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Stakeholders Slams Minister’s ‘illegal’ appointment of Ombudsman Calls for Dr George Norton’s resignation

Mar 21, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stakeholders Slams Minister’s ‘illegal’ appointment of Ombudsman Calls for Dr George Norton’s resignation

By Sean Devers It’s not usual for a Government Minister to appoint someone to a position that is presently injuncted by Court to perform the same function, but that’s exactly what Sports Minister...

Int’l community silent on Jagdeo’s call for sanctions

Mar 21, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Int’l community silent on Jagdeo’s call for sanctions

The Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, has been calling for sanctions on government officials, for over a month, to counteract the breach of the Constitution’s protocol for the passing of a...

President Granger loses immunity after today – Jagdeo

Mar 21, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on President Granger loses immunity after today – Jagdeo

Numerous consultations with some of the best legal minds, both locally and internationally, indicate one thing, according to Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo – that the government will be illegal...

Afro-Guyanese more prone to open-angle glaucoma – Ophthalmologist notes –as World Glaucoma Week is observed at GPHC

Mar 21, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Afro-Guyanese more prone to open-angle glaucoma – Ophthalmologist notes –as World Glaucoma Week is observed at GPHC

In Guyanese patients, Open-Angle Glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma. In open-angle glaucoma, the angle in the eye where the iris meets the cornea is as wide and open as it should be, but...

AMCHAM opens office, welcomes newly-accredited US Ambassador

Mar 21, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on AMCHAM opens office, welcomes newly-accredited US Ambassador

“We see a long future of continued economic cooperation between the United States and Guyana and will do all we can to expand economic opportunities and promote growth across all sectors,” says...

It’s now the ‘Guyana Police Service’ – Reform Change Board starts work

Mar 21, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on It’s now the ‘Guyana Police Service’ – Reform Change Board starts work

The first meeting of the Police Reform Change Board (PRCB) was yesterday chaired by Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan, The Commissioner of Police, Leslie James, and the executive leadership...

Kato producing its own rice ― Village serving several communities

Mar 21, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Kato producing its own rice ― Village serving several communities

For the Indigenous Community of Kato, North Pakaraima, Potaro-Siparuni (Region 8), farming is intrinsic to the way of life for the over 400 residents, who depend on it for economic survival. Over the...

Timehri North, Hauraruni residents benefitting from improved water access

Mar 21, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Timehri North, Hauraruni residents benefitting from improved water access

Some 6,450 residents of Timehri North and 200 of Hauraruni on the East Bank of Demerara now have improved access to potable water. These projects were completed as a result of the collaborative...

National School aims at new generation of musicians/ music educators

Mar 21, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on National School aims at new generation of musicians/ music educators

To ensure Guyana receives international recognition in the areas of music and the arts, the National School of Music will be embarking on an initiative geared at preparing a new generation of...

HAPPY PHAGWAH DAY TO ALL OF GUYANA

Mar 21, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on HAPPY PHAGWAH DAY TO ALL OF GUYANA

Today, we at Kaieteur News join our Hindu Brothers and Sisters as another Phagwah Day is celebrated. We pray that as we unite to commemorate this colourful calendar activity, we will continue to...

Three important yet stupid institutions in Guyana

Mar 21, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Three important yet stupid institutions in Guyana

I may be wrong, but I was under the belief all these years that the ERC had judicial power and that it can compel an interested party to appear in front of it to testify in a matter of national...

Clarity is needed on that $72.8M payment voucher

Mar 21, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Clarity is needed on that $72.8M payment voucher

DEAR EDITOR, There is a payment voucher in circulation purportedly issued by the Ministry of Legal Affairs in favour of Dr. Francis Raphael Alexis for $72.8 million. Dr. Alexis has been retained by...

Questions about the HPV Vaccination Programme

Mar 21, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Questions about the HPV Vaccination Programme

DEAR EDITOR, The Ministry of Public Health in Guyana has stepped up its campaign to administer the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine to children in schools. There is much being said about the...

No data currently exists on the ethnic distribution of wealth in Guyana

Mar 21, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on No data currently exists on the ethnic distribution of wealth in Guyana

DEAR EDITOR, There is a myth being peddled in Guyana that “95% of the country’s wealth is owned by Indians”. Continuously repeating and legitimizing this myth as if it was an uncontested fact...

An example of a disrespectful citizen

Mar 21, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on An example of a disrespectful citizen

DEAR EDITOR, By now, most Guyanese have had a chance to hear, see and assess Bharrat Jagdeo. Much has been said and written about this individual. One observation, which does not escape most...

Guyana must obtain financial independence

Mar 21, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana must obtain financial independence

DEAR EDITOR, When I was pursuing my math education training with the University of the West Indies in the 1990’s, I was taught that developed economics dealt more in manufacturing than the...

The no confidence motion Frankenstein cannot be permitted to devour our Constitution

Mar 21, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The no confidence motion Frankenstein cannot be permitted to devour our Constitution

DEAR EDITOR, Hitherto I had restrained myself from commenting in your letters column on this No Confidence motion matter. I am aware that there is a considerable readership that wants to read my...

The country is eagerly awaiting to see how this political drama will unfold

Mar 21, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The country is eagerly awaiting to see how this political drama will unfold

DEAR EDITOR, It is clear that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is being used as the scapegoat for delaying national elections beyond the constitutionally stipulated time. This is a dangerous...

Civil society in Guyana: An uneasy alliance of momentary convenience

Mar 21, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Civil society in Guyana: An uneasy alliance of momentary convenience

Guyana is in the throes of yet another political crisis; and a political crisis in this country signifies both racial and social crises. In fact, matters are even more comprehensive and complex than...