December 12, 2012

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GINA causing tensions between Govt., Opposition –APNU

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on GINA causing tensions between Govt., Opposition –APNU

– releases dossier of 90 ‘biased’ reports Biased coverage of the Opposition by the state-controlled Government Information Agency (GINA) has drawn sharp reactions from one party,...

‘Gold’ boat heist…GGMC officials head to Curacao

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Gold’ boat heist…GGMC officials head to Curacao

In light of the recent US multi-million-dollar gold heist in Curacao, at least two senior officials from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) left for the Dutch-speaking territory...

PUC interventions channel $4M in rebates to consumers in 2012 – Chairman

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on PUC interventions channel $4M in rebates to consumers in 2012 – Chairman

Efforts on the part of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) were instrumental in awarding in excess of $4 million in rebates to consumers of utilities companies during the course of...

Army to investigate female soldier’s rape claims

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Army to investigate female soldier’s rape claims

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has launched an investigation into allegations of rape made by a female solider against a Captain in the Army. According to reports, the rank is requesting to be...

RE-APPLY AND INSIST ON PROMPT HEARINGS

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on RE-APPLY AND INSIST ON PROMPT HEARINGS

The Opposition blundered when it opted to nominate a representative to the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) without insisting that the National Frequency Management Unit...

NOC Commission of Inquiry…Justice Winston Moore appointed Chairman

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on NOC Commission of Inquiry…Justice Winston Moore appointed Chairman

Justice Winston Moore has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into the escape of inmates and other related occurrences at the New Opportunity Corps (NOC),...

Guyana to participate in “One Day on Earth” global filming event

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana to participate in “One Day on Earth” global filming event

The world’s largest annual media collaboration event, which brings together filmmakers, over 100 nonprofits, and the United Nations, will take place today. One Day on Earth, a grassroots...

NAPS hosts final consultation for HIVision 2020

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on NAPS hosts final consultation for HIVision 2020

With hopes of entering 2013 with a clear-cut guide to its Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) fight, the Ministry of Health through its National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) on Friday, last, held...

$830M bid among four for Kato School Complex

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on $830M bid among four for Kato School Complex

The Ministry of Education yesterday received four bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for the construction of Kato Secondary School complex, Region...

New Chinese Ambassador accredited

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on New Chinese Ambassador accredited

The benefits that Guyana would have accrued in the fields of infrastructure, economic and technical assistance, human resource development and investment through its longstanding relations with the...

Climate Change Weasels

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Climate Change Weasels

If the world needed any further proof that Climate Change was destroying our ecosystem after Hurricane Sandy, it was provided by the news that a Russian tanker had delivered oil from...

Bungee jumping, rock climbing for Giftland Mall

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Bungee jumping, rock climbing for Giftland Mall

MCG Investments Inc, on Monday signed a licencing agreement with SBA Entertainment Inc. for the leasing of space at their Giftland Mall, Pattensen, East Coast Demerara. The Coral Springs,...

Ganja in chair intercepted at Ogle Airport

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Ganja in chair intercepted at Ogle Airport

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force Narcotics Branch continue their drug interception this time with a seizure of over three kilograms of compressed marijuana at the Ogle Airport. The herb was...

Teen allegedly beaten, raped

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Teen allegedly beaten, raped

– accused released on $100,000 bail According to the relatives of a 14-year-old Kumaka girl, the teen is at present enduring extreme physical discomfort, severe emotional pain and has...

$300,000 bail for causing death accused

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on $300,000 bail for causing death accused

Truck driver Suruanga Ouditnarine, 24, of 101 Williamsburg, Corentyne was yesterday placed on $300,000 bail by Magistrate Fabayo Azore when he appeared before her at the Albion Court on a charge of...

Food and Drug department building capacity of inspectors

Dec 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Food and Drug department building capacity of inspectors

The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) is hosting a food inspectors’ workshop as it...

Amalia Falls highlights a failing

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Amalia Falls highlights a failing

Dear Editor, If anyone offers a thought in Guyana, he/she is immediately branded pro or anti government. We in Guyana, the land of many waters, have little or no hydropower. This is a...

Harry Parmesar has not served the (Cricket) IMC.

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Harry Parmesar has not served the (Cricket) IMC.

Dear Editor, Harry Parmesar’s bold statement to the media that he is willing to serve the Interim Management Committee (IMC) until its term expires is clearly designed to cover up his...

Export of timber logs to Asia is thriving

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Export of timber logs to Asia is thriving

Dear Editor, The Forest Products Association (FPA) of Guyana is one of the oldest trade associations in the Caribbean, founded in 1944. Like the Guyana Manufacturing and Services...

The emphasis is on lawful and responsible mining

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The emphasis is on lawful and responsible mining

Dear Editor, The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission stridently advocate and proactively work towards lawful, responsible...

Kudos for Hits and Jams

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Kudos for Hits and Jams

Dear Editor, I was out of the country when the whole furor over the scheduled appearance of American singer Chris Brown took place. The arguments for and against, themselves having been...

A most questionable charge

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on A most questionable charge

Dear Editor, I write with respect to the recent state of affairs involving Romel Bollers, particularly the allegations that he committed a robbery on December 3, 2012. I am not sure...

The negligence of nurses and doctors is killing women

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The negligence of nurses and doctors is killing women

Dear Editor, As we open the daily newspapers what we notice is the constant maternal and child deaths that have been taking place not only in Central Georgetown but also in other areas...

Jagan II receives money for a non-existent qualification

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Jagan II receives money for a non-existent qualification

Dear Editor, A disturbing situation was recently brought to my attention. It must be exposed, and urgently dealt with by this government if the government is serious about combating...

Searching for the Holy Grail

Dec 12, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Searching for the Holy Grail

This is the conclusion of my commentary on Ralph Ramkarran’s very bold and commendable analysis of the future of the PPP. To recap; in the economic realm, I did not see, contrary to...

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Georgetown, Guyana – Organizers of the Need for Speed Karting Championship have announced a change of venue for the opening round of the competition, which was originally scheduled to be held at...

A compromise is possible but not likely

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(Kaieteur News) – Back in 2009, legislation was passed by the then PPP/C government giving former presidents a wide range of benefits and facilities. These included security, vehicles, staff, utilities, medical expenses and other support, many of which were not subject to clear limits. Critics...

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Antigua and Barbuda is one of the smaller countries of the Caribbean. Yet small states have often advanced ideas that have significance beyond their size. The decision by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, led by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, to make...

The shell presidency

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Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – What’s up, doc? Yeah, that’s the sad reflection of the state of the Guyana presidency. Dwindled to a cartoon. If it’s not shoveling snow, it’s shoveling that other four-letter word that stinks up the environment. The great office of...

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