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New Central Committee begins planning for Mashramani 2018

Jul 14, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on New Central Committee begins planning for Mashramani 2018

“It is my wish and by extension, the Government’s desire to see an improved difference in the way Mashramani is administered. The aim is to make more impact where the value for money is seen and...

Several villages targeted for dental and medical services

Jul 14, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Several villages targeted for dental and medical services

– as Guyana Watch Inc. hosts 24th outreach Starting Saturday, Guyana Watch Inc. will continue a tradition of bringing much needed health care services to the Guyanese populace. The medical...

New standby generator procured for Mabaruma

Jul 14, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on New standby generator procured for Mabaruma

The restoration of electricity to some households within the Mabaruma and surrounding communities is imminent with the procurement of a 500-kilowatt generator, according to Region One Chairman,...

I shape my columns; Ministers shape policies

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I shape my columns; Ministers shape policies

At the birth night party of Aubrey Norton at his home last Saturday, a minister expressed disappointments at my columns. It was a light remark, and in the same light vein, I turned to Bert Wilkinson,...

Nine counting losses as fire destroys Trench Road homes

Jul 14, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Nine counting losses as fire destroys Trench Road homes

A fire yesterday left two families counting their losses as an afternoon blaze burnt through two units of a range house in Trench Road, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The fire which started around noon...

Dr. Niamatali, former army chief join team to develop national drainage plan

Jul 14, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Dr. Niamatali, former army chief join team to develop national drainage plan

Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, yesterday announced during the quarterly meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinating Committee, held at the headquarters of the Civil Defence Commission...

Exxon signs Suriname deal to explore 2.8 million acres offshore

Jul 14, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Exxon signs Suriname deal to explore 2.8 million acres offshore

State Oil Company of Suriname yesterday concluded production contracts for two offshore blocks. For Block 59, an agreement has been signed with a consortium consisting of the oil companies...

CDB signs MOU with Export-Import Bank of China

Jul 14, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on CDB signs MOU with Export-Import Bank of China

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will allow both parties to discuss opportunities for cooperation...

They came to see the rubble!

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on They came to see the rubble!

The government’s public relations, including that of the President, handled the jailbreak conflagration with typical incompetence. The poor PR was overshadowed only by the tragedy of the...

UG inks agreement to strengthen ties with China University

Jul 14, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on UG inks agreement to strengthen ties with China University

A School of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation [SEBI] was last week launched by the University of Guyana [UG]. In wake of this newest introduction, the University has announced that it will be...

US pledges continued support to Guyanese

Jul 14, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on US pledges continued support to Guyanese

…as Embassy commemorates 241st Independence The United States of America through its Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway, has pledged to continue supporting Guyana in every area that assistance is...

Estimated $115.6M to fix sinking Bagotville Bridge

Jul 14, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Estimated $115.6M to fix sinking Bagotville Bridge

Engineers have estimated that some $115.7 million will be spent to rehabilitate the sinking Bagotville Bridge, West Bank Demerara. Four contractors have already submitted bids to carry out the works....

LULA’S CONVICTION: LESSON FOR OUR POLITICIANS

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on LULA’S CONVICTION: LESSON FOR OUR POLITICIANS

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been convicted on one of five corruption and money laundering charges. He was sentenced to nine and a half years in prison. The conviction...

Republic Bank attempt robbery…Five head to court today

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Republic Bank attempt robbery…Five head to court today

Five men, who were implicated in the attempted robbery at Republic Bank, Water Street, Georgetown branch on July 4 last, are expected to be arraigned before a Magistrate today. This was confirmed by...

TRIBUTE TO ROSA PARKS WHO WENT TO JAIL FOR US

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on TRIBUTE TO ROSA PARKS WHO WENT TO JAIL FOR US

Dear Editor, “In life Marcus Garvey was controversial, and in death he continues to impact our nation in small, useful ways — teachable moments. He was no angel; most of our heroes were criminals...

I hold no brief for the Attorney-General

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on I hold no brief for the Attorney-General

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter in KN, Wednesday, July12, 2017 under caption “Curry and roti, roti and curry arguments of a Guyanese lawyer” by “Nand Puran”. The court is a rather cloistered...

The prison should not be rebuilt on Camp Street

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on The prison should not be rebuilt on Camp Street

Dear Editor, As a businessman I would like to be the first to publically suggest that the Government sells the Lot 12 Camp Street site. I have on occasion agreed with President David Granger and on...

Former official thinks Maduro may invade Guyana as a diversion tactic

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Former official thinks Maduro may invade Guyana as a diversion tactic

Dear Editor, Beatrice Rangel, a former Chief of Staff to former Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez has said that a desperate President Nicolas Maduro may well order military intervention into...

There is a lack of knowledge as to what is driving the criminal mind

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on There is a lack of knowledge as to what is driving the criminal mind

Dear Editor, This is where Criminologists come in handy. A couple of weeks ago the nation was pondering the anomaly of educated young men, with reasonably good jobs, taking up arms to rob a bank. It...

THE ECONOMIC STABILITY IN REGION 2 IS ASSURED AND ENCOURAGING

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on THE ECONOMIC STABILITY IN REGION 2 IS ASSURED AND ENCOURAGING

Dear Editor, Despite the numerous challenges including regular black-outs at this stage, Region 2 remains stable and on course to expand its growing potential in the areas of agriculture, tourism,...

Guyana Cricket Board versus Berbice Cricket Board

Jul 14, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana Cricket Board versus Berbice Cricket Board

Dear Editor, The Berbice Cricket Board notes with disgust a press release emanating from the Guyana Cricket Board published in the Kaieteur News of Sunday July 2nd 2017 on page 65, in which it seeks...

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A coalition of shared disgrace

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The APNU and the AFC deserve each other. They deserve to be shackled together in a coalition... more