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Guyana Press Association saddened at passing of Dale Andrews

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Press Association saddened at passing of Dale Andrews

The Guyana Press Association yesterday said it is saddened by the untimely passing of journalist Dale Andrews. He was 47. The body noted that the newspaper’s chief crime reporter started his...

UK proposal for security sector …Strengthening crime fighting mechanisms high on agenda – Pres. Granger

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on UK proposal for security sector …Strengthening crime fighting mechanisms high on agenda – Pres. Granger

President David Granger has reaffirmed government‘s commitment to strengthening the crime fighting mechanisms even as support for the nation’s security sector has been forthcoming from the United...

After deadly pirate attack, Guyana and Suriname intensify cooperation

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on After deadly pirate attack, Guyana and Suriname intensify cooperation

The police forces in Guyana and Suriname have vowed to intensify their collaborative efforts and cooperate more in various activities which are of mutual interest to both countries. Recently a...

Passengers criticize ‘touts’ for unethical behaviour

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Passengers criticize ‘touts’ for unethical behaviour

By Feona Morrison Touts operating on the routes 42 (Georgetown/Timehri) and 40 (Kitty/Campbellville) bus parks are being highly criticized for the way in which they solicit passengers on a daily...

Jagdeo renews calls for Granger to publish list of pardoned convicts

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo renews calls for Granger to publish list of pardoned convicts

President David Granger, in May last year, had pardoned 60 convicts between the ages of 18 to 25 who were found guilty of non-violent misdemeanours. This decision had come in for much criticism...

Ithaca residents outline needs to Mrs.Nagamootoo

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Ithaca residents outline needs to Mrs.Nagamootoo

Residents of Ithaca, West Bank Berbice, are calling for their Cultural Centre to be fixed since it is in a deplorable condition. The centre with facilities to showcase folklore dance and songs was...

FAO hosts confab to strengthen Guyana’s FNS governance framework

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on FAO hosts confab to strengthen Guyana’s FNS governance framework

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday, held a national stakeholder consultation on strengthening the...

PPP ‘proposes nothing, opposes everything’-Govt. MP

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on PPP ‘proposes nothing, opposes everything’-Govt. MP

Within the National Assembly, it is the expectation of the citizenry that matters of state will be discussed and debated by the elected representatives with diplomacy and a sense of political...

Prison escapee jailed in Suriname

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Prison escapee jailed in Suriname

One of Guyana’s most wanted criminals for whom a wanted bulletin was recently issued is in jail in neighbouring Suriname. The authorities in Guyana were unaware of his incarceration in the...

Gov’t looking to establish public/private local law school- AG

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t looking to establish public/private local law school- AG

-Guyana ready to sign collaborative agreement with CLE With the current fee hike implemented at the Hugh Wooding Law School (HWLS) of Trinidad and Tobago, the Government is engaged in discussions...

Lindener killed in CBR accident

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Lindener killed in CBR accident

The community of Cinderella City was plunged into mourning as 22-year-old Michael Fox, known as ‘Mikey’ or ‘Foxey’, was killed Friday night on the Amelia’s Ward Main Road. According to...

The Gafoor Foundation hands over two houses to less fortunate families

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on The Gafoor Foundation hands over two houses to less fortunate families

Mrs. Ameena Gafoor, the wife of business mogul, Sattaur Gafoor, yesterday handed over the keys to houses for two less fortunate families on behalf of the Gafoor Foundation. Oliver Kerr, who is...

Forensic audit report…No qualifications on file for MMA/ADA

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Forensic audit report…No qualifications on file for MMA/ADA

Gen. Manager, other top officials A forensic audit conducted into the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary/Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) has revealed several unsettling findings with its employee...

Poor defence of Joe Harmon

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Poor defence of Joe Harmon

Dear Editor, I refer to Jermain Hermanstyne’s letter “Don’t rush to judge Minister Harmon,” KN, June 4. Mr Hermanstyne claims to be a first time writer as if that appeal to your good heart...

DENTALHEALTH…XYLITOL – The Sugar Substitute

Jun 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on DENTALHEALTH…XYLITOL – The Sugar Substitute

By Dr. Neromini Fagu Tooth decay is considered the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults but it is also very preventable. In addition to proper brushing, flossing and regular...

The Ministry of Finance replies

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Ministry of Finance replies

Dear Editor, The Ministry of Finance read with deep dismay a letter written by Ali Hussain and published by your newspaper on May 30, 2016 “The WPA and AFC has failed to tame the PNC”. While we...

DALE ANDREWS WAS THE EMBLEM OF JOURNALISM

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists 1

The sudden passing of Kaieteur News Assistant Editor, Dale Anthony Andrews, on Saturday June 4, 2016 at age 47 has saddened his family, the Publisher, Editor-in-Chief and the entire staff of Kaieteur...

The important things in life – Priorities

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on The important things in life – Priorities

A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill...

Sunday Cartoon

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

The big jubilee celebration was necessary

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The big jubilee celebration was necessary

Dear Editor, I’m a regular reader of Mr. Freddie Kisson’s column, some of which I agree and some I disagree. In his column dated 2016-06-01 title “we never should have celebrated the 50th in...

An appeal for better treatment for our older folks

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on An appeal for better treatment for our older folks

Dear Editor, Every single month at each post office in this country, from early dawn, one could witness long queues of old folks (senior persons /pensioners) queuing in an undignified manner...

Jubilee visitors saw the slow service of GTT

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Jubilee visitors saw the slow service of GTT

Dear Editor, Rohan Singh asked recently “Can GTT explain why this is so?” Rohan penned his letter titled “Poor internet service.” He enumerated his issues – very poor and unreliable...

Should the pardoned prisoners be publicly identified?

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Should the pardoned prisoners be publicly identified?

Dear Editor, I hate to get into nationally controversial issues that provoke comments and attention from almost every angle. The thing in the air at the moment is the pardon of prisoners and please...

Will Glenn Lall, Freddie Kissoon, and Nigel Hughes do it?

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Will Glenn Lall, Freddie Kissoon, and Nigel Hughes do it?

Dear Editor, I have thought long and hard about writing this letter. I chose to remain anonymous because I know President Granger will call me in the US where I live to speak to me on the path I have...

Death came too early for my friend and colleague

Jun 05, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column 1

I have heard repeated that life is full of uncertainties. I myself have had my share of uncertainties. Friday night when I spoke with Dale Andrews as he was filing a story, I would have been the last...

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The oil industry is a casino of cash, power and corruption

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- According to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow in her book, Blowout: “The oil and gas industry... more