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The Finance Minister has changed his tune

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Finance Minister has changed his tune

Dear Editor, I have written about the quicksilver nature of this Government with regards to vitally important economic decisions which have had negative effects on our country and the fact that our...

Facts you need to know about abscesses

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Facts you need to know about abscesses

By Dr. Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Having an abscess is a painful experience; some say it’s their most painful experience. Whether we like it or not, it’s becoming...

Can CARICOM survive the CSME?

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Can CARICOM survive the CSME?

(CMC Feature) By Peter Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – When it was established in 1989, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Single Market and Economy (CSME) was intended to deepen the regional...

Recent attempts to address security are a weak public relations gimmick

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Recent attempts to address security are a weak public relations gimmick

Dear Editor, The officials of the German penal system have acknowledged that the reason for allowing murderers and other extreme anti-social criminals to live quite normal lives which include access...

Book Review…Making the Case for Ethics in Public Life

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Book Review…, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Book Review…Making the Case for Ethics in Public Life

Book: Leadership in the New Millennium: Avoiding The Culture of Corruption Author: Mahin Gosine, PhD Critic: Glenville Ashby, PhD With some twenty books to his credit, Dr Mahin Gosine’s prolific...

Ramson’s letter confirms a worrying pattern by the Guyana Bar Association

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Ramson’s letter confirms a worrying pattern by the Guyana Bar Association

Dear Editor, On February 23, 2018, Stabroek News published a letter from Mr. Charles S. Ramson, captioned “Burke’s statements included falsehoods.” The letter refuted contentions in my February...

The Road to National Unity

Feb 25, 2018 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on The Road to National Unity

From its inception A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has been committed to national unity. In fact, achievement of that elusive goal is the primary reason that A Partnership for National Unity...

Jagdeo should meet President Granger if he wants to discuss the Guyana-Venezuela Border Issue

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Jagdeo should meet President Granger if he wants to discuss the Guyana-Venezuela Border Issue

Dear Editor, I read an article on 23 February, titled ‘Gov’t hiding Venezuelan threat – Jagdeo,’ and it made me very ‘cold’ and sad. This is one of the reasons I have been advocating,...

Government’s position on the ExxonMobil deal is not being tempered by prudent pronouncements

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Government’s position on the ExxonMobil deal is not being tempered by prudent pronouncements

Dear Editor, It has been reported that Minister of State Joe Harmon, purportedly on behalf of the Government of Guyana, has said the contract between ExxonMobil local subsidiary will not be subject...

“Guyana is indeed a place like no other”

Feb 25, 2018 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on “Guyana is indeed a place like no other”

(Remarks by Minister Cathy Hughes to Region 3 residents on the observance of Guyana’s 48th Independence Anniversary) “This year, Guyana celebrates its 48th anniversary as a nation with...

When compared to Guyana’s contract… ExxonMobil does way more for Ghana in areas of employment, training

Feb 24, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on When compared to Guyana’s contract… ExxonMobil does way more for Ghana in areas of employment, training

The Government and many of its affiliates have continually praised the Guyana-ExxonMobil contract for the many opportunities it has for the training and employment of locals. But when one compares...

Financing is for GuySuCo, not the four closed estates -Enmore’s reopening in three weeks

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Financing is for GuySuCo, not the four closed estates -Enmore’s reopening in three weeks

The Enmore factory is expected to restart operations in as little as three weeks with molasses production expected to be the main production activity. It will not be on par with the level of...

Ministry to expend millions on teachers upgrade

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry to expend millions on teachers upgrade

An estimated $21.2M is slated to be expended by the Ministry of Education annually to facilitate an ongoing teachers upgrading programme. This proposed cost was submitted to the Ministry by Regional...

Worry about information overload leads government to phase transparency

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Worry about information overload leads government to phase transparency

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The Government of Guyana has decided to adopt a phased approach towards full transparency in the oil sector; at least as it relates to contracts that have been signed...

Thousands celebrate 48th Republic anniversary… By Feona Morrison and Tiana Cole

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Thousands celebrate 48th Republic anniversary… By Feona Morrison and Tiana Cole

Thousands of people from diverse backgrounds were brought together yesterday as Guyana celebrated its 48th Republic Anniversary under the theme “Let’s cooperate and celebrate Republic 48.”...

Plaisance fire destroys hotel, two houses

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Plaisance fire destroys hotel, two houses

While hundreds celebrated yesterday’s Masramani float and costume parade, tragedy struck in Plaisance for at least 35 persons. A fire destroyed three buildings, including a hotel at Lot 41 Victoria...

Two hurt in Berbice car crash

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Two hurt in Berbice car crash

Two persons are severely injured and hospitalised following an accident along Rotterdam Village, East Bank Berbice Public Road. The accident occurred around 16:30hrs on Friday afternoon. According to...

Mash fall pun a good day

Feb 24, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Mash fall pun a good day

Mash come and done. People still talking. Nuff of dem jump pun dem plane and come to Guyana because dem hear how things changing. Dem read how Guyana find oil. From de time dem hear dat dem know dat...

GTU proposes way forward on multi-million-dollar debunching issue

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GTU proposes way forward on multi-million-dollar debunching issue

Public school teachers are owed debunching money amounting to a sum bordering on $600 million. But according to General Secretary of the Guyana Teachers [GTU], Ms. Coretta McDonald, “We don’t...

Several carjackers for court -“This must not happen again,” says Acting ‘A’ Division Commander

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Several carjackers for court -“This must not happen again,” says Acting ‘A’ Division Commander

Several members of the recently dismantled carjacking ring are scheduled to appear in court soon. Acting ‘A’ Division Commander Leslie James said that police are wrapping up their investigation,...

The 1980 Constitution was intended to make Burnham, President for life

Feb 24, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The 1980 Constitution was intended to make Burnham, President for life

Forbes Burnham was a dyed-in-the- wool colonist. He admired Winston Churchill and used ‘Churchillian’ pauses in his oratory. In his personal tastes, he pandered to the trappings and tastes of...

An Outstanding Preacher

Feb 24, 2018 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on An Outstanding Preacher

Rev. William Franklin Graham Jr, known as Billy Graham, renowned Christian evangelical pastor, died Wednesday at age 99, at his home in Montreat, North Carolina. Born in 1918, to parents William and...

Outgoing Argentine Ambassador tags National Gallery collaborations

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Outgoing Argentine Ambassador tags National Gallery collaborations

President David Granger was paid a farewell courtesy call on Thursday, by outgoing Argentine Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Luis Alberto Martino. Ambassador Martino will be replaced by Dr. Felipe...

Govt. still working out kinks with Kingdom of Norway– Harmon

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. still working out kinks with Kingdom of Norway– Harmon

Guyana is still trying to arrange a meeting with officials of the Kingdom of Norway to sort out some matters standing in the way of accessing US$80M that was supposed to be used to fund the Amaila...

Goldfields rakes in US$200M, produces 160,500 ounces in 2017

Feb 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Goldfields rakes in US$200M, produces 160,500 ounces in 2017

Canada-owned Guyana Goldfields last year remained the largest private producers of gold. In its latest report of the 2017 performance, the large scale producer reported operating costs (including...

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