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Interpretation of Local Government Act preventing Kwakwani from dealing with tied NDC positions

Dec 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Interpretation of Local Government Act preventing Kwakwani from dealing with tied NDC positions

The councillors of the Kwakwani Neighbourhood Democratic Council are currently at loggerheads as it relates to the interpretation of a section in the Local Government Act which speaks to tied results...

Four days of heavy rainfall anticipated, starting today

Dec 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Four days of heavy rainfall anticipated, starting today

“The ITCZ is slowly but steadily developing over Guyana. Please be advised that we are currently monitoring the development of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) which has developed along...

As waters continue to recede…Heavy rainfall expected from today to Wednesday

Dec 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on As waters continue to recede…Heavy rainfall expected from today to Wednesday

Just as the flood waters have begun to recede, the National Weather Watch Centre (NWWC) has reported that heavy rainfall is expected from today through Wednesday with the development of the Inter...

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Today, Guyanese from all walks of life are celebrating Christmas at home and in the diaspora. Christmas is a time of joy, peace and goodwill towards all mankind, and to strengthen bonds with loved...

Christmas Messages

Dec 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Christmas Messages

Today we join our Christian Brothers and Sisters to celebrate the birth of Christ, the reason for the season. Below are some messages that have been issued to commemorate this festive day: BY...

ISN’T IT?

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on ISN’T IT?

Isn’t it strange how $50 seems like such a large amount when we give it as offering, BUT such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it strange how 2hrs seem so long when you’re at place of...

Description of the greatness of Jesus Christ

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Description of the greatness of Jesus Christ

Dear Editor, The life and influence of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, throughout history has always produced great changes in the lives of men and women, and of all nations. Wherever His teachings...

CONSUMER CONCERNS… AS WE APPROACH THE NEW YEAR

Dec 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on CONSUMER CONCERNS… AS WE APPROACH THE NEW YEAR

PAT DIAL Last week this column dealt with a number of the usual Christmas symbols. Several readers contacted us saying that they found it enlightening and asked us to have a similar offering about...

DENTAL HEALTH…ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH

Dec 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on DENTAL HEALTH…ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH

By Dr. Neromini Fagu Many of us are familiar with the famous song, “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth”. Have you ever wondered what inspired the song and what is its significance?...

Eddie Boyer asks Minister Ramjattan to relax the 2:00 am curfew

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Eddie Boyer asks Minister Ramjattan to relax the 2:00 am curfew

Dear Minister, The Private Sector Commission has had several meetings with operators from the entertainment industry about the 2:00 am curfew. These operators have booked overseas artistes to perform...

CURTAINS FOR CHRISTMAS

Dec 25, 2016 KNews News, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on CURTAINS FOR CHRISTMAS

What makes life a stage, especially at Christmas time, is the emphasis on curtains. They open and close the festive season, revealing to the world a house “put away” as my family and neighbours...

Sunday Cartoon

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

The AFC is fooling itself; it is dying in Berbice

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The AFC is fooling itself; it is dying in Berbice

Dear Editor, Please allow me the opportunity to reply to a letter that was published in the other newspapers to the effect AFC has a vibrant existence in Region 5 written by Mr. Abel Seetaram, who is...

The Baccoo speaks

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

In the midst of joy and celebration there would be grief. A mother in the process of preparing a meal would experience pain. A child would suffer a kitchen disaster through no fault of the mother and...

Immigration Detention & Removal -Statistics

Dec 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Immigration Detention & Removal -Statistics

By Attorney Gail Seeram Many individuals who are detained in immigration detention facilities do not know their rights and are often misinformed by immigration officers and facility workers. Whether...

AFC is alive and kicking in Region 5

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on AFC is alive and kicking in Region 5

Dear Editor, Please permit me to respond to some of the allegations\misinformation that is being peddled by the opposition members on their weekly TV program here in Berbice. Over the past weeks the...

Was Christmas of 2016 different from previous ones I knew?

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Was Christmas of 2016 different from previous ones I knew?

As usual, I attended as I did for all the years, the annual general meeting of Kaieteur News staff, that the staffers call “the bonus meeting”. That is the day when the company pays a bonus, and...

Accusations against the Bartica Town Council

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Accusations against the Bartica Town Council

Dear Editor, With three appointments and no acknowledgement, the spirit of victimization is alive and well at the Bartica Town Council. November 1st, 7th and 21st I personally made three appointments...

I have never heard of Andy Medas-King

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on I have never heard of Andy Medas-King

Dear Editor, I make reference to author Andy Medas-King’s KN article dated Dec.17, 2016 and captioned “Turn of things in Guyana’s sports.” It has been quite a while since I have been...

Govt. must investigate New Highway Producers Co-op Society

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Govt. must investigate New Highway Producers Co-op Society

Dear Editor, In January 2009 I, the undersigned and thirteen (13) others approached the then secretary of the above named Co-op for five (5) acre plots of land to do a range of farming activities-...

Mind your tone, Mr. Minister!

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Mind your tone, Mr. Minister!

The Private Sector Commission of Guyana has politely asked the Minister of Public Security for an extension in the opening hours for the entertainment industry. The Commission requested that the...

Questions on how India selects its cricketers

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Questions on how India selects its cricketers

Dear Editor, Remember the days in the 1980’s when apartheid was under siege in South Africa? It was a time when West Indies Cricket was the dominant force in the cricketing world. Although small,...

2016 – A ‘busy’ year for the Business Ministry

Dec 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 2016 – A ‘busy’ year for the Business Ministry

The year 2016 has been a “busy one” for the Ministry of Business, according to Minister of Business with the responsibility for Tourism, Dominic Gaskin. In 2016, a total of $1.22Billion was...

Getting closer and closer to the barb-wired academy

Dec 25, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Getting closer and closer to the barb-wired academy

Dear Editor, Permit me to pen my response to the letter by Pastor Gideon Cecil, December 22, Kaieteur News entitled; “Guyana must restart hanging convicted murders”. In his article he outlined a...

Is Christmas still a fascinating holiday?

Dec 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Is Christmas still a fascinating holiday?

By Sharmain Grainger As a little girl I was fascinated by Christmas – the decorations, many food and drinks, gifts and even the notion of Santa Claus, even though I still don’t grasp how he...

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Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Social media has undoubtedly changed how we share and receive information. It has made... more