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Slothful litigation is interfering with my eligibility for presidential candidacy – Irfaan Ali

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Slothful litigation is interfering with my eligibility for presidential candidacy – Irfaan Ali

Making it known that he is being considered as Presidential Candidate by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) for the upcoming general elections, former Minister of Housing, Irfaan Ali, has...

Saudis hide whereabouts of alleged Khashoggi hitman, Saud al-Qahtani

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Saudis hide whereabouts of alleged Khashoggi hitman, Saud al-Qahtani

AL JAZEERA – Saudi authorities are refusing to confirm the whereabouts of Saud al-Qahtani, the former top aide to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), according to the...

WPA joins call for speedy court hearing on no-confidence vote

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on WPA joins call for speedy court hearing on no-confidence vote

The Working People’s Alliance has asked that the government and the opposition work toward ensuring that the current debate over the no-confidence vote is swift and peaceful. Though the...

No new laws should be passed during this time – Opposition Leader says Govt. gave no commitment to this

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on No new laws should be passed during this time – Opposition Leader says Govt. gave no commitment to this

Since the No-Confidence Motion was successfully passed, the Government should desist from passing any Bill. In fact, the House should only meet to deal with matters in relation to holding General and...

Third man charged for murder of Craig resident – faces five additional charges

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Third man charged for murder of Craig resident – faces five additional charges

Wayne Anthony Chester also known as ‘Sharky’ was hauled before the court yesterday and slapped with six charges, including the murder of Purcell Junior Moore, who was shot dead during a robbery...

Venezuela to remap offshore oil, escalating tension with Guyana

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Venezuela to remap offshore oil, escalating tension with Guyana

BLOOMBERG – Venezuela will remap its Caribbean oil and gas prospects in a move that could further stoke a century-long border dispute with Guyana and collide with Exxon Mobil Corp.’s venture...

Despite 6 % decline: Minus two big producers, Gold Board, dealers record US$444M in exports

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Despite 6 % decline: Minus two big producers, Gold Board, dealers record US$444M in exports

In spite of several major challenges, 2018 turned out to be an encouraging year for the Guyana Gold Board. It was not as solid as hoped for, but it ended up being better than was thought...

Final respects for Sir Fenton

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Final respects for Sir Fenton

(TT Newsday) Barbados – In paying tribute to his father Sir Fenton Harcourt Wilworth Ramsahoye, son Bernard spoke about the distinguished lawyer’s upbringing in Guyana, his place of...

New guide introduced to improve diagnosis, treatment of Chagas Disease

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on New guide introduced to improve diagnosis, treatment of Chagas Disease

With the aim of bridging the gaps that exist in the treatment of Chagas disease, the Pan American Health Organisation [PAHO] has introduced a new guide for diagnosis and treatment According to...

The betrayal of youth

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The betrayal of youth

Hundreds of Guyanese, mainly young persons, were reported to have flocked to the MovieTowne entertainment complex, applying for mainly low-level jobs – cashiers, ushers, counter attendants and...

Maybe Granger is the most honest politician in both APNU and the AFC

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Maybe Granger is the most honest politician in both APNU and the AFC

One of the explanations from the leadership of the PNC, AFC – and certain people – about the government’s attitude to the no confidence motion (NCM), is absolutely stupid. Here...

The National Youth Policy

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The National Youth Policy

Dear Editor, Last Saturday, I attended an event organized by “The Policy Desk”, a fresh youth organization, which aims to enlighten young people about political and civil engagement in...

Targetting the young people

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Targetting the young people

Dear Editor, General and Regional Elections are imminent and I have noted the re-emergence of the various Youth organizations that claim to represent young people in Guyana. The premise of...

The attack against the Coalition for selfish reasons

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The attack against the Coalition for selfish reasons

Dear Editor, Businessman Terrence Campbell has resigned from A New and United Guyana (ANUG). This is a new political party that he formed with PPP stalwart and former PPP Speaker of the...

Recognising a need for temperate language

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Recognising a need for temperate language

Dear Editor: This nation is at the juncture of one of our most important acts of decision-making. This act can determine the future of our country and all Guyanese, as well as create long-term...

ONLY DESERVING LAWYERS SHOULD BE AWARDED SENIOR COUNSEL

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on ONLY DESERVING LAWYERS SHOULD BE AWARDED SENIOR COUNSEL

Dear Editor, The last two selections of lawyers, totaling 18 new silk attires, who were accorded the esteemed appointments to Senior Counsel in Guyana, leave a lot to be desired, to put it mildly....

Mathematical clarification on the no confidence vote

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mathematical clarification on the no confidence vote

Dear Editor, Unless a constitution specifically define majority, plurality, minimum, simple or absolute, with parameters, we must accept the highest vote as the winner or a minority in the case of...

Disrespecting young single mothers

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Disrespecting young single mothers

Dear Editor, It was brought to my attention on several occasions of a growing and an absolute disrespect towards our young, mainly African Guyanese single mothers. The situation is so dire...

No mention of ancestral lands

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on No mention of ancestral lands

Dear Editor, Having read Trotman’s email, it is revealing that the AFC is keen to resolve the Amerindian land issue but no mention of Ancestral lands of villages bought by our...

An arrogant campaigner

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on An arrogant campaigner

Dear Editor, I crave your indulgence to air my views of a highly compelling issue at hand, the “selection” of the presidential candidate of the PPP. To my astonishment, I saw Mr. Mustafa...

SAVING OUR YOUTHS

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on SAVING OUR YOUTHS

Since the passing of the no-confidence motion in Parliament on December 21, 2018, the focus has been on the government and the argument over an absolute majority in Parliament. As a result,...

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