April 2017

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One man freed of theft from Jumbo Jet

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on One man freed of theft from Jumbo Jet

As the matter continued into the multimillion dollar theft from Jumbo Jet Auto Sales and Business enterprise, one man has been freed so far. Three employees of the business entity, Jumbo Jet Auto...

He is a consistent articulator of ethnic advocacy

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on He is a consistent articulator of ethnic advocacy

Dear Editor, It is literal ignorance for someone to claim that because a person is an ordained religious human whether Swami, Archbishop etc, he/she is not capable of vicious and deeply troubling...

Anniversary of indentureship abolition was adequately covered

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Anniversary of indentureship abolition was adequately covered

Dear Editor, I write in response to letters by certain “Indian activists” who claim that activities to mark the Centenary of the ending of indentured labour were poorly covered by the newspapers....

Berbice man remanded for alleged ganja trafficking

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Berbice man remanded for alleged ganja trafficking

Andrew Ridley, 46, of Second Street, Islington Public Road, New Amsterdam Berbice was on Friday remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. It is...

CONSUMER CONCERNS… INCREASE IN UG FEES AN INEVITABLE NECESSITY

Apr 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on CONSUMER CONCERNS… INCREASE IN UG FEES AN INEVITABLE NECESSITY

PAT DIAL It came out in the media last week that the University of Guyana Council had decided to increase students’ tutorial fees over a three-year period by 15%, 10%, and 10%. The Students’...

We make steelpans here yet import them from Trinidad

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on We make steelpans here yet import them from Trinidad

Dear Editor, I, the undersigned, was pleased to read, if belatedly, the article headed ‘Pan-O-Rama.’ As a member of the steelpan fraternity, I must say that while much of it was okay, I found...

Fifty one and counting…

Apr 09, 2017 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Fifty one and counting…

Fifty one and counting … As at March 31, 2017 this was the number of Community ICT internet hubs that have been activated in Georgetown, in most of our municipalities and in some remote...

Black-throated mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis)

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Black-throated mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis)

The black-throated mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) is a mainly South American hummingbird species. It is 10.2 cm long and weighs 7.2g. The longish black bill is slightly decurved. The tail in both...

Book Review… A lyrical work of art

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Book Review…, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Book Review… A lyrical work of art

Book: Kumina Queen Author: Monica Minott Critic: Dr Glenville Ashby Kumina Queen roars out of the gate with raw passion, libido and cries of the flesh. Minott neither shuns verse nor embraces...

OAS: a coup d’état followed by a lynching?

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on OAS: a coup d’état followed by a lynching?

By Sir Ronald Sanders “It was a coup d’état followed by a lynching”. That’s how an official of the Organisation of American States (OAS) described a meeting of the Permanent Council of the...

The national interest

Apr 09, 2017 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on The national interest

(Address by HE David Granger to the Conference of Heads of Mission – April 4, 2017) Guyana is a small state. Small states usually lack the economic, geographic and strategic power to impose...

Scabies: The itching that is persistent

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Scabies: The itching that is persistent

By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine From time to time, I would see a patient who itches all over and they cannot get rid of it. Some persons may think their scabies is an...

Agricola residents grateful for solar-powered bus shed

Apr 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Agricola residents grateful for solar-powered bus shed

By Feona Morrison There is this saying that encourages one to have appreciation for the smallest things in life because one day you will look back and realize how big they were. Well, at least this...

The art of destabilisation

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on The art of destabilisation

In Guyana it has long been recognized that political parties are more about gaining power than ensuring development. That happens because the political leaders are firmly convinced that they are the...

The Baccoo Speaks

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

Danger is never far away when schools are out. This is going to be the case of a group that chose to go for a swim in a popular hole. The friends are going to be having fun when somebody will notice...

Benefits from an Oil and Gas Industry

Apr 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Benefits from an Oil and Gas Industry

By Kiana Wilburg Oil and gas can be of significant benefit to a country, particularly with regard to taxation and other revenue. This is providing that the various contracts and agreements are...

I almost fell into the river trying to find a place to pee

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I almost fell into the river trying to find a place to pee

I hope after the publication of this column, those who have advised me to stop the consistency of highlighting the backward services and primitive conditions of our country will reflect deeply on our...

The parking meter issue is not dead as yet

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The parking meter issue is not dead as yet

The parking meter issue is not dead as yet. The City Council has indicated that it had some discussions with the parking meter company. It also said that discussions will be held with councilors and...

Essequibo Coast Ramble

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Countryman, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Essequibo Coast Ramble

By Dennis Nichols This week’s ‘Countryman’ takes a rest from the lunacy that has over the past few weeks, been defined in part by senseless violence. It turns to Cinderella for solace and...

The Monica Reece Murder Mystery….

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The Monica Reece Murder Mystery….

Part Two: What an eyewitness saw on Main Street By Michael Jordan Like I said, the case had seemed to be just about wrapped up. Police had arrested a suspect and pulled in a pickup he sometimes...

2010 Canje murder…Mom fearful migration of key witnesses may hamper probe

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on 2010 Canje murder…Mom fearful migration of key witnesses may hamper probe

Having waited seven years for the cops to find the persons who killed her son – Roy Mitchell Persaud – and burnt his body in the trunk of his car, Shira Tahal believes that it might now...

GECOM appointments… The Carter-Price formula has outlived its usefulness – Report

Apr 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM appointments… The Carter-Price formula has outlived its usefulness – Report

By Murtland Haley The appointment of a new chairperson for the Guyana Elections Commission has become a topical issue, particularly in the press. There is a back and forth as to the criteria which...

Cabinet to review VAT on private education tuition at next meeting – PM

Apr 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cabinet to review VAT on private education tuition at next meeting – PM

The issue of Value Added Tax (VAT) on private education tuition is expected to be considered at the next Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. This is according to Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo. The First...

Health Ministry working to fine-tune new system to manage drug supplies

Apr 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry working to fine-tune new system to manage drug supplies

Amidst scathing criticisms and problems involving supplies of pharmaceuticals to hospitals and health centres, the Ministry of Public Health has announced plans to implement a new management system...

Bureau of Statistics gets permanent home after 60 years

Apr 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Bureau of Statistics gets permanent home after 60 years

Statistics helps govt craft better policies – Granger By Suraj Narine Since its establishment in 1957, the Guyana National Bureau of Statistics (GNBS) now has a place to call home. The entity is...

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U.S. midterms – the Guyanese challenge – Pt. III

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