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An unfortunate case

May 18, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on An unfortunate case

Dear Mr. Editor It is ironical that the letter “Excessive Security?” in KN May 16, 2012 would appear at a time when Republic Bank, reported on spending millions of dollars on security. On...

The shoe is on the other foot

May 18, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The shoe is on the other foot

Dear Sir, I wish to comment on the article published in S.N on Monday 14th May, 2012 p.12 titled “Police Abuse of Law-Abiding citizens a deep-seated problem”, by the former Speaker...

Indians did fight for right to vote

May 18, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Indians did fight for right to vote

Dear Editor, Mr. Lincoln Lewis challenged President Donald Ramotar’s claim that Indians “fought for the right to vote” in Guyana in his missive captioned “The President Opted for a...

The blindness that cell phones cause

May 18, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The blindness that cell phones cause

Dear Editor, I wish to commend the Guyana Police Force’s ‘Operation Safeway’ for its modest successes over the first four months of 2012. I admit to being concerned at the disregard that some...

Student chopped, stabbed at LBI school by gang

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Student chopped, stabbed at LBI school by gang

– Assailants storm premises two days later Police are currently investigating the chopping and stabbing of a 16-year-old schoolboy by a gang on Monday afternoon last at LBI (La Bonne...

Under-fire GGMC boss to proceed on retirement leave

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Under-fire GGMC boss to proceed on retirement leave

– new head being sought Four months after confirming Karen Livan as its new Commissioner, mining regulator, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), is now looking...

Russia preparing to write off $50M Guyana debt before yearend

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Russia preparing to write off $50M Guyana debt before yearend

RUSAL last year paid over $160M in taxes and royalties to government and is making significant impacts in this country, Russian Ambassador to Guyana, Nikolay Smirnov, said yesterday. Speaking...

First ever skills and trade persons job fair today

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on First ever skills and trade persons job fair today

For the first time ever persons seeking employment within the mining sector will be able to do so through services provided by a reputable company. This will be made possible through IKS...

Schoolboy fatal stabbing…Teen to be charged with murder

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Schoolboy fatal stabbing…Teen to be charged with murder

Police are expected to lay charges against a 17-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed his classmate to death late Wednesday afternoon. St. George’s High student Shane George was stabbed several...

Convict brutally stabbed at Camp Street Prison

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Convict brutally stabbed at Camp Street Prison

A Camp Street prisoner on Tuesday was viciously stabbed several times about his body by fellow inmates who accused him of “snitching” during an early morning raid. Adrian Bishop, 24, who...

Guyana wants T&T oil expert on petroleum advisory body

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana wants T&T oil expert on petroleum advisory body

Guyana has requested help in its oil quest from neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago. According to Trinidad’s Energy Minister, Kevin Ramnarine, Guyana has asked for a T&T representative to...

Repsol ships in special equipment to deal with chemical waste

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Repsol ships in special equipment to deal with chemical waste

Repsol Exploracion S.A. which is currently drilling for oil offshore in Guyana has brought special equipment to deal with its chemical waste. According to the Spanish-owned company, the...

WCB drainage structures for restoration

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on WCB drainage structures for restoration

Reconstruction of drainage structures between Belladrum and Cotton Tree, West Coast Berbice, is expected to commence in mid-June. The contractors are currently mobilizing...

Work on DHB’s western ramp begins May 26

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Work on DHB’s western ramp begins May 26

From May 26, the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) will be closed to ocean-going vessels to accommodate the replacement of the structure’s western hydraulic ramp. The operation is...

Works Ministry focuses on solar energy for traffic signals

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Works Ministry focuses on solar energy for traffic signals

The Public Works Ministry is aiming to have 24 of its 47 traffic signals utilize solar energy as its primary source of power, and energy from Guyana Power and Light as its secondary supply, by...

UN envoy hails workshop related to Guyana-Venezuela border dispute

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on UN envoy hails workshop related to Guyana-Venezuela border dispute

Representatives of Guyana and Venezuela met earlier this week as work by the United Nations continues in an effort to resolve a longstanding border controversy. According to the...

Ophthalmologist calls for more accountability of GPHC’s Low Vision Unit

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Ophthalmologist calls for more accountability of GPHC’s Low Vision Unit

The Low Vision Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) could be a source of immense finances to help improve the current operation of the Ophthalmology Department. However,...

Guyanese JFK employee nabbed for stealing items meant for U.S. troops

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese JFK employee nabbed for stealing items meant for U.S. troops

– found with stolen US$100 watch (New York Daily News) – A sticky-fingered airport employee with a stone-cold heart was collared for snatching pricey items from packages...

Antigua finds drugs in suitcase from Guyana

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Antigua finds drugs in suitcase from Guyana

Antigua, St John’s (Caribarena.com) – Antiguan authorities say that they seized a suitcase containing 1.1 kg of cocaine at the VC Bird International Airport on Tuesday....

Guyanese faces up to 70 years, US$1M fine for identity theft

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese faces up to 70 years, US$1M fine for identity theft

Pennsylvania, US (citizenvoice.com) -A man who has been deported from the United States four times will be charged with illegal re-entry and other charges, including identity theft. The...

CIOG receives vehicle donation

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on CIOG receives vehicle donation

The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) has received a new vehicle, compliments of Mehran Trading Company, an overseas-based company operating in Guyana for the past...

Kaneville murder trial to commence Monday

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Kaneville murder trial to commence Monday

The High Court trial for Dwight DaSilva is expected to get underway on Monday before Justice Roxanne George. In 2009, DaSilva was committed to stand trial by Magistrate Nigel Hawke, for the 2006...

Laptop project moving forward despite budget cuts – OP

May 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Laptop project moving forward despite budget cuts – OP

The One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) project will continue despite the opposition parties’ cuts to the National Budget, government stated yesterday. According to the Office of the President,...

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The PPP is in the grip of the bourgeoisie

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur news- The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) stands at a crossroads. Once the vanguard... more