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An all-encompassing tragedy

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on An all-encompassing tragedy

The heartless killing of 18-month-old Ronasha Pilgrim on Friday September 1, 2017, allegedly by her ex-convict uncle, has touched the raw emotions in Guyanese at home and abroad. The killing of...

Water reservoir at Nappi completed

Sep 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Water reservoir at Nappi completed

The Ministry of Natural Resources is collaborating with Conservation International Guyana and regional administrators to ensure the completed water reservoir in the Rupununi is sustainably managed....

Public advised to lodge complaints against lawyers via Appeal Court

Sep 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Public advised to lodge complaints against lawyers via Appeal Court

Members of the public aggrieved by actions of officials of the legal fraternity are encouraged to file their complaints with the Legal Practitioners’ Committee (LPC) via the Court of Appeal....

‘I see a healthy cultural direction’

Sep 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on ‘I see a healthy cultural direction’

—VP Allicock says at Indigenous Month Activity The National Gallery of Art, Castellani House, in collaboration with the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs, launched an exhibition on Wednesday,...

Expect change in sizes of police divisions – Harmon

Sep 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Expect change in sizes of police divisions – Harmon

A recently completed report into an alleged assassination plot against President David Granger has recommended reforms in the Police Force. Among the changes that can be expected are possibly smaller...

Guyana moves to fix solid waste problem from ships

Sep 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana moves to fix solid waste problem from ships

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) on Thursday hosted a meeting with stakeholders to address challenges of waste disposal in the Maritime sector. The one-day meeting is the start of a...

Dog pen as a police station under the PPP’s hegemony

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 2

The next two lines you are about to read I have published several times in the past year. Here we go; I cannot believe what I am reading in the newspapers about what PPP leaders are saying about bad...

Region Ten residents receive land titles after 25-year long wait

Sep 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Region Ten residents receive land titles after 25-year long wait

A 25-year long wait came to an end yesterday, when 22 residents of Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region Ten) and former employees of the Linden Mining Enterprises Limited (LINMINE) received titles to the...

Miners, dealers object as new Gold Board fee kicks in

Sep 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Miners, dealers object as new Gold Board fee kicks in

A $2,500 processing for gold sold has been introduced as of September 1, but miners and dealers alike are unhappy with what they say is the latest burden on the industry. This week, dealers received...

Tree-planting exercise among early Education Month activities

Sep 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Tree-planting exercise among early Education Month activities

The Ministry of Education completed a ‘tree-planting’ exercise in all schools across the country, on Wednesday, in observance of Education Month. Education Month 2017 is held under the theme...

Bandit who shot miner near Stabroek Market turns self in

Sep 08, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Bandit who shot miner near Stabroek Market turns self in

Diligent police investigations have led to the arrest of a South Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara man, who allegedly shot and robbed a minibus passenger near the Stabroek Market earlier this...

Baker remanded on two robbery under-arms charges

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Baker remanded on two robbery under-arms charges

Thirty-two-year-old Quinton Bourne, a baker, of 17 Castello Housing Scheme, Georgetown, was yesterday remanded to prison when he made an appearance in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Bourne...

The arguments denouncing capitalism are flawed

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Letters 1

Dear Editor, I could not resist the urge to suffer my sick eyes to read the content of a certain letter. After reading it four times, I still could not grasp the writer’s concept that socialism is...

Adding greater meaning to education in a green economy

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Adding greater meaning to education in a green economy

Dear Editor, It is a fact that natural science taught in tropical schools suffers through having evolved from that of temperate countries; and this may be said not only of its content, but of the...

We need to know how the oil money is going to be used

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on We need to know how the oil money is going to be used

Dear Editor, Oil was discovered in Guyana in 2015. It is expected to start flowing in 2020. And, Guyana will start receiving royalty soon afterwards. The APNU+AFC Coalition came into power in May...

St. Margaret’s School is doing a disservice to these students

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on St. Margaret’s School is doing a disservice to these students

Dear Editor, This is an open letter to the Minister of Education. My grandchildren attend St Margaret’s School and are excited to be going back to school. There is however, a matter of great...

President Granger has weakened the morale of the police force

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on President Granger has weakened the morale of the police force

Dear Editor, In law enforcement, your only real power comes from the strength of the system. The Guyana Police Force will only be strong if the system is allowed to function. President Granger’s...

A blueprint for the diversification of Wales Estate

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on A blueprint for the diversification of Wales Estate

Dear Editor, I refer to my letter, “Guyana’s future must be based on an agricultural economy, (KN, Sep.7). In this missive here I would like to suggest some steps for a new beginning. Wales...

Reflections on the late Richard Berkeley Fields – QC Old Boy

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Reflections on the late Richard Berkeley Fields – QC Old Boy

Dear Editor, The Queen’s College (QC) Old Boys Alumni – of the “Fifties” era – mourns the transition of our dear “School-mates”, Richard Berkeley Fields (Fields, RB. – Pilgrim House,...

A desperate appeal by a pensioner for his NIS benefits

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on A desperate appeal by a pensioner for his NIS benefits

Dear Editor, Please publish this letter as early as possible regarding my struggle with NIS concerning my old age benefit claims. In mid May 2017, myself and my contact person attended a meeting (by...

Is the GFF Executive, still in charge of football in Guyana?

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is the GFF Executive, still in charge of football in Guyana?

Dear Editor, I still support the notion of the philosopher, who once said “if one were to ask me for the perquisite of being involved in sports I would say the first thing is to be happy”. I’m...

BETTER TRAINING FACILITIES ARE NEEDED IN REGION 2

Sep 08, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on BETTER TRAINING FACILITIES ARE NEEDED IN REGION 2

Dear Editor, Sports remain an integral element in boosting the fitness, morale and confidence of a wide cross section of proactive Essequibians. During the past year I have witnessed an increase in...