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Republic Bank commissions $508M D’Edward branch

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Republic Bank commissions $508M D’Edward branch

By Leon Suseran President Donald Ramotar officially opened Republic Bank’s new branch at D’Edward Village, West Bank Berbice yesterday afternoon. The branch was previously housed at Rosignol...

Men are key players in reducing teenage pregnancy – GRPA official

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Men are key players in reducing teenage pregnancy – GRPA official

At their Annual General Meeting last Tuesday, the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) announced a Campaign for Breast Examination and Cervical Cancer Screening, which will be held from...

The King’s School – providing a haven for vulnerable children

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on The King’s School – providing a haven for vulnerable children

Nestled in an area best known for agricultural cultivation and livestock rearing, the King’s School, which is located at Block 8 Section H, Yarrowkabra Agricultural Layout, seven miles from the...

HUG releases special Diwali magazine

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on HUG releases special Diwali magazine

This weekend Hindus Unite for Guyana (HUG) released its second issue of Noble Journey, its Hindu Magazine. The first issue was released in May 2014. This issue is a Diwali special. In it, the reader...

“The cursed list system”…System of nomination and selection of MPs needs to be radically overhauled – Chris Ram

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on “The cursed list system”…System of nomination and selection of MPs needs to be radically overhauled – Chris Ram

– “More competent, qualified and committed persons could make an immense difference in the National Assembly.” By Kiana Wilburg As talks of looming early general elections continue, so...

From the Diaspora…LIFE DOES HAVE AN EXPIRY DATE FOLKS

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…LIFE DOES HAVE AN EXPIRY DATE FOLKS

By Ralph Seeram “She has not talked to me for a year” the email said, to which I replied that the individual needs to grow up and realize “life has an expiry date” I am sure many of you...

Lone gunman caught after robbing domestic worker

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Lone gunman caught after robbing domestic worker

– Revolver, 12 matching rounds found Swift action by ranks on mobile patrol led to the arrest of a lone gunman around 13:00 hrs yesterday, minutes after he had robbed a domestic worker on...

Two Germans, one ‘flying motorcycle” and a worldwide journey

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Two Germans, one ‘flying motorcycle” and a worldwide journey

By Michelle Correia For the first time in Guyana‘s history a trike aircraft touched down at the Ogle International Airport at the break of dawn on October 12 as part of a four year worldwide ...

Soldier drowns at army training school

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Soldier drowns at army training school

Army officials are probing the death of a Guyana Defence Force private, who drowned at around 13.00 hrs yesterday at the Colonel Robert Mitchell Jungle and Amphibious Training School, (CRMJATS)...

Torginol, Continental Group contributes to anti-domestic violence campaign

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Torginol, Continental Group contributes to anti-domestic violence campaign

The latest anti-domestic violence campaign being spearheaded by reigning Miss Guyana World, Rafieya Husain recently received a boost through a generous donation made by Torginol Paints Incorporated...

Sliding further downhill

Oct 19, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Sliding further downhill

The majority of our skilled people is migrating, and not only does this not augur well for the future, it means that the country is getting less for its investment in human development; training...

Hunger in the midst of plenty

Oct 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Hunger in the midst of plenty

Dear Editor, A BBC Report stated that some 500 million children are at risk because of malnutrition. According to the article, half a billion children could grow up physically and mentally stunted...

The Region 10 administration will continue to hold BSL accountable

Oct 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Region 10 administration will continue to hold BSL accountable

Dear Editor, On-going revelations of the government’s investment policies provide enough evidence for concern that our best interest, the protection and preservation of the country’s resources,...

Blessing from the hands of tin gods

Oct 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Blessing from the hands of tin gods

Dear Editor, The approach being used by the PPP administration to distribute the $10,000 grant to parents of children who attend the government schools demonstrates anything but ‘care’ as is...

The people are behind Kaieteur News in its anti-corruption fight

Oct 19, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The people are behind Kaieteur News in its anti-corruption fight

Dear Editor, Please be advised that this “fringe element” is behind your newspaper in its fight against corruption and other wrong doing in our society. I would like to also take this opportunity...

Think Intentionally

Oct 19, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on Think Intentionally

Our family lived in one house for about 15 years and then moved to a new house not too far away. I still ran errands in the same area and went to the same grocery store. On more than one occasion, I...

Sunday Cartoon

Oct 19, 2014 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

Chinese food

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Chinese food

A moving Chinese restaurant on wheels? This vendor was snapped doing his business in front of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Headquarters on Friday.

GNCPP advocates pre-election referendum on Constitutional and Electoral Reform

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GNCPP advocates pre-election referendum on Constitutional and Electoral Reform

The Guyana National Council on Public Policy (GNCPP) has called on Guyanese to decide on the country’s political direction by way of referendum. This call comes in light of the expected...

The Baccoo Speaks

Oct 19, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

There is always calm before a storm and this time around the calm is due to the pressures that the law enforcement officials have placed on people who were making the society nervous. However, some...

More commitment pledged to Reparations continuity

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on More commitment pledged to Reparations continuity

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne has registered his commitment to continue the Region’s push towards Reparations for Native Genocide and Slavery. Leaders from across the...

Be true to your thoughts, you will be what you want to be

Oct 19, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Be true to your thoughts, you will be what you want to be

Last week over lunch, Lincoln Lewis explained an incident in 1968 between the bauxite union and the government in Mackenzie. He described the betrayal of the workers and mistreatment of the union by...

Cuba to host regional summit on Ebola tomorrow – GCSM President

Oct 19, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Cuba to host regional summit on Ebola tomorrow – GCSM President

Cuba will host a Regional Summit on Ebola tomorrow as Heads of state and governmental representatives of various countries that make up the regional integration bloc will gather in Havana to address...

The twist-necked turtle (Platemys platycephala)

Oct 19, 2014 KNews Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The twist-necked turtle (Platemys platycephala)

The twist-necked turtle, Platemys platycephala, also known as the flat-headed turtle, is distributed widely across northern South America. Twist-necked turtles have extremely flat shells that...

The PPP general secretary and everyday crime

Oct 19, 2014 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on The PPP general secretary and everyday crime

Hopes that Clement Rohee’s appointment as General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) on 19th August 2013 would lead to his removal from office as Minister of Home Affairs have...

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