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No new date for Styrofoam ban

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on No new date for Styrofoam ban

– stalled due to prorogation Months after the date for the proposed Styrofoam ban was extended, a new date is yet to be set and is awaiting approval from the National Assembly before...

Health sector getting more cardiac support says Health Minister

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Health sector getting more cardiac support says Health Minister

– reveals plans to better “original” CHI Recent attempts by this publication to gain clarity on the future operation of the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) saw Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri...

Mashramani Messages

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Mashramani Messages

PEOPLE’S NATIONAL CONGRESS REFORM The People’s National Congress Reform is pleased to extend greetings and good wishes to all of the people of Guyana as we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of our...

Mahaicony accident a national tragedy – Ramotar

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Mahaicony accident a national tragedy – Ramotar

President Donald Ramotar says that the loss of seven lives on Friday, including six school children, is truly a national tragedy. The Head of State, along with Minister of Education, Dr. Priya...

Digicel lifts daily cap on internet usage

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Digicel lifts daily cap on internet usage

Mobile giant, Digicel, has announced an end to daily cap for its internet usage. The company made the announcement Friday, disclosing that it is making it more convenient for prepaid customers to...

Popeyes opens new branch at Stabroek

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Popeyes opens new branch at Stabroek

American fast food giant Popeyes yesterday opened another restaurant in the heart of Georgetown with a grand ribbon cutting ceremony. The outlet which is situated at 27 Water and America Streets...

Magistrate ordered release of death driver licence

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Magistrate ordered release of death driver licence

…Driver involved in another fatal accident The police are investigating who and why Ghirdial Heralall, 41, of No. 59 Village Corentyne, Berbice, who was the driver of minibus BRR 6403 that drove...

Southland International commences $1M ‘Colour Your Life’ promotion

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Southland International commences $1M ‘Colour Your Life’ promotion

Southland International Inc through its malt brand, MOUSSY, will be offering one lucky person in the nation a chance to change their lives by winning the grand prize of G$1,000,000 cash in the second...

A look at cyber crimes

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A look at cyber crimes

It speaks well for Guyana’s recognition that the convergence of computing and communications and the exponential growth of digital technology (cyberspace) although bringing enormous benefits also...

APNU-AFC says Moco Moco Toshao was a ‘political prisoner’

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on APNU-AFC says Moco Moco Toshao was a ‘political prisoner’

Alarmed by the continued campaign of terror and intimidation by the ruling party against the Amerindian people of Guyana. In wake of the recent arrest of Moco Moco Toshao, Mark George, over...

GHRA wants IDB’s $17M loan delayed

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GHRA wants IDB’s $17M loan delayed

– fears electioneering misuse The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA), on Friday wrote to the Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) expressing its concerns...

Injured GUYSUCO cane harvester denied NIS benefits

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Injured GUYSUCO cane harvester denied NIS benefits

An injured and frustrated GUYSUCO cane harvester visited Kaieteur News’ Saffon Street office on Thursday, last, to vent about his current dilemma with the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). The...

15 year old delinquent stabs mother’s boyfriend

Feb 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on 15 year old delinquent stabs mother’s boyfriend

A 47-year- old father of six, Winston Christiani, was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after his 15-year-old step-son stabbed him in the back. Christiani, who resides at...

Most, if not all, of the dangerous 28 years PNC elements are now firmly in bed with the PPP

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Most, if not all, of the dangerous 28 years PNC elements are now firmly in bed with the PPP

Dear Editor, The coalition has come well and alive. While it would appear the AFC has taken a massive political risk, unifying Guyana has never been an easy task, but if there has ever been a single...

Strength You Didn’t Know You Had

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on Strength You Didn’t Know You Had

One time, I was at home lifting weights by myself. I was lying on a bench doing the bench press using a barbell. I was on my last set of five, using a very heavy weight. I did number one, two and...

Any political party’s programme must provide for meaningful youth participation

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Any political party’s programme must provide for meaningful youth participation

Dear Editor, I attended a youth-led workshop late last year and was refreshingly surprised by one of the presentations made which highlighted the youth activism of our past Presidents and other...

Letter writer not affiliated to Devindra Kissoon of London House Chambers

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Letter writer not affiliated to Devindra Kissoon of London House Chambers

Dear Editor, The purported author of the letter published on February 21, 2015 with title “the AFC/APNU alliance is neither credible nor pro-democratic”, “Davendra Kissoon”, is not in anyway...

Minister Whittaker must address these issues at Mabaruma

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Minister Whittaker must address these issues at Mabaruma

Dear Editor, We are told that Minister Whittaker would be doing the honours addressing the Flag Raising Ceremony at Mabaruma. We are certain therefore that the Hon. gentleman would speak to the...

APNU/AFC Pro-Democracy Alliance will rescue Guyana from the Kleptocrats

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on APNU/AFC Pro-Democracy Alliance will rescue Guyana from the Kleptocrats

Dear Editor, As the date for elections draws closer, the PPP cabal is becoming more vicious and desperate. They have intensified their rumor-mongering, character assassination, propaganda insulting...

Sunday Cartoon

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

Have I served the cause of democracy in my country?

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Have I served the cause of democracy in my country?

When you are a columnist, not just a journalist or a media operative but a columnist/commentator, people tend to be uncertain about talking to you. In fact, many people just don’t want to talk to...

Book Review… History that echoes today

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Book Review…, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Book Review… History that echoes today

Book: Labour And The Decolonization Struggle In Trinidad and Tobago Author: Jerome Teelucksingh Reviewer: Dr Glenville Ashby Jerome Teelucksingh, known for his eclectic literary work, has always...

The lumber exporter’s strange abduction

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The lumber exporter’s strange abduction

– What kind of kidnappers would turn down $30M? By Michael Jordan Maybe it was because he wasn’t well known. Maybe it was because it happened on the same day that the cambio dealer with...

The Baccoo Speaks

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

It was a sad day when a car carrying a teacher and six students plunged overboard. Indeed, this was foretold but not in detail. There was talk about the car accident. It is always sad when young...

Friday’s tragedy rekindled some horrible memories

Feb 22, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Friday’s tragedy rekindled some horrible memories

There is a saying that life is hard, but sweet, and I always say that I have only one life. I cherish what I have and I do take life seriously. That is why I cannot understand how someone can snuff...

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