June 24, 2018

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The Baccoo speaks

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

The police did solve the crime as was noted last week. They will solve yet another, one that involved a murder. The killer would be found hiding with relatives who should know better than to uphold a...

The case of the sleeping carpenter

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The case of the sleeping carpenter

By Michael Jordan It was at around 23:00 hrs on Saturday, November 22, 2008, that police ranks from the East Coast of Demerara rushed to Lot 642 Seventeenth Street, Foulis, to find themselves...

At School of the Nations’ graduation

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on At School of the Nations’ graduation

Some humans are remarkable young people. The odds they go through and yet make it through life make them special. Mark Benschop told me that I watched his kid, Ryan grow up, and therefore he would...

Gastroparesis: When your stomach can’t take it anymore

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Gastroparesis: When your stomach can’t take it anymore

By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Gastroparesis is a disorder that happens when your stomach muscles don’t work properly. It is sometimes called “delayed gastric...

Golden Grove Secondary gets elevator

Jun 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Golden Grove Secondary gets elevator

The recently re-constructed Golden Grove Secondary School has been equipped with an elevator to, assist disabled students. And according to Region Four Education Officer (REDO), Tiffany...

Audit and scrap water users associations -PM representative urges

Jun 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Audit and scrap water users associations -PM representative urges

In 2017 it was reported by the Black Bush Polder Water User’s Association (WUA) when the Agriculture Minister, Noel Holder, and his team were there, that only 20 percent of the landowners were...

Golden Grove Secondary gets elevator

Jun 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Golden Grove Secondary gets elevator

The recently re-constructed Golden Grove Secondary School has been equipped with an elevator to, assist disabled students. And according to Region Four Education Officer (REDO), Tiffany...

The president is busy: Mr. Jagdeo, please challenge me to debate Race Relations in Guyana

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Hinds' Sight with Dr. David Hinds Comments Off on The president is busy: Mr. Jagdeo, please challenge me to debate Race Relations in Guyana

The campaign for the 2020 election has begun. The PPP has made it very clear that its political strategy would be centered on the potent issue of race. This is an area in which that party has...

EMIGRATION AND SOME OF ITS PITFALLS

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Consumer Concerns, Features / Columnists Comments Off on EMIGRATION AND SOME OF ITS PITFALLS

By PAT DIAL Consumer people all over the world are always concerned with emigration trends and in small countries like those in the Caribbean, the concern is more acute. At the CARICOM Single Market...

Our continuous psychic pain

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Countryman, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Our continuous psychic pain

By Dennis Nichols For what it’s worth, I’ve used this week’s column to traverse the road of pain – the lonely subjective kind, born of psychological trauma and empathy, including our reaction...

Trade facilitation councils

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Trade facilitation councils

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has taken a novel step by establishing trade facilitation councils with Cuba, Canada and India. These are three very important markets for...

Recycling and the greening of Guyana

Jun 24, 2018 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Recycling and the greening of Guyana

In order for Guyana to embark on this new chapter and embrace the ‘green’ agenda there will be need for massive education at all levels. The changes that will be required cannot be cosmetic but...

Patricia Sanasie’s accused killer for trial this session

Jun 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Patricia Sanasie’s accused killer for trial this session

Richard Stanton, who was charged back in 2015 with the murder of Patricia Sanasie, is scheduled to go on trial for the offence at the Demerara Assizes, according to information released by the...

PPP had nothing to say about the make-up of any agency between 1992 and 2015

Jun 24, 2018 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on PPP had nothing to say about the make-up of any agency between 1992 and 2015

In recent weeks, the minority People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has been on an indecent rampage accusing the leadership of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), the governing Coalition and its...

CARICOM Summit needs to excite the people’s imagination

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on CARICOM Summit needs to excite the people’s imagination

By Sir Ronald Sanders I wish I could say that “all eyes are on the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting to be held from 4 to 6 July in Jamaica”. But, CARICOM events have long since ceased to...

Gushing oil – What’s in it for Guyana’s Children?

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Eye on Guyana with Lincoln Lewis, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Gushing oil – What’s in it for Guyana’s Children?

I believe the oil find can benefit us, providing that we put systems in place – including laws, to manage the industry and ensure we police and make the system work. This requires a coming...

2nd annual robotic exhibition slated for July 7

Jun 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on 2nd annual robotic exhibition slated for July 7

The second annual robotics exhibition is slated for Saturday, July 7, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown. The event is sponsored by the STEM Guyana initiative and will...

INSPECTION STANDARD BENEFICIAL TO LOCAL INSPECTION BODIES

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Standards in Focus Comments Off on INSPECTION STANDARD BENEFICIAL TO LOCAL INSPECTION BODIES

The performance of inspection bodies across Guyana, whether service or regulatory, can be greatly enhanced through the implementation of the requirements of the international standard ISO/IEC...

A study of immense importance

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Book Review…, Features / Columnists Comments Off on A study of immense importance

Book: Going Crazy in the City: Neighbourhood Context and Mental Health Author: Dr Jasneth Mullings Contributor: Rainford Wilks Critic: Glenville Ashby, PhD Effectively addressing mental health...

Cumberland, Cane Grove go online – as ICT hubs commissioned

Jun 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Cumberland, Cane Grove go online – as ICT hubs commissioned

Residents of Cumberland, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) and Cane Grove, Demerara-Mahaica (Region Four) are the newest beneficiaries of the E-Government Information and Communication Technology...

The Story Within The Story…Trade wars, taxes and our hinterland roads

Jun 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on The Story Within The Story…Trade wars, taxes and our hinterland roads

By Leonard Gildarie This past week had me thinking how much of an uphill task we face in taking this country to another level. We are facing some major changes across the globe now. The superpowers...

Tropical screech owl (Megascops choliba)

Jun 24, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Tropical screech owl (Megascops choliba)

The tropical screech owl (Megascops choliba) is a small species of owl in the family Strigidae. This polymorphic species is highly variable in colour, it being overall grey-brown or (less...

More engagement urged between CARICOM, Caribbean Diaspora in US

Jun 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on More engagement urged between CARICOM, Caribbean Diaspora in US

Washington, DC– Guyana’s Ambassador to the United States Dr. Riyad Insanally has suggested that there be a more structured process of engagement between the Caribbean Diplomatic Caucus in...

Asylum seekers who fear domestic abuse or LGBTQ persecution now ineligible

Jun 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Asylum seekers who fear domestic abuse or LGBTQ persecution now ineligible

Asylum seekers can no longer seek asylum in the U.S. citing fears of domestic abuse, gang violence or fear as a LGBTQ individuals. On June 11, 2018, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions referred a...

Former clerk at GPHC finds NIS contribution not paid

Jun 24, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Former clerk at GPHC finds NIS contribution not paid

A 45-year-old woman was recently left in disbelief after she made checks at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) to enquire about her contributions. But, according to the woman, she was informed that...

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) –As with all my commentaries, this one is strictly in my personal capacity, drawing on more than fifty years of engagement with Caribbean affairs and a lifelong commitment to the cause of regional integration. I do not speak on behalf of any government or...

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Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – What do you think, Guyanese? “The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants.” Pope Leo XIV said so in Cameroon. I salute this fine American, this vicar of Christ growing in his role. What about others (leaders)? Those who “manipulate...

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