November 27, 2016

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PSC makes proposals to stimulate growth across all sectors

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on PSC makes proposals to stimulate growth across all sectors

Though it has acknowledged that the slowdown in the economy started two years ago, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) firmly believes that the challenge for Government in the near future would be to...

Former Cuban leader transformed politics in the western hemisphere – President Granger

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Former Cuban leader transformed politics in the western hemisphere – President Granger

As the Republic of Cuba begins its nine-day period of national mourning for their former leader, Fidel Castro, who died Friday evening, President David Granger yesterday extended condolences to the...

Thousands benefitted from Castro’s friendship – CARICOM Secretary General

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Thousands benefitted from Castro’s friendship – CARICOM Secretary General

It is with deep sorrow that I have received the news of the death of His Excellency Fidel Castro Ruz, the former President of Cuba. President Castro’s commitment to assist developing countries...

Brazilian company conducting urban planning study of G/town

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Brazilian company conducting urban planning study of G/town

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has begun a Sustainable Urban Transport study for the Capital City of Georgetown. According to Chief Transport Planning Officer at the Ministry Patrick Thompson,...

Trafficking In Person Trial…VC plotted with another to make false report- Defence Counsel

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Trafficking In Person Trial…VC plotted with another to make false report- Defence Counsel

The trial of Sharlene Oxley, who is accused of trafficking a woman in her late 20s and forcing her into prostitution, took another twist after her attorney, Dexter Todd, contended that the virtual...

Women blazing trail in mining sector

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Women blazing trail in mining sector

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission’s (GGMC), Geological Survey Unit is undertaking a geological mineral survey in the Itaballi area as part of an effort to map the mineral deposits. Among...

2012 hotel pool murder…Manager, employee still in custody

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 2012 hotel pool murder…Manager, employee still in custody

-friend released The manager of the Double Day Hotel and one of his employees remained in custody yesterday, as detectives continue to build a case against the individuals suspected of beating Sadeek...

Prevention gaps could threaten future progress to end AIDS

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Prevention gaps could threaten future progress to end AIDS

One of the greatest challenges facing the global AIDS response is that of stalled progress on HIV prevention among adults. This state of affairs has been highlighted in the 2016 World AIDS Report...

Ministry of Health stages AIDS walk and rally

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry of Health stages AIDS walk and rally

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in collaboration with the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) yesterday, acknowledged World AIDS Day 2016 with an awareness walk and interfaith service....

Fidel was an outstanding friend of Guyana- Govt.

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Fidel was an outstanding friend of Guyana- Govt.

The administration has joined in mourning the death of former Cuban leader, Dr. Fidel Castro, who passed away Friday after ailing for a number of years. The full statement from the Government of...

Taxi driver recovering after shooting – Vehicle located

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Taxi driver recovering after shooting – Vehicle located

The police have managed to locate a car that was hijacked from 38-year-old Leroy Blair on Wednesday when three armed bandits shot and robbed him at D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown. The vehicle is...

Tinted vehicles give protection from ultra-violet radiation

Nov 27, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Tinted vehicles give protection from ultra-violet radiation

Dear Editor, Permit me please space in your newspaper to express frustration on what you can say is a very sad story regarding the poor people of our country. It is sad to know that our policy makers...

PPP mourns Fidel Castro’s death

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on PPP mourns Fidel Castro’s death

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is deeply saddened over the passing of Dr. Fidel Castro. This is indeed a great loss not only to the Cuban people but for freedom loving peoples throughout the...

Skeldon factory was allowed to deteriorate by the Government

Nov 27, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Skeldon factory was allowed to deteriorate by the Government

Dear Editor, In June 2015, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo at the Enmore Martyr’s Day event spoke about the appointment of the Commission of Inquiry for Guysuco and emphasized that ‘the...

Is the Guyana dollar undervalued?

Nov 27, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is the Guyana dollar undervalued?

Dear Editor, The USA dollar is backed by gold reserves (over 70% of their currency reserves is gold). This is the fundamental element that made their currency strong. Currencies such as the Euro are...

Rogue cops have no place in civilized society

Nov 27, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists 1

A Kaieteur News employee who made an allegation of illegal police conduct against him died in a road accident last week. Five policemen were involved in the incident. It would appear that charges...

Castro was one of the greatest 20th century leaders – fmr President Donald Ramotar

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Castro was one of the greatest 20th century leaders – fmr President Donald Ramotar

I hereby extend deepest sympathy to the people, the Communist Party and the Government of Cuba on the passing of Fidel Castro, the leader of the most significant revolution in our hemisphere. Fidel...

Sunday Cartoon

Nov 27, 2016 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

10 positives that the 2017 budget must encapsulate

Nov 27, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on 10 positives that the 2017 budget must encapsulate

Dear Editor, I am glad that the Private Sector Commission (PSC) raised its voice on the National budget since as an organization, it has been docile for too long. They have raised some very creative...

DENTAL HEALTH…REVERSIBLE PULPITIS

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on DENTAL HEALTH…REVERSIBLE PULPITIS

By Dr. Neromini Fagu There are a number of reasons why a tooth may become painful. One of the most common is due to pulpitis. The dental pulp is located below the dentine and enamel layer and...

Make your enemies work in your favour

Nov 27, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on Make your enemies work in your favour

An American man walked into a restaurant in London. As soon as he entered, he noticed an African man sitting in the corner. So he walked over to the counter, removed his wallet and shouted,...

Alleged fraudster before the court on another fraud charge

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged fraudster before the court on another fraud charge

Anthony Nester on Friday made another appearance in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan to answer to another charge of fraud. The charge read that between...

CONSUMER CONCERNS….Misuse or overuse of antibiotics is dangerous

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on CONSUMER CONCERNS….Misuse or overuse of antibiotics is dangerous

PAT DIAL Every year the World Health Organization (WHO) designates a number of global health days or months where attention is focused worldwide on certain diseases and issues fundamental to the...

STANDARDS IN FOCUS…GNBS CHRISTMAS TIPS –PURCHASING HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Nov 27, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on STANDARDS IN FOCUS…GNBS CHRISTMAS TIPS –PURCHASING HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

During the Christmas season, many consumers usually decide to add those new pieces of electrical appliances to their homes or replace or upgrade the old ones.For instance, the housewife or home-maker...

Here is the way forward for GuySuco

Nov 27, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Here is the way forward for GuySuco

Dear Editor, Editor’s note; this concludes Mr. Kissoon’s submission which was carried in our Thursday edition under the caption, “GuySuco’s closure would be a recipe for economic disaster.”...

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The Caribbean has not set out to loosen its trade dependence on the United States. It is being driven to do so. For generations, Caribbean importers and consumers have looked first to the American market. They have done so for reasons of preference and...

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