April 2018

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Education about NCDs first before sugar tax is considered – Public Health Minister

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Education about NCDs first before sugar tax is considered – Public Health Minister

Guyana is taking the fight to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with education being the prime weapon of choice for health officials and other partners. Public Health Minister, Volda Lawrence, told...

Cevon’s fetes children for Easter

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Cevon’s fetes children for Easter

For the second year, Cevon’s Waste Management treated150 children on Saturday, to goodies and kites at Hymara Park. According to Linden Office Manager, Candy Jonas, the company is giving back to...

One month later, Lima Sands road defects still not corrected

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on One month later, Lima Sands road defects still not corrected

Residents of Lima Sands on the Essequibo Coast, continue to question the interest of the secular authorities, after their concerns about a poorly constructed road, appears to have gone unheard. Lima...

Garage drive-in bar hosts annual Easter ‘Give Back’ —distributes 2000 kites

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Garage drive-in bar hosts annual Easter ‘Give Back’ —distributes 2000 kites

As part of efforts to give back to the community, the Garage Drive-in Bar and Grill on Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt Gardens, hosted its annual ‘Easter Give Back’ and distributed some 2000...

Harsh dry weather continues to plague Wakapoa

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Harsh dry weather continues to plague Wakapoa

Residents of Wakapoa, Lower Pomeroon, Region Two, continue to feel the blunt effects of the harsh dry weather, which continues to plague the community for some month. Wakapoa is an indigenous...

Elderly Club 60-Plus Blazers celebrates 3rd anniversary

Apr 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Elderly Club 60-Plus Blazers celebrates 3rd anniversary

By Feona Morrison The Elderly Club 60-Plus Blazers celebrated its third anniversary on Easter Sunday during a church service held at the Brickdam Cathedral Life Centre in Georgetown. Present at the...

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...

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(Kaieteur News) – The government has issued its invitations—Expressions of Interest, the document is being studied by those whose cup is already overflowing. These persons regard opportunity not as an entitlement. And yet, curiously absent are the men and women – the workers – whose labour...

A Pin, a Principle, and the Integrity of the Caribbean

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Territorial claims are decided in court, not worn on a lapel By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – There are moments in international affairs when a seemingly small act reveals a much larger contest of principle. The recent controversy over the wearing, during official engagements in the...

How about some peace of mind for Guyanese?

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Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Where there’s darkness, nervousness roams. Where there’s uncertainty, anxiety hovers. Increasingly vocal U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot has ventured with ‘investors need peace of mind.’ I salute this version of the American...

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