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DPP appeals Coverden causing death case

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on DPP appeals Coverden causing death case

Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs Shalimar Ali-Hack has filed an appeal in the matter for which Jason Bhaskaran was freed of charges of causing death by dangerous driving, last week. The court had...

Govt. to set up corporate vehicle to manage divestment of Skeldon Estate

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to set up corporate vehicle to manage divestment of Skeldon Estate

The government is reading to rid itself of the financial burden that is to be carried when holding on to the Skeldon Estate. On Monday, in the National Assembly, Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder,...

Details emerging of acrimonious relationship at NSC

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Details emerging of acrimonious relationship at NSC

…Deputy Director alleges victimization In the face of the recent revelation involving the Director of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Christopher Jones, and his Personal Assistant (PA) Brian...

Embattled gold dealer asks court to return seized guns

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Embattled gold dealer asks court to return seized guns

The High Court has ordered the police to explain why it revoked several firearm licences for embattled gold dealer, Saddiqi ‘Bobby’ Rasul. Rasul, a Bartica businessman, was last month slapped...

Minister dissatisfied with teachers’ emoluments

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Minister dissatisfied with teachers’ emoluments

…hopes to have this and other shortcomings addressed “I have said it publicly before and I don’t mind saying it again, I am completely dissatisfied with what we pay our teachers.” This...

US$2,000 worth in goods missing from barrels

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on US$2,000 worth in goods missing from barrels

A resident of Westminsiter West Bank Demerara has lost US$2,000 worth of goods. Michael Mohabir sent two barrels on March 26, 2017 from the United States to Guyana. The two barrels arrived in Guyana...

Guyana team on trade, investment mission in Brazil

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana team on trade, investment mission in Brazil

By Gabriela Patram in Boa Vista, Brazil A 12-member Guyanese team currently on a Trade and Investment Explanatory Mission in Brazil is slated to participate in several rounds of discussions with...

Regulate extra lessons – COI proposes

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Regulate extra lessons – COI proposes

…as calls made to re-examine corporal punishment The possibility of regulating extra lessons has been one that has been deliberated on by Commissioners of the recently completed Commission of...

EU stands ready to support Guyana’s ‘green state’ transition

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on EU stands ready to support Guyana’s ‘green state’ transition

As Guyana joined the rest of the world in celebrating Europe Day, yesterday, President David Granger lauded the strong partnership framework that the country has enjoyed with the European Union (EU)....

The mysteries of the Haags Bosch financial settlement

May 10, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on The mysteries of the Haags Bosch financial settlement

Dear Editor, I went picking at the Haags Bosch dump site a few days ago in search of a wheel barrow’s wheel. I was advised that I could possibly get one there. Much to my astonishment a few days...

Bethanians encouraged to use available resources

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Bethanians encouraged to use available resources

The government has made good on a campaign promise to residents of Bethany to return to the villages once they are elected to office and address the many challenges villagers face. This promise was...

ACDA applauds and welcomes the Lands Commission

May 10, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on ACDA applauds and welcomes the Lands Commission

Dear Editor, ACDA applauds and welcomes the Granger led Government in establishing the Commission of Inquiry into Lands in Guyana. Since 2004 ACDA has been asking the PPP led Government for a...

Anil Nandlall’s role in my treason trial

May 10, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Anil Nandlall’s role in my treason trial

Dear Editor, It is sometimes painful to read, or even watch the sakiwinki style of politicking by former Attorney General, Anil Nandlall. This individual is portraying himself as an overnight...

PSC meets with Canadian High Commissioner

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on PSC meets with Canadian High Commissioner

– Discuss possible joint ventures between local and Canadian companies The Private Sector Commission (PSC) met with the Canadian High Commissioner, Pierre Giroux, to engage in discussions on a...

Date set for report on Anil Nandlall’s larceny matter

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Date set for report on Anil Nandlall’s larceny matter

Investigations into alleged larceny committed by former Attorney General Anil Nandlall in relation to 15 Law Reports are still ongoing, says Special Prosecutor Patrice Henry. When the matter came up...

Clarification on the rice cereal plant in Essequibo

May 10, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Clarification on the rice cereal plant in Essequibo

Dear Editor, The Institute of Applied Science and Technology wishes to provide the following information to the public on the Rice Cereal Plant constructed in Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast. In part,...

Soldier, 18-year-old held for bread vendor’s death

May 10, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Soldier, 18-year-old held for bread vendor’s death

A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) rank and an 18-year-old Sophia resident were arrested Monday night for the alleged murder of Andre Alexander. Alexander was shot during a robbery at his bread stand on...

Where is the justice for the parents of these boys?

May 10, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Where is the justice for the parents of these boys?

Dear Editor, The public of Guyana notes with sad satisfaction the increased successful prosecution and sentencing of child abusers. However, notably absent is the prosecution of the Muslim Imam...

Pork knocker remanded for 2016 murder

May 10, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Pork knocker remanded for 2016 murder

Jumar Ralph was yesterday remanded to prison for the February 10, 2016 murder of 25-year-old Richard Culpepper, who was stabbed to death during a heated argument he reportedly had with the murder...

Admirable courtesy at a fast food restaurant

May 10, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Admirable courtesy at a fast food restaurant

Dear Editor, I am not promoting Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), nor am I advocating for the consumption of fast food, but would like to commend that local franchise for their recently experienced good...

Sherod Duncan on the importance of solid waste management

May 10, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Sherod Duncan on the importance of solid waste management

Dear Editor, It is heartening to see the efforts by Director, Walter Narine and team of the Mayor and City Council’s Department of Solid Waste. The Department has conceptualized a compost project...

Sophia man to stand trial for murder

May 10, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Sophia man to stand trial for murder

Jamal Forde has been committed to stand trial at the High Court in Georgetown for the May 1, 2015 murder of Sophia businessman, Shawn Anys. Forde of Plum Park, Sophia was told that he will face a...

Non-stop flow of unnecessary mistakes

May 10, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Non-stop flow of unnecessary mistakes

The Government announced that it will move the Independence Day ceremony from its intended site of the Stabroek Square to D’Urban Park. There are two dimensions to this decision that are important...

Serious attention must be given to these dangerous potholes

May 10, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Serious attention must be given to these dangerous potholes

Dear Editor, For about four months now while going to Georgetown daily from the East Coast, I note with interest two holes on the road by Vlissengen Road and Carifesta Junction. As the months go by...

Court warns carpenter to stay away from alcohol

May 10, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Court warns carpenter to stay away from alcohol

…after he pleads guilty to stealing $3,800, among other charges The actions of a 45-year-old carpenter prove that alcohol does not do well with everyone. Egbert Daniels of Mabaruma, North West...