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Follow Bartica’s lead -President at annual regatta, boardwalk commissioning

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Follow Bartica’s lead -President at annual regatta, boardwalk commissioning

President David Granger on Sunday charged the Mayor and Town Councils across the country to follow the lead of the Town of Bartica, in pursuit of initiatives, which not only promote the ‘green’...

REOs who break regulations not acting in bad faith – Harmon

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on REOs who break regulations not acting in bad faith – Harmon

Regional Executives Officers (REOs) continue to blunder before the ongoing Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which has found glaring cases where procurement rules and financial management laws are not...

Easter treats…

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Easter treats…

Arriving passengers on Caribbean Airlines, Suriname Airways and COPA were in for a treat on Saturday as airport staff distributed kites, cross buns and non-alcoholic beverages on Saturday, March 31...

Directors reappointed on several key state boards

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Directors reappointed on several key state boards

The Board of Directors for the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has been appointed for the period December 7, 2017 to December 6, 2019, according the Official Gazette of March 24, 2018. The...

The words of Granger and Trotman: A comparison

Apr 03, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The words of Granger and Trotman: A comparison

It is a well established practice in the media that when a personality in the spotlight goes before the cameras to offer an apology or explanation, there follows an in depth analysis of how the words...

Tragedy for Berbice family

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Tragedy for Berbice family

A family from Number 45 Village, Corentyne, East Berbice suffered a major tragedy yesterday. The family members were reportedly out for the Easter celebrations when fire, which started shortly before...

There is no need for anti-dumping legislation

Apr 03, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on There is no need for anti-dumping legislation

There has been a call from within the local private sector for the government to institute anti-dumping legislation. The call has come from a leading official of the Private Sector Commission but it...

Kite flying….a cherished Guyanese tradition

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Kite flying….a cherished Guyanese tradition

Easter is one of the most celebrated holidays in Guyana. In addition to its symbolism of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the occasion is marked by kite-flying activities nationwide. Indeed, kite...

Rupununi Rodeo improving with time

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Rupununi Rodeo improving with time

“There is no other place in the world that has activities like these; there are places in Brazil but this is unique. It’s good work; keep it going and in a few years, this is going to be the...

Christmas Eve night burglar jailed

Apr 03, 2018 KNews Court Stories, News Comments Off on Christmas Eve night burglar jailed

A man who waited until his neighbours left and went out for their Christmas Eve Night outing then broke and entered the dwelling house has been jailed for eight months. Safraz Ally, 26, of East...

Local U.S. Embassy to now conduct Cuban immigrants’ interviews

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Local U.S. Embassy to now conduct Cuban immigrants’ interviews

The U.S. Department of State has announced that it has shifted the appointment and interviewing of Cuban immigrants to its local embassy in Georgetown. In the announcement last week, the department...

Technical training a key element in Guyana development – Education Minister

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Technical training a key element in Guyana development – Education Minister

-CTVET poised to give instrumental support A variety of training needs will have to be met if Guyana is to be a viable nation of the 21st century. This observation was recently made by Minister of...

‘Bartica Regatta ‘one of the biggest ever’ – Mayor

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Bartica Regatta ‘one of the biggest ever’ – Mayor

There has been a “vast increase” in the number of people visiting this year’s Easter Regatta in Bartica, Mayor Gifford Marshall said. The annual event takes place over the Easter weekend. The...

GWI advancing improved water supply and quality in Region Three

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GWI advancing improved water supply and quality in Region Three

Before the end of May, some 1,500 additional house lots in Region Three alone will have access to water supply for the first time. This move comes as part of the Guyana Water Incorporated [GWI]...

Observing Lawful and Fair Termination and Dismissal

Apr 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Observing Lawful and Fair Termination and Dismissal

DEAR EDITOR, I would like to share with your readers, some thoughts and facts on the issue of Observing Lawful and Fair Termination and Dismissal from employment, both in the private and public...

A welcome ceremony that comes across as poor politics and public relations

Apr 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on A welcome ceremony that comes across as poor politics and public relations

DEAR EDITOR, According to the Guyana Chronicle (April 1, 2018) Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo is scheduled to return to Guyana this week after being away in the United States (U.S) for two months,...

The public knows which Govt. it prefers to be responsible for this nation’s affairs

Apr 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The public knows which Govt. it prefers to be responsible for this nation’s affairs

DEAR EDITOR, Referring to the article, “Govt’s meeting with British experts was publicity stunt”, via Kaieteur News of March 23, 2018. What does one expect from an Opposition Leader whose only...

Mr. Jagmohan’s perceptions are excellent

Apr 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Jagmohan’s perceptions are excellent

DEAR EDITOR, I refer to a letter in yesterday’s Kaieteur News written by Mr. Doodnauth Jagmohan captioned “There are Dictators in the AFC”. In this letter, the writer accuses a senior Minister...

Some truths about the late Cheddi Jagan

Apr 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Some truths about the late Cheddi Jagan

DEAR EDITOR, The past two weeks witnessed some remarkable outpourings of praise for the late Cheddi Jagan on his 21st death anniversary and his 100th birthday, had he lived, thus it would be...

Guyanese & C’bean-Americans will not collectively benefit from the U.S. census

Apr 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese & C’bean-Americans will not collectively benefit from the U.S. census

DEAR EDITOR, Article 1, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides, “Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States … according to their respective Numbers...

APRIL IS SEXUAL AWARENESS MONTH

Apr 03, 2018 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on APRIL IS SEXUAL AWARENESS MONTH

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is celebrated in April every year around the world to raise public awareness about sexual assault against persons, especially women and children. It is also...