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Govt still supports EZjet

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Govt still supports EZjet

…claims media attacks were unwarranted Government has denied any prior knowledge of the state of affairs which led to the demise of Chartered Airline Service, EZjet, and has...

10 hospitals built, upgraded in 2012

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on 10 hospitals built, upgraded in 2012

……more services delivered in various locations- Health Minister Health Minister Dr Bheri Ramsarran has lauded the Government for making major investments which he said sparked the improvement of...

OAS anti-corruption mechanism begins analyzing new group of countries

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on OAS anti-corruption mechanism begins analyzing new group of countries

The Organization of American States (OAS) has begun the process of analyzing a new group of countries — Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Panama, Uruguay, and Venezuela — as part of the fourth round of...

Positive Thought- A Strong Tool Of Success

Jan 06, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on Positive Thought- A Strong Tool Of Success

Once upon a time there was bunch of tiny frogs that arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see...

Ruby girl’s death…Post mortem supports teen died by suicide

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Ruby girl’s death…Post mortem supports teen died by suicide

The father of 15-year-old Natasha Nazamudeen doubted that his daughter’s death was a suicide but a source close to the investigation has stated that the death was a clear case of suicide....

The Opposition and Police Reform

Jan 06, 2013 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The Opposition and Police Reform

One of the most encouraging events that ushered in the New Year was the announcement by Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee of the Strategic and Implementation Plans for the Guyana Police...

Fatal Pomeroon River accident…Region Two Chairman may not have to face charges

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Fatal Pomeroon River accident…Region Two Chairman may not have to face charges

While the Captain of the Region Two vessel may be charged in connection with the Pomeroon tragedy, no charges will be laid against any of the passengers who were present when the mishap occurred....

Nat’l Assembly approves legislation to overhaul Deeds Registry

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Nat’l Assembly approves legislation to overhaul Deeds Registry

– will reduce delays in processing transports, business registrations By Leonard Gildarie A critical bill that aims to reduce the delays at the Deeds Registry with the processing of...

Patient demands better service at Malaria Clinic

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Patient demands better service at Malaria Clinic

Patients are now complaining about the services being offered to them at the Malaria Clinic, located at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious...

The Baccoo Speaks

Jan 06, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

The country is enjoying a breather from the madness because the beast has flown to foreign climes where conditions are more favourable than they are in Guyana at this time. Indeed the Angel of Doom...

Commonwealth or Europe? Why a choice?

Jan 06, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Commonwealth or Europe? Why a choice?

By Sir Ronald Sanders The New Year started with yet another welcome affirmation from the British government of the importance of the 54-nation Commonwealth. Hugo Swire, who was appointed Minister of...

Police Change?

Jan 06, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Police Change?

We are pleased that, even though late, the police force is about to undergo a makeover. Our entry into politics was occasioned by an unwillingness or inability of the Guyana Police Force to do its...

THE 1823 SLAVE REVOLT WAS AN EAST COAST UPRISING.

Jan 06, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE 1823 SLAVE REVOLT WAS AN EAST COAST UPRISING.

One of the last public acts of Forbes Burnham, the former President of Guyana, before his voice failed, was to demand that Murray Street, now Quamina Street, be renamed because, as he stated,...

UNASUR proposes single South American citizenship

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on UNASUR proposes single South American citizenship

By Odeen Ishmael The sixth summit of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), held in Peru’s capital Lima concluded on November 30 with a firm proposal to create a single South American...

No resolutions, but there must be change

Jan 06, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on No resolutions, but there must be change

I have already announced that I made no resolutions this year because I simply could not keep them, but that did not stop me from encouraging people to develop meaningful habits in the New...

The Cricket

Jan 06, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Cricket

Crickets, family Gryllidae (also known as “true crickets”), are insects somewhat related to grasshoppers, and more closely related to katydids or bush crickets (family Tettigoniidae). They...

Anticipation at fever pitch for CeCe Winans gospel concert

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Anticipation at fever pitch for CeCe Winans gospel concert

“Every bit of energy is focused in organizing the largest ever Gospel Festival in Guyana.” So says Yog Mahadeo of Inspire Inc., the company that is bringing world-renowned gospel singer CeCe...

Book Review: A regrettable account of Guyana’s missed opportunity

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Book Review: A regrettable account of Guyana’s missed opportunity

By Dr. Glenville Ashby In A Dream Deferred: Guyanese Identity and the Shadows of Colonialism, academic Stephen Spencer examines Guyana’s squandered economic and political opportunities....

Our security sector would have been better off today

Jan 06, 2013 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Our security sector would have been better off today

By Khemraj Ramjattan AFC Leader In the very early days of the PPP’s Administration, and against the grain as it were, I urged my colleagues in the leadership that there must be civilian oversight...

PPPC is misleading Guyanese on the national security strategy

Jan 06, 2013 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on PPPC is misleading Guyanese on the national security strategy

Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee’s press conference on 31st December 2012 promised to make announcements on security reform. The public was presented instead with a selective review of some...

Sunday Cartoon

Jan 06, 2013 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

Coalition to host ‘An Afternoon of reflection’

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Coalition to host ‘An Afternoon of reflection’

The Coalition of The 1823 Parade Ground Monument has arranged ‘An afternoon of reflection and knowledge-sharing’ for today, at Independence Park (Parade Ground), Georgetown. The event will...

ImmigrationINFO …Immigration News For Our Community

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationINFO …Immigration News For Our Community

Resolving Problems at the U.S. Port of Entry Attorney Gail S. Seeram Since 9/11, there has been heightening security at the airports and U.S. port of entries. Though many travelers feel safer at...

Man robs former national boxing champion

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Man robs former national boxing champion

… placed on $200,000 bail A man who allegedly took the chance of breaking and entering the dwelling house of former national boxing champion and World Title contender, Howard “the Battersea...

From the Diaspora…HOW TO LIVE LONGER AND HAPPIER IN THE NEW YEAR

Jan 06, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…HOW TO LIVE LONGER AND HAPPIER IN THE NEW YEAR

By Ralph Seeram On the stroke of midnight on Old Year’s Night I was on my computer in bed, I refused to turn on the TV to the view the celebrations welcoming the New Year. It was as if I was in...

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Crowds, chaos and complaints

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The folly of the cash grant distribution is a textbook case of what happens when a government,... more