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Credit Unions will now be monitored by Bank of Guyana – Governor

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Credit Unions will now be monitored by Bank of Guyana – Governor

A policy decision was recently taken to bring the supervision and regulation of credit unions under the purview of the Bank of Guyana. This is according to Central Bank Governor, Dr. Gobind Ganga....

POLITICAL IMMATURITY

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on POLITICAL IMMATURITY

In the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13:11 says“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when I became a man, I put away my childish things.” These...

Girl, 15, missing for five days now

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Girl, 15, missing for five days now

Charylyn Stephens of Lot 172 Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, is reportedly missing since Tuesday December 13, last. The father of the 15-year-old, Alfred Stephens, told this publication that his...

Bandits invade supermarket, beat owner

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits invade supermarket, beat owner

…escape with $300,000 Around 20:30 hrs on Friday, three armed bandits invaded the New World Supermarket at La Grange, West Bank Demerara (WBD) and escaped with approximately $300,000 in cash after...

Teen mother gets throat slit by estranged lover

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Teen mother gets throat slit by estranged lover

A 19-year-old mother, Michelle Baker, of Lot 90, Mitchell Street, “B” Field South Sophia, is recovering from a wound allegedly inflicted by her former lover. According to Baker, the incident...

With the liberalization of Telecoms sector…NFMU’s plans will address need for additional spectrum – Hughes

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on With the liberalization of Telecoms sector…NFMU’s plans will address need for additional spectrum – Hughes

Public Telecommunications Minister, Cathy Hughes is convinced that the plans in place for the National Frequency Management Unit (NFMU) will without a doubt place the entity in a better position to...

Thirty pilot Community ICT Hubs to be launched in several regions

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Thirty pilot Community ICT Hubs to be launched in several regions

As Guyana continues to advance in the world of technology, Government will be streamlining a series of initiatives in the coming year particularly in the area of Information and Communications...

Handyman gets 12 months jail time for stealing washing machine

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Handyman gets 12 months jail time for stealing washing machine

Sharif Azeez, 36, will now be spending the Christmas Holidays behind bars after he appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer to the charge of simple...

Central Demerara Lions fete 300 children

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Central Demerara Lions fete 300 children

The Central Demerara Lions club on December 11, last, entertained over 300 children at annual Christmas parties. The first party at the Diamond Special Needs School saw pupils, staff and lions...

DENTAL CROWNS

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on DENTAL CROWNS

By Dr. Neromini Fagu A dental crown, also referred to as a “cap”, is used to cover the part of the tooth that lies above the gum-line. The crown is permanently cemented over the existing tooth...

‘F’ Division Commander fetes youth group at Christmas party

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘F’ Division Commander fetes youth group at Christmas party

In order to promote a positive lifestyle for youths in Bartica Region Seven, the Commander and ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF)’s ‘F’ Division hosted a Christmas party on Saturday for...

Carpenter remanded for robbing man of cell phones

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Carpenter remanded for robbing man of cell phones

Cheddi Bacchus made an appearance before Magistrate Annette Singh on Friday, to answer the charge of robbery under-arms. The charge read that on December 12, at Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge,...

Sunday Cartoon

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

CONSUMER CONCERNS…CHRISTMAS AND CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on CONSUMER CONCERNS…CHRISTMAS AND CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS

PAT DIAL In this season of Christmas, we see a great number of Christmas symbols but most young people are not aware of their meanings. This is especially true of the throngs of consumers who shop in...

Never lose your hope

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on Never lose your hope

“An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money left. They were moving to a smaller house because they...

STANDARDS IN FOCUS…CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF TOYS AND PLAYTHINGS

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on STANDARDS IN FOCUS…CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF TOYS AND PLAYTHINGS

As we celebrate the joyous season of Christmas with our children, and brighten their moments with gifts of toys and other playthings, we should also remember to make the safe use of these products a...

ImmigrationINFO …Immigration News For Our Community Ò…Traveling outside the U.S. during the Holiday Season

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationINFO …Immigration News For Our Community Ò…Traveling outside the U.S. during the Holiday Season

By Attorney Gail Seeram As the holiday season approaches and many people travel back to their home country, it is important to understand travel limitations. Many lawful permanent residents (green...

Tony Vieira’s statements are dishonest; his attitude reckless

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Tony Vieira’s statements are dishonest; his attitude reckless

Dear Editor, The National Frequency Management Unit (NFMU) has noticed several letters in the daily newspapers, by Mr. Tony Vieira. The most recent letter appeared in the December 9, 2016 edition of...

Mr. President I am hurt; I gave you my word

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr. President I am hurt; I gave you my word

Dear Editor, Please permit me some space to express my disappointment in the APNU-AFC’s decision to do away with the opportunity for remigrants to purchase duty free vehicles in Guyana. I remember...

The Baccoo Speaks

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

Criminal activity seems to be a sport played by very young men. However, over the weekend some will find that the sport is dangerous. There will be a shooting and two arrests. ** Another traffic...

The Story within the Story…Marketing our country and its products

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on The Story within the Story…Marketing our country and its products

By Leonard Gildarie I have wondering over the years about the role of our overseas representatives and whether Guyana should not have looked at the possibilities of expanding their role. We can take...

Budget 2017 is one of Guyana’s most controversial

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Budget 2017 is one of Guyana’s most controversial

Dear Editor, Budget 2017 has been labelled as one of the most controversial budgets to be debated in Guyana’s 50 years of independence. It was reported in Parliament that Guyana’s economy...

Suggestions for improving IT technology at the GRA

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Suggestions for improving IT technology at the GRA

Dear Editor, The recent downtime experienced at the Guyana Revenue Authority is unacceptable in many ways. There should be little to no downtime at the country’s most important revenue generating...

Wesleyan Church extends goodwill to Vreed-en-Hoop Primary pupils

Dec 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Wesleyan Church extends goodwill to Vreed-en-Hoop Primary pupils

The Vreed-en-Hoop Wesleyan Church continued its 10-year-old commitment of sharing the message of hope in Christ by extending goodwill to the children of the Vreed–en-Hoop Primary school in this...

The budget debate has exposed the untruths of Minister Cathy Hughes

Dec 18, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The budget debate has exposed the untruths of Minister Cathy Hughes

Dear Editor, Listening to Minister Catherine Hughes’ presentation in Parliament shows that she is finally experiencing the good life compliments of the taxpayers. But the same cannot be said of the...

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