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EU launches new disaster preparedness plan for C’bean region

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on EU launches new disaster preparedness plan for C’bean region

The European Union (EU) has allocated 10 million Euros for risk reduction activities in the Caribbean. “Communities highly exposed to floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes will benefit from...

Independence Day celebration to begin restoration of national pride

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Independence Day celebration to begin restoration of national pride

As the country prepares for the May 26, inauguration ceremony of President Brigadier (ret’d) David Granger and his Cabinet, the Ministry of Culture, yesterday unveiled the plans for the 49th...

If you can’t add, don’t subtract from Guyana’s forests – Dr. Roopnaraine

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on If you can’t add, don’t subtract from Guyana’s forests – Dr. Roopnaraine

By Kiana Wilburg Based on its observations and in some cases, concrete evidence which it accumulated over the years, the A Partnership for National Unity plus Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) has been...

Entities seek consultancies for structure realignment

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Entities seek consultancies for structure realignment

Three bids were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) Ministry of Finance, Main Street, for the provision of hardware and software for the Ministry of...

A change gonna come. It came for me

May 20, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on A change gonna come. It came for me

“Here are the lyrics of one of Rhythm and Blues’ most famous songs by one of Rhythm and Blues’ most famous names, Sam Cooke I was born by the river in a little tent Oh and just like the river...

Int’l Museum Day observances postponed

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Int’l Museum Day observances postponed

The local observances for International Museum Day have been postponed due to the recently held Regional and General Elections. International Museum Day (IMD) is observed every year on or around 18...

GWI billboards conflict…Impressions boss maintains job was done as specified

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GWI billboards conflict…Impressions boss maintains job was done as specified

Growing tensions between the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and a local advertising company continue over the refusal of payment by the utility company for billboards allegedly modified for...

Reducing suspicion is the best antidote for electoral sloth

May 20, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Reducing suspicion is the best antidote for electoral sloth

The last time local government elections were held in Guyana, the results for those elections were known on the very night of the elections. At that time the systems at GECOM were far more archaic...

City Hall soliciting further revamping support

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on City Hall soliciting further revamping support

With the election of a new Government, the A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) Coalition, a number of interesting developments have been unfolding. Among these is...

Reflecting on corruption

May 20, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Reflecting on corruption

Looking back, one can only reflect on the many possible explanations for the corrupt practices that took place during the last decade. Most of these mega ventures were under the direct supervision of...

Mayor urges patience as city ‘restoration’ commences

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Mayor urges patience as city ‘restoration’ commences

Long-serving Mayor of Georgetown Hamilton Green has urged the citizenry to remain patient as “monumental” restoration efforts commence in the city. Mayor Green made the call during an...

US signals closer ties with Guyana

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on US signals closer ties with Guyana

The United States (US) Charge d’ affaires, Bryan Hunt in offering his congratulations to Guyana’s 8th Executive President, His Excellency David Arthur Granger, said the US is looking forward to...

Tackling vector borne diseases effectively requires collaboration – Vector Control Director

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Tackling vector borne diseases effectively requires collaboration – Vector Control Director

Reiterating that the Chikungunya virus is still a real public health threat, Director of Vector Control Services within the Ministry Health, Dr Reyaud Rahman, yesterday emphasised the need for...

Motivated by change in government

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Motivated by change in government

– Local businessman clears forest-like cemetery Apparently spurred to do his part by the installation of a new President, a local businessman yesterday cleared a forest-like cemetery in Kitty...

Health Ministry still struggling to raise awareness about “Abortion” Act

May 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry still struggling to raise awareness about “Abortion” Act

There are currently just below 20 local doctors across the public and private health sectors, which are licensed to perform medical termination of pregnancy (abortion). At least this was the...

Sophia men on bail after attempted break-in

May 20, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Sophia men on bail after attempted break-in

Two men who are accused of trying to break into a bar in Kitty, were yesterday released on $100,000 bail each. Clive Lewis, 24, a construction worker, along with his alleged accomplice Romario...

Man charged with suspected bandit’s murder

May 20, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Man charged with suspected bandit’s murder

Several months after a suspected bandit was shot and killed, the police have charged a man with his murder. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday was Lawrence Wayne. He...

I did not shoot Shaquille Grant – accused policeman tells court

May 20, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on I did not shoot Shaquille Grant – accused policeman tells court

Police Constable, Terrence Wallace told the court yesterday that he did not fire any shots at murdered Agricola youth, Shaquille Grant. Grant, 17, of Lot 110 Caesar Street, Agricola, East Bank...

Cuban man fined for overstaying time in Guyana

May 20, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Cuban man fined for overstaying time in Guyana

A Cuban national was ordered to pay a fine of $30,000 or spend two weeks at the Camp Street jail, after he pleaded guilty to an immigration charge. Francesco Gonzales admitted to Chief Magistrate...

Bail for welder caught with fake $US

May 20, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Bail for welder caught with fake $US

On Monday a welder made a court appearance after it was alleged that he had forged US currency in his possession. Simeon Christopher, 34, of Lot 39 Houston Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, pleaded...

Obviously, Dr Hinds didn’t get Ms Musa’s memo

May 20, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Obviously, Dr Hinds didn’t get Ms Musa’s memo

DEAR EDITOR, I read Dr David Hinds’ gushing letter in SN of May 18, 2015, and could not help but be enthused by his enthusiasm of the coalition’s victory. I expect UN Coordinator Khadija Musa to...

Some cause happiness

May 20, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Some cause happiness

DEAR EDITOR, It is fitting that H.E. President David Arthur Granger should inaugurate this new era of “national unity” with a reminder from the Holy Bible to all the people of Guyana: “This is...

National mood and the psyche of change must now be utilized to catapult development

May 20, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on National mood and the psyche of change must now be utilized to catapult development

DEAR EDITOR, I must extend congratulatory remarks to President David Granger and the APNU/AFC coalition for their success at the recent polls. Gratitude must also be extended to the PPP/C for their...

It was a multi-racial coalition victory, Dr. Hinds

May 20, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on It was a multi-racial coalition victory, Dr. Hinds

DEAR EDITOR, There is nothing inherently racist about Dr. David Hinds expressing pride in his identity or saluting his ethnic group for uniting to vote out the PPP. I applaud Prof. Hinds for his...