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Duo charged with attempted murder over Christmas night brawl

Dec 30, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Duo charged with attempted murder over Christmas night brawl

A man is still hospitalized after he was chopped several times about his body during an altercation with two men on Christmas night at Station Street, Kitty, Georgetown. Mohamed Nasir Edun, 28, and...

When consultation becomes a one-way street

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on When consultation becomes a one-way street

The African Cultural and Development Association that is nationally known by the acronym ACDA, has publicly chastised Bharrat Jagdeo for his convenient method of consulting Guyanese stakeholders....

No reported water borne diseases after flooding – G/Town M&CC

Dec 30, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on No reported water borne diseases after flooding – G/Town M&CC

With all that has happened relating to the flooding last Friday in Georgetown due to heavy rainfall, there has been no report so far about any increase in water borne diseases of diarrhoea and...

Williamsburg man reportedly beaten to death

Dec 30, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Williamsburg man reportedly beaten to death

A domestic worker was yesterday found dead at Williamsburg Village, Corentyne, Berbice by children in the area. Dead is Mohan Ball, 49, who is said to be a well known individual around the village....

Five bodies to be exhumed as GPHC misplaces dead

Dec 30, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Five bodies to be exhumed as GPHC misplaces dead

In what is being described as a confusing and disturbing state of affairs, five bodies are to be exhumed after mortuary attendants at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) mistakenly...

Paying for what you do not enjoy?

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom 1

The last impression of a country is often the most enduring. Tourists who have a horrid experience at a country’s airport when leaving are not likely to return to suggest to their friends and...

TIME FOR HEALING

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on TIME FOR HEALING

The New Year should be a time to unite and to heal the wounds of the nation. In the last 18 months, the government had embarked on a national campaign to heal the nation and unite the people. Its...

Early childhood care facilities get inaugural certification

Dec 30, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Early childhood care facilities get inaugural certification

-urged to maintain and improve quality of service With its passage in the National Assembly and subsequent enactment a few months ago, the Childcare and Development Services Act is one that will seek...

Pregnant mother of three charged for assaulting ex-lover

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Pregnant mother of three charged for assaulting ex-lover

Hakesha Moe yesterday appeared before Magistrate Leslie Benjamin to answer to the charge of assault. The charge read that on December 8 at East Ruimveldt Front Road Georgetown, she unlawfully...

This man’s work shop is blocking my entrance

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on This man’s work shop is blocking my entrance

Dear Editor, For some time now an incident has been going on in Pike Street Kitty, between Railway Line and Lamaha Street, and despite several complaints to City Hall, it continues and is growing. A...

Guyana-Venezuela territory dispute; the war of public opinion

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana-Venezuela territory dispute; the war of public opinion

Dear Editor, The President’s recent message to the army “you are there to back us up aren’t you?” is indeed reminiscent of the popular Tradewinds song “Not a Blade O’ Grass”. President...

New Year’s letter to my country

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on New Year’s letter to my country

Dear Editor, This is a letter I have penned to my fellow Guyanese citizens. Kindly publish. The letter follows: Dear Guyana, Happy New Year! I know that you are worried about what is inside the...

This contractor did not perform; why retain him?

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on This contractor did not perform; why retain him?

Dear Editor, I have sent this letter to Minister Harmon and copied to minister Raphael Trotman.. Kindly reproduce it. A few weeks ago I wrote to you Minister Harmon letter regarding the wastage of...

The ‘albino jaguar’ was spotted in Guyana recently

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The ‘albino jaguar’ was spotted in Guyana recently

Dear Editor, Just few days ago, a close relative shared an experience with me from a trip in the interior location referred to or called ‘Blue Mountain’ and what he and fellow friends spotted was...

Keep the sugar industry until an alternative is found

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Keep the sugar industry until an alternative is found

Dear Editor, Please permit me some space in your very informative newspaper to vent my concern on the closing of our sugar industry. First we must consider SUGAR as our Mother because she brought...

Region 5 RDC must be commended

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Region 5 RDC must be commended

Dear Editor, First of all let me take this opportunity in extending Happy Holidays to the management and staff of your newspaper. I wish that in 2017 that the good work will continue as to provide...

IN PRAISE OF CUBAN EDUCATION

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on IN PRAISE OF CUBAN EDUCATION

Dear Editor, Fidel Castro expired on November 25, at the age of 90, but whatever may be said of his achievements or disappointments that followed the revolution of 1959 it is difficult to dispute the...

President Ramotar did it, now the APNU+AFC is doing it

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on President Ramotar did it, now the APNU+AFC is doing it

Dear Editor, President Granger in his Christmas message expressed that “Guyana is our motherland” and reminded Guyanese that they have a collective duty to ensure they keep their homeland free...