November 2016

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Convention Centre rehab to commence Dec. 1

Nov 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Convention Centre rehab to commence Dec. 1

The Arthur Chung Convention Centre located at Liliendaal will be closed for 18 months to facilitate rehabilitation work that will commence on December 1, 2016. The commencement of the project was...

Redouble efforts to close HIV prevention gap – UNAIDS

Nov 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Redouble efforts to close HIV prevention gap – UNAIDS

Strategic global partnerships have already put the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) within sight. This essentially means that the world is nearly...

The pressure is on!

Nov 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The pressure is on!

If you are a poor person and you go to the supermarket to purchase your monthly groceries, the least you are going to spend is about $30,000 or US$150. You know you will run short of items before the...

Long live Cuba!

Nov 29, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Long live Cuba!

The world’s foremost revolutionary, Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz died last Friday, November 25, 2016, at the age of 90. As Cubans began their nine day mourning period for their leader, and as world...

Farmer shot while urinating near parked vehicle

Nov 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Farmer shot while urinating near parked vehicle

A 22-year-old farmer was shot Sunday night while urinating near a parked vehicle at Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara (ECD). This incident occurred shortly after 23:45 hrs. Khemraj Gangaram of Bee Hive,...

Sheriff St. fatal accident…Drivers charged with causing death of girl, 4

Nov 29, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Sheriff St. fatal accident…Drivers charged with causing death of girl, 4

Family members of 4-year-old Ambeka Providence, who was killed in a September 10, accident at Sheriff Street, Georgetown, flocked a City Court to witness the arraignment of the two drivers alleged to...

Guyana must not and cannot treat pensioners like this

Nov 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana must not and cannot treat pensioners like this

Dear Editor, Reports in the media about the various sufferings of Guyana’s pensioners continue to jolt one’s conscience; the latest involves the cruel hassles imposed on them by an apparently...

THE ONGOING CRISES IN THE HEALTH SECTOR

Nov 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on THE ONGOING CRISES IN THE HEALTH SECTOR

Dear Editor, Although I am living overseas, I have been following the development of the issues in the various sectors that are affecting Guyana. While I am of the view that the leaders and decision...

Anil Nandlall’s argument is demonstrably wrong

Nov 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Anil Nandlall’s argument is demonstrably wrong

Dear Editor, Editor’s Note: This is the conclusion of Mr Edwards’ letter carried in our edition yesterday, under the caption ‘Attorney supports the decision of the Speaker of the House’ Anil...

The police at the Aurora station need to arrest this man

Nov 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The police at the Aurora station need to arrest this man

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me some space in your papers to highlight an issue which I feel, if not being addressed, and will lead to tragedy. I am a concerned citizen who is fed up with the shabby...

I am not hopeful about the 2017 Budget

Nov 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on I am not hopeful about the 2017 Budget

Dear Editor, The 2017 Budget has been read. Let us just think about who needs help from this budget the most: 1. The youths who have finished high school and university but do not have a job and are...

The Attorney-General’s statement is riddled with legal errors

Nov 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Attorney-General’s statement is riddled with legal errors

Dear Editor, On 17th November, 2016 the Attorney-General issued a press statement under the caption “Appointments to the Judiciary.” This statement purports to be a response to a Statement issued...

Leonard Craig takes issue with Tony Vieira

Nov 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Leonard Craig takes issue with Tony Vieira

Dear Editor, I came across a misguided piece on broadcasting in both KN and SN written by Tony Vieira. I am lost for words that Guyana’s foremost self-appointed “expert” on Broadcasting could...

Slain carpenter’s family rejects $50M offer

Nov 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Slain carpenter’s family rejects $50M offer

– “all we want is justice” With wanted bulletins being issued by both the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and Interpol for Marcus Brian Bisram, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of...

Murder of Berbice carpenter…Pathologist showed cops suspicious injuries

Nov 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Murder of Berbice carpenter…Pathologist showed cops suspicious injuries

– but ranks claimed victim was struck by vehicle while drunk By Michael Jordan Two Berbice-stationed ranks failed to act on a medical expert’s opinion that some of the injuries on carpenter...

Food and Drugs scandal…Importer accuses Govt. official of leaking confidential documents

Nov 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Food and Drugs scandal…Importer accuses Govt. official of leaking confidential documents

A local businessman who is claiming discrimination by a senior Government official is calling for the administration to immediately suspend him. Over the weekend, confidential import documents that...

Bandits rob pharmacy owner outside home, escape with car

Nov 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits rob pharmacy owner outside home, escape with car

The police are trying to locate a dark gray Nissan X-trail which was stolen when two armed bandits attacked a businessman and his wife in front of their Campbellville, Georgetown home around 19:00...

Roopnaraine must come clean on role in Homestretch Development Inc.

Nov 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Roopnaraine must come clean on role in Homestretch Development Inc.

– WPA member Urging him not to “hide behind” explanations given by President David Granger, Executive Working People’s Alliance Member Dr. David Hinds is calling on Minister of Education,...

Ex-cop shoots ‘John Kirby’ outside bar

Nov 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-cop shoots ‘John Kirby’ outside bar

An ex-policeman pumped three bullets into an East Ruimveldt resident at around 02.00 hrs yesterday, during an altercation outside the ‘Wings and Things’ Bar, Mandela Avenue Georgetown. Martin...

$45B invested in security sector was well spent

Nov 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on $45B invested in security sector was well spent

…But we need more – Granger, Ramjattan By Kiana Wilburg In the space of two budgets, the security sector has received over $45B, and President David Granger and Minister of Public Security...

GAPF/Fitness Clash of the Seniors…Rahim, Petterson, Taharally and Toney win respective divisions

Nov 28, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GAPF/Fitness Clash of the Seniors…Rahim, Petterson, Taharally and Toney win respective divisions

By Zaheer Mohamed Only the strong survived yesterday’s battle when the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) / Fitness Express Clash of the Seniors National Championship was contested at...

Digicel Regional First-Class Cricket…Jaguars eyeing win over Volcanoes which has slim lead of 63; 90-4 in 2nd innings

Nov 28, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Regional First-Class Cricket…Jaguars eyeing win over Volcanoes which has slim lead of 63; 90-4 in 2nd innings

By Sean Devers in St Lucia in association with Noble House Seafoods, Trophy Stall, Bissans Trading Carpets & Mats Store and Golden Arrow Inn A 104-run seventh wicket stand between Anthony Bramble...

Missing Prospect woman…Will this be another Babita Sarjou mystery?

Nov 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Missing Prospect woman…Will this be another Babita Sarjou mystery?

By now, “Babita Sarjou” has become a household name. This was a woman who seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth for more than six years, without leaving a thread of evidence...

Sandpipers secure semi final spot with two-wicket win over Herstelling

Nov 28, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sandpipers secure semi final spot with two-wicket win over Herstelling

Sandpipers have booked their place in the semifinals of the East Bank Demerara Cricket Association 50-over tournament after recording a two-wicket victory over Herstelling on Saturday at Farm....

Linden Hospital Complex gets lab to test for respiratory diseases

Nov 28, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Linden Hospital Complex gets lab to test for respiratory diseases

– high level of air pollution in community By Enid Joaquin Lindeners will now be able to access spirometry services at the Linden Hospital Complex, thanks to the opening of a laboratory...

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) –As with all my commentaries, this one is strictly in my personal capacity, drawing on more than fifty years of engagement with Caribbean affairs and a lifelong commitment to the cause of regional integration. I do not speak on behalf of any government or...

Never has any single company

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(Kaieteur News) – “Never has any single company…” in a single country beaten almost every single citizen into a state of paralysis. Frankly, I’m disappointed in Chartered Accountant, Attorney-at-Law (and civil society advocate), Chris Ram. Aside: does this chap ever sleep? Mr....

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