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Teens’ escape bid from NOC lands them in further trouble

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Teens’ escape bid from NOC lands them in further trouble

Two teenagers who escaped from the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) located at Onderneeming on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two on Friday, have no choice but to stay at the facility for a longer period of...

CORDIALITY NEEDED

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on CORDIALITY NEEDED

Guyanese at home and abroad are known to be among the friendliest people in the world. Everywhere they go, they boast of the country’s warmth and hospitality. But while their national identity is...

The incredibly illogical mind of an ex-President

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The incredibly illogical mind of an ex-President

In a response to Minister Bulkan in the newspapers, former President Ramotar observed that Wales estate would not have been closed if the PPP was not cheated out of office in the 2015 elections. This...

Timehri prison set to undergo major renovation

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Timehri prison set to undergo major renovation

The Ministry of Public Security has begun to invite bids which will see renovations to several parts of the Timehri prison. The renovations are part of a bigger plan of ensuring that prisons around...

9 forensic audits, inquiry reports handed over to cops for further probes

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on 9 forensic audits, inquiry reports handed over to cops for further probes

On Friday, Jaipaul Sharma, Minister within the Ministry of Finance met with Acting Commissioner of Police, David Ramnarine, at his office in Eve Leary, to hand over the Final Reports of the Forensic...

Insel Air fleet not allowed here due to safety concerns

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Insel Air fleet not allowed here due to safety concerns

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has taken a decision to not allow the Insel Air fleet to fly into Guyana due to safety concerns. This was confirmed yesterday by Director General of the...

Govt. must expedite commission to show it’s serious about local democracy – PPP

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. must expedite commission to show it’s serious about local democracy – PPP

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is contending that if the David Granger-led Administration is serious about strengthening the Local Government System and is hell-bent on enforcing...

March 12 is Phagwah

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on March 12 is Phagwah

The Ministry of Public Security yesterday announced that Sunday March 12 will be Phagwah. According to the ministry, there have been enquiries from the public on the date. The ministry said that the...

Final draft of Land and Life Commission to be completed soon

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Final draft of Land and Life Commission to be completed soon

Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Sydney Allicock, has confirmed that Government is working to complete the final draft document for the Land and Life Commission. This commission will...

Mash is no splash

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Mash is no splash

I was with some friends when this man came up and joined the conversation. He had a deep Jamaican accent, very deep. After he had left I was told that he was working in Guyana as a disc jockey. I...

Town Clerk fails in bid to discharge order against Parking meter project

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Town Clerk fails in bid to discharge order against Parking meter project

An ex-parte application made by Town Clerk of the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC), Royston King to discharge an Order Nisi granted against the parking meter project was refused by...

Cops seek women who allegedly set DJ’s house on fire

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cops seek women who allegedly set DJ’s house on fire

Investigators are looking for two females who allegedly walked into a yard at Lot 283 Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara and set the home of popular disc jockey, Dorrel “DJ Magnum” Romeo, on fire....

GPHC closer to having qualified nephrology nurses

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC closer to having qualified nephrology nurses

With strategic support, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has been offering a wide range of services to its clientele. Among the most crucial services being offered is that of kidney...

GGMC to make miners pay for illegal operations along river banks

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GGMC to make miners pay for illegal operations along river banks

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is stepping up its zero tolerance stance against mining along the banks of rivers. Acting Commissioner of the GGMC Newell Dennison, yesterday during an...

Analyst Dept. urges measures to safeguard foods

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Analyst Dept. urges measures to safeguard foods

Concerns about worrying proportions of diarrheal illness have triggered moves to ensure the safety of cooked food consumed by the public. The use of warmers and chillers to maintain the integrity of...

DPP’s move to seize $9M from Barry Dataram…Magistrate seeks advice from High Court on way forward

Feb 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on DPP’s move to seize $9M from Barry Dataram…Magistrate seeks advice from High Court on way forward

Magistrate Judy Latchman is seeking advice from the High Court on how to proceed in the matter for which the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is moving to seize $9M, suspected to be proceeds...

Guyanese working-class gradually awaking out of its slumber

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese working-class gradually awaking out of its slumber

Dear Editor, The United Republican Party (URP) wishes to congratulate the Alliance For Change (AFC) for their decisive and unmovable stance in relation to the parking meter fiasco and more...

Minister David Patterson says Wärtsilä has been a good companion

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Minister David Patterson says Wärtsilä has been a good companion

Dear Editor, Having a discussion with the Honourable Juan Edghill is like trying to stand on shifting sand. It was the Honourable gentleman that mentioned the gross annual revenue of the Wärtsilä...

Mr. Jagdeo’s business cronies are bawling

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Jagdeo’s business cronies are bawling

Dear Editor, I noticed that opposition leader, Bharat Jagdeo has responded violently to the tabling of the state asset recovery bill, and some of his frightened cronies are screaming that the work of...

Has he been given the instrument to act as Commissioner?

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Has he been given the instrument to act as Commissioner?

Dear Editor, For some time now, Assistant Commissioner of Police David Ramnarine has been quietly and effectively performing the duties of Commissioner of Police. Commissioner Seelall Persaud is on...

Guyana is the only Commonwealth country with a Chancellor

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana is the only Commonwealth country with a Chancellor

Dear Editor, The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is vigilant as regards the method of the appointment of judges and the independence of the judiciary in the region. Last Tuesday the regional court...

Bail for soldiers accused of stealing milk, butter

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Bail for soldiers accused of stealing milk, butter

Three members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were each ordered to post $50,000 bail for for allegedly stealing a quantity of milk and butter. They appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts...

Unbecoming conduct of Bheri Ramsarran

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Unbecoming conduct of Bheri Ramsarran

Dear Editor, This is my first letter to you. Best wishes to all for the New Year. The reason for writing is that whilst viewing the TV during our family time (about 4.50pm), I tuned in to Channel 14,...

Region 5 to provide expanded health care services

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Region 5 to provide expanded health care services

Dear Editor, Supporting good health and ensuring quality health care extends far beyond hospital and doctor care. The Regional Democratic Council Region No.5 2017 budget will provide a new health...

UG economist sounds warning about the oil scenario

Feb 21, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on UG economist sounds warning about the oil scenario

Dear Editor, In November 2016 I wrote an essay titled “First Oil in Guyana: Headlong into the Paradox of Plenty?” that was circulated privately and also sent to your newspaper. Many of the...

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