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COUNTRYMAN: Revelation, and a GT kind of Christmas

Dec 20, 2015 KNews Countryman, Features / Columnists Comments Off on COUNTRYMAN: Revelation, and a GT kind of Christmas

By Dennis Nichols November 2006 to October 2013 was the longest I had ever been away from my homeland, living and working in The Bahamas. By the latter date, the islands’ native novelty had long...

Nosebleed: Is it Normal? What can I do if it is?

Dec 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Nosebleed: Is it Normal? What can I do if it is?

By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine It can be scary when blood starts coming out your nose or your child’s nose. But nosebleeds are not usually serious. They are very...

Cancer awareness is not a seasonal affair

Dec 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Cancer awareness is not a seasonal affair

“Cancer awareness is always important…this is not a seasonal thing. The more we raise awareness the more people will want to get checked out and who knows we might be able to stop more...

Disaster on the way to see Shepard’s Christmas tree

Dec 20, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Disaster on the way to see Shepard’s Christmas tree

Ronald Shepard of the Region Three administration invited me to see the midwifery of the Region Three Christmas tree on Tuesday night gone. Leonard Craig insisted that Shepard was kind enough to...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, GUYANA

Dec 20, 2015 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on HAPPY HOLIDAYS, GUYANA

The Alliance for Change wishes every Guyanese from the Corentyne to the Pomeroon, from Mabaruma to the Rupununi a very Merry Christmas. We take this opportunity to again extend sincere gratitude to...

Building One Nation and Eliminating Poverty

Dec 20, 2015 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Building One Nation and Eliminating Poverty

Despite having an abundance of natural resources, Guyana remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Forests cover more than 80 percent of the country’s land, we are well endowed with...

The thieves among us

Dec 20, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on The thieves among us

All week last week people were smiling to the point of stretching their mouth permanently. The announcement had come just days before that most of them would be going home with $50,000. And while...

No cause to celebrate Paris Climate Agreement

Dec 20, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on No cause to celebrate Paris Climate Agreement

By Sir Ronald Sanders The results of the Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP21) give no reason for small island states to cheer. The agreement reflects many promises and little action. The...

Lisa Punch packed a punch

Dec 20, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Lisa Punch packed a punch

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me space in your papers to celebrate a historical positive about a Guyanese for a Change. Yes there was Shakira Baksh and others in days of old. But fast forward to Lisa...

The Pied Tamarin (Saguinus bicolor)

Dec 20, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Pied Tamarin (Saguinus bicolor)

The Pied Tamarin (Saguinus bicolor) is an endangered primate species found in a restricted area in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. This New World monkey is found within and just north of the city...

Form DS-260 submitted On-line before Visa Issuance

Dec 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Form DS-260 submitted On-line before Visa Issuance

ImmigrationINFO – Immigration News For Our Community… By Attorney Gail Seeram Before issuance of an immigrant visa, all applicants are required to electronically submit Form DS-260...

Way cleared for GRA to access suspicious accounts, Opposition “jittery”

Dec 19, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Way cleared for GRA to access suspicious accounts, Opposition “jittery”

By Abena Rockcliffe Salvos were fired Thursday evening during a sitting of the National Assembly that went beyond the midnight hour. At that sitting, the House, without the voting support of the...

Despite damning revelations on Winston Brassington’s corrupt acts…Coalition Govt. pussyfooting on prosecution

Dec 19, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Despite damning revelations on Winston Brassington’s corrupt acts…Coalition Govt. pussyfooting on prosecution

“All the police need, sometimes, is probable cause that you have committed a crime and they can arrest and charge you. But in the case of Winston Brassington, NICIL’s CEO, there is more than...

GECOM discusses electronic voting with EU

Dec 19, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM discusses electronic voting with EU

Matters of mutual interest including the state of preparedness of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for the conduct of Local Government Elections were discussed between Dr. Steve Surujbally,...

Brassington must be jailed for his treachery—IMC Chairman

Dec 19, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Brassington must be jailed for his treachery—IMC Chairman

… “Government must treat everything he says with a grain of salt.” Linden Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Orrin Gordon, is calling on the Granger-led administration to treat...

56 more boost police ranks

Dec 19, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on 56 more boost police ranks

“Go forth and do the force proud. Be humble; maintain your level of discipline and be courteous as it will be your pillar of strength to guide you through.” This was the advice from Commissioner...

De scamps running to hide

Dec 19, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on De scamps running to hide

This is de time fuh Christmas party, de time when every Ministry and department does try to mek de staff realize how much de boss appreciate dem. Some of dem does keep de party at some big shot place...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Fraser flopped in understanding my analysis

Dec 19, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Fraser flopped in understanding my analysis

Dear Editor, It is not usual that I respond to critiques of my work, which I am often open to accepting once they are justified. But when there are attempts to mislead the public and deliberate...

Unbeaten Raiders and Bulls face separate opponents tonight

Dec 19, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Unbeaten Raiders and Bulls face separate opponents tonight

LABA Malta Supreme Christmas Basketball C/ship at MSC hard court…. Retrieve Raiders halted Victory Valley Royals 49-46, as they Royals lost for the second time with one game remaining in the...

ICC: Governments have right to intervene

Dec 19, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on ICC: Governments have right to intervene

Says Dr. Rudi V. Webster The Five-Person CARICOM Report on the structure and governance of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has been out for just over a month and has received almost universal...

Trophy Stall on board for UDFA/GT Beer Knockout Football Cup tourney

Dec 19, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Trophy Stall on board for UDFA/GT Beer Knockout Football Cup tourney

Proprietor of Trophy Stall, Ramesh Sunich, on Friday presented the top place trophies to President of Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) Sharma Solomon during a simple ceremony at Trophy...

Perez (81) & Rutherford (66) share century stand …See Demerara U-19s to victory over T&T’s Academy

Dec 19, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Perez (81) & Rutherford (66) share century stand …See Demerara U-19s to victory over T&T’s Academy

By Sean Devers A 103-run partnership between stylish right-hander Raymond Perez and pugnacious left-handed all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford lifted Demerara to a 107-run victory against the Trinidad...

Banks DIH, Trophy Stall come big for Guyana Cup rematch

Dec 19, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH, Trophy Stall come big for Guyana Cup rematch

Over 80 entered for $10M race meet tomorrow Samuel Whyte With some last minute juggling taking place and action time just one day away it has been confirmed that over 80 entries have been...

BCUA to host annual awards presentation tomorrow

Dec 19, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCUA to host annual awards presentation tomorrow

The Berbice Cricket Umpires Association (BUCA) will tomorrow host its annual awards ceremony and year-end social at the Berbice Cricket Board Office, Cheddi Jagan Street, New Amsterdam beginning at...

GFA Banks Beer KO Cup…Battle for bragging rights in today’s double header at No.5 ground

Dec 19, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFA Banks Beer KO Cup…Battle for bragging rights in today’s double header at No.5 ground

The 5th Edition of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Banks Beer Knockout Cup resumes today with a double header, at the No. #5 ground in Berbice. In the feature game, Cougars FC collide with...