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Guyana Tourism Authority signs historic MOU to attract Diaspora

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Tourism Authority signs historic MOU to attract Diaspora

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the United Guyanese Diaspora Global Network Corp (UGDGN) have just entered into a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to engage the Guyanese Diaspora in...

The Chronicle must be a campaign issue by the new trio

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The Chronicle must be a campaign issue by the new trio

When Charrandass Persaud voted for the no confidence motion (NCM), that was the lead story and the lead photo was the face of Persaud with the word “Judas.” Chronicle insiders told me the...

HPV vaccine for boys – the right thing to do… even if it is three years late

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on HPV vaccine for boys – the right thing to do… even if it is three years late

DEAR EDITOR, In 2010, as Minister of Health, I announced the HPV Vaccine Initiative. In 2011, we launched the HPV vaccine Initiative for girls 9 to 11 years old. The Initiative’s...

The CEO of New Amsterdam Hospital was never dismissed by the Ministry of Public Health

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The CEO of New Amsterdam Hospital was never dismissed by the Ministry of Public Health

DEAR EDITOR, It is with great concern for the professional practice of journalism by a few media outlets in Guyana, that I am writing this letter to address very glaring misinformation that...

The choice facing the electorate in a nutshell

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The choice facing the electorate in a nutshell

DEAR EDITOR, On Sunday, my dear friend David Patterson tagged me in a Facebook post that proudly announced that as an alternative to construction of a Diamond Entrance and with the help and...

Guyana’s Opportunity to Move from Third World to First World

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana’s Opportunity to Move from Third World to First World

DEAR EDITOR, It is with much interest that I read the article titled, ‘Guyana, a logistical hub for China’s expansion in the region’ in the Kaieteur News, published on 6 February, 2019....

The country cannot be allowed to drift into a state of political instability

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The country cannot be allowed to drift into a state of political instability

DEAR EDITOR, The decision by the three Commissioners appointed by the ruling coalition not to attend a meeting with representatives of the Carter Centre does not bode well for the future of...

Slothfulness and unprofessionalism at the Govt. Valuation Office

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Slothfulness and unprofessionalism at the Govt. Valuation Office

DEAR EDITOR, I wish to bring to the attention of the general public and the relevant authorities, the unprofessionalism and slothfulness of the Government Valuation Office when it comes to...

Bomb threats in schools

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Bomb threats in schools

DEAR EDITOR, Bomb threats and bomb incidents have historically always occurred in schools internationally, but the frequency, disruption, scope, and potential devastation of explosive-related...

CARICOM’S FINEST HOUR

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on CARICOM’S FINEST HOUR

DEAR EDITOR, The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) deserves full marks for the position it has adopted and the actions it has undertaken in response to the regional and international crisis that was...

THE EXPLOITATION OF GUYANA

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on THE EXPLOITATION OF GUYANA

Since the turn of the century, Caribbean Airlines has been the flagship airline carrier for Guyana. However, there has been constant pressure on Governments by Guyanese, especially those in the...

Granger’s continued hold on power… Guyana being pushed towards its worst constitutional crisis – Ram

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Granger’s continued hold on power… Guyana being pushed towards its worst constitutional crisis – Ram

By holding on to power, President David Granger is “pushing Guyana towards the worst constitutional crisis in its history”. This is the view of Attorney-at-law, Christopher Ram. Ram said that...

UG’s financial management questioned by lecturers, staff –calls made for independent audit

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on UG’s financial management questioned by lecturers, staff –calls made for independent audit

The financial management of the University of Guyana, (UG) is being brought into question by several lecturers and employees attached to the institution. So dire are the concerns over UG’s...

Disclosure of tax waivers vital for transparency in extractive industry – UK-based consulting firm

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Disclosure of tax waivers vital for transparency in extractive industry – UK-based consulting firm

Disclosure of tax waivers is an essential part of the transparency process for the extractive sectors, officials attached to United Kingdom (UK)-based consulting firm, Binder Dijker Otte (BDO) said...

Furniture maker jailed 5 yrs, fined $221M for Mon Repos coke bust

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Furniture maker jailed 5 yrs, fined $221M for Mon Repos coke bust

A furniture maker was yesterday afternoon jailed five years and fined $221.6M for large coke and ganja seizure at the Mon Repos channel area last July. According to the Customs Anti Narcotics...

Deep worry over SOCU’s cases – Minister Sharma

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Deep worry over SOCU’s cases – Minister Sharma

There is unhappiness with the current situation at the police’s Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) with regards to a number of high profile cases. A number of ex-ministers and former senior...

Shipping companies slapped with $$$M fines over unfair haulage fees

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Shipping companies slapped with $$$M fines over unfair haulage fees

The country’s competition regulator has slapped fines on a number of shipping companies for alleged price fixing. According to the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC), it has...

De boss man nice but he mouth does betray him

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on De boss man nice but he mouth does betray him

One thing dem boys don’t like is when people talk dem name. Is not dat dem does get vex. Is just dat dem does feel disrespected because dem believe dat people must seh wha deh pon dem mind to de...

Labourer remanded for simple larceny -released three weeks ago from prison

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Labourer remanded for simple larceny -released three weeks ago from prison

Three weeks after being released from prison for simple larceny, Gopaul Ramjattan found himself behind prison doors again, having been remanded for a similar offence. Ramjattan, who appeared...

Prosecution to reply to no-case submission in PI of teen who “jumped” from car

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Prosecution to reply to no-case submission in PI of teen who “jumped” from car

Attorney-at-law Sanjeev Datadin yesterday made a no-case submission in the matter involving Rick Seecharran, who is charged in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Sasia Adams....

Teen who allegedly killed man with bow and arrow charged with manslaughter

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Teen who allegedly killed man with bow and arrow charged with manslaughter

A 19-year-old who allegedly shot and killed a man with a bow and arrow following an argument, was yesterday charged and remanded to prison for the offence. Ronell Henry, a miner of Koriabo Village,...

Crew member toys with flare, causes fire on cargo boat

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Crew member toys with flare, causes fire on cargo boat

Princess Sasha K, a cargo boat that traverses from Georgetown to Region One caught fire at the Fertilizer Wharf last night. The fire started around 19:00hrs but was contained by the Guyana Fire...

Contracts signed for 44 projects in Region Five ─ contractors must employ a minimum of 20% from communities

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Contracts signed for 44 projects in Region Five ─ contractors must employ a minimum of 20% from communities

The Administration of Region 5, Mahaica-Berbice has signed contracts for 44 developmental projects in the region. The agreements were inked by the successful bidders and the Regional Executive...

Miner set alight in row over stolen cocaine

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Miner set alight in row over stolen cocaine

A 60-year-old man is said to be in critical condition after being set alight following a dispute over stolen cocaine. Police identified the victim as Chandi Randolph Moore of Haslington...

CNL Preparations – Guyana will be ready GFF Training Facility surface a great boost for Guyana – Head Coach Johnson

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on CNL Preparations – Guyana will be ready GFF Training Facility surface a great boost for Guyana – Head Coach Johnson

By Franklin Wilson With 39 days to go before Guyana and Belize square off in their final round Caribbean Nations League clash here, Golden Jaguars Head Coach, Michael Johnson has once again...

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Szeplaki wins LGC/ STP Investments Inc. Golf tournament

When silence speaks louder than words

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The United States has spoken. Reacting to the conviction of Marine Le Pen in a French... more