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PPP attacks former Speaker

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on PPP attacks former Speaker

…he never raised corruption during Presidential bid—says statement The ruling party yesterday went on the offensive against outspoken, former Central Executive Member and party...

Passengers seek compensation for Matthew’s Ridge plane crash

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Passengers seek compensation for Matthew’s Ridge plane crash

Attorney-at-Law Melvin Duke says that a statement of claim has been sent to Air Services Limited (ASL) on behalf of two clients seeking compensation for inconveniences caused following...

GPL identifies 6000 pensioners for subsidy

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on GPL identifies 6000 pensioners for subsidy

Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Power and Light, Bharat Dindyal, said that since parliament approved a $20,000 a year subsidy for pensioners, the company has only identified 6000 beneficiaries....

Respected spiritual guide, Chandradatt Persaud, is a ‘Special Person’

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Respected spiritual guide, Chandradatt Persaud, is a ‘Special Person’

“I love what I do and I did it well without any kind of regrets or despondency. I am not a despondent person by nature. I like to be positive and nothing bothers me. I always have this...

Dem boys seh…Hard ears pickney does feel

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Hard ears pickney does feel

When people ain’t get wha dem want dem does seh all kind of things. This past week nuff people did want nuff thing and some of dem lef like a dog without a bone. Dem boys know that de hydro...

Twin brothers on a ‘novel’ mission making a huge impact

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Twin brothers on a ‘novel’ mission making a huge impact

By Sharmain Grainger Driven by God-given talent and might, and backed by a fervent passion to give back to the Guyanese community, two brothers have taken the term ‘leadership’ to new heights. It...

The Baccoo Speaks

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

I had seen and spoken about the impact of unqualified people leaving school. The result is that these people believe that the society owes them a living and so we have this crime wave. Guns are...

The University of the West Indies: Performing against the odds

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on The University of the West Indies: Performing against the odds

By Sir Ronald Sanders A few days ago the BBC Television World Service interviewed one of the wealthiest persons in China. She will be 48 years old next month and her assets are worth US$3.6...

Sunday Cartoon

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

Marginalisation and Reparations

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Marginalisation and Reparations

CariCom, finally officially supporting the demand for reparations from Britain for their enslavement of millions of Africans in the Caribbean, should base the claims not only on the historical damage...

A FUNERAL WITHOUT A WAKE

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A FUNERAL WITHOUT A WAKE

The PPPC administration has signaled the death knell for the Amaila Falls Hydroelectric Project, following votes in the National Assembly last Thursday. The public, however, should be...

A recipe for bloody murder

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on A recipe for bloody murder

By Michael Jordan Let’s get a 31-year-old widower. Mix him with a lonely, lovestruck married woman, add in a wealthy and jealous husband, and what do you get? A recipe for bloody murder. Sounds...

The big GECOM cover-up

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on The big GECOM cover-up

So many things grabbed my attention toward the end of the week just past that at one stage I thought that I would refrain from writing about the many things that really bothered me. Instead, I...

Sugar welfare fund under threat by GuySuCo’s dismal performance

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Sugar welfare fund under threat by GuySuCo’s dismal performance

A longstanding sugar industry body tasked with improving housing and social conditions for workers has warned that its operations could be threatened unless the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo)...

LIAT commences flights to Ogle tomorrow

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on LIAT commences flights to Ogle tomorrow

Regional airline LIAT, announced yesterday that on Monday, July 22, it will commence daily flights out of the Ogle Airport. Ogle International Airport was recently certified Regional Class status....

A law that needs revisiting and those prepaid meters

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on A law that needs revisiting and those prepaid meters

By Leonard Gildarie Every week I try to talk on things that bother me. I view it as criticism to help us make Guyana better. Sometimes you are on the move and wonder at some of the things that are...

Local executive elected to elite Toastmasters post

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Local executive elected to elite Toastmasters post

Having been elected to the distinguished position of District Governor, charged with overseeing the operations of 122 Toastmasters clubs in 19 territories, Finance Director and Company...

Digicel remains steadfast on liberalized telecoms sector

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Digicel remains steadfast on liberalized telecoms sector

… litigation not from our corner – CEO By Gary Eleazar In any market, whether Stabroek Market or the New York Stock Exchange, there are certain key factors that are critical to the industry...

Obama, Snowden and the MIC

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Obama, Snowden and the MIC

Few scholars would deny the suggestion that if the Snowden affair had occurred before the re-election of Obama, he would have probably lost or received far fewer votes. The Snowden affair is not...

Book Review… A writer’s provocative look at society and crime

Jul 21, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Book Review… A writer’s provocative look at society and crime

Book: Understanding the criminal: Exploring the Nature and Consequences of Imprisonment Reviewer: Dr Glenville Ashby Adam John McIntyre embarks on an interesting study as he searches for the...

He’s doing a ‘heckuva’ job

Jul 21, 2013 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on He’s doing a ‘heckuva’ job

Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee, in his six and a half years, has been unable to improve human safety or ensure a higher level of public security. Proof of the Administration’s...

EXTENDED AIRPORT RUNWAY A BETTER OPTION

Jul 21, 2013 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on EXTENDED AIRPORT RUNWAY A BETTER OPTION

By Moses Nagamootoo and Sasenarine Singh We have read the typically adamant but ill-tempered declaration by the Minister of Works that the PPP/C Government will proceed with the new...

West Indies v Pakistan, 4th ODI, St Lucia…Top-order worries remain for both teams

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies v Pakistan, 4th ODI, St Lucia…Top-order worries remain for both teams

ESPNcricinfo – Attribute it to the impact of Twenty20 if you may, but with the recent trend in one-dayers, even a cushion of 15 runs to defend off the final over may not be...

Ravens oust #1 seeded Pacesetters from GABA Playoffs

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ravens oust #1 seeded Pacesetters from GABA Playoffs

-set up riveting final showdown with Colts tonight The number four ranked Dyna’s Ravens ousted number one ranked Trinity Grid Holdings (TGH) Pacesetters from the Georgetown Amateur Basketball...

RBC postpones Seawall Bandstand race

Jul 21, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on RBC postpones Seawall Bandstand race

The inclement weather has forced the Roraima Bikers Club (RBC) to postpone its Bryden and Fernandes 10-race event around the Seawall Bandstand which was scheduled for today. According to club...

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A flawed interpretation of international law

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News – The assertion that “under international law, Venezuela is responsible for... more