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GNCPP not part of LEAD Project

Jul 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GNCPP not part of LEAD Project

By Zena Henry The emergent Think Tank group Guyana National Council Public Policy (GNCPP) has re-enforced its independence as an agency committed to involving civil society in the process of national...

THERE IS NO NEED FOR LEGISLATION TO CAP ANY BENEFITS TO THE FORMER PRESIDENT

Jul 13, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THERE IS NO NEED FOR LEGISLATION TO CAP ANY BENEFITS TO THE FORMER PRESIDENT

There are many people who would not have given a hoot if it were some other President, from some other party, who was enjoying the post-presidency benefits now being showered on former President...

Only one other leader had what David Granger has

Jul 13, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Only one other leader had what David Granger has

Denis Chabrol contacted me and put to me a number of questions on the announcement of Aubrey Norton’s contesting the leadership of the PNC. After reading Mr. Chabrol’s publications of my answers,...

US- based Enterprise support group offers assistance for university education

Jul 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on US- based Enterprise support group offers assistance for university education

A group of patriotic Guyanese calling themselves ‘The Enterprise Support Group (ESG) USA Inc.’ has left the door open for ambitious students from their home village to access university...

My country is what it is because…

Jul 13, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on My country is what it is because…

Ever since a friend loaned me the book ‘From Third World to First—The Singapore Story: 1965-2000’ I have been looking at my country with a range of emotions. I have felt anger, pity, sorrow,...

The paddy farmers’ plight

Jul 13, 2014 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on The paddy farmers’ plight

The spate of protests in the rice industry tells its own tale of deception and exploitation. The most recent public protests saw hundreds of paddy farmers last week burning tyres and blockading the...

A new airport is difficult to support

Jul 13, 2014 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on A new airport is difficult to support

By Dominic Gaskin Is it not time that we seek to prioritize the series of large projects which are intended to contribute to the development of our country over the next twenty years? The...

THE TAILOR AND THE DEVIL’S SHORTCUT

Jul 13, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on THE TAILOR AND THE DEVIL’S SHORTCUT

By Michael Jordan I’ve come to dread this short, winding track, with the bushy stretch of land nearby where the cows graze, and the small white bridge that links Diamond Housing Scheme to the...

The Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

Jul 13, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is a large freshwater turtle of the family Chelydridae. Its natural range extends from south-eastern Canada, south-west to the edge of...

Housing and You…What to look for when buying a home

Jul 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Housing and You…What to look for when buying a home

By Leonard Gildarie Because of some very personal dealings this past week which have had a profound effect on me, we will be examining two very important issues. I was in Berbice at Black Bush Polder...

Energy-efficient lights provide opportunity for significant cost savings – GEA

Jul 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Energy-efficient lights provide opportunity for significant cost savings – GEA

By Rabindra Rooplall Lighting is a seemingly inconspicuous and often overlooked element within a building’s infrastructure; yet it is estimated that electric lighting burns up to 25% of the...

Immense efforts being made to tackle Chikungunya virus

Jul 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Immense efforts being made to tackle Chikungunya virus

– Berbice Health Authority Although the Chikungunya virus is one that is recognised as a daunting public health threat, Guyana’s reaction to tackling the mosquito-borne virus has been lauded by...

Immigration INFO: Immigration News For Our Community

Jul 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Immigration INFO: Immigration News For Our Community

By Attorney Gail S. Seeram, [email protected] Through this “Question & Answer” column, our goal is to answer your immigration questions. We appreciate your comments and questions. ...

OAS assures help in Guyana’s elections

Jul 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on OAS assures help in Guyana’s elections

Key issues associated with the management of elections were elaborated upon when Dr. Steve Surujbally, Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), met with Jean Ricot Dormeus, Director of...