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“Good cricket by West Indies and Australia, but what about the rules?”

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Good cricket by West Indies and Australia, but what about the rules?”

Colin E. H. Croft Note, please, that Australia’s Head Coach, Mickey Arthur, reminded, when his team arrived weeks ago for T-20-I’s and ODI’s, that “West Indies should not...

Rising Sun Turf Club, Lions Clubs of Durban Park and Bartica says thanks

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rising Sun Turf Club, Lions Clubs of Durban Park and Bartica says thanks

The principals and organizers of the recently held one day horserace meet staged at the Rising Sun Turf Club are extending their profound gratitude to the several sponsors who helped in...

The Baccoo Speaks

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

There will be good news for public servants because the government has recognized that it needs to listen to the voice of the opposition. Already the old people have benefited. But this is not...

Crunch Time

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Crunch Time

Unquestionably we are witnessing a new dispensation in Guyanese politics. In fact we might be very well witnessing a new definition of politics in our land. The elections delivered us...

Ramsammy blames EU for $4B bailout of GuySuCo

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Ramsammy blames EU for $4B bailout of GuySuCo

….subsidy will not pull sugar industry out of financial slump–Dr Ramsammy By Gary Eleazar Minister of Agriculture, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, sought to defend the $4B bailout for the Guyana Sugar...

Goldsmith disappears, family worried

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Goldsmith disappears, family worried

Thirty-three-year-old goldsmith, Budhram Persaud, has been missing for over a week, leaving relatives fearful that he may have come to harm. Persaud, called ‘Buffa’, of Lot 895, Thirteenth...

Four minors rescued from sexual slavery

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Four minors rescued from sexual slavery

Thankful to Women Miners’ Organization, Bartica Police Four teenage girls escaped sexual exploitation in Region Seven “gold bush” thanks to collaborative efforts by the Guyana...

Sunday Cartoon – April 22, 2012

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon – April 22, 2012

Bogus passport tendered to obtain $2.5M lodged with Supreme Court

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Bogus passport tendered to obtain $2.5M lodged with Supreme Court

Two brothers have engaged the police in trying to find out who was responsible for withdrawing $2.5M that was lodged in a city bank through the Supreme Court. The money was discovered missing when...

United Associates’ workers again protest long overdue wages

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on United Associates’ workers again protest long overdue wages

Security guards employed with the United Associates Security and Domestic Services Incorporated, staged a protest over overdue payments, in front of the company’s office in Kingston....

Bharrat Jagdeo’s pension still to be effected

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Bharrat Jagdeo’s pension still to be effected

Pension and allowances voted on for former President Bharrat Jagdeo are yet to be effected. This is according to the Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh, who this past week informed the House that...

VICTORY FOR PENSIONERS!

Apr 22, 2012 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on VICTORY FOR PENSIONERS!

The Alliance For Change (AFC) won a major victory when the Minority Government agreed to give Old Age Pensioners $10,000 per monthly, and forced it to back off from the pittance it had...

The Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi)

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi)

The Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) is a small-sized wild cat, native to Central and South America. In 2002, the IUCN classified the jaguarundi as Least Concern as it is likely that no...

They chose me. I’m not alone, my country’s with me.

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on They chose me. I’m not alone, my country’s with me.

Last Wednesday evening, I tuned in to channel 9 to see Prime News. The screen screamed; “Up next, Prime News.” But it was taking a few minutes to come on. I used the remote to roam. I clicked to...

Mentally challenged teenager a constant victim of gang rape

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Mentally challenged teenager a constant victim of gang rape

Pull Quote: “At first I did not want to do what they tell me fuh do, but dey start fuh beat me; was eight of dem. One was taking money from the rest, like he sellin me to dem.” By...

Nagamootoo bemoans PPP’s “loss of values in public life”

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Nagamootoo bemoans PPP’s “loss of values in public life”

Pull Quote: “He (Dr. Jagan) was incorruptible and we are seeing now the floodgates of sleaze in public life…It’s telling us that they have certainly lost their way.” By...

Death of a detective’s wife

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on Death of a detective’s wife

– How did Patricia James end up with a bullet in her head and an unlicenced gun by her side? By Michael Jordan If buildings could speak, then surely the house on...

The government must account for our money

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on The government must account for our money

The change in the composition of Parliament has resulted in a new dispensation when it comes to spending taxpayers’ money. For one, the government must be prepared to explain these...

THE MEANS TEST FOR OLD AGE PENSIONS SHOULD BE REINTRODUCED

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE MEANS TEST FOR OLD AGE PENSIONS SHOULD BE REINTRODUCED

If the present tariffs enjoyed by the people of Linden are unsustainable in the medium term, then paying pensioners in Guyana $10,000 without a means test is even more unsustainable. The...

Self Control and Continuity

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Self Control and Continuity

When my family gets together for our annual reunion, we invariably linger over old photographs and videos. One video goes back to 1988: we’re driving towards Parika and I recorded some...

Decisions on Cuba rooted in politics, not principle

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Decisions on Cuba rooted in politics, not principle

By Sir Ronald Sanders US President Barack Obama vetoed Cuba’s attendance at this month’s Summit of the Americas in Colombia for domestic political reasons. He was not alone in...

THE ARTS FORUM

Apr 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, The Arts Forum Comments Off on THE ARTS FORUM

THE ARTS FORUM is a platform that accommodates multiple voices exploring themes and issues of concern to the peoples of Guyana, the Caribbean, and the Diaspora. As such, the views...

From the Diaspora…KUDOS TO MR. GRANGER FOR DEMONSTRATING POLITICAL MATURITY

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…KUDOS TO MR. GRANGER FOR DEMONSTRATING POLITICAL MATURITY

By Ralph Seeram If events of the past few days in Parliament can be used as an indicator, Guyana has entered into a new era of political maturity and cooperation. This no doubt bodes well for the...

ImmigrationTALK: Changes in Visa Processing Fees

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationTALK: Changes in Visa Processing Fees

By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram On April 13, 2012, the Department of State adjusted visa processing fees. Some fees were increased and others were reduced. The Department is required to recover, as...

Granger holds stakeholders forum in Linden

Apr 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Granger holds stakeholders forum in Linden

…denies agreeing to any hike in electricity rates Leader of the Opposition, David Granger along with Rupert Roopnaraine last evening met with members of his party and major stakeholders in the...