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PPP protests “flagrant violation of parliamentary democracy”

Dec 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on PPP protests “flagrant violation of parliamentary democracy”

The opposition People’s Progressive Party is voicing its concern over what it is calling a flagrant violation of parliamentary democracy by the ruling A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance...

Bids opened for final phase of Camp St. prison reconstruction

Dec 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bids opened for final phase of Camp St. prison reconstruction

During yesterday’s session at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), bids were opened for the construction of a brick prison, under the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), phase...

Diamond shootout inquest commences today

Dec 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Diamond shootout inquest commences today

Almost two years to the day, the relatives of two men who were shot dead by the police, are beginning to feel a sense of relief, following the announcement of the beginning of an inquest into the...

GPSU accuses Govt. of “slow pace” in addressing issues of concern

Dec 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GPSU accuses Govt. of “slow pace” in addressing issues of concern

“We are not satisfied with the way things are going,” says Mortimer Livan of the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU)’s recent interactions with Government. Livan, who is First Vice President of...

Granger commends Police Force for overcoming challenges in 2015

Dec 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Granger commends Police Force for overcoming challenges in 2015

The Guyana Police Force has faced significant challenges for 2015. As a result, President David Granger has commended it for “turning the corner”. He assures that his government will continue to...

CORRUPTION WITHOUT PARALLEL

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on CORRUPTION WITHOUT PARALLEL

When it seems that this country has finally plumbed that last unthinkable depth in its political life, another pit yawns, plunging it into much greater distress and moving it closer to self-inflicted...

The telephone directory symbolizes the tragedy that is Guyana

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The telephone directory symbolizes the tragedy that is Guyana

I have advanced countless arguments for pessimistic analyses on Guyana’s future. I have offered substantial evidence for pessimistic predictions. My columns are entering their 28th year of...

GPL not accepting blame for stalled remuneration talks with GPSU

Dec 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GPL not accepting blame for stalled remuneration talks with GPSU

A blame game has started between Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), with each insisting that the other is responsible for a breakdown in...

GPL DISCONNECTION CREWS SHOW LITTLE MERCY

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on GPL DISCONNECTION CREWS SHOW LITTLE MERCY

Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) pays private contractors to undertake disconnections. These private contractors have an incentive when they turn up at your home to disconnect your power; that...

Shopkeeper remanded on fraud charge

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Shopkeeper remanded on fraud charge

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan remanded a shopkeeper to prison yesterday, after emphasizing that he was dishonest and a flight risk. The man, 42-year-old Carlos Singh, is accused of fraudulently...

Two years for phone thief

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Two years for phone thief

A jail sentence of two years was yesterday handed to an East Ruimveldt resident after he admitted to robbing a man of his cell phone. Kevin Harris, 37, of 309 East Ruimveldt, Georgetown pleaded...

$50,000 bail for simple larceny accused

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on $50,000 bail for simple larceny accused

A 54-year-old man was yesterday placed on $50,000 bail, when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, to answer to a charge of simple larceny. Clyde...

Better Hope carpenter remanded on illegal gun, ammo charge

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Better Hope carpenter remanded on illegal gun, ammo charge

A Better Hope resident was remanded to jail yesterday after he pleaded not guilty to a charge of unlawful possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition, when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann...

Escape of accused killers…OPR to submit report this week

Dec 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Escape of accused killers…OPR to submit report this week

The Police’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is close to completing its investigation into the circumstances that led to the escape of alleged killers Stafrei Hopkinson Alexander and...

Praise for the police from former Asst. Commissioner

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Praise for the police from former Asst. Commissioner

Dear Editor, The discussions on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Guyana Police Force continue in the print and electronic media and elsewhere. This is even more so when the police produce...

Sister wants justice for brother, crippled by shotgun violence

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Sister wants justice for brother, crippled by shotgun violence

Dear Editor, I would like to highlight an issue that have being troubling my family for the past three years. My brother Bijai “Rohan” Ramdass was shot by his Farming Partners three years ago...

Chartered Accountant defends Former Minister

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Chartered Accountant defends Former Minister

Dear Editor, I wish to address the article in the Tuesday, December 15th edition of the Kaietuer Newspaper “2007 Cricket World Cup financial statements … Ashni Singh instructed removal of...

The $50, 000 off payment should be given to retirees too

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on The $50, 000 off payment should be given to retirees too

Dear Editor, What logic informed the one off payment to only presently serving public servants? At the outset let us get one thing clear – Public Servants are grossly underpaid and any relief that...

Clive Lloyd’s formula has failed

Dec 16, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Clive Lloyd’s formula has failed

Dear Editor, In relation to Carl Parker’s letter (KN Dec 15), the WI test squad should have had a balance of youth and experience (inclusion of Shivnarine Chanderpaul who knows Aussie conditions...