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Calls for transparency in judicial appointments

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Calls for transparency in judicial appointments

JSC could add advertising to selection process– official By Rehanna Ramsay More than a decade ago, steps were taken by the Westminster Parliament in England and Wales to bring an end to judicial...

I ignore the narrow-minded mandarins in Guyana; I always will

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I ignore the narrow-minded mandarins in Guyana; I always will

This week, the Office of the President issued a press release on an event at Cara Lodge. It was the launching of the latest book by history professor, Sister Mary Noel Menezes. Here is what the...

Systems in place at CH&PA to deal with influx of people

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Systems in place at CH&PA to deal with influx of people

…as security guard assaulted Following the success of Housing Solutions 2017 and Beyond EXPO, the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has put systems in place at its headquarters to...

Prime Minister adds voice to Arjoon/NBS court case

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Prime Minister adds voice to Arjoon/NBS court case

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo is the most recent official to add his voice to issues surrounding the Maurice Arjoon versus New Building Society, (NBS) court matter. Arjoon‘s case has been...

US intended Pull-out from Paris Agreement…Jagdeo calls on Regional leaders to protect interests

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on US intended Pull-out from Paris Agreement…Jagdeo calls on Regional leaders to protect interests

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo believes that leaders of Caribbean States need to step up their game and represent the interests of the region with the United States of America government, following...

946 labour complaints so far this year

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on 946 labour complaints so far this year

The Department of Labour within the Ministry of Social Protection received 946 labour complaints at the end of May 31. This is according to Minister within the Ministry, Mr. Keith Scott, who says...

Police white night successful

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Police white night successful

… 13 vehicles seized Ranks of the Traffic Department in ‘G’Division were engaged last Friday evening in the nationwide campaign entitled “White Night.” The campaign commenced around...

Vincentian artist mounts exhibition in Georgetown

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Vincentian artist mounts exhibition in Georgetown

During this week, Guyanese will have an opportunity to view the work of Vincentian multi-media artist, goldsmith and photographer, Josette Norris. The exhibition of paintings, conceptual art and...

GTT announces faster internet speeds for business customers

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GTT announces faster internet speeds for business customers

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has announced that it is increasing broadband Internet access speeds to its business customers for the same price paid today. In some cases, customers...

MISSING PERSONS

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on MISSING PERSONS

Except for a few, most Guyanese are not aware that May 25 is known as International Day of Missing Persons (IDMP). On this day, many countries come together to remember the thousands of persons who...

Couple homeless after fire guts Aroaima home

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Couple homeless after fire guts Aroaima home

By Jacquey Bourne A young couple is mourning their losses after fire gutted their wooden bungalow on Friday night while the rain poured, thunder roared and lightning flashed in Aroaima, Region Ten....

Govt to meet large T&T team this week on oil and gas investments

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt to meet large T&T team this week on oil and gas investments

A reported 30-member Trinidad and Tobago-contingent is expected to meet with the Government of Guyana (GoG) this week, to discuss possibilities of investing in Guyana’s emerging oil and gas sector....

Guyana, Brazil confab to convene on border communities’ cooperation

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana, Brazil confab to convene on border communities’ cooperation

– Public Security, Education and Human trafficking on agenda Issues relating to cooperation between communities on the border between neighbouring Brazil and Guyana are expected to be discussed...

Another achievement in the brilliant life of Sr. Noel Menezes

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Another achievement in the brilliant life of Sr. Noel Menezes

Dear Editor, The saying, “Pen is mightier than sword” is true. The writers speak the truth and the truth will certainly sharpen our minds to understand current happenings by looking backwards at...

Sometimes victory has to be shared

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on Sometimes victory has to be shared

In old times, fable retells the story of the young athletic boy hungry for success, for whom winning was everything and success was measured by such a result. One day, the boy was preparing himself...

He is a coward to attack me while hiding behind a fake name

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on He is a coward to attack me while hiding behind a fake name

Dear Editor, I have searched the pages of the 2017 Guyana Telephone Directory, and the entire Region 5 section of the GECOM Official List of Electors that was issued on April 14, 2015, and no one...

Our unsung heroes in Guyana’s battle with drug addiction

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Our unsung heroes in Guyana’s battle with drug addiction

Dear Editor, I write this letter today to remind your readers of a few modern day unsung heroes who battle an epidemic that continues to ravage Guyana and indeed, the world. The epidemic I speak, of...

The Minister thinks, we sand truck owners are thieves

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Minister thinks, we sand truck owners are thieves

Dear Editor, During the past week, the Minister of Natural Resources said that there will be steps taken with the operations of sand pits. And whilst listening to the newscast, I was really...

Recommendations on negotiations by the CoI in the Public Service

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Recommendations on negotiations by the CoI in the Public Service

Dear Editor, This letter is on collective bargaining negotiations for improved terms and conditions including remuneration for public servants by the recognized majority trade union, the Guyana...

The vital role Kaieteur News and Freddie Kissoon played

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on The vital role Kaieteur News and Freddie Kissoon played

Dear Editor, I write in response to Nigel Hinds letter dated 24 May regarding your columnist Freddie Kissoon’s alleged unwarranted criticisms of ex-President, Bharrat Jagdeo. Nigel Hinds’ letters...

Is this a case of sour grapes at the Georgetown Hospital?

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is this a case of sour grapes at the Georgetown Hospital?

Dear Editor, It is amazing how some people can turn over and become pious overnight. Social media is buzzing over the Georgetown Hospital situation and one of the persons posting the most is a former...

DENTAL HEALTH…GLASS IONOMER RESTORATIVE MATERIALS

Jun 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on DENTAL HEALTH…GLASS IONOMER RESTORATIVE MATERIALS

By Dr. Neromini Fagu Glass Ionomer has been used in dentistry for decades. This dental material was developed in 1965 and introduced to clinical dentistry in 1972. The name Glass Ionomer was termed...

Agonizingly slow internet service from GTT

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Agonizingly slow internet service from GTT

Dear Editor, I wonder if I am the only person in this country complaining about the quality of internet service that is currently provide to us by GTT. Even after we have faithfully paid our monthly...

The possession of money is less important than how you use it

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on The possession of money is less important than how you use it

Dear Editor, I read the recent letter about respected local outfits coaching ‘John and Jane Public’ in financial management, in advance of envisaged benefits to be reaped once Guyana’s economy...

Apology

Jun 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Apology

We refer to a letter of May 17, 2017 on the Berbice High School in which some actions were attributed to staff member, Jainarine Singh. Mr. Singh has written to us denying such actions. We...

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