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Govt. to rehabilitate key hinterland roads

Oct 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to rehabilitate key hinterland roads

Government is to expend $640.9M to rehabilitate several hinterland roads that are in a terrible state of disrepair or deterioration. Geoffrey Vaughn, Coordinator of the Ministry of Public...

BEGGING HAS BECOME A WAY OF LIFE

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on BEGGING HAS BECOME A WAY OF LIFE

Guyana is very rich in natural resources, but begging has become a major issue in Georgetown and other areas of the country. Indeed, something has gone terribly wrong in Guyana where in recent times...

Coach Rodrigues cautiously optimistic about the Lady Jags’ chances

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Coach Rodrigues cautiously optimistic about the Lady Jags’ chances

With Guyana’s senior national women’s football team, the ‘Lady Jags’ eyeing a spot at next year’s Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Head Coach Mark Rodrigues said that he’s “cautiously...

Benons retains GDF FC Presidency

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Benons retains GDF FC Presidency

Loring Benons has retained the Presidency of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Football Club on Wednesday last at Base Camp Ayanganna. The full executive is as follows: President – Loring Benons;...

Nigel Hughes commits to GFF top job

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Nigel Hughes commits to GFF top job

Renowned Lawyer and politician, Nigel Hughes has accepted a lobby from a group called “Friends of Guyana Sport” to lead Team Unity in its quest to guide Guyana’s football. Hughes, who...

Process to re-accredit UG School of Medicine will be very costly – Dean

Oct 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Process to re-accredit UG School of Medicine will be very costly – Dean

The process of regaining accreditation of the University of Guyana School of Medicine will be a very costly undertaking, says Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr Emmanuel Cummings. The...

Dharmic Sabha supports Christian prayers review in public schools

Oct 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Dharmic Sabha supports Christian prayers review in public schools

President of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, Dr. Vindhya Persaud has expressed her support for the Ministry of Education’s commitment to reviewing Christian prayers within public schools. Persaud...

Broomes orders probe into alleged exploitation of Princess Hotel employees

Oct 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Broomes orders probe into alleged exploitation of Princess Hotel employees

-physical assault, no overtime paid among litany of complaints Exploitation, adverse working conditions and physical assault were among the plethora of complaints that employees leveled yesterday...

Media coverage of Burnham Foundation activities not adequate

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Media coverage of Burnham Foundation activities not adequate

Dear Editor, On Monday, October 19 the Chronicle Newspaper reported on the General Members Meeting of the Burnham Foundation which was held on Sunday, October 18. For that the Foundation is grateful,...

Contextualizing the Ministerial salary increases

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Contextualizing the Ministerial salary increases

Dear Editor, The criticisms rage on against the 50% pay increase for APNU-AFC Ministers. But is the increase judged on its merits, or against APNU-AFC political declarations and promises and...

No increase in NIS pension

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on No increase in NIS pension

Dear Editor, In the last Budget provision has been made for increases in wages and salaries for Public Servants both employers and employees are required and have to pay to the N.I.S . increase in...

Alleged rape at Timehri…He was not sodomized, he has piles- Neighbours

Oct 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged rape at Timehri…He was not sodomized, he has piles- Neighbours

“He thief, lie and sleep with men for money” By Romila Boodram One day after a 34-year-old man made damning allegations against a police detective stationed at the Timehri Police Station, his...

Nagamootoo takes blame for public outrage over salary increases for MPs

Oct 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Nagamootoo takes blame for public outrage over salary increases for MPs

…Confesses that poor PR was at the core of the problem By: Kiana Wilburg Prime Minister (PM) and First Vice President , Moses Nagamootoo is now the first member of the government’s camp to admit...

Guyana Civil Aviation Authority understaffed, lags behind the technology curve

Oct 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Civil Aviation Authority understaffed, lags behind the technology curve

–Director General (ag) The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCCA) is woefully understaffed, behind the curve with technology, and its regulatory framework is in urgent need of revamping. These were...

Unbearable Noise Nuisance at Crane housing Scheme

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Unbearable Noise Nuisance at Crane housing Scheme

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter on behalf of myself and the other loyal citizens of Crane Housing Scheme and Best Village to express our annoyance with the noise nuisance that we are faced with...

THE GOOD LIFE AND BECOMING A LAWYER

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE GOOD LIFE AND BECOMING A LAWYER

The legal profession was given a tremendous boost when it was recently announced that a junior lawyer was earning more than a Minister of the government. Soon after this announcement, it is...

Chinese Leaders institute new measures to stamp out corruption

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Chinese Leaders institute new measures to stamp out corruption

Dear Editor, The Chinese Communist Party, in their ongoing efforts to stamp out corruption, has taken a decision to ban its members from membership to golf clubs or from playing golf. This was done...

Time for President Granger’s to intervene in this Diwali row

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Time for President Granger’s to intervene in this Diwali row

Dear Editor, For more than a week now, Guyana and especially the Hindu community have been assailed by the tug-of-war that is ongoing over the Diwali date. One group, the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha,...

Rampant nepotism at City Hall

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Rampant nepotism at City Hall

Dear Editor, The Government of Guyana through the relevant ministry should do something to bring an end to the alarming situation of rampant favoritism that exists at the Georgetown Municipality....

Dispute over the darkest night

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Dispute over the darkest night

Dear Editor, In response to Pandit Deodatt M. Tillack’s letter “Deepavali should be on November 11” (K.N 22/10). I wish to inform the “Learned” Pandit that the time of 13:47pm as given by...

The M&CC should consider implementing a Community Service Programme for Litter Offenders

Oct 23, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on The M&CC should consider implementing a Community Service Programme for Litter Offenders

Dear Editor, The recently launched ‘name and shame’ anti-littering campaign by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has been praised by some and condemned by others. However, I believe the...

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Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-It is peculiar the way the PPP/C government often finds itself staring down the barrel of... more