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Wales fire…Relatives call for speedy DNA test to identify burnt body

Dec 11, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Wales fire…Relatives call for speedy DNA test to identify burnt body

The relatives of Elvis Ceres, the man who is believed to have been burnt to death when a Wales, West Bank Demerara (WBD) house went up in flames in June, last, are calling on the police to speed up...

Granger: GPF’s dedication, commitment will make Guyana safe again

Dec 11, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Granger: GPF’s dedication, commitment will make Guyana safe again

President David Granger on Friday evening, told the senior officials gathered at the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Inspectors and Sergeants dinner at the Marriott hotel, that Guyana will once again...

Time

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought, News Comments Off on Time

Hello I am time I am precious I’m priceless but I’m free I know no partiality I’m the same to the poor and rich I’m the same to end and all Some spend me, some use me Use me and say “I will...

First Lady joins Freedom Life Ministries to usher in the season of goodwill

Dec 11, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on First Lady joins Freedom Life Ministries to usher in the season of goodwill

First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, on Friday evening, joined celebrations with Pastor Joel Uwagboe and the congregation of the Freedom Life Ministries Church to usher in the season of goodwill at the...

Sunday Cartoon

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

CONSUMER CONCERNS…Enjoy the delights of the Xmas season; be confident that 2017 will be even better

Dec 11, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on CONSUMER CONCERNS…Enjoy the delights of the Xmas season; be confident that 2017 will be even better

PAT DIAL We are now in the heart of the Christmas Season. This is a time of the year which is like no other and is especial to consumers. Shopping is one of the numerous delightful facets of...

Children treated at Rahaman’s Park Christmas tree light-up

Dec 11, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Children treated at Rahaman’s Park Christmas tree light-up

The Christmas spirit was ushered in Friday evening at Rahaman’s Park, East Bank Demerara. Some 200 children received gifts from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at the annual Rahaman’s Park, Christmas...

STANDARDS IN FOCUS…Ten useful Weights and Measures Tips for Christmas Shopping

Dec 11, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on STANDARDS IN FOCUS…Ten useful Weights and Measures Tips for Christmas Shopping

During this busy shopping season, it is customary for consumers to engage in the purchase of goods, such as rice, flour, sugar, meats, preserved fruits and cooking oil in even larger quantities by...

DENTAL HEALTH…INTERDENTAL BRUSHES

Dec 11, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on DENTAL HEALTH…INTERDENTAL BRUSHES

By Dr. Neromini Fagu Our oral health is important. It can affect how we function on a daily basis. Any lack of care can cause discomfort and cost money later on. One of the ways in achieving optimal...

Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

The acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a medium-sized woodpecker, 21 cm (8.3 in) long, with an average weight of 85 g (3.0 oz). The adult acorn woodpecker has a brownish-black head, back,...

The corpse in the strange blue car

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The corpse in the strange blue car

– Did a woman plan and execute this cold-blooded murder? By Michael Jordan No one saw when the blue car, PEE 587, entered Eighth Street, Diamond Housing Scheme, on the night of Friday, May 16,...

The Baccoo Speaks

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

It must be that many people cannot take the time to read about efforts to protect themselves. The result is the madness on the streets that continues to claim innocent lives. Unfortunately it will...

BUDGET 2017 HAS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SMALL MAN WITH AN IDEA

Dec 11, 2016 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on BUDGET 2017 HAS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SMALL MAN WITH AN IDEA

These past few weeks the public discussions led by the Opposition have featured some deliberately misleading, disingenuous commentary, not on any demerits of Budget 2017, but on one single element...

How competent is GuySuco’s leadership?

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on How competent is GuySuco’s leadership?

Dear Editor, Since the election of the APNU-AFC Government, twenty three billion dollars have been provided to the sugar industry to support its operations. This is agreeably a large sum and one that...

Book Review… What if…?

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Book Review…, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Book Review… What if…?

Book: UJA – The book that changed Jamaica Author: Ira Poyser Reviewer: Dr Glenville Ashby What if Jamaica reflected on its boundless potential? What if Jamaicans banded together and explored...

ImmigrationINFO ..Immigration News For Our Community Ò…..Back-track is NOT the Right Track into the United States

Dec 11, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationINFO ..Immigration News For Our Community Ò…..Back-track is NOT the Right Track into the United States

By Attorney Gail Seeram Many immigrants see coming to the United States as an opportunity to escape poverty, crime, and abuse and to seek a better life. With tourist visa issued at a low rate, many...

Budgeting the Christmas spirit

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Countryman, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Budgeting the Christmas spirit

By Dennis Nichols The 2017 bud-jet seems to be struggling to find enough lift to take off from the clingy Guyanese political mud. With exactly two weeks to Christmas, the yuletide spirit also appears...

A time for reflection and appreciation

Dec 11, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on A time for reflection and appreciation

By Sharmain Grainger The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season has started. There is simply no denying the fact that this holiday of them all, has over the years become very commercialised....

City Council has the right to determine what it discusses IN-CAMERA

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Letters 1

Dear Editor, The Council has observed that Demerara Waves and Guyana Chronicle reported that on December 7, 2016 the media was blocked from covering the $3.7 billion dollars budget presentation at...

Tony Vieira wants Leonard Craig to be fired

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Tony Vieira wants Leonard Craig to be fired

Dear Editor, I am responding to the letters of Leonard Craig. The fundamental question is not answered, how did Vishok Persaud and E-Networks get those frequencies in the UHF band? Also, where is...

Christmas bonus cut in half!

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Christmas bonus cut in half!

There is no legal obligation on the part of the government to pay a Christmas bonus to public servants. A bonus is not part of any contractual arrangement between the government and its employees...

A dismissive description of the nation of Guyana

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on A dismissive description of the nation of Guyana

Dear Editor, Referring to “Every Guyanese needs to make a conscious decision to stay and invest in Guyana today.” KN December 4.” I want to welcome to Guyana the new Deputy Chief of Mission, at...

Guyana is my Galápagos

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Guyana is my Galápagos

I was in the office surfing the internet when I saw a video clip from a man who set up a lot of cameras on the Galápagos Islands. The video caused me nightmares. I saw more snakes in any one place...

What is the Church’s position on the HIV/ AIDS issue?

Dec 11, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on What is the Church’s position on the HIV/ AIDS issue?

Dear Editor, Guyana recently celebrated AIDS AWARENESS WEEK (last week in November), and I was somewhat taken aback at the minimal part played by the Church. No preaching! No teaching! No reaching!...

The Story within the Story…I dare the National Assembly…

Dec 11, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on The Story within the Story…I dare the National Assembly…

By Leonard Gildarie As I grow older, my expectations of life changes every so often. I start looking for excuses to get away and do little things like a long drive to the countryside, a little...