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Canadian gets 3 years for 2.615 kilograms of cocaine

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Canadian gets 3 years for 2.615 kilograms of cocaine

Yesterday, Johall Abram Mauget, 31, of 100 Mount Vermont, apartment 107, Canada, was brought before Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates Court, where he was made...

Guyana leads the way in Micro-science Experiments Initiative

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana leads the way in Micro-science Experiments Initiative

Nowadays everything is going ‘micro’, which of course means ‘small’. This micro fever ranges from computers and hi-tech equipment to laboratory equipment. Micro-gadgets have...

APNU urges Govt to change course on hinterland related issues

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on APNU urges Govt to change course on hinterland related issues

A Partnership for National Unity, APNU is urging the government to change course and stop their denial of the poor state of hinterland regions, particularly, relating to the social...

North Ruimveldt miner is latest road fatality

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on North Ruimveldt miner is latest road fatality

Driver detained… Tavel Yiraiyuh Ben Levi Gilbert of lot 3723 North Ruimveldt was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital yesterday following an early morning...

No new passport for name change applicant

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on No new passport for name change applicant

Attorney at Law, Charles S. Ramson, has said that the decision of the relevant functionaries at the Passport Office to not issue passports to any applicant who has changed his/her name...

Coast guard murder trial…Victim’s brother leads testimony

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Coast guard murder trial…Victim’s brother leads testimony

The trial of three former Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard ranks, who are charged with the murder of a young Bartica gold dealer, Dweive Kant Ramdass, continued today at the Suddie High...

Murder accused freed for second time

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Murder accused freed for second time

Murder accused Sevak Rampersaud, called ‘Suresh Persaud’, 37, on Friday walked out of the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s court a free man for the second time after Magistrate Adela...

Murder for hire accused granted bail

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Murder for hire accused granted bail

…as case goes to DPP for advice “It has been one month and investigations are still not complete. I have forgiven Lochan for what he said and though I understand the seriousness of this...

Barbadian national fined for overstaying his time

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Barbadian national fined for overstaying his time

A Barbadian national, who came to Guyana in 2007 for the Cricket World Cup, was only allowed a six-month stay but ended up over staying his time as he found new love and was able to...

Rice farmers in Berbice set to surpass target – GRPA President

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Rice farmers in Berbice set to surpass target – GRPA President

…snail infestation hampering rice crop President of the Guyana Rice Producers’ Association and Manager of the Bengal Aromatic Rice Processing Facility at Bengal Farm,...

‘We need to give the Parliament back to our people,’ says Trotman

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on ‘We need to give the Parliament back to our people,’ says Trotman

By Kiana Wilburg “The perception of politicians being seen as demigods needs to be changed. We have to change the notion that politicians are to be served by the people. The reality...

Albion murder accused remanded to prison

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Albion murder accused remanded to prison

….family blasts police investigations Prabhudyal ‘Ramesh’ Tarachand, 34, of High Reef, Albion Corentyne, was remanded to prison on Thursday after he appeared before...

ImmigrationINFO…Immigration News For Our Community

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationINFO…Immigration News For Our Community

Attorney Gail S. Seeram, Through this “Question & Answer” column, our goal is to answer your immigration questions. We appreciate your comments and questions. If you...

Woman seeking $5M compensation from Berbice lawyer

Jun 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Woman seeking $5M compensation from Berbice lawyer

A Corentyne woman is seeking compensation to the tune of $5M from prominent Berbice lawyer, Murseline Bacchus. Bacchus, and fish vendor Chandra Lakha Ramdass, were both charged with...

Stress is a threat to our physical and psychological wellbeing

Jun 08, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Stress is a threat to our physical and psychological wellbeing

Dear Editor, Alcohol abuse (heavy /excessive use) and addiction (dependency) have gravitated into a lingering crisis for decades in the Guyanese society, thus warranting immediate...

A new approach is needed in Guyana… Where do we start?

Jun 08, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on A new approach is needed in Guyana… Where do we start?

Dear Editor, Please let me express appreciation to the many who responded directly (as well as by anonymous letter) to my recent message. First, to those who know my personal circumstances, I...

The tendency to impose one’s way of life on others is a violation of fundamental human rights

Jun 08, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on The tendency to impose one’s way of life on others is a violation of fundamental human rights

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter written by Gordon Forte, titled ‘Appeals to race are now being dishonestly used for purposes of naked greed’ [June 4th, KN] Gordon Forte explained that...

Donor support – A critical factor in Guyana’s development

Jun 08, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Donor support – A critical factor in Guyana’s development

DEAR EDITOR, Within recent years, Guyana has been the beneficiary of significant donor support in terms of financial and technical assistance. As the country seeks to carve its own,...

The Princess Hotel chain deserves much credit

Jun 08, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Princess Hotel chain deserves much credit

DEAR EDITOR, I would like to take the opportunity on behalf of all Guyanese to briefly congratulate and thank the Princess Hotel chain for offering to us, a brand new, state-of-the-art movie...

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Groups, schedule announced for One Guyana 3×3 Quest

Desecration, Disrespectful, and Disgraceful

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The solemnity of Babu Jaan, a site meant to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Cheddi... more