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Educate our teachers on alternatives to corporal punishment

Mar 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Educate our teachers on alternatives to corporal punishment

Dear Editor, Corporal punishment violates human rights, physical integrity and human dignity, it carries lasting scars on children and must be thrown out of our schools, it is uncivilized and a poor...

Major overhaul of the Bartica health sector needed – BUYDG

Mar 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Major overhaul of the Bartica health sector needed – BUYDG

The Bartica United Development Group (BUYDG) has expressed frustration of the state of the health sector within Region Seven (7). President of the BUYDG, Micah Williams has said that the...

Ramkarran dismisses WPA, PNC objections over Rodney inquiry

Mar 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Ramkarran dismisses WPA, PNC objections over Rodney inquiry

“It is the truth that the nation has been awaiting and demanding for over thirty years…It is the truth that shall bring closure to the tragedy of Dr. Rodney’s violent death and particularly to...

Police brutality is a reflection of our larger ethno-racial problem

Mar 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Police brutality is a reflection of our larger ethno-racial problem

Dear Editor, There is major concern over police brutality against African Guyanese since the current Executive Government came to power. African Guyanese activists have pointed to over 400 African...

What will be the fate of this empty lot?

Mar 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on What will be the fate of this empty lot?

Dear Editor, The Medex building at Liliendaal is now history. There is a space where it once stood. What is remarkable is that within the last 24 hours or so, having spoken to at least 30 people of...

I oppose lawsuits against media personnel for holding officials accountable

Mar 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on I oppose lawsuits against media personnel for holding officials accountable

Dear Editor, I write to applaud KN’s editorial staff, Peeping Tom, Ron Sanders and Adam Harris for their well thought out commentaries and opinions. I also wish to register my opposition to...

Dealing with violent children must start with parents

Mar 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Dealing with violent children must start with parents

– GTU General Secretary A great deal of attention has been directed to the issue of violence in the school system. In fact the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), as the representing body for the...

GWI should explore less destructive methods of disconnection

Mar 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on GWI should explore less destructive methods of disconnection

Dear Editor, I wish to submit the following for the consideration of the Guyana Water Inc., the Ministry of Public Works, Roads Division and the Ministry of Regional Development, whose Town Councils...

The Chinese gifts and the government insecurity

Mar 24, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The Chinese gifts and the government insecurity

Guyana has been engaging the Chinese in a number of development programmes. Within the recent past the projects have included a brand new hotel, an extended runway and a modern airport terminal at...

Guyana observes World TB Day

Mar 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana observes World TB Day

Today, Guyana joins the world in observing World TB Day under the theme “Reach the 3 Million. Find, Treat, Cure TB”. And, to kick start this year’s one-week observance, officers and...

GWI, GPL collaborate for World Water Day…50 students selected for field trip, workshop

Mar 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GWI, GPL collaborate for World Water Day…50 students selected for field trip, workshop

In observance of International World Water Day, which was commemorated under the theme ‘Water and Energy’, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) will today...

Verlene Bellamy 100 n.o and still going strong

Mar 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Verlene Bellamy 100 n.o and still going strong

Verley Ethelene Bellamy nee Johannes is not your average centenarian. Here is a woman that exhibits the humour, intelligence and mental acuity that would be the envy of many who are decades younger....

Winning Buxton Steel Orchestra gets gov’t. boost

Mar 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Winning Buxton Steel Orchestra gets gov’t. boost

By: Kiana Wilburg Decked out in sleek red shirts, black waistcoats and jeans with a white tie to crown it off, the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Buxton Pride Steel Orchestra once again...

Govt. approaches India to build new Northwest ferry

Mar 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. approaches India to build new Northwest ferry

Government has made approaches to India to build a ferry to replace the MV Kimbia, which plies the Northwest District. This would require some improvements to the Northwest wharf and cargo storage...

Revised Education Bill ready for National Assembly – Manickchand

Mar 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Revised Education Bill ready for National Assembly – Manickchand

The operations of private schools may be eligible for closer scrutiny with the passing of a revised Education Bill. And such a Bill is currently on the horizon, according to Minister of...

NAVIGATING ON THE HIGH “Cs”

Mar 24, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on NAVIGATING ON THE HIGH “Cs”

The English language is getting increasingly tense and this is not restricted merely to verbs but nouns, adverbs and adjectives as well. In fact it is past tense as Britain’s Daily Mail...

Former Jamaican anti-corruption boss urges region…Appoint special Minister, ban poorly performing contractors

Mar 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Former Jamaican anti-corruption boss urges region…Appoint special Minister, ban poorly performing contractors

Former Contractor General of Jamaica, Greg Christie, has urged the region to take tough measures against corruption. These measures should include banning of firms which consistently fail to perform....

Former GRA staffer hires top US Immigration lawyer to fight extradition

Mar 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Former GRA staffer hires top US Immigration lawyer to fight extradition

Accused Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) cashier, Gregory Barnes is actively fighting extradition and deportation to his homeland where he could face fraud charges that involves millions of dollars....

GTUC calls for Parliament to reign over state media operations

Mar 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GTUC calls for Parliament to reign over state media operations

…says fake poll exposes another level of Jagdeo’s corruption Recent reports regarding a fake poll in relation to former President Bharrat Jagdeo, that appeared in the Guyana Times then the Guyana...

Seven-year-old brings loaded handgun to school

Mar 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Seven-year-old brings loaded handgun to school

…Weapon goes off in classroom A second grade student reportedly brought a loaded handgun to a city private school and it accidentally went off in her classroom. Reports out from the school indicate...

Gifted cartoonist, Paul Harris, is a ‘Special Person’

Mar 23, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Gifted cartoonist, Paul Harris, is a ‘Special Person’

“Follow your dreams. I don’t want to sound too clichéd. I like to march to my own beat. I set my own pace. I like at the end of the day, to know that what I produced, I did so on my own...

Dem boys seh…Donald stop all eye pass

Mar 23, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Donald stop all eye pass

Donald is surrounded by some cutthroats, scamps and snakes. Dem boys seh that is not no easy snake. Is snakes that ready fuh strike at you when you least expect. They strike even if you sleeping....

GFA General Secretary urges clubs to take their responsibility seriously

Mar 23, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFA General Secretary urges clubs to take their responsibility seriously

-Matthias advocates clubs place emphasis on youth development After a prolonged calm the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) eventually got things started with the launching of its Division One...

CARIFTA Games medallist impress at trials

Mar 23, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on CARIFTA Games medallist impress at trials

– Sampson, Abbensetts make selection claim By Edison Jefford Last year’s CARIFTA Games medallist, Tirana Mitchell, Jason Yaw and Cassie George were all impressive yesterday at the trials for...

Regional Four-Day cricket …Bramble scores maiden fifty, but Guyana on the back foot against CCC

Mar 23, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regional Four-Day cricket …Bramble scores maiden fifty, but Guyana on the back foot against CCC

By Sean Devers in Barbados In association with Star Party Rentals & Payless Variety Store Host Combined Colleges and Campuses (CCC) were 154-2 replying the Guyana’s 265 all out by Tea on the...

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Jagdeo’s press conferences are about grievance rather than governance

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- When it comes to political irony, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has ascended to a position... more