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ImmigrationINFO: Back-track is NOT the Right Track into the United States

Apr 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationINFO: Back-track is NOT the Right Track into the United States

By Attorney Gail Seeram Many immigrants see coming to the United States as an opportunity to escape poverty, crime, and abuse and to seek a better life. With tourist visas issued at a...

Now I am referred to as a Trumpian narcissist

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Now I am referred to as a Trumpian narcissist

One of the major flaws of Homo sapiens, which is compellingly present in politicians, is how they accuse others of bad habits that they boldly embody. The latest in this line-fault of humans is...

CARICOM meeting in Guyana to discuss single market economy this week

Apr 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM meeting in Guyana to discuss single market economy this week

The Forty-Eighth Regular Meeting of Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) will be held in Georgetown, Guyana, from Monday, at the Marriott Hotel. COTED, which is a secondary organ of the...

CJIA fires back to IATA…We have no agreement with you

Apr 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CJIA fires back to IATA…We have no agreement with you

The recent increases by the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) of fees, that saw passengers’ tickets increased by $4,000 has attracted criticisms from different quarters. In addition...

No, Donald…the PPP’s embrace of adherence to the constitution is rank opportunism

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Hinds' Sight with Dr. David Hinds Comments Off on No, Donald…the PPP’s embrace of adherence to the constitution is rank opportunism

I have known former president Donald Ramotar from afar for almost forty years. During those years, we have chatted from time to time, and I find him to be one of the least offensive PPP leaders. We...

Parliament honours ex-MP convicted for terrorism

Apr 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Parliament honours ex-MP convicted for terrorism

When the National Assembly convened on Friday, it honoured Abdul Kadir, a former Member of Parliament who served on the list of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R), and as former Mayor of...

China puts gentler face on Belt and Road, hits back at critics

Apr 28, 2019 KNews China’s Modus Operandi Comments Off on China puts gentler face on Belt and Road, hits back at critics

BEIJING (Reuters) – China sought to put a gentler face on its massive plan to recreate the old Silk Road at a summit that ended yesterday, saying it must do more to explain the programme...

Hess: First floating platform almost complete; Stabroek Block will need about five

Apr 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Hess: First floating platform almost complete; Stabroek Block will need about five

As the first Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) destined for the development of Guyana’s recently discovered oil riches is expected to set sail from Singapore, Exxon is...

Important facts about Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Important facts about Hypertension (high blood pressure)

By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Patients are often in denial when they are told that they have hypertension. Some make up convincing excuses on why their pressure...

Who says there is no money in Guyana?

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Who says there is no money in Guyana?

I keep hearing that there is no money, so people cannot spend as they should. Trying to convince the naysayers is an overwhelming task. They are convinced that money is not at a premium. However, the...

A divisive and dangerous campaign

Apr 28, 2019 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on A divisive and dangerous campaign

“The more things change; the more they remain the same.” This phrase coined by French writer, Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr in 1848 can best summarise the campaign posture of the Peoples...

London is overall winner at LGC Assuria Insurance tourneyHanif cops best gross title

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on London is overall winner at LGC Assuria Insurance tourneyHanif cops best gross title

Despite some showers earlier in the week, the course at the Lusignan Golf Club was in excellent shape as golfers battled for supremac y in the Assuria Insurance tournament which was contested...

Guyana team participates in surveying and spatial Professionals Week in Vietnam

Apr 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana team participates in surveying and spatial Professionals Week in Vietnam

Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission, Mr. Trevor Benn, is currently leading a deleg ation to the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG)...

Pan American U23 Elite Road Cycling championshipsGuyana being represented by Jamal John, Romello Crawford and Briton John

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pan American U23 Elite Road Cycling championshipsGuyana being represented by Jamal John, Romello Crawford and Briton John

The trio of Jamal John, Romello Crawford and Briton John are in Mexico to represent the Golden Arrowhead at the Pan American U23 Elite Road Cycling Championships which pedals off later this week. The...

We are Guyanese first and foremost…and we have a land to build

Apr 28, 2019 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on We are Guyanese first and foremost…and we have a land to build

“This nation was not built by one ethnic group, but by all persons who came to this country and who they met. Guyana is now, and always will be, multi-religious, multi-ethnic and...

‘Mister Coconut’ – Food for thought, and more!

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Countryman Comments Off on ‘Mister Coconut’ – Food for thought, and more!

By Dennis Nichols A ‘nutty’ digression from negativity this week. Do you ever get tired of hearing about Guyana’s fabulous natural resource potential, especially when set against our plodding...

GT win Demerara Inter-Association U-19 titleAs Bookie, Spooner & Bamfield shine at Wales

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT win Demerara Inter-Association U-19 titleAs Bookie, Spooner & Bamfield shine at Wales

By Sean Devers Watched by a small but noisy gathering at Wales yesterday, Georgetown registered their second win when they beat East Bank by 151 runs to take the Demerara Inter-Association...

Araripe manakin (Antilophia bokermanni)

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Araripe manakin (Antilophia bokermanni)

The Araripe manakin (Antilophia bokermanni) is a critically endangered bird from the family of manakins (Pipridae). It was discovered in 1996 and scientifically described in 1998. The species...

RAN South Zone ChampionshipGuadeloupe beat Guyana 19-5 for first title

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on RAN South Zone ChampionshipGuadeloupe beat Guyana 19-5 for first title

Calvin Chapman story and photos The Guyana Rugby Football Union’s (GRFU) senior men’s 15s team that is popularly dubbed the ‘Green Machine’, proved to be a bit rusty for...

The Baccoo speaks

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

Road accidents continue with alarming regularity. There will be another in the coming days. A vehicle would crash while negotiating an obstacle in the road. The reason would be too much speed...

Good Hope residents infuriated at outcome of hap hazard road works

Apr 28, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Good Hope residents infuriated at outcome of hap hazard road works

Residents of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, are outraged about the outcome of results of haphazard road works done by the members of the Lusignan/Mon Repos Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC). A...

GFF/KFC U20 Independence KO Cup –EBFA LegTimehri Panthers outlast Agricola Red Triangle on sudden death penalties in opening salvo

Apr 28, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/KFC U20 Independence KO Cup –EBFA LegTimehri Panthers outlast Agricola Red Triangle on sudden death penalties in opening salvo

By Franklin Wilson Timehri Panthers almost give it away and can count themselves lucky having squandered numerous chances but were still able to walk away victoriously and in the process sent...