August 2018

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Analyzing the PNC’s congressional elections

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Analyzing the PNC’s congressional elections

One of the interesting dimensions of the election was the number of votes Aubrey Norton received for the vice-chair slot. It tells a story that needs elaboration. Guyana has a very small population,...

Govt. increasing bus fares, ignoring the hellish conditions under which commuters travel

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Govt. increasing bus fares, ignoring the hellish conditions under which commuters travel

Dear Editor, No matter how frustrated I had become with the system or how encouraged I was by someone who, like me, is angered by the decisions of the relevant authorities, I have tried my best to...

I have and will always abide by the rule of law

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on I have and will always abide by the rule of law

Dear editor, Please permit me a space in your letter column, to respond to an article published in the Kaieteur News by one Clinton James dated Friday 10th August, 2018 and was headlined...

$50,000 bail each for taxi drivers on unlawful ammo charge

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on $50,000 bail each for taxi drivers on unlawful ammo charge

Two taxi drivers who were arrested after police received reports of persons firing shots at Farm Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara, were yesterday arraigned before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at...

President Granger cannot be so naive as to believe the inaccuracies he peddled

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on President Granger cannot be so naive as to believe the inaccuracies he peddled

Dear Editor, Since 2015, we are witnessing high levels of unemployment and government corruption; essential drug shortages; high cost of living; 200 more burdensome taxes; high deficits; high crime...

Benefits of oil already pouring in

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Benefits of oil already pouring in

Dear Editor, Over the last week, we learnt that the American Chamber of Commerce has set up a branch in Guyana; American Airlines will soon be serving the country and a delegation of US Congressmen...

Why did the Council whimsically change the uniforms of their Constables ?

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why did the Council whimsically change the uniforms of their Constables ?

Dear Editor, I have observed what seems to be a change of uniform of constables attached to the City Constabulary of Georgetown from their traditional dark blue uniforms to light blue tops and dark...

Why aren’t we “blazing” too?

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why aren’t we “blazing” too?

Dear Editor, It is with great concern and vexation that we write to you seeking your intervention in this issue of GTT Blaze. In the early 2000’s, GT&T came into the La-Grange/...

Teachers, I beg you think again

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Teachers, I beg you think again

DEAR EDITOR, I began teaching at the age of sixteen years when my father lost the whole of his left arm in a vehicular accident. I was the eldest of ten brothers and sisters, I left Buxton Government...

That ‘lil bit of fun’ comment

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on That ‘lil bit of fun’ comment

Dear Editor That ‘lil bit of fun’ comment by a sitting minister in the Twin Island Republic was highly offensive and derogatory to women. Since when does the unravelling of a female in...

THE PNCR CONGRESS

Aug 22, 2018 KNews Editorial Comments Off on THE PNCR CONGRESS

The PNCR Congress began with pomp and fanfare on Friday August 17 and ended with Volda Lawrence being greeted with screams and thunderous applause from the delegates when it was announced that she...

Govt. resorts to violating Constitution to secure win at upcoming LGE – PPP claims

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. resorts to violating Constitution to secure win at upcoming LGE – PPP claims

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is claiming that the Government, through Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, has resorted to a “blatant” violation of the Constitution “in an effort...

Development, production phases for oil pose serious tax risks for Revenue Authority – IMF

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Development, production phases for oil pose serious tax risks for Revenue Authority – IMF

The exploration, development and production phases of petroleum extraction constitute potential tax risks for the revenue administration. This salient point was outlined to the government in a report...

Strike-ready GTU hears of threats to some teachers

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Strike-ready GTU hears of threats to some teachers

Even as it mobilises its membership to engage strike action from next week, the Guyana Teachers’ Union [GTU] is looking into claims that some teachers are being dissuaded from supporting the...

Three-estate GuySuCo to barely scrape past 100,000 tonnes -minimal losses at Uitvlugt after turbine problem

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Three-estate GuySuCo to barely scrape past 100,000 tonnes -minimal losses at Uitvlugt after turbine problem

The three-estate Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is likely to barely scrape past the 100,000-tonne mark for this year, if the corporation has its way. And there is nothing much to smile about....

Minibus fare increases by $20 from Sept. 1

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Minibus fare increases by $20 from Sept. 1

Minibus passengers will soon have to fork out an additional $20 in order to meet their destinations. In fact, based on information released yesterday by the Ministry of Business, the fare increase...

Interdicted cop disarmed by wife during domestic dispute …admits to owning illegal weapon

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Interdicted cop disarmed by wife during domestic dispute …admits to owning illegal weapon

An interdicted Cadet Officer of the Guyana Police Force, who in May of this year had a criminal charge discharged against him after he compensated his victim, was detained yesterday morning in...

“Pay qualified nurses their salaries” – GPSU Vice President

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on “Pay qualified nurses their salaries” – GPSU Vice President

“We see no reason why arrangements should not be put in place to pay qualified nurses their salaries immediately after they have started working,” says Dawn Gardener, First Vice President of the...

Pomeroon man, 78, dies after boat run over by another

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Pomeroon man, 78, dies after boat run over by another

A 78-year-old man met his gruesome demise last Sunday afternoon, after he was allegedly run over by a speedboat in the vicinity of the Grant Good Intent, Lower Pomeroon River. The deceased has since...

Dem boys seh… Volda mek Li’l Joe get headache and Basil cry

Aug 21, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Volda mek Li’l Joe get headache and Basil cry

Counting votes in Guyana does always tek long. Imagine it tek hours to count less than 1,000 votes in Congress Place. Dem boys want to know if de people was learning to count like dem ABC children....

Motorcyclist dies after accident with police vehicle

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Motorcyclist dies after accident with police vehicle

An accident resulting in the death of a young man has left his relatives with several questions. However, reports from the Guyana Police Force suggest that the case is clear cut. Martinez Raphael, a...

GRA introduces $20,000 container scanning fee

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GRA introduces $20,000 container scanning fee

Following weeks of testing, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that a container scanning fee of $20,000 will be charged. The fee-charging was delayed after truckers complained of delays...

Whim girl is Region Six top CSEC performer

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Whim girl is Region Six top CSEC performer

Sixteen-year-old Darshanie Jadubir called “Anjalie” of Whim Village, East Berbice, the hometown of Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo is Region Six top performer at this year’s Caribbean...

Garden of Eden man found in pool of blood

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Garden of Eden man found in pool of blood

Police are investigating the circumstances that led to a man being found in a bloodied condition not far from his home. According to a statement, 31-year-old Munir Amin of 51 First Dam, Garden of...

Murder of school teacher… Wife given time to decide whether to testify against accused husband

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Murder of school teacher… Wife given time to decide whether to testify against accused husband

Sharon Munroe, the wife of Matthew Munroe, who is charged with the murder of school teacher Kescia Branche, was given until today to decide whether or not she will be testifying against her husband....

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – I have spent a decade in the councils of the Organization of American States. I have watched governments come and go, seen some crises handled well and others handled badly, sat through more commemorative meetings than sessions discussing pressing issues,...

Guyana Development Bank: Promise, Potential and Peril

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(Kaieteur News) – The PPP Govt-initiated $40B Guyana Development Bank (Bank) can be great. Ordinary Guyanese-poor, harbouring inspired ideas, but lacking capital-have opportunity beckoning. Opportunity to rise from where they are to what they envision could be, should be. Again,...

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