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Seriously, hang the school children? This is utterly ludicrous

Jan 28, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Seriously, hang the school children? This is utterly ludicrous

DEAR EDITOR, One of the APNU+AFC Cabinet members, Jaipaul Sharma, asked by the media for a comment on the escalation of violence in Guyana’s schools, stated “bring back hanging. This...

GuySuCo fooling government and the nation

Jan 28, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on GuySuCo fooling government and the nation

DEAR EDITOR, Based on press reports, GuySuCo provided a statement on its performance for the year 2019 in which it highlighted reasons for its appalling sugar production of 92,246 t sugar. The...

Large scale allocation of Guyana’s pristine rainforest breaches int’l best practice

Jan 28, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Large scale allocation of Guyana’s pristine rainforest breaches int’l best practice

DEAR EDITOR, A recent article in another newspaper titled “GFC’s hurried allocation of State forest will be a national environmental disaster” serves as a gentle reminder that public officials...

Guyanese reverse the acts of victimization/discrimination

Jan 28, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese reverse the acts of victimization/discrimination

DEAR EDITOR, By sheer accident, I ran into the path of “The Unruly Horse” where it’s rider, Mr. Anil Nandlall, eloquently (as usual) established many of the instances by this government, since...

Educating the nation about the oil and gas industry is critical

Jan 28, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Educating the nation about the oil and gas industry is critical

DEAR EDITOR, It was with absolute enjoyment that I have been able to listen to a symposium which was aired on a radio station on Wednesday and Saturday evenings of last week. Let me first admit that...

We must guard against the world becoming a more dangerous place

Jan 28, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on We must guard against the world becoming a more dangerous place

DEAR EDITOR, January 27 is the International Holocaust Day. This year it marks the seventy five years since the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops, the largest camp established by Nazis for...

I feel victimized

Jan 28, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on I feel victimized

DEAR EDITOR, I am writing this letter highlighting an issue which I am being victimized for whatever reason. I have been a resident of the North Ruimveldt community for in excess of 30 years. I have...

Would you agree with me that Guyana is a confusing place?

Jan 28, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Would you agree with me that Guyana is a confusing place?

DEAR EDITOR, Would you agree with me that Guyana is a confusing place? (Stabroek News, December 15, 2017 – Greenidge says he advised against disclosing bonus – defends decision in context...

It is up to the people of Guyana to pass judgment at the upcoming Elections

Jan 28, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on It is up to the people of Guyana to pass judgment at the upcoming Elections

DEAR EDITOR, I am open to being challenged on my observation that President David Granger, given his short reign, is on record for being the President who abused the Constitution more profusely than...

“I never resisted disclosure of ExxonMobil’s contract and US$18M signing bonus – Carl Greenidge

Jan 27, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on “I never resisted disclosure of ExxonMobil’s contract and US$18M signing bonus – Carl Greenidge

By Kiana Wilburg Foreign Secretary Carl Greenidge is vehemently denying recent allegations made by former Presidential Advisor on Petroleum, Dr. Jan Mangal, that he resisted the disclosure of the...

Guyana could lose US$5 Billion for paying Exxon’s taxes from Liza 1 & 2 alone

Jan 27, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana could lose US$5 Billion for paying Exxon’s taxes from Liza 1 & 2 alone

…Greenidge and Trotman should explain – Former Presidential Advisor Government’s refusal to renegotiate the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) for the Stabroek Block, could see Guyana losing...

$Company operating Guyana’s second largest oil block fined billions for environmental infractions$

Company operating Guyana’s second largest oil block fined billions for environmental infractions

Jan 27, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Company operating Guyana’s second largest oil block fined billions for environmental infractions

By Kemol King Anadarko is one of the better endowed oil and gas companies operating in Guyana, when it comes to the sheer acreage granted to those companies. While ExxonMobil has a 45 percent stake...

Race car driver escapes burning vehicle

Jan 27, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Race car driver escapes burning vehicle

A prominent race car driver is lucky to have escaped with minor injuries after his car, Toyota Scarlet, burst into flames at around 16:30hrs. Ravi Singh, of Lot 280 Lusignan, East Coast Demerara...

Ruptured brain aneurysm patient undergoes successful surgery

Jan 27, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Ruptured brain aneurysm patient undergoes successful surgery

When Parbattie “Ravina” Austin found out that she had a ruptured brain aneurysm that was life threatening, her entire world began to crumble. But amid the daunting medical development...

GPHC begins counselling sessions for domestic violence patients

Jan 27, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC begins counselling sessions for domestic violence patients

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) will be counselling patients that the institution is treating for domestic-violence related injuries. This is according to a senior official at the...

Linden teen stabbing…One sister released, file to be sent to DPP

Jan 27, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Linden teen stabbing…One sister released, file to be sent to DPP

One of the two sisters arrested last Friday for brutally stabbing schoolgirl Shashamani Williams has been released from police custody. She was on released on her own recognizance. Her 15-year-old...

GFF-Always Championship 2019… Fruta Conquerors claim title in pulsating final against Lady Panthers via spot kicks

Jan 27, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF-Always Championship 2019… Fruta Conquerors claim title in pulsating final against Lady Panthers via spot kicks

By Franklin Wilson Fruta Conquerors ladies added yet another title to their club’s collection when they outlasted Lady Panthers in the final of the GFF-Always Championship 2019 which took place on...

BQCS Guyana Masters Squash Tournament… Guyanese Denis Dias, Lydia Fraser wins titles as action ends on Saturday night

Jan 27, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on BQCS Guyana Masters Squash Tournament… Guyanese Denis Dias, Lydia Fraser wins titles as action ends on Saturday night

The Georgetown Club Inc. was buzzing with spectators on the final night of the BCQS Guyana Squash Masters Championships. Earning the true Masters crown was Denis Dias (GUY) in the Over 65 category....

CWI’s Regional four-day… Jaguars roar to emphatic win over Red Force – Permaul awarded by GCB for his 500 wickets

Jan 27, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on CWI’s Regional four-day… Jaguars roar to emphatic win over Red Force – Permaul awarded by GCB for his 500 wickets

By Sean Devers It took the Guyana Jaguars just 57 minutes of the final day of their CWI’s Regional four-day third round match yesterday at Providence to register an emphatic 219-run win over Red...

Copa Airlines Latest Major Golf Partner

Jan 27, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Copa Airlines Latest Major Golf Partner

President of the Lusignan Golf Club Aleem Hussain and Copa Country Manager Nadia Oudkerk announced the decision to join forces to use golf to open doors for Guyanese of all ages through training...

Mike, Ian, Imtiaz, and Shanella fly highest in COPA Airlines Inaugural Golf Tourney

Jan 27, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mike, Ian, Imtiaz, and Shanella fly highest in COPA Airlines Inaugural Golf Tourney

The Copa Airlines inaugural tournament of Saturday last saw Mike Mangal, Ian Gouveia, Imtiaz Subhan, and Shanella London excelling in their individual Flights under excellent weather and ground...

Everest CC, UG record victories

Jan 27, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Everest CC, UG record victories

Everest Cricket Club and University of Guyana registered victories when the latest round of matches in the Georgetown Cricket Association/Noble House Sea Foods second division two-day tournament...

Magnum Tonic Wine Mashramani Cup Futsal Tournament…. Sparta Boss, Leopold Street, Spartacus and Showstoppers secure wins

Jan 27, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Magnum Tonic Wine Mashramani Cup Futsal Tournament…. Sparta Boss, Leopold Street, Spartacus and Showstoppers secure wins

Sparta Boss, Leopold Street, Spartacus and Showstoppers secured opening night wins when the 3rd edition of the Magnum Tonic Wine Mashramani Cup Futsal Tournament started on Saturday at the National...

German-based study recommends gender balance among CCJ judges

Jan 27, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on German-based study recommends gender balance among CCJ judges

– only one woman judge on bench Since its inauguration in April 2005, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has had 13 judges; but only two of them have been females. The court currently has a...

Agricola tyre shop operations hinder traffic flow on EBD public road

Jan 27, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Agricola tyre shop operations hinder traffic flow on EBD public road

– Concerns raised with City Hall, Public Infrastructure Ministry A tyre shop located at Agricola, East Bank Demerara has become the subject of complaints from residents due to the congestion it...

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A call for more cultural centres

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- Burnham’s decision to divert the Indian Immigration Fund towards constructing the National... more