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Amputee held for murder of Patentia man

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Amputee held for murder of Patentia man

Victim was charged with murdering brother A Patentia man charged with murdering his brother 13 years ago was himself a victim Friday night. Dead is Yusuf Shaddick, called ‘Smith’ and...

Consummate, gifted teacher Marcia Smith is a ‘Special Person’

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Consummate, gifted teacher Marcia Smith is a ‘Special Person’

“I know God is watching and that is where my character comes in and he will judge me for what I’ve done over the course of my life.” By Sharmain Grainger Perhaps one of the hardest things for...

Dem boys seh…PPP coming to an end

Oct 28, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…PPP coming to an end

Honesty is de best policy. That is wha dem boys learn since dem li’l. Dem go to Sunday school and dem hear bout de Ten Commandments. Thou shalt not steal is one of dem. But if you live in Guyana...

The Baccoo Speaks

Oct 28, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

There is going to be yet another murder because humankind in this place is crazy. A simple argument is going to end in death because one of the people involved is going to be egged on by those around...

No right to pass by on the other side: Kofi Annan and the UN

Oct 28, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on No right to pass by on the other side: Kofi Annan and the UN

By Sir Ronald Sanders “The Security Council took no responsibility for the situation in Rwanda and the growing number of lives lost, and its key members flatly denied the notion that a genocide was...

Another view of politics

Oct 28, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Another view of politics

(Excerpts from speech delivered to Caribbean Hindu Conference NYC July 7th, 2012) I’ve been asked to say a few words about “Raj Neeti – translated by the organizers as “politics” –...

Health Minister dismisses call for expansion of nursing schools libraries

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Health Minister dismisses call for expansion of nursing schools libraries

Although there has been a call for the expansion of the library at the Georgetown School of Nursing, such a move is certainly not on the horizon. At least this is according to Minister of Health...

HOW DOES ONE QUALIFY FOR ENTERTAINMENT TAX CONCESSIONS?

Oct 28, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on HOW DOES ONE QUALIFY FOR ENTERTAINMENT TAX CONCESSIONS?

Earlier this year, the government indicated that it would be granting import licences for the importation of chicken. This decision came in the wake of a shortage of poultry on the local...

Desmond Sears elected head of Shipping Association

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Desmond Sears elected head of Shipping Association

— body wants modernization of Demerara Harbour to be fast-tracked Desmond Sears, Chief Executive of Delmur Shipping Company, was elected Chairman of the Shipping Association (Guyana) Inc. (SAG) at...

New private school makes noteworthy impression

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on New private school makes noteworthy impression

As a fledgling primary institution, the Academy of Excellence is already proving to be a force to be reckoned with, having produced seven pupils worthy of attending Queen’s College at this year’s...

Husband and wife team’s daily devotion to stray dogs

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Husband and wife team’s daily devotion to stray dogs

Guyanese are becoming more and more concerned about their pets, particularly their dogs. They buy the fanciest of dog treats, provide them with the most comfortable sleeping area and even take them...

That Commission of Inquiry has exposed many shortcomings

Oct 28, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on That Commission of Inquiry has exposed many shortcomings

On July 18 three people were shot and killed in Linden. Immediately, President Donald Ramotar announced that he was going to launch an independent investigation into the shooting. The result is a...

Scouting can be greatest unifying force for youths across Guyana – GSA President

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Scouting can be greatest unifying force for youths across Guyana – GSA President

As the Scout Association of Guyana (SAG) celebrates its 103rd anniversary, the body is looking to significantly increase its membership over the next five years, particularly among young people...

The worst infamy ever uttered in Guyana’s parliamentary history

Oct 28, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The worst infamy ever uttered in Guyana’s parliamentary history

Mark Benschop has a tape of an interview with Donald Ramotar a year before he became the President. Benschop sought Ramotar’s views on a traffic incident involving Ramotar’s son, Alexei, and my...

The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)

Oct 28, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)

The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. It is the only member of the monotypic...

Book Review: We Cannot Forget

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Book Review: We Cannot Forget

Africa’s worst genocide relived By Dr Glenville Ashby [email protected] History is living, breathing, and has always been played out in the present. The daily atrocities in Syria and the...

Citizen’s petition to People’s Parliament for next Parliament sitting

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Citizen’s petition to People’s Parliament for next Parliament sitting

A petition presented on behalf of at least 6000 citizens by the People’s Parliament is expected to be heard at the next sitting of the National Assembly on November 9. The members of People’s...

Denying Opposition its ‘Right of Reply’ will be a development down a slippery slope

Oct 28, 2012 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Denying Opposition its ‘Right of Reply’ will be a development down a slippery slope

By Khemraj Ramjattan AFC Leader Over the past few weeks the viewing public of the National Communications Network (NCN) has been bombarded with lengthy discourses from members of the minority PPP/C...

Gunmen attack Kaneville grocery shop

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen attack Kaneville grocery shop

A Kaneville businesswoman is grateful for being spared after a gunman shot at her on Friday evening during a robbery at her business place. Bib Mohamed, called Ms. Lynette, of 50 First Phase,...

Overseas-based group seeks to help reduce kidney failure with outreach mission

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Overseas-based group seeks to help reduce kidney failure with outreach mission

Indicating that he has several ambitious plans on the horizon to further aid the advancement of health and education in Guyana, US-based business tycoon, George Subraj, on Friday, last,...

Sisters get challenge for land they occupied for over 50 years

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Sisters get challenge for land they occupied for over 50 years

Justice Dawn Gregory last week granted an ex-parte injunction in favour of two sisters for a property located East Half of Lot 4 Uitvlugt Front, West Coast Demerara, against a man holding a transport...

TB patients co-infected with HIV increases this year

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on TB patients co-infected with HIV increases this year

Though Guyana has been able to stabilize the epidemic of Tuberculosis (TB) over the past four years, the number of new patients diagnosed with TB and found to be co-infected with HIV has increased...

Sunday Cartoon

Oct 28, 2012 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

India expo to end in one week

Oct 28, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on India expo to end in one week

– Patrons advised to shop early for Diwali outfits As the Diwali festival draws near, a wide range of Indian-made garments and products at affordable and high end prices are...

ONE HOUR OF TIME

Oct 28, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on ONE HOUR OF TIME

A man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door. “Daddy, may I ask you a question?” “Yeah, sure, what is it?” replied the...

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Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The advent of significant oil discoveries has catapulted Guyana into the global spotlight.... more