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Berbice Bridge financial woes…NIS urged to play bigger role to protect $2.6B investments

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice Bridge financial woes…NIS urged to play bigger role to protect $2.6B investments

– structure built with US$40M, valued at US$30M A forensic audit report into the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has urged the entity to consider playing a bigger role in the running of the...

Mystery arsonist spreads fear at Lethem

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Mystery arsonist spreads fear at Lethem

– torches minibus, throws devices into two houses Who is setting those fires at Tabatinga, Lethem? That’s what terrified residents of the community are trying to find out, after a mystery...

Arrival Day commemorated in style

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Arrival Day commemorated in style

The Monument Gardens, Camp Street, Georgetown, came alive last evening with a mixture of music, food, dance and song, as scores turned out to commemorate Arrival Day and Pushpanjali 16. The...

Parliamentary debate…Ramjattan, Rohee trade shots over crime situation

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Parliamentary debate…Ramjattan, Rohee trade shots over crime situation

By Jarryl Bryan At Wednesday evening’s sitting of the National Assembly, a debate on the crime situation quickly spiraled into a war of words between Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan...

Restriction on vehicles older than eight years goes into effect

May 06, 2016 KNews News 1

It’s a done deal. Persons will no longer be allowed to able import vehicles that are older than eight years. The restriction includes motor cars, vans, buses, sport utility vehicles and pickups....

National Assembly needs to be used more – House Speaker

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on National Assembly needs to be used more – House Speaker

– House Speaker June 10, 2016 will mark the first year of the Eleventh Parliament, and House Speaker Dr. Barton Scotland considered Wednesday last as an appropriate time to share his thoughts...

Jagdeo deny he own poop

May 06, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Jagdeo deny he own poop

Li’l children does be quick to deny doing anything. If dem in a house wid dem brothers and sisters and dem mother ask is who do wha, all of dem does seh, “Na Me”. Even when is something good...

NSC Sport Award 2015…Jeffrey (Motor Racing), Fortune (Athletics) cops Male and Female athlete of the year accolades

May 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on NSC Sport Award 2015…Jeffrey (Motor Racing), Fortune (Athletics) cops Male and Female athlete of the year accolades

Under a new format of voting and selection, the 2015 National Sports Commission Awards ceremony was held on Wednesday night last at the National Cultural Centre where it was revealed that...

Region Six Jubilee Committee/BCB/MMR Promotions Jubilee Independence T20 Cup…

May 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Region Six Jubilee Committee/BCB/MMR Promotions Jubilee Independence T20 Cup…

Sarwan, Simmons expected to feature The Region Six Jubilee Committee and Berbice Cricket Board in collaboration with MMR Promotions have launched their 50th Independence Anniversary T20 Cricket...

Canada U-23 engagement can open doors – Captain Nurse

May 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Canada U-23 engagement can open doors – Captain Nurse

With the historic Guyana / Canada Olympic U-23 match just a matter of days away, Captain of the Golden Jaguars, Christopher Nurse is of the view that the match will be more than just a game for his...

Dragsters gearing up for ‘Golden Jubliee’ Int’l Meet

May 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dragsters gearing up for ‘Golden Jubliee’ Int’l Meet

Just less than ten days remain, before local dragsters along with their foreign counterparts’ sqaure off in a battle for supremacy in the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC)...

Former Windies players part of Level III coaching programme

May 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Former Windies players part of Level III coaching programme

Bridgetown, Barbados – Over 20 regional coaches, including former West Indies players, have assembled in Barbados for a high-level coaching programme to be staged over 10 days. Courtney Walsh, the...

11 Nations confirmed to date; 3 of Guyana’s Rio qualifiers to compete

May 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 11 Nations confirmed to date; 3 of Guyana’s Rio qualifiers to compete

Three of Guyana’s athletes who have qualified for this summer’s Rio Olympic Games have been confirmed to participate at the inaugural Aliann Pomper (AP) slated for June 18 at the National Track...

Washington D.C Jammers tour set for later this month

May 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Washington D.C Jammers tour set for later this month

The Washington D.C Jammers basketball team will continue their tradition of touring Guyana at the end of this month. The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) has announced dates for the...

“Special feeling” for skipper Stafanie

May 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Special feeling” for skipper Stafanie

Stafanie Taylor, captain of West Indies Women, has described as ‘special’ the plans by Sports Minister Olivia Grange to have the Eltham High School sports facility renamed the Stafanie Taylor...

GSCL Inc./NSC Independence Cup to commence May 20

May 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GSCL Inc./NSC Independence Cup to commence May 20

The Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc. (GSCL) in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC) will be hosting the annual Independence tournament starting on May 20. The tournament...

Neonatology unit opens tomorrow at Bartica Hospital

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Neonatology unit opens tomorrow at Bartica Hospital

Public Health Minister Dr George Norton yesterday disclosed that his ministry will be opening a five-unit neonatology department at the Bartica Regional Hospital tomorrow. Norton stated that the...

Prison COI Report due May 31

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Prison COI Report due May 31

The Commission of Inquiry into the Camp Street Disturbances and Subsequent Deaths authorised by President David Granger has until May 31, 2016 to submit its findings. The inquiry commenced on March...

UNBRIDLED EGOS

May 06, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on UNBRIDLED EGOS

Today the nation faces a crisis which envelops all aspects of life. Deterioration is evident almost everywhere, including behavioural patterns, disciplinary techniques, development and production...

Forensic audit report reveals…Former NIS Board had little say on where to invest $$$B

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Forensic audit report reveals…Former NIS Board had little say on where to invest $$$B

– decisions made by Cabinet A critical forensic audit report of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is out and it speaks of major investment decisions being made by the Cabinet, and not by the...

The president who became a footnote

May 06, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The president who became a footnote

Here are the words of former President Donald Ramotar on the arrest of Kwame McCoy for assault on Mark Benschop in a published letter in the Kaieteur News (“Former President, Ramotar accuses...

No freedom or justice in the home of democracy – Opposition

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on No freedom or justice in the home of democracy – Opposition

…as House Speaker disallows Edghill’s questions on D’Urban Park Project The democracy of the National Assembly was brought into question on Wednesday as the Speaker of the House, Dr. Barton...

St. Cuthbert’s Mission hosts APA General Assembly

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on St. Cuthbert’s Mission hosts APA General Assembly

St. Cuthbert’s Mission will host the Ninth General Assembly of the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) from Tuesday May 10 to Thursday May 12. The general assembly, which is the highest...

Private hospital highlights risk factors for cardiac issues

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Private hospital highlights risk factors for cardiac issues

—offers screening package at reduced cost Persons who suffer from chest pains and shortness of breath should not hesitate to visit their doctor. This was the advice offered by Medical Director of...

Water Street vendor granted injunction against City Hall move

May 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Water Street vendor granted injunction against City Hall move

…as relocation controversy continues Even as the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) moves to reorganize and clean up the municipalities and streets of Georgetown, it continues to be met with various...

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Mental illness is real and a serious public health concern

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mental illness is a reality we often acknowledge in passing but seldom confront with the... more