January 2015

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Regional Chambers say businesses should pass on fuel relief to consumers

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Regional Chambers say businesses should pass on fuel relief to consumers

The Association of Regional Chambers of Commerce (ARCC) and the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA) have welcomed the reduction in fuel prices as announced by the Minister...

Singh succeeded as GABA President

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Singh succeeded as GABA President

By Edison Jefford Owner of Paladin Security Firm, and President of Colts Basketball Club, Michael Singh, will not seek re-election as President of Georgetown’s Amateur Basketball Association (GABA)...

Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ moves to the West Side -16 teams to vie for a top prize of $300,000

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ moves to the West Side -16 teams to vie for a top prize of $300,000

They’ve witnessed the success of the Georgetown, Linden and East Coast of Demerara Zone tournaments, but were never presented the opportunity to be part of the national playoffs. However, that is...

Drawing for GSCL Republic Cup set for January 29

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Drawing for GSCL Republic Cup set for January 29

The launching and drawing of fixtures for the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc. Republic Cup will be held on January 29 at GNIC Sports Club Woolford Avenue. Teams desirous of competing...

Letters to the Sport Editor…Rose Hall Mayor & Town Council needs to be more accountable

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letters to the Sport Editor…Rose Hall Mayor & Town Council needs to be more accountable

Dear Editor, The Management of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club, Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation hereby seeks the assistance of the relevant authorities to solve a major...

Robert Williams Memorial Dominoes commence on Sunday

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Robert Williams Memorial Dominoes commence on Sunday

Following the completion of the Mark Wiltshire tournament on Monday last, dominoes players will be in action once again from this Sunday when the Robert Williams Memorial competition commences at...

GBA backs President Steve Ninvalle for Male Sports Personality of the Year Identifies several other nominees

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBA backs President Steve Ninvalle for Male Sports Personality of the Year Identifies several other nominees

Over the preceding year the many heads of the various sports organisations have been working assiduously to create the environment thus enhancing the fortunes of their respective of charges. Even the...

Voters should debate important issues in upcoming elections

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Voters should debate important issues in upcoming elections

– Western envoys The United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom, via their envoys, are urging Guyanese to show maturity in debating important issues during the upcoming elections....

To ignore infrastructural projects that benefit the poor is contemptuous – Harmon

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on To ignore infrastructural projects that benefit the poor is contemptuous – Harmon

Following the announcement of May 11 as the date for Regional and General Elections, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)’s, General Secretary Joseph Harmon, took an unconventional approach to...

Announcement of General Elections date…Education Ministry hoping for smooth and effective sitting of examinations

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Announcement of General Elections date…Education Ministry hoping for smooth and effective sitting of examinations

– consulting with CXC, other stakeholders Following on the heels of the announcement by President Donald Ramotar that May 11, 2015, will be the date for Regional and General Elections, the...

That New York Times article on Guyana

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on That New York Times article on Guyana

Two things that New York Times article of January 18 pointed to that most Guyanese know – the dwindling popularity of Mr. Ramotar and most importantly, the role of young people. Here is the...

Opposition should prepare for any eventuality

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition should prepare for any eventuality

…even a possible budget – House Speaker As far as Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman is concerned, this is the first time in Guyana’s history where the election date is known and...

TSC insists stalled appointment dependent on Psychiatric evaluation

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on TSC insists stalled appointment dependent on Psychiatric evaluation

The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has wasted no time in responding to allegations that it has deliberately failed to appoint a graduate teacher to the position of Head Teacher at St George’s...

No bail for mechanic on robbery charge

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on No bail for mechanic on robbery charge

A 19-year-old mechanic, who was reportedly part of a gang that invaded a businessman’s premises and robbed him of a quantity of cash and items almost two years ago, was remanded to prison...

THE ENEMY WITHIN OUR SCHOOLS

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE ENEMY WITHIN OUR SCHOOLS

Guyanese simply outdo themselves. Take this guy who reportedly went into a school to try to rob the children of their cellular phones. Which person you know goes into a school to commit a robbery? A...

Information not sourced from GFC’s approved documents is misinformation

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Information not sourced from GFC’s approved documents is misinformation

Dear Editor, The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) is once again compelled to respond to another article riddled with false accusations and misinformation, published in the Wednesday 21-1-2015...

Labourer remanded for stealing shoes, clothes

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Labourer remanded for stealing shoes, clothes

A 44-year-old labourer who stole a quantity of women’s shoes and clothing from his employer has been remanded to prison. Sheik Mohammed Mustapha appeared before Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond at...

Berbician booked on drug trafficking charge

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Berbician booked on drug trafficking charge

A seaman who was recently nabbed with a large quantity of cocaine at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) as he prepared to board a US-bound flight, was yesterday brought before the courts...

Why didn’t the Minister of Education advise the President about this election date?

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why didn’t the Minister of Education advise the President about this election date?

Dear Editor, Why is it that the Minister of Education, who is a member of the Cabinet, did not see it fit to advise the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana that the date ‘May 11,...

Technical officer, 71, remanded for fake OP stamp

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Technical officer, 71, remanded for fake OP stamp

A 71-year-old technical officer who is accused of forging an Office of the President stamp and using it on an official letter, was remanded to jail by city Magistrate Judy Latchman yesterday....

Where was the Minister of Education when this date was being contemplated

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Where was the Minister of Education when this date was being contemplated

Dear Editor, What can we glean from the May 11, 2015 election date? Clearly, the announcement of this date is an indication of how the PPP/C government cares for education and the nation’s...

The PPP felt compelled to formulate another deception

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPP felt compelled to formulate another deception

Dear Editor, Since the act of prorogation, “democracy” in Guyana now means government by the PPP and not government of the people and by the people. The longer the prorogation, it essentially...

Kaneville man shot while leaving party

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Kaneville man shot while leaving party

A 27-year-old man is currently nursing gunshot wounds at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). He has been identified as Colin Headley of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara. Police in a...

Duo charged for stealing $900,000 in lumber

Jan 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Duo charged for stealing $900,000 in lumber

A chainsaw operator and labourer arrested for allegedly stealing a large quantity of lumber from the logging concession where they are employed were granted bail to the tune of $60,000 yesterday....

Rule of Law

Jan 23, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Rule of Law

Quite frequently, most notably in our letter pages, we are reminded of the importance of the rule of law, and a very important point has frequently been ensconced – it is non-negotiable. It has...

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