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City inspector warns against purchasing unsafe meat

City inspector warns against purchasing unsafe meat

Apr 29, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on City inspector warns against purchasing unsafe meat

— Moves afoot to clamp down on errant vendors The Public Health Department of Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is warning against the dangers of purchasing uninspected meat. Meat sold...

It is our duty to ensure that our rights and interests are continuously respected and represented by those we elected to govern

It is our duty to ensure that our rights and interests are continuously respected and represented by those we elected to govern

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on It is our duty to ensure that our rights and interests are continuously respected and represented by those we elected to govern

Dear Editor, To reinforce and put structure to comments I have made on social media, Section 18.1 (a) of the 2016 Cybercrime Bill has no place in the laws of a modern liberal democracy. It...

Celebrating 180th Anniversary of Indian Arrivals Day in Guyana

Celebrating 180th Anniversary of Indian Arrivals Day in Guyana

Apr 29, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Celebrating 180th Anniversary of Indian Arrivals Day in Guyana

By Vidur Dindayal It is truly wonderful that we are celebrating Indian Arrivals Day. We say thanksgiving prayers to our forebears who suffered and toiled to make a good life for themselves and for us...

SHIFT IN U.S.-NORTH KOREA RELATIONS

SHIFT IN U.S.-NORTH KOREA RELATIONS

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on SHIFT IN U.S.-NORTH KOREA RELATIONS

For almost three decades, no diplomatic relations existed between the United States and North Korea which the U.S. labelled a rogue state. And to make matters worse, several U.S. presidents refused...

Wholesalers receive prizes in G&J anniversary promotion

Wholesalers receive prizes in G&J anniversary promotion

Apr 29, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Wholesalers receive prizes in G&J anniversary promotion

In light of celebrating their 25th anniversary, G&J Phone cards decided to give back to their wholesalers throughout the 10 different regions. The business owner, Mr. Rampertab Etwar, also known...

George Subraj Foundation to lend more support to GPHC

George Subraj Foundation to lend more support to GPHC

Apr 29, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on George Subraj Foundation to lend more support to GPHC

– will conduct major eye clinics in three Regions next month Through the United States-based George Subraj Family Foundation, cornea transplants have become a regular feature at the Georgetown...

Is Chris Ram right about trade unions, its leadership?

Is Chris Ram right about trade unions, its leadership?

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Eye on Guyana with Lincoln Lewis, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Is Chris Ram right about trade unions, its leadership?

By Lincoln Lewis The trade union is a public institution and, like every institution, ought to be subject to overview and held accountable based on its mandate and governing principles. The movement...

Big Bold and Beautiful Pageant drew mammoth crowd

Big Bold and Beautiful Pageant drew mammoth crowd

Apr 29, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Big Bold and Beautiful Pageant drew mammoth crowd

The Big Bold and Beautiful Pageant returned to the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground, Thursday night with a bang after a hiatus of two years. Promoted by Nelson Entertainment, the event drew a mammoth...

Protecting Women

Protecting Women

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Consumer Concerns, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Protecting Women

By PAT DIAL Violence against women has now become one of the terrible ailments of Guyanese society and domestic violence is an area of such violence which seems to be the most common. Incidents of...

Death visits Mrs. Doobay

Death visits Mrs. Doobay

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on Death visits Mrs. Doobay

She welcomed her visitor with refreshments;He beat her to death with a hammer By Michael Jordan The van with the two alleged killers exited the police station. I followed at a discreet distance....

Adopt the Bed and Breakfast standard to cash in on accommodation for Independence celebrations

Adopt the Bed and Breakfast standard to cash in on accommodation for Independence celebrations

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Standards in Focus Comments Off on Adopt the Bed and Breakfast standard to cash in on accommodation for Independence celebrations

As Guyana prepares to celebrate its 52nd anniversary as an independent nation during May 2018, and with the anticipated influx of foreigners for Carnival and the other events, homeowners can develop...

Domestic violence is so unnecessary

Domestic violence is so unnecessary

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Domestic violence is so unnecessary

There seems to be no end to the shocking things that are happening in Guyana at this time. There is an increase in domestic violence that is leaving women dead. There were four such deaths in the...

Many stayed and endured; that is sacrifice

Many stayed and endured; that is sacrifice

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Many stayed and endured; that is sacrifice

I don’t know if you’ve heard of the name Dr. Mark Kirton, but we were contemporary students at UG in the mid-seventies. Dr. Kirton and I graduated at the same time. We went abroad to do higher...

My Contrary Politics, the PPP and Guyana’s Critical, Independent Tradition

My Contrary Politics, the PPP and Guyana’s Critical, Independent Tradition

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Hinds' Sight with Dr. David Hinds Comments Off on My Contrary Politics, the PPP and Guyana’s Critical, Independent Tradition

One of the criticisms I face daily from government supporters is that my critique of the government, valid or invalid, serves the PPP cause. This kind of reaction is inevitable in our ethnic-based...

What increases your risk of having a heart attack?

What increases your risk of having a heart attack?

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on What increases your risk of having a heart attack?

By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine A Myocardial Infarction or commonly known as a “heart attack”, occurs when there is insufficient blood flow to a part of the heart due...

We will not be swayed – We will keep our promises

We will not be swayed – We will keep our promises

Apr 29, 2018 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on We will not be swayed – We will keep our promises

In 2011, A Partnership for National Unity – APNU – promised the Guyanese people that we would ensure good governance practices in all agencies and institutions. Further, we promised to...

It’s better to remain silent…

It’s better to remain silent…

Apr 29, 2018 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on It’s better to remain silent…

There’s an old idiom that goes something like this: It’s better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt! It seems that Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo doesn’t...

The Baccoo speaks

The Baccoo speaks

Apr 29, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

The mental sickness of people in the society has people asking why it is that there is such a high incidence of domestic violence. Every time there seems to be a lull this demon raises its head....

Dolphin Secondary, East Ruimveldt seal Round-5 victories in Republic Bank U-18 Football League

Dolphin Secondary, East Ruimveldt seal Round-5 victories in Republic...

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Kaieteur Sports- The Ministry of Education ground came alive on Sunday as the Republic Bank Schools’ Under-18 Football League wrapped up its fifth round of competition with thrilling...

Golden Jaguars to host Barbados tonight in crucial Nations League Play-In decider

Golden Jaguars to host Barbados tonight in...

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Members show confidence as they re-elect Ninvalle and executive to lead GBA

Members show confidence as they re-elect Ninvalle...

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Badminton Team enjoy decent success in Suriname

Badminton Team enjoy decent success in Suriname

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Successful 8th Charity Event hosted by Inniss Family and Nexgen Golf

Successful 8th Charity Event hosted by Inniss...

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Nine years old is latest recipient of gear from Project “Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana”

Nine years old is latest recipient of gear from...

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Electrician killed after trucks collide on Sheriff Street

Dead: Carlton Smartt Kaieteur News- A 42-year-old contractor was crushed to death on Tuesday morning after two trucks collided... more

Rising Gun Crimes in the Caribbean: Urgent Action required by all

By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News – There is an alarming surge in gun-related violence, particularly among younger... more

Personal capacity, Jagdeo’s democracy

…Hard Truths Jagdeo’s democracy (Jagdeo’s democracy) (Jagdeo’s democracy) By GHK Lall Kaieteur News-The People’s... more