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Kaieteur National Park, Botanical Gardens to be restored

Feb 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Kaieteur National Park, Botanical Gardens to be restored

– in time to welcome visitors for golden jubilee celebrations The Kaieteur National Park and the Botanical Gardens will soon undergo massive restorative works as the administration prepares...

‘The Palms’ to benefit from $20M improvement plan

Feb 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘The Palms’ to benefit from $20M improvement plan

– Social Protection Minister …Moves being made to establish national minimum standards for Elderly Care Facilities By Kiana Wilburg While it may be the wish of the Social Protection Minister...

Eight companies bid for $$M GPHC medical supplies contract

Feb 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Eight companies bid for $$M GPHC medical supplies contract

During yesterday’s session at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), eight multi-million-dollar bids were opened for the supply of medical supplies to the Georgetown...

Telecommunication liberalisation key to Guyana’s development – US Ambassador

Feb 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Telecommunication liberalisation key to Guyana’s development – US Ambassador

By Abena Rockcliffe United States Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway, has said that the Government of Guyana will do well to move swiftly towards liberalising the telecommunications sector. Such...

Eccles resident wanted for cocaine trafficking

Feb 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Eccles resident wanted for cocaine trafficking

Police are seeking the assistance of members of the public to locate Kennard Stephen De Jonge, who they say is wanted for questioning in relation to possession of narcotics for the purpose of...

‘Bulldog’ charged for allegedly wounding ‘Team Benschop’ supporter

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on ‘Bulldog’ charged for allegedly wounding ‘Team Benschop’ supporter

Members of ‘Team Benschop’ flocked the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yesterday to witness the arraignment of a Kitty resident, who is alleged to have brutalized one of their supporters....

WAS RAMOTAR SABOTAGED?

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on WAS RAMOTAR SABOTAGED?

The PPPC lost the 2015 general elections by a whisker, less than five thousand votes. No elections in Guyana have been closer. One can only speculate what would have happened had the PPP won the...

Captured fugitive remanded for murder of wanted man

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Captured fugitive remanded for murder of wanted man

Four days after wanted man Trevor Anthony Amsterdam was captured for the alleged murder of now dead fugitive Jermaine ‘Lapsy’ Simon, he was placed before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and...

Opposition objects to Ministry of Presidency funding SOCU

Feb 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition objects to Ministry of Presidency funding SOCU

– claims it goes against AML/CFT Bill 2015 During the process of examining and considering the budget estimates in the National Assembly on Monday, the opposition party voiced its concerns...

Open letter to President Granger

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Open letter to President Granger

Dear Mr. President, These are just a few brief notes on the role of Government’s future deportment within the framework of your desire to have social cohesion, and against the background of your...

Gov’t boasts of strengthened foreign relationships at all levels

Feb 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t boasts of strengthened foreign relationships at all levels

By Abena Rockcliffe Government has been able to maintain and, in some cases, even strengthen bilateral relationships at both the regional and international level. This achievement was highlighted by...

Labourer further remanded

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Labourer further remanded

Paul Marciano, a 40-year-old labourer was further remanded when he appeared before Magistrate Clive Nurse to answer a charge of break and enter and larceny. Marciano, of 12 Water Lily Road, Wismar,...

C’tyne fatal accident driver remanded

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on C’tyne fatal accident driver remanded

The driver who was allegedly behind the wheel of the mini bus that crashed last Friday resulting in the death of a school boy has been remanded to jail. Leon Pharahoo, 24, of No 69 village, Corentyne...

Police assist in establishing Parfait Harmonie Primary School library

Feb 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Police assist in establishing Parfait Harmonie Primary School library

Commander of the Police’s West Demerara Division is continuing to reach out the hand of friendship and cooperation to members and organizations in the communities that are served by his ranks....

Moleson Creek taxi and bus drivers form association

Feb 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Moleson Creek taxi and bus drivers form association

The initiative of the Ministry of Public Telecommunications and Tourism to upgrade operations at all ports of entry in Guyana has seen appreciable progress, especially at the Moleson Creek Ferry...

Angoy’s Ave. land dispute murder trial…Prosecution closes case as defence pushes no case submission

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Angoy’s Ave. land dispute murder trial…Prosecution closes case as defence pushes no case submission

The prosecution yesterday closed its case after calling its final witness when the Angoy’s Avenue land dispute murder trial continued yesterday before Justice Franklyn Holder and a mixed jury in...

The difference between controlling and minimizing

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The difference between controlling and minimizing

Dear Editor, Someone had told me about an article that appeared some time back which suggested that the traffic situation in the mornings at the western approach to the DHB was being better managed....

Drivers with power and status on the Harbour Bridge

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Drivers with power and status on the Harbour Bridge

Dear Editor, After reading your news paper for years I came to the conclusion that your news paper is the only way for junior ranks in the Guyana Police Force to have an opportunity to sound there...

If they want to swim then try the rivers

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on If they want to swim then try the rivers

Dear Editor, In order for sports to be developed properly in Region 1, we need competent people to plan and organise these events. What I have seen over the years is the lack of proper organisational...

Former PNC executive talks about social cohesion

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Former PNC executive talks about social cohesion

Dear Editor, Most likely, the ministerial portfolio that most puzzled the public at the time of its announcement was that of social cohesion. While few Guyanese doubted the need for cohesion in our...

A blueprint to keep Wales going

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on A blueprint to keep Wales going

Dear Editor, We are happy to offer the following suggestions for salvaging the unsatisfactory performance of Wales Estate and making it profitable, sustaining its present workforce and creating more...

A dead empire may be on the rise again

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on A dead empire may be on the rise again

Dear Editor, Is this the Joshua Generation that will lead us to cricket’s promised land? Cricket fans of the Caribbean have been denied for too long the enjoyment we derive from dominating our...

If Benschop’s ego is big so is Duncan’s

Feb 17, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on If Benschop’s ego is big so is Duncan’s

Dear Editor, It is refreshing to see two good men, Mark Benschop and Sherod Duncan, compete for Mayor of Georgetown. However, I thought it was interesting that Mr. Duncan, in his Feb 11 letter to KN,...

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Due diligence on investments must become a priority

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- In 1985, the Forbes Burnham government looking for economic salvation, entered into a memorandum... more