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CFATF denies dictating Anti-Money Laundering Amendment

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on CFATF denies dictating Anti-Money Laundering Amendment

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) legislation was not dictated by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) as is being touted by Government....

Airport officials on high alert after ‘terror threat’ to Caribbean Airlines

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Airport officials on high alert after ‘terror threat’ to Caribbean Airlines

The United States Embassy here in Georgetown has issued an emergency travel advisory for US citizens travelling from Guyana to America during February 10 through Wednesday, February 12, 2014....

Moves apace to stamp out filariasis

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Moves apace to stamp out filariasis

– city’s insanitary state perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes transmitting parasite By Sharmain Grainger Superstitious beliefs have been one of the primary reasons some persons do not...

Alarming number of youths being prosecuted for serious crimes

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Alarming number of youths being prosecuted for serious crimes

By Sunita Samaroo “The youth involvement in crime tells you that there is a general sense of hopelessness and that the young people are seriously seeking attention by any means necessary” –...

GECOM “aware of possibility” of General Elections

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM “aware of possibility” of General Elections

– PRO The anticipated acrimonious parliamentary debate over this year’s 2014 budget has presented in the minds of some, the possibility of General Elections, and the Guyana Election...

Dem boys seh…Like Jagdeo presidential package sweeten Donald

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Like Jagdeo presidential package sweeten Donald

Chris Ram mek a good statement de other day. Wid all de talk about money laundering and everybody focusing pun dem drug dealers and big businessman, Ram seh that dem political party must also leh...

R&R Int. 23rd Mashramani 40 Mile Cycle Road Race…Michael Anthony pedals away with senior and junior titles

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on R&R Int. 23rd Mashramani 40 Mile Cycle Road Race…Michael Anthony pedals away with senior and junior titles

By Franklin Wilson Linden based 17-year-old Michael Anthony, a team Coco member, showed his class yet again when he thumped a star studded field to win the 23rd annual R&R International 40 mile...

NAGICO Regional Super50 cricket…T&T teach CCC a lesson with 7-wicket win

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on NAGICO Regional Super50 cricket…T&T teach CCC a lesson with 7-wicket win

By Sean Devers in Trinidad In Association with Digicel, Carib Beer, Giftland Office Max, Payless Variety Store & Leisure Inn & Car Rentals is considered by many as the party capital of...

Kirk Edwards still eligible for West Indies selection – Cameron

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kirk Edwards still eligible for West Indies selection – Cameron

By Sean Devers Despite missing the current regional NAGICO Super50 tournament in Trinidad & Tobago because he repeatedly refused to sign for the team’s Match kit and was sent home, top Barbados...

NCN commits to sponsoring broadcast for one night of int’l amateur boxing tourney

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on NCN commits to sponsoring broadcast for one night of int’l amateur boxing tourney

After a lengthy period, international amateur boxing returns to the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) February 14-16 as the action pits the skill of local pugilists against their counterparts from...

Correction to our Youth in Focus article

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Correction to our Youth in Focus article

Yesterday, Kaieteur Sport highlighted the feats of National Junior Chess champion, Haifeng Su, under ‘Youth in Focus’ and indeed the meritorious returns of this enterprising lad in comparison to...

Wilbert Benjamin Sports Store cycle race now set for 24th February

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wilbert Benjamin Sports Store cycle race now set for 24th February

The cycle road race sponsored by former national cycling champion, overseas based Wilbert Benjamin and organised by the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) in observance of Benjamin’s father Sanko...

Anti Money Laundering Legislation…Ministerial prosecuting powers should be transferred

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Anti Money Laundering Legislation…Ministerial prosecuting powers should be transferred

….political parties must be reviewed under the law – Chris Ram Attorney General, Minister Anil Nandlall, has been the chief spokesperson in the Government benches seeking to deny the...

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on LEAD BY EXAMPLE

It is said that personal example is more important than preaching. Was it not Gandhi who urged, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Let personal example create the beginnings of change....

Thirteen Soca Monarch finalists named amid downpour in Berbice

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Thirteen Soca Monarch finalists named amid downpour in Berbice

By Rehana Ahamad It rained incessantly in New Amsterdam, Berbice on Saturday night, and while it did cause hours of delay, the heavy showers did not prevent the judges from naming the finalists of...

The Minister should outline the present foreign policy position

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Minister should outline the present foreign policy position

Dear Editor, In the February 7th edition of the Kaieteur News there is a report of an interview I gave to that paper entitled “Guyana’s foreign policy is in a mess”. I need to assure the...

The importance of Team Work

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The importance of Team Work

Dear Editor, On February 05, 2014, I received a call from animal lover, Shalini Singh (at 4:50 pm), telling me of an injured horse standing in the median on the Rupert Craig Highway (near Bel Air...

All those who are poor do not commit crimes

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on All those who are poor do not commit crimes

Dear Editor, Some social theories suggest that those who are in poverty, got that way merely of their own accord. It is true that drug and gang-infested neighbourhoods of today often do invest in...

The Ramotar admin. is soft on crime

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Ramotar admin. is soft on crime

Dear Editor, I would like to add my say in the letter section. The Ramotar administration is soft on crime, that is the reason why there are so many crimes are committed: killings, robbery, rape,...

Guyana is an evolving democracy

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana is an evolving democracy

Dear Editor, Guyana is an evolving democracy. We have managed over the several decades to free ourselves from colonial rule and PNC dictatorial rule. Today we can all take pride in the fact that we...

Can the city be saved?

Feb 10, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Can the city be saved?

In recent weeks Central Government has been undertaking a series of works in the city, particularly in the area of garbage removal and cleaning the waterways. This is really nothing new because...

Anti Money Laundering legislation…APNU to further reduce powers of Ministers

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Anti Money Laundering legislation…APNU to further reduce powers of Ministers

…also amends Principal Act to allow search/seizures not only at ports of entry If Minister Anil Nandlall recognised the need to reduce the power of Ministers under the amendments to the...

Top Cop lauds ‘A’ Division for success in solving murders

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Top Cop lauds ‘A’ Division for success in solving murders

– says sleuths will apprehend Trevor Rose’s killers Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell has commended his ranks from the Force’s ‘A’ Division for their diligence that has led to...

Katabuli Bridge on verge of collapse

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Katabuli Bridge on verge of collapse

– Lindeners alarmed Erosion, caused by the relentless Demerara River and compounded by poor revetment works, is now threatening to split the Katabulli bridge in half, if urgent remedial works...

Name section of National Zoological Park after slain volunteer

Feb 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Name section of National Zoological Park after slain volunteer

– say family, friends Trevor Julius Fung was a promising student and a lover of nature. But two young killers cut his life short on Valentine’s Night, ten years ago. Since his passing,...

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The PPP is in the grip of the bourgeoisie

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur news- The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) stands at a crossroads. Once the vanguard... more