February 2017

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Removing shades of Executive abuse from Constitution a tough task

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Removing shades of Executive abuse from Constitution a tough task

– Prime Minister While the process for Constitutional Reform seems to be a slow one, Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo recently guaranteed that it is going to be a sure one. The First Vice President...

East Bank four lane highway…Non-compliance of contractors causes further delays

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on East Bank four lane highway…Non-compliance of contractors causes further delays

The failure of local contractors to fulfill the requirements of the National Tender & Procurement Administration (NPTA) has resulted in further delays of the East Bank Four Lane Project. While...

New Diamond well to be ready by May

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on New Diamond well to be ready by May

– GWI Head blames poor planning for water woes With about 30,000 residents, Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara is perhaps the second largest scheme in the entire country, behind the...

Four male breast cancer patients receiving treatment in Guyana

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Four male breast cancer patients receiving treatment in Guyana

– Cancer Institute’s figures show By Rehana Ahamad Just as it’s common for women to have enlarged breasts, it is also common for people to assume that only women can be diagnosed with...

Cabinet to consider amendments to Integrity Commission legislation – Nagamootoo

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cabinet to consider amendments to Integrity Commission legislation – Nagamootoo

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has tabled some amendments to the Integrity Commission legislation for Cabinet’s consideration. The First Vice President stated that the Government is desirous of...

In observance of International Women’s Day…Student Society Against Human Rights Violation gears for massive march

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on In observance of International Women’s Day…Student Society Against Human Rights Violation gears for massive march

A massive march demanding the introduction of comprehensive sex education in public schools; an end to violence against women and children; free, safe and easily accessible reproductive health care...

National Planning Forum 2017…CH&PA’s role in forward planning for community development on agenda

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on National Planning Forum 2017…CH&PA’s role in forward planning for community development on agenda

The Central Housing and Planning Authority will be hosting a National Planning Forum which will discuss the roles and responsibilities of the agency in forward planning for sustainable wholesome...

GCB’s Women’s Inter-County cricket…Campbelle’s unbeaten hundred gives Berbice title

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB’s Women’s Inter-County cricket…Campbelle’s unbeaten hundred gives Berbice title

By Sean Devers A masterful unbeaten century from West Indies player Shemaine Campbelle powered defending Champions Berbice to a 75-run victory over Demerara in the final round of the GCB Women’s...

Pleasurable Flavours…Linden woman crafts successful business

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Pleasurable Flavours…Linden woman crafts successful business

As a parent one always wants to make sure that one’s children have everything that the parent didn’t have, especially when it comes to education. Sometimes circumstances that are often described...

Will the GOA allow its defence to be breached?

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Will the GOA allow its defence to be breached?

By Rawle Welch After a whirlwind start to his new term in office, President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) K.A Juman Yassin appears to be back in normal mode. Yassin, who was re-elected to...

High ranking Martial Artists receive int’l accreditation

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on High ranking Martial Artists receive int’l accreditation

– Can now confer doctorates on local participants Not classified as one of the mainstream sports in Guyana, Martial Arts, however, received a significant boost recently when three members of...

Orange marmalade to transform Hiowa village

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Orange marmalade to transform Hiowa village

The Ministry of Social Protection will be collaborating with the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) to provide jobs for the residents of Hiowa village. Plans are underway to establish...

Wills is Circuitville Jaguars FC President

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wills is Circuitville Jaguars FC President

Owan Wills has been elected President of the Circuitville Jaguars Football Club based at Yarrowkabra, Linden Soesdyke Highway. The club’s first general meeting was held on Friday afternoon last at...

”Freddie, dem lawyers don’t do anything fuh poor people!”

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on ”Freddie, dem lawyers don’t do anything fuh poor people!”

Sunday mornings I buy fruits at the street market on Robb Street between Alexander Street and Bourda Street. The prices are better than midweek. If you want to see the “people’s parliament” at...

Thompson bowls Demerara to comprehensive victory

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Thompson bowls Demerara to comprehensive victory

Skipper Akaze Thompson grabbed a career best 6-8 as Essequibo were bowled out for a paltry 20 against Demerara when the Guyana Cricket Board senor female inter county 50-over tournament continued on...

Berbice Volleyball Association holds successful one day extravaganza for schools

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Volleyball Association holds successful one day extravaganza for schools

Despite the inclement weather the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) on Friday held a successful one day volleyball extravaganza for schools in the East Berbice Corentyne, Region 6 area. The...

Mangroves: Nature’s gift to coastal communities

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Mangroves: Nature’s gift to coastal communities

The Atlantic Ocean unleashes ravenous waves that swiftly approach Guyana’s vulnerable coastline, clashing aggressively against the mangroves forest. The fury of the waves is broken and light...

Entries roll in for Guyana Cup rematch set for Sunday

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Entries roll in for Guyana Cup rematch set for Sunday

Over 40 entered as entries close Wednesday The prolonged inclement weather is continuing to play a cat and mouse game with outdoor activities in the country. However, entries have been rolling in...

Diallo Jamal Shabazz re-elected Road Runners President

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Diallo Jamal Shabazz re-elected Road Runners President

Co-founder and Coach of the Guyana Road Runners Track and Field Club, Diallo Jamal Shabazz was returned unopposed as President of the Club last Sunday when it held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) at...

Minister Broomes urges Mahdia syndicate members to work together

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Minister Broomes urges Mahdia syndicate members to work together

Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources Simona Broomes yesterday assured small miners that the syndicate initiative does not seek to benefit one person. Miners from in and around Mahdia,...

Milo 18 and under Schools Football Competition…Richard Ishmael destroys Brickdam

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Milo 18 and under Schools Football Competition…Richard Ishmael destroys Brickdam

Richard Ishmael inflicted a crushing 7-2 win over Brickdam Secondary as play in this year’s Milo 18 and under Schools Football Competition continued Saturday at the Ministry of Education ground,...

WBCA T20 festival rescheduled for March 5

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on WBCA T20 festival rescheduled for March 5

The West Berbice Cricket Association Goodwill T20 festival which was set for yesterday has been re-schedule for March 5 at D’ Edward, West Bank Berbice. Defending champions East Berbice Universal...

WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU?

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU?

In Ancient times, the Pharaohs and Emperors wanted to be remembered for their great deeds and power so they built impressive tombs because to erase one’s memory on earth was to erase one’s...

Georgetown looks like a cross between a mini-metropolis and a shantytown

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Georgetown looks like a cross between a mini-metropolis and a shantytown

A visitor who has never been to Georgetown will end up with a headache if he or she takes a walk around the commercial district. He or she will see nice buildings, great stores, mini shopping, malls...

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Editorial Comments Off on ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Like most Guyanese, those in authority have an enduring passion for gossiping and for discussing problems with a focus on apportioning blame or being in denial. However, when it comes to taking...

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2026 Republic Bank CPL Playoffs… GAW vs. ABF – Guyana eyeing revenge following first season loss to Antigua By Clifton Ross (Kaieteur News) – The stage is set for a blockbuster clash at...

Save our stories before they disappear

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(Kaieteur News) – I asked a middle-aged woman if she knew Rabbi Washington. She vaguely recalled the name but nothing more. This is exactly how most of our collective memory works these days. When I mentioned other Guyanese public figures from the 1970s and 1980s, she drew a blank on most of...

The World Has Broken the 1.5°C Promise. Small States Should Not Have...

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The world has broken the 1.5°C promise it made to its most vulnerable countries. The breach has not yet been recorded on a sustained basis, but the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says it is widely assessed as unavoidable and likely within the...

PPP most ruthless guerrilla fighters of all

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(Kaieteur News) – BBC and other Western media called them irregulars. Unorthodox also sold well. I fuse elements from irregulars and unorthodox to my preference for unpredictable. Guerrilla fighters and stealth operators have still endured. In any study of both, there’s none better...

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