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Junior men’s national hockey team off to good start

Guyana’s junior men’s national hockey team made a successful start to their Trinidad tour when they defeated Paragon Hockey club 2-1 in a warm up match on Monday evening. The Guyanese worked...

PSP, MOE, MCYS U-17 School’s F/Ball…St. George’s, Multi advance to semis on Friday

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on PSP, MOE, MCYS U-17 School’s F/Ball…St. George’s, Multi advance to semis on Friday

St. George’s High beat Bishops High and North Ruimveldt Multilateral got the better of Saints Stanislaus to book their respective semi final berths when the Premier Sports Promotions, Ministry of...

CARICOM to help producing members increase EU, US exports

Dec 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM to help producing members increase EU, US exports

The Sugar Association of the Caribbean (SAC) has agreed to work closely with the Caribbean Community’s Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) to increase exports of the sweetener to the...

A strong anchor

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A strong anchor

It is the dream of every individual to own a home. Older folk always say that people should always look for somewhere to rest their head; it is the home that often becomes the centre of the family....

Shortcomings in education system being addressed

Dec 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Shortcomings in education system being addressed

…as efforts are made to encourage literacy “A literate population is going to drive speedier development,” was the declaration of Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, as she...

Police find gun, drugs in McDoom house

Dec 17, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Police find gun, drugs in McDoom house

The intensified enforcement efforts of the police for the Christmas season, continue to bear fruit with the arrest of four men in whose possession yesterday was an unlicensed 9mm pistol with eight...

A MAN’S OWN TO KEEP

Dec 17, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A MAN’S OWN TO KEEP

In the wake of the death of two persons following a robbery at Montrose, I am compelled to repeat a column that I did a while ago. That column has a simple message: do not set your eyes on what does...

12 NEXT

Why was Hetmyer dropped and Mohammed retained?

The GHRA and the indecency in and of Guyanese society

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has replied to my “constant banging,” that is, my consistent... more

More children will die

Kaieteur News – Herd immunity is needed to arrest the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Herd immunity refers... more