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Another ex-Minister hits the court steps

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Another ex-Minister hits the court steps

Former Minister of Health under the PPP administration, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran yesterday appeared before Magistrate Charlyn Artiga at the Whim Magistrate’s Court to answer a charge of use of insulting...

Angry husband turns wife’s mother and grandmother into human torches

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Angry husband turns wife’s mother and grandmother into human torches

A 74-year-old mother of 11 and her 54-year-old daughter are now dead, after a male family member allegedly threw a lighted stove on them, Tuesday night. There was reportedly a heated argument over...

Hurdles cleared… Local Gov’t Elections on course for December

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Hurdles cleared… Local Gov’t Elections on course for December

After more than two decades of delays, promises and Parliamentary clashes by lawmakers, it appears that Local Government Elections (LGE) is on course to be held this year. This announcement was made...

Handyman charged with Hamson’s murder

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Handyman charged with Hamson’s murder

After fleeing to Guyana’s interior, with possible hopes of evading the police, and from being linked to the murder of businessman Abdool Farouk Ghanie, proprietor of Hamson’s General Store, Floyd...

Sean Hinds released on bail

Jul 31, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Sean Hinds released on bail

Still refusing to cooperate with investigators, self-confessed hired killer Sean Hinds was yesterday released from custody on $100,000 station bail. But he will have to face a further grilling today...

Elderly woman cheats death as house collapses

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Elderly woman cheats death as house collapses

Eighty-year-old Elaine Chu could be considered as having cheated death yesterday afternoon. The octogenarian was the only person in a Lamaha Street double-flat house which collapsed with her...

Second man to be charged with rice farmer’s murder

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Second man to be charged with rice farmer’s murder

A Howes Street, Charlestown man, whose motorcycle was used by bandits who killed rice farmer Hardatt Kissoon, is to be charged today with murder. The 32-year-old man was arrested recently and police...

August 10 is Budget Day

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on August 10 is Budget Day

Guyanese will on August 10 learn how much the new government plans to spend to carry out the country’s business for the rest of this year. Minister of Finance Winston Jordan revealed plans to table...

Govt’s cash grant decision sparks multiple protests

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt’s cash grant decision sparks multiple protests

Picketing exercises were staged yesterday by supporters of the opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), expressing displeasure about the decision by Government to stop the ‘Because We...

Jordan tek way Jagdeo Balgobin

Jul 31, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Jordan tek way Jagdeo Balgobin

Balgobin was always de fall guy in class. He always smart everybody including ee teachers. Jagdeo know dem Balgobin story very good, suh he hire a Balgobin and guess wheh ee put dis man fuh wuk? In...

Umroa, Singh lead Guyana to 4th Regional U-15 title

Jul 31, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Umroa, Singh lead Guyana to 4th Regional U-15 title

Windwards go down by 98 runs at Providence By Sean Devers Watched by a handful of diehard fans under clear blue skies in glorious sunshine Guyana, led by 5-32 from Kelvin Umroa and an attractive 45...

Three receive professorial status as UG promotions announced

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Three receive professorial status as UG promotions announced

Three members of the University of Guyana (UG) faculty have been elevated to the rank of professor, an achievement that has not occurred in over 15 years. This is according to a statement issued by...

GCF name team for 10th Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships

Jul 31, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCF name team for 10th Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships

The recently installed executive of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) will have a taste of its first international competition when the 2015 edition of the Caribbean Junior Cycling Championships...

Past and present discrimination by APNU+AFC evident – Luncheon

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Past and present discrimination by APNU+AFC evident – Luncheon

…but PPP’s past discriminations must be forgotten By Desilon Daniels Even while pointing out the past and present discrimination displayed by the APNU+AFC Government, People’s Progressive...

Family seeks help for overseas surgery for teen

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Family seeks help for overseas surgery for teen

By Phylicia Richardson A family is in desperate need of help for saving the life of their 15-year-old relative who is suffering from Papilloma of the vocal cords. After years of running in and out of...

Gov’t will pay US$6.2M to Surinamese company

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t will pay US$6.2M to Surinamese company

…estimates $1B annual losses as it ditches environmental tax In keeping with a year-old ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Guyana will today stop collecting tax on non-returnable...

GECOM, Ombudsman, other constitutional bodies now financially independent

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM, Ombudsman, other constitutional bodies now financially independent

A significant piece of legislation geared at allowing key bodies financial independence was yesterday passed in the National Assembly. No longer depending on the relevant subject ministers for money...

PPP/C continues boycott of National Assembly

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on PPP/C continues boycott of National Assembly

The parliamentary opposition, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) yesterday continued its boycott of the National Assembly. Many had expected that the party would have attended the...

Keeping relevant in a global sense

Jul 31, 2015 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Keeping relevant in a global sense

The people of Guyana have elected leaders whom they believe possess the ability to jump-start a struggling economy, unite the races, end rampant corruption, re-establish acceptable levels of decency...

JUICY WEDNESDAYS

Jul 31, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on JUICY WEDNESDAYS

Wednesdays are revelation days. Each Wednesday, the government takes to a press conference and the main attraction is some alleged act of wrongdoing committed by the former government. People now...

During the election campaign a person got slapped because of me

Jul 31, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on During the election campaign a person got slapped because of me

The Stabroek News had a very good editorial on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. It alluded to the attitude of secretaries of Ministers. Secretaries and security personnel providing protection for politicians...

Social Protection Minister urges citizens to join TIP fight

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Social Protection Minister urges citizens to join TIP fight

By Shyon Hoppie As the world comes together in the fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP), the Ministry of Social Protection in observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons held an...

Protestors repulsed by Jagdeo as Opposition Leader, call for removal

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Protestors repulsed by Jagdeo as Opposition Leader, call for removal

By Shenice Blackman The protest action attracted the likes of social activist and popular columnist Frederick Kissoon opposite Parliament yesterday, and was the scene of discontent as calls were made...

Gold miners breathe easier as Govt. promises relief

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Gold miners breathe easier as Govt. promises relief

As miners continue to agitate for measures to help them deal with a crippling drop in the world prices of gold, it appears that Government is considering a drop in fuel tax. Members of the Guyana...

Bandit’s gun trigger snaps in attempt to shoot homeowner

Jul 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bandit’s gun trigger snaps in attempt to shoot homeowner

Three armed bandits who attempted to rob a family a short distance from the Coast Guard base in Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, had their luck run out when one of them was captured. In fact, the trigger...

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Where is the talent in the PPP?

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and its exuberant General Secretary, Bharrat... more