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Transparency International takes corruption awareness to Berbicians

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Transparency International takes corruption awareness to Berbicians

There is so much corruption out there especially that which is hidden from the public and watch-dog groups. This was the contention of Transparency International during a presentation to the...

The post-Jagdeo presidency

May 28, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The post-Jagdeo presidency

When a president goes through a concatenation of mistakes, a creeping disrespect for his political character emerges among the citizens. People feel that he is incompetent or is a shallow thinker, or...

Students, disabled persons group get Bridge Company donations

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Students, disabled persons group get Bridge Company donations

The Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) made three donations to various organizations in Berbice recently. Mr. Stephen Rambajan, Secretary/Accountant, BBCI handed over a $40,000 cheque to a...

Accelerated solutions needful to counter maternal child health challenges – MCH Director

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Accelerated solutions needful to counter maternal child health challenges – MCH Director

Guyana’s target to achieve the United Nation’s recommended Maternal Mortality Ratio of 80 per 100,000 by 2015 is one that will require accelerated solutions to counter existing problems...

GWI working to restore Cummings Park service

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on GWI working to restore Cummings Park service

– disruption caused by emergency maintenance works Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) will be working to restore the availability of potable water to the Cummings Park community, in Sophia....

Several health facilities beg improvement, more staff

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Several health facilities beg improvement, more staff

Challenges within several health facilities between Plaisance and Hope, East Coast Demerara, could have been avoided if the Ministry of Health had done regular maintenance and ensured adequate...

Fishermen call for dredging of shoreline

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Fishermen call for dredging of shoreline

The fishermen operating at the Meadow Bank Wharf are calling on the relevant authorities to dredge the large amount of “sling mud” that has accumulated on the shoreline. It has been six...

Berbice Bridge Company donates medals to top performers

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice Bridge Company donates medals to top performers

The Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) bestowed several medals to top Education performers in East Berbice recently at a special awards ceremony hosted by the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports...

That Del Conte Road

May 28, 2013 KNews Editorial Comments Off on That Del Conte Road

Roads and railways are perhaps the easiest means of communicating and commuting between places. They help to open up parts of the country that were previously inaccessible. Roads spurred...

No charges yet for improvised shot gun, perpetrators released

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on No charges yet for improvised shot gun, perpetrators released

After close to two weeks the police are yet to charge anyone in connection with the improvised shotgun find at a resident’s home in Canefield, East Canje, Berbice. At the moment no one seems to...

Habitat collaborates with Adventist Development to help underprivileged

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Habitat collaborates with Adventist Development to help underprivileged

Two organisations that focus on improving the lives of the less fortunate have decided to combine their efforts to increase and extend their services. The Habitat for Humanity Guyana Inc. (HfHG)...

Corentyne duo committed to stand trial for murdering 17-year-old

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Corentyne duo committed to stand trial for murdering 17-year-old

Two men accused of murdering 17-year-old Sasenarine ‘Suraj’ Persaud, of Number 70 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, on April 29, 2012 were both committed to stand trial in the next...

Causing death accused freed in Magistrate’s court

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Causing death accused freed in Magistrate’s court

Paul Azar, 30, of 38 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, who was on trial in the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s court on a charge of causing death by dangerous driving was on Friday freed by...

Coast Guard murder trial continues today

May 28, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Coast Guard murder trial continues today

The trial of three former Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard ranks, charged with the murder of a young Bartica gold dealer, will continue today at the Suddie High Court in Essequibo before Justice...

If the EPA’s officials don’t know they’d better ask somebody

May 28, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on If the EPA’s officials don’t know they’d better ask somebody

DEAR EDITOR, I am writing about an advertisement placed in your newapaper dated Sunday May 26 2013, by the Environmental Protection Agency, seeking comments on a draft National Policy on...

These Ministers only dealt with minor issues

May 28, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on These Ministers only dealt with minor issues

DEAR EDITOR, The recent visit by the two Ministers of Local Government to Sub-Region 2 of Region #8 was appreciated. However, in my opinion it was not much benefit to the residents, if at all...

Our people still seem to be making an impact for the better in parts of the world

May 28, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Our people still seem to be making an impact for the better in parts of the world

Dear Editor, Sometime ago I commented on the fact that schoolteachers could have a strong influence on their charges’ lives, whether they realise it or not. I cited as a ‘for instance’ my own...

The Culture Minister’s contortions on the issue of the Caribbean Press are increasingly embarrassing

May 28, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Culture Minister’s contortions on the issue of the Caribbean Press are increasingly embarrassing

DEAR EDITOR, It is time the Minister of Culture takes a long, hard look at his management and accountability methodology and then authentically seek a progressive way forward – his...

Is GT&T holding this nation to ransom?

May 28, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is GT&T holding this nation to ransom?

Dear Editor, So GT&T decided to change its billing system (obviously a boardroom decision) with a claim that it will improve its service delivery. Oh please! It has been almost 2 months...

Where has all the compassion gone?

May 28, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Where has all the compassion gone?

DEAR EDITOR, I always say, “I will never turn my back on any animal that needs help, “so I do hope this horse forgives me for not doing more and quicker. I t was the evening of...

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