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Christian community to host massive Jubilee Independence rally

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Christian community to host massive Jubilee Independence rally

The Christian community has planned a massive rally in commemoration of the country’s Jubilee Independence anniversary. The rally is slated for today at D’Urban Park, Georgetown. The programme...

The Minister’s press release was awful

May 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Minister’s press release was awful

Dear Editor, The recent seating controversy at the just concluded flag raising ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Guyana’s independence, presented an interesting view of where we are as...

Strength of group work

May 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on Strength of group work

Once a US president went out to see the situation of the city. Somewhere a group of soldiers was trying to lift a large branch of a tree from their way. The Corporal was standing by their side...

Guyanese in Antigua joined the party

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese in Antigua joined the party

Guyanese working at the American University of Antigua – College of Medicine were not to be left out of Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary Celebrations. They marked the day with Guyanese...

Sunday Cartoon

May 29, 2016 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

DENTAL HEALTH…DENTAL SPECIALTIES

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on DENTAL HEALTH…DENTAL SPECIALTIES

By Dr. Neromini Fagu Ever wonder what is meant by endodontics, orthodontics or periodontics? Well wonder no more. This week we will talk about the various specialties in dentistry as recognized by...

REGION 3 CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IS WORRIED

May 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on REGION 3 CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IS WORRIED

Dear Editor, We are daunted by the many ills presently pervading our region and in particular the people as a whole.lt is incumbent upon every citizen to work and to be supportive to the government....

The missing link in the Golden Jubilee celebration

May 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The missing link in the Golden Jubilee celebration

Dear Editor, I had reason to disagree with my friend Freddie Kissoon because of what he said in one of his daily articles on May 27, 2016, titled The Morning After. He was partially biased. He said,...

Very bad and sad incident at the Flag Raising Ceremony

May 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Very bad and sad incident at the Flag Raising Ceremony

Dear Editor, I long planned to attend the Flag raising Ceremony on the night of 25th May 2016. On that same day, late in the afternoon my wife told me she doesn’t think she will be able to make it....

A little bit of “umph” can go a long way

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on A little bit of “umph” can go a long way

By Sharmain Grainger The will to succeed is often the driving force that is required to help us achieve goals that sometimes appear elusive. We can all, I am sure, confess to having a few elusive...

The Caribbean Court: an example to Latin America

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on The Caribbean Court: an example to Latin America

By Sir Ronald Sanders Two events at the Organisation of American States (OAS) in recent months have underscored the soundness of the system by which the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is financed....

Three murdered women, three missing men

May 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on Three murdered women, three missing men

By Michael Jordan I still can’t get over the fact that they’ve found Babita Sarjou’s remains…solved a case that languished for close to six years. The satisfaction so many of us feel is...

The Story within the Story…The 50th: A golden opportunity was squandered

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on The Story within the Story…The 50th: A golden opportunity was squandered

By Leonard Gildarie If there was ever a lesson to be learnt by the people of this country, it would come from the last year. Not only did Guyana see a new administration in place after more than...

Local entity aims at impactful storytelling through animation

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Local entity aims at impactful storytelling through animation

Impactful storytelling coated in a spoonful of honey. This is essentially what makes animated videos so irresistible, compelling, and powerful. It brings to life visions and ideas, with the end...

The Repealed Environmental Tax…Do we really stand a chance in court against wrongfully-taxed treaty companies?

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on The Repealed Environmental Tax…Do we really stand a chance in court against wrongfully-taxed treaty companies?

By Kiana Wilburg Even after the Environmental Tax was repealed, it still continues to haunt us. This was evident in the number of cases that have been brought against Guyana by foreign companies...

The Baccoo Speaks

May 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

There is nothing better than a country showcasing its best side, and that was done. The criminals were kept at bay, largely because some of them had relatives visiting from overseas. But some of them...

Documents required for Immigrant Visa Processing Abroad

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Documents required for Immigrant Visa Processing Abroad

By Attorney Gail Seeram The most frustrating part of the immigrant visa process when the beneficiary is living outside the United States is gathering supporting documents. About six (6) to nine (9)...

The 50th independence anniversary was a show to remember

May 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on The 50th independence anniversary was a show to remember

I was in the United States in 1994 when the ice hockey team, the New York Rangers, won the Stanley Cup. It was the first time in 54 years. One spectator threw his head back and proclaimed, “Now I...

Contempt for the masses

May 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Contempt for the masses

I have studied the personality and the politics of Bharrat Jagdeo, and I say most candidly that never would I have believed that Mr. Jagdeo would have waded into the crowds at Stabroek Market Square...

A level playing field

May 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A level playing field

The Georgetown City Council is in a bind. It is in a financial crunch and it needs revenue to sustain its operations. Reports in the media suggest that millions are owed to garbage collectors and to...

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Sexually Transmitted Infections with risky consequences

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Sexually Transmitted Infections with risky consequences

By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are caused by bacteria and are two of the most common sexually transmitted infections. The large majority of...

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus)

May 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus)

The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is a South American bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae and is the only member of the genus Vultur. Found in the Andes mountains and adjacent...

Political Independence did not come easily or cheaply

May 29, 2016 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Political Independence did not come easily or cheaply

(Selected quotations from President David Granger on Guyana’s Independence) Most Guyanese living today were not yet born when this country became independent on 26th May 1966. They may not have had...

Book Review…The Politics of Conscience

May 29, 2016 KNews Book Review…, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Book Review…The Politics of Conscience

Book: José Martí and the Global Origins of Cuban Independence Author: Armando García de la Torre Critic: Dr Glenville Ashby The veil of history is rendered and we somehow remain shortsighted,...

Guyana/Bahamas Association – Keeping the Independence Flame alive

May 29, 2016 KNews Countryman, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Guyana/Bahamas Association – Keeping the Independence Flame alive

By Dennis Nichols Located in both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, The Bahamas, Caricom’s most northerly nation, shares its history, and contemporary post-independence status, with much of...

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No immigrant should feel safe in America today

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- There was a time when an illegal immigrant in America could live in the shadows with some... more