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Guyana has become a nation of cultural beggary

Dec 16, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana has become a nation of cultural beggary

DEAR EDITOR, Allow me to highlight how Guyana has become a nation of cultural beggary which needs to stop. It is a learned practice from the previous government and spill-over to the current...

Monkey terrorizes residents

Dec 16, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Monkey terrorizes residents

DEAR EDITOR, The residents of Gordon Street, Kitty, were held hostage for over 1½ years. The culprit; an innocent monkey brought out of its natural habitat, at a young age, and into an urban...

Let common sense prevail

Dec 16, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Let common sense prevail

DEAR EDITOR, Did President David Granger break the law with regards to the US$18M ExxonMobil signing bonus being placed into a bank account at the Bank of Guyana as opposed to the money being placed...

When will the slackness at City Hall stop?

Dec 16, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on When will the slackness at City Hall stop?

DEAR EDITOR, It is just simply beyond my comprehension why things in our capital city have to be so dissimilar and retrograde from other capitals and cities from around the world. Many Police...

The Killing of Guyanese Women

Dec 16, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Killing of Guyanese Women

DEAR EDITOR, Whether one is male or female is not only a biological fact, it assigns one to membership to one of two social groups, known as “gender”. Social, economic and political consequences...

Another face of blatant capitalism!

Dec 16, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Another face of blatant capitalism!

DEAR EDITOR, Just in case someone may need more edification. Net neutrality is the principle that all internet services should be delivered on an equal footing by telecoms networks. It is the idea...

Thoughts of a true Guyanese

Dec 16, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Thoughts of a true Guyanese

DEAR EDITOR, All governments lie to some extent, and all governments withhold certain information from the citizens when it’s necessary for national security and the wellbeing of those citizens....

ExxonMobil complains to Greenidge about KN scrutiny

Dec 15, 2017 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on ExxonMobil complains to Greenidge about KN scrutiny

– Minister wants newspaper to back off By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell “Wait until (ExxonMobil) does something, and then alert the country. But do not harass them before the production even...

Greenidge told Granger to hide Exxon US$18M

Dec 15, 2017 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on Greenidge told Granger to hide Exxon US$18M

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge, has admitted that he is the one who advised President David Granger not to alert the nation to the US$18 million the government collected from...

Cops detain woman for 2016 suspicious death of GPL employee

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cops detain woman for 2016 suspicious death of GPL employee

Was it an accident or murder? That’s what detectives are trying to ascertain as they question a 38-year-old woman in connection with the August 23, 2016 death of her reputed husband. The...

Public education system to benefit from 468 CPCE graduates

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Public education system to benefit from 468 CPCE graduates

With 88 percent females and 12 percent males, the Cyril Potter College of Education [CPCE] yesterday graduated 468 teachers who will serve to considerably augment the teaching capacity of the...

Guyana creeps to Sovereign Wealth Fund

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana creeps to Sovereign Wealth Fund

…First ‘solid draft’ legislation by April Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan has assured that the much anticipated establishment of a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) will be in place before...

Jordan welcomes Auditor General’s probe of secret US$18M signing bonus

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Jordan welcomes Auditor General’s probe of secret US$18M signing bonus

Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan yesterday said that he welcomes the decision of the Auditor General, Deodat Sharma to probe the US$18 million signing bonus provided by oil giant ExxonMobil to...

US, EU fish markets…Local players scramble to become certified

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on US, EU fish markets…Local players scramble to become certified

It is happening to the timber industry and now in the fishing arena. In a rapidly-changing business environment, local players have to comply with standards and strict monitoring to ensure...

One-year-old fished out of trench at Mocha

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on One-year-old fished out of trench at Mocha

A one-year-old girl was fished out of a trench at Mocha, East Bank Demerara (EBD) around 19:40 hrs on Wednesday. The victim has been identified as Amiah Eastman of Lot 3 Barnwell North, Mocha....

Exxon trying to hide behind ah Baccoo

Dec 15, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Exxon trying to hide behind ah Baccoo

When Mitta Sharma started ‘Justice For All’ it became very popular. He even start he political party wid that name. He became famous when he expose de ills of society. When he use to show...

GCCI recognises several entities, entrepreneurs for outstanding service

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GCCI recognises several entities, entrepreneurs for outstanding service

In an effort to recognize the outstanding demonstrations of service and corporate social responsibility for 2017 by entrepreneurs and small and large businesses, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce...

USAID celebrates 50 years of partnership with Guyana

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on USAID celebrates 50 years of partnership with Guyana

By Kiana Wilburg The U. S. Government has a long history of partnership with Guyana, including with the private sector. In fact, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)...

CJ tosses application to challenge Magistrate’s search warrant in stolen law books saga

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on CJ tosses application to challenge Magistrate’s search warrant in stolen law books saga

Chief Justice (Ag) Roxane George SC has discharged the Order or Rule Nisi of Certiorari in the matter in which Attorney – at – law, Anil Nandlall challenged a magistrate’s directive to...

President announces 66 percent increase to teacher trainees’ stipend

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on President announces 66 percent increase to teacher trainees’ stipend

Teacher trainees from the New Year will be eligible for an increase in their stipends. This announcement was made yesterday by President David Granger as he delivered the feature address at...

Robbers target truckers on Lombard Street

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Robbers target truckers on Lombard Street

There has been a spike in the number of robberies on Lombard Street in the city, near the old headquarters of the Guyana National Cooperative Bank (GNCB). It is being reported that a gang of...

Allocations for Public Telecoms, Social Protection Ministries approved

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Allocations for Public Telecoms, Social Protection Ministries approved

Minister of Public Telecommunications Catherine Hughes yesterday defended the 2018 Budget allocations to her ministry. Responding to a request, from Opposition MP, Irfaan Alli, for an update...

Farfan and Mendes Junior Skill Level Squash Tournament…Contrasting results for the Islam twins; Taylor Fernandes wins on night two

Dec 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Farfan and Mendes Junior Skill Level Squash Tournament…Contrasting results for the Islam twins; Taylor Fernandes wins on night two

Story and photos by Sean Devers The Islam twins (Daniel and Anthony) recorded contrasting results on night two of the Farfan and Mendes Junior Skill Level Squash Tournament played at the Georgetown...

Vendors to evacuate dangerous Charity Wharf

Dec 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Vendors to evacuate dangerous Charity Wharf

The rapid and continued deterioration of the Charity Wharf on the Essequibo Coast has worsened in recent months, prompting the authorities to curtail all vending on the structure. The...

Ministry of the Presidency & KSM Investment contribute to RHTY&SC Christmas Programme

Dec 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ministry of the Presidency & KSM Investment contribute to RHTY&SC Christmas Programme

Christmas 2017 would be a lot brighter for thousands of Berbicians as the membership of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club worked beyond the call of duty to make a positive difference in the...

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