November 2017

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Important facts about Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux Comments Off on Important facts about Hypertension (high blood pressure)

By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Patients are often in denial when they are told that they have hypertension. Some make up convincing excuses on why their pressure is...

Ministry gives $30,000 grants to Corentyne Students

Nov 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry gives $30,000 grants to Corentyne Students

Nine CSEC students from the Port Mourant Secondary School, Corentyne, Berbice received grants from the Small Business Bureau of the Ministry of Business in an Inaugural Grant Disbursal Ceremony...

Lethem resident finally gets land lease after two years of runaround

Nov 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Lethem resident finally gets land lease after two years of runaround

As part of Government’s drive to ensure that sustainable, family oriented communities are created across Guyana, the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC), on Thursday surprised Edward...

The extra lesson syndrome

Nov 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on The extra lesson syndrome

By Olato Sam The education system in Guyana must recognise and address the existence of the ‘shadow education system’ that has been allowed to flourish to the point where it now threatens the...

Regional Chairpersons under fire for boycotting President’s visits

Nov 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Regional Chairpersons under fire for boycotting President’s visits

Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, has criticised Regional Chairpersons, who continue to boycott meetings, events and even visits by the Head of State to their respective regions. His comment...

‘G’ Divison hosts Spelling Bee Competition

Nov 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on ‘G’ Divison hosts Spelling Bee Competition

The Guyana Police Force ‘G’ Division, has made yet another effort to enhance youth empowerment in Region Two. The force recently hosted a spelling bee competition which facilitated slow learners...

A fresh message of Hope to drown out the noise

Nov 12, 2017 KNews AFC Column Comments Off on A fresh message of Hope to drown out the noise

By PM Hon. Moses Nagamootoo Almost at the mid-point of our first term in office, the APNU+AFC Coalition Government has managed to pull Guyana back from the abyss of an underground economy, pervasive...

The Common Good – Working together to achieve the good life for all

Nov 12, 2017 KNews APNU Column Comments Off on The Common Good – Working together to achieve the good life for all

(Excerpts from an address by HE David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, to the 71st sitting of the 11th Parliament of Guyana on November 2nd 2017) PATRIMONY Your Government,...

David Granger, the classical Burnhamist

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on David Granger, the classical Burnhamist

I know of only two classical Burnhamists in Guyana – President Granger and Vincent Alexander. I would not put my longstanding family member, friend, Ras Tom Dalgety in that category, although Tom...

Shade houses – a success story for farmers in Guyana

Nov 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Shade houses – a success story for farmers in Guyana

Agriculture feeds and clothes the world. Its production is directly dependent on climate change and weather. Possible changes in temperature, precipitation and Carbon Dioxide concentration are...

Donald Ramotar was an embarrassment at this funeral

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Donald Ramotar was an embarrassment at this funeral

Dear Sir, I will not be disrespectful to a former President of my Beloved Guyana, but this letter, if he pays attention to it, should help him to present himself to the public in a manner that befits...

Three Years of Progress

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Three Years of Progress

Dear Editor, Please allow me to share my views on the recent happenings at the last sitting of the National Assembly. I must clearly state that what took place was no surprise to me. When I saw the...

Integrity, honesty and impartiality not possible without conscience

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Integrity, honesty and impartiality not possible without conscience

Dear Editor, These three words,” Integrity,Honesty and Impartiality,” appear in all spheres of our daily lives. They are the” code of honor” in the halls of justice (judiciary). They are the...

TRIBUTE TO OUR FALLEN HEROES

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Editorial Comments Off on TRIBUTE TO OUR FALLEN HEROES

November 12 is Remembrance Day. It is observed in a number of countries since the end of the First World War to recall the end of hostilities in the War and to remember the members of their armed...

Guyana should prepare for a future of global change

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana should prepare for a future of global change

Dear Editor We live in a multipolar world. The United States (US) is no longer the undisputed leader of the world. China is a direct challenge to US hegemony. Venezuela is also a threat to the old...

Our local contractors have to be given a chance on Sheriff Street

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Our local contractors have to be given a chance on Sheriff Street

Dear Editor, Despite our challenges, we have been slowly emerging, building our capacity. We are not yet our of the woods. But the clearing is in sight. We read ever so often in the news of the...

Preservation and resurgence of Guyanese holiday traditions

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Consumer Concerns, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Preservation and resurgence of Guyanese holiday traditions

By PAT DIAL A few days ago, we heard some Christmas music on the radio and were reminded of the imminence of the advent of the holiday season. We were also reminded of the way in which Guyanese...

Financial Literacy: Entrepreneurs must learn how to manage money

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Financial Literacy: Entrepreneurs must learn how to manage money

Learn how to read, interpret and use financial statements Running a small business requires a wide range of talents and skills, including an understanding of how to read, interpret and use business...

A new bridge, oil and the Houston area

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on A new bridge, oil and the Houston area

Dear Editor, It is with great anticipation that Guyana received the news that significant developments have taken place for a new crossing for the Demerara River. The presence of only one bridge...

New international standard can help to reduce mining accidents

Nov 12, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Standards in Focus Comments Off on New international standard can help to reduce mining accidents

Over the last few years, there have been numerous reports of mining accidents which have occurred in the interior of Guyana. Indeed mining for gold and other valuable minerals in mining pits and...

Cops impound car that killer may have used to run over teacher

Nov 11, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cops impound car that killer may have used to run over teacher

-Phone recovered from male suspect shows messages he sent to victim before attack In a case in which the identity of the prime suspect appears to be constantly changing, detectives were last night...

High-powered rifle lands city resident behind bars

Nov 11, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on High-powered rifle lands city resident behind bars

A 52-year-old city resident was yesterday remanded to prison after denying an illegal firearm charge instituted against him. David Nelson, of 190 Church Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown,...

Elderly US-based Guyanese robbed of suitcases, cash after leaving airport

Nov 11, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Elderly US-based Guyanese robbed of suitcases, cash after leaving airport

– relative’s stolen car found abandoned in South R/veldt Two elderly, US-based Guyanese men were robbed at gunpoint of cash and their suitcases on Thursday night in Atlantic Gardens, East...

Manipulation of Gold Board records…Staffers sent home “admitted” signing fabricated documents

Nov 11, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Manipulation of Gold Board records…Staffers sent home “admitted” signing fabricated documents

Officials of the State-controlled Guyana Gold Board (GGB) are insisting that the systems there, though far from perfect, are working. The reassurance would come one day after news broke that the...

Negotiations on outstanding US$5M GTT Shares still ongoing

Nov 11, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Negotiations on outstanding US$5M GTT Shares still ongoing

-Minister of State says Cabinet has offered guidance After two years of discussions, Government has not received a cent from Hong Kong Golden Telecom Company (HKGT), the Chinese company which owes...

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Who says the government does not listen?

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(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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