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Family seeks help for boy with rare throat disease

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Family seeks help for boy with rare throat disease

A mother from Kuru-Kururu, on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway is now seeking assistance from the public after her 16-year-old son, for the past eight years has been suffering from Papilloma with Squamous...

Neesa Gopaul Murder…Community recognizes detectives for outstanding work

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Neesa Gopaul Murder…Community recognizes detectives for outstanding work

On October 2, 2010, a headless and partially decomposed body was found in a suitcase at Emerald Tower Resort. It was later identified as 16-year-old Queen’s College student, Neesa Lalita Gopaul....

Police capture man who was running from three-year sentence

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Police capture man who was running from three-year sentence

Godfrey Hercules was having a good time on Christmas Eve Night, forgetting that there was a prison sentence hanging over his head. But when the police showed up, his long rope came to an end. You see...

GUYSUCO debt now at $78.6B

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GUYSUCO debt now at $78.6B

…all 2015 revenues used for wages & salaries – says GUYSUCO CEO With the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report into the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) expected to be laid in parliament...

Lights to be installed at Bourda…Drainage system being upgraded

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lights to be installed at Bourda…Drainage system being upgraded

By Sean Devers “Another year has gone and the GCC continues to stand tall in spite of their financial struggles. The dedicated staff remains committed and continue to do an excellent job under the...

“Looking for many happier returns for West Indies cricket in New Year 2016!”

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Looking for many happier returns for West Indies cricket in New Year 2016!”

Colin E. H. Croft West Indies Cricket Board and its President Wycliffe “Dave” Cameron closed 2015 with two very positive, momentous announcements for which not only WICB, but everyone else in WI...

Social Activist says positions on new ganja legislation should be reconsidered

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Social Activist says positions on new ganja legislation should be reconsidered

“Politicians smoke marijuana…judges smoke marijuana…police smoke marijuana, no one can tell me different. I’m not for the legalization of marijuana, I’m for the decriminalization of...

NA United resists arrest to send GPF crashing out of tournament

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on NA United resists arrest to send GPF crashing out of tournament

-Santos into last four Santos FC and New Amsterdam United booked their places in the semi-finals of the 5th Annual GFA/Banks Beer Knockout Cup after securing similar hard fought victories against...

SS Jaguars, Maria’s Pleasure/Zeelandia collide in Prasad Memorial T20 final today

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on SS Jaguars, Maria’s Pleasure/Zeelandia collide in Prasad Memorial T20 final today

Sans Souci Jaguars and Maria’s Pleasure/ Zeelandia will clash in what is expected to be an exciting final of the Badri Prasad Memorial T20 competition today at the Wakenaam Community Centre ground...

‘Better conditions ahead for GPHC’ – Head of State pledges

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Better conditions ahead for GPHC’ – Head of State pledges

– tours maternity and children’s wards on Christmas Day “I will be working with the Minister of Health to improve the circumstances under which you work and under which mothers have to...

The anti-Chavista political swing in Venezuela – Its impact on Guyana and Caribbean relations

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on The anti-Chavista political swing in Venezuela – Its impact on Guyana and Caribbean relations

By Odeen Ishmael The December 6 elections to the National Assembly in Venezuela resulted in an overwhelming majority victory of the opposition coalition, the Democratic Unity Roundtable (Mesa de la...

President announces increased subvention for Dharm Shala

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on President announces increased subvention for Dharm Shala

– $1M donation to be handed over before year-end Government subvention for the Dharm Shala indigent home is to be increased, and this is in addition to a hefty donation of $1 million before...

Illegal hunting…Guyana moves for tougher laws, but enforcement a problem

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Illegal hunting…Guyana moves for tougher laws, but enforcement a problem

Government is steaming ahead with plans to introduce tougher legislation to curb the wanton hunting of wildlife in Guyana. Answering questions last week before Parliament’s Sectoral Committee on...

‘Christmas donations come from pocket’- President Granger

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Christmas donations come from pocket’- President Granger

President David Granger’s announcements of millions of dollars being given to charities and other organizations during his first Christmas in office have been many. On the most recent ‘Public...

Kwanzaa in Guyana

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Kwanzaa in Guyana

(From the African Cultural & Development Association) For more than decade the African Cultural & Development Association (ACDA) has celebrated KWANZAA in Guyana with joyful exuberance. On...

Sea defence breach occurs on Corentyne

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Sea defence breach occurs on Corentyne

The Sea and River Defence Department (SRDD), under the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, is currently responding to a sea defence breach at Bush Lot/Maida, Corentyne. The breach was reported shortly...

The Story Within The Story…Guyana is indeed fortunate

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on The Story Within The Story…Guyana is indeed fortunate

By Leonard Gildarie Normally, I would wait until Old Year’s Day to start thinking about the new year and what I would love to do if I had the time, opportunity, money and more wisdom. We have a...

Interesting Creatures…The White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris)

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Interesting Creatures…The White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris)

The white-flanked antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris) is a passerine bird in the antbird family. The subspecies M. a. luctuosa, the silvery-flanked antwren, is sometimes split as a full species....

ImmigrationINFO – Immigration News For Our Community

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationINFO – Immigration News For Our Community

Reasons you may be found inadmissible into the U.S. It is erroneous to believe that once you have a B-1/B-2 tourist visa or newly-issued immigrant visa that you will have no problems entering the...

Too much of a hurry can be a bad thing

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Too much of a hurry can be a bad thing

The year is fast drawing to a close. In fact, this is my last column for the year. I would have preferred it to be light, but I could not help revisiting this issue of trying to jail all those who...

‘Baby Face’ arrested for Christmas Day murder

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Baby Face’ arrested for Christmas Day murder

A man was stabbed to death on Christmas Day during an altercation with an acquaintance at James Street, Albouystown. The incident occurred around 15:00 hrs and resulted in the death of Owen...

COUNTRYMAN: Watch out Guyana – here comes forward-looking 2016!

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Countryman, Features / Columnists Comments Off on COUNTRYMAN: Watch out Guyana – here comes forward-looking 2016!

By Dennis Nichols In a few short days the season of goodwill (and questionable choices) will be over. Life goes on. Some of us who have overindulged in food, drink, and hastily-made decisions, will...

Book Review…Tale brims with psychological tension

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Book Review…, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Book Review…Tale brims with psychological tension

Book: The Angels’ Share by Garfield Ellis Reviewer: Dr Glenville Ashby The Angels’ Share is storytelling at its best. Garfield Ellis proves his salt as a veritable raconteur, leaving nothing to...

Giving Power To the People

Dec 27, 2015 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Giving Power To the People

After almost two decades Guyanese will get an opportunity to elect new councillors to the six old municipalities, the four new ones; and sixty-five neighbourhood democratic councils. These elections...

Ex-prisoner still seeking justice after reported beating by prison officials

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-prisoner still seeking justice after reported beating by prison officials

More than a month has passed and ex-prisoner Selwyn Atwell is yet to receive justice after he was allegedly beaten by a group of prison officials and an orderly. Atwell has alleged that he was...

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“One Guyana” is no less a national slogan than “Green Guyana”

Kaieteur News- The notion that “One Guyana” is a partisan slogan is pure poppycock. It is a desperate fiction... more