August 2015

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Phased approach will be taken to establish Parliamentary Budget Office

Aug 14, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Phased approach will be taken to establish Parliamentary Budget Office

Considering the fact that a Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) will bring savings, efficiency and value-for-money, Finance Minister Winston Jordan disclosed that a phased approach will be taken to...

Petra Organisation teams up with GT Beer for Futsal Tournament

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Petra Organisation teams up with GT Beer for Futsal Tournament

– Kick off set for Aug 18 Banks DIH Limited under its GT Beer brand yesterday confirmed its support for the upcoming Petra Organisation Futsal Competition which will be staged from August 19-...

I should have sued Khurshid Sattaur for 50 billion dollars

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I should have sued Khurshid Sattaur for 50 billion dollars

My editor, Adam Harris said if you disagree that a person should hold the office he/she has then to avoid libel, put the following words in front; “It is my opinion.” I know the law is an ass...

Parliamentary status of Ministers…CJ examines issue of jurisdiction in legal challenge

Aug 14, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Parliamentary status of Ministers…CJ examines issue of jurisdiction in legal challenge

Chief Justice (ag) Ian Chang is expected to hand down a decision on whether the court has jurisdiction/authority to hear a motion presented by Attorney-at-law Anil Nandlall, seeking to challenge the...

Teams urged to register as entries for Forbes Burnham Memorial softball close today

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Teams urged to register as entries for Forbes Burnham Memorial softball close today

Teams that have not yet registered have until 16:00 hrs to do so as entries for the Forbes Burnham Memorial 10/10 knock out softball competition close today. The competition will commence on Sunday...

WICCBCI President to attend Sandiford’s funeral today

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on WICCBCI President to attend Sandiford’s funeral today

The President of the West Indies Cricket Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Anthony Arvil, who he is also Executive Director of St Lucia Blind Welfare, arrived in Guyana last night to...

Region to take collective approach against fee increase at the Hugh Wooding – Harmon

Aug 14, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Region to take collective approach against fee increase at the Hugh Wooding – Harmon

Minister of State, Joseph Harmon has announced that Governments from around the region are expected to take a collective approach to address the recent fee increase at the Hugh Wooding law School, in...

GRA says ready to work with Govt. in new direction

Aug 14, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GRA says ready to work with Govt. in new direction

Days after Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, vowed widespread reforms at the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), the entity has congratulated him, on his inaugural national budget presentation. GRA...

Accused jewellery thieves appear in court

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Accused jewellery thieves appear in court

Two men accused of thieving millions worth in gold jewellery were yesterday arraigned in a city court. Particulars of the charge alleged that on August 7, at Albouystown Travis Fernandes, 27, of Lot...

Government grant to Law Students would be a wise investment

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Government grant to Law Students would be a wise investment

Dear Editor, I write on the ongoing fees increase issue at the Hugh Wooding Law School (HWLS) and the inability of students entering into the final year of study to pay the fees due to the 38%...

Better seating for pensioners at post offices

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Better seating for pensioners at post offices

Dear Editor, The eagerly awaited 2015 National Budget was presented to the nation in the National Assembly on Monday 10th August, 2015 it catered for everyone. Of course there are going to be some...

Disclaimer!

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Disclaimer!

Dear Editor, My name is Rockquel Nicholson, Probation & Social Services Officer, attached to Region No. 9. With reference to a letter that was in the Guyana Times Newspaper dated 8th...

I have not received NIS benefits in three months

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on I have not received NIS benefits in three months

Dear Editor, As a recipient of N.I.S. benefit, I have not received payment for the past three months and when this will be made possible still remains unknown, much to my suffering and inconvenience....

Build a GRA that will make Guyanese proud

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Build a GRA that will make Guyanese proud

Dear Editor, It was very encouraging to hear the New Minister of Finance’s pronouncements on the GRA and the way forward. The GRA is sorely in need of a new direction to fulfill its important...

New US Immigration Initiative will help abused spouses and victims of trafficking

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on New US Immigration Initiative will help abused spouses and victims of trafficking

Dear Editor, The Obama Administration has unveiled a proposal designed to streamline various immigration procedures of obtaining a visa including one that will assist spouses in abused relations...

The time is now for our local law school

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on The time is now for our local law school

Dear Editor, The Guyana Times Editorial “For a Guyana Law School” (13.08.15) supports a position that I have advocated in these pages. Yet, the content of the Editorial is misleading in many...

Dion Carter Dominoes commences tomorrow

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dion Carter Dominoes commences tomorrow

The much anticipated Dion Carter/Sparton Dominoes club competition is set to get cracking tomorrow at Serenity Restaurant and Bar, Durban Street. Entrance fee is $10,000 and the first place team will...

Club tournament at Lusignan Golf Club tomorrow as course reopens

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Club tournament at Lusignan Golf Club tomorrow as course reopens

Tomorrow teeing off at 12:00 noon at the Lusignan Course, Golfers will vie for supremacy at a ClubTournament played in the Medal-play format. Grounds Superintendent Mr Deanand Bissessar has reported...

Bulls down Falcons behind Welch’s 30 points, Jets beat Kings to remain unbeaten

Aug 14, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bulls down Falcons behind Welch’s 30 points, Jets beat Kings to remain unbeaten

National prospect Terron Welch scored a tournament high 30 points to pilot Half Mile Bulls past Bankers Trust Falcons 66-33, while Amelia’s Ward Jets pounded Kings 66-50 as both teams remained...

Public Service Ministry fraud now in excess of $500M

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Public Service Ministry fraud now in excess of $500M

Police investigations into the disappearance of tens of millions of dollars from the Public Service Ministry have now widened to include additional sums. The tally has now gone beyond $500M, Minister...

Guyanese were deceived on Amaila project – Govt.

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese were deceived on Amaila project – Govt.

– $1B scheme never contemplated power to E’bo coast, hinterland There are more details emerging over what pushed the new administration to start looking beyond the Amaila Falls hydro...

PPP/C govt. shared out diplomatic passports “willy-nilly” – Official

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on PPP/C govt. shared out diplomatic passports “willy-nilly” – Official

A clampdown in the issuance of diplomatic passports has started, with the new administration indicating that the issuance was widely abused in the past. According a senior Government official of the...

8-yr-old author launches new book in Guyana

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on 8-yr-old author launches new book in Guyana

It is in the interest of giving back and encouraging literacy among her peers, that eight-year-old author, Anaya Lee Willabus, launched her new book and self-titled Award, at the conference room of...

Sean Hinds confuses with two more video recordings

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Sean Hinds confuses with two more video recordings

– implicates PNCR officials in criminal activities Controversial self-confessed death squad member Sean Hinds is at it again, this time he appears more confusing than ever. In a recently...

Rose Hall money-changer shot during robbery

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Rose Hall money-changer shot during robbery

A popular Rose Hall Town money-changer was yesterday shot and injured, in the region of his chest, by two gun-toting bandits, before being robbed by his assailants who escaped with an undisclosed...

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Who says the government does not listen?

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(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

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(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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