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Coronavirus: How can we prevent a lockdown and sustain our economy?

May 17, 2020 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Coronavirus: How can we prevent a lockdown and sustain our economy?

By Dr. Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine The world is currently trying to cope with the devastation associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. There is the ongoing battle of...

Eusi Kwayana and the doctrine of “No Guilty Race”

May 17, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Hinds' Sight with Dr. David Hinds Comments Off on Eusi Kwayana and the doctrine of “No Guilty Race”

As Guyana navigates yet another ethno-political standoff, I have decided to reach into the not so distant past for one of the most profound political declarations of our country’s modern political...

I don’t have a Facebook account but this was sent to me

May 17, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I don’t have a Facebook account but this was sent to me

It has been pointed out to me by several persons over the past months that there is a Freddie Kissoon Facebook page, the contents of which they respond to. I don’t have such a Facebook account and...

Nurses Moseley, Krammer and Dhanpat are our ‘Frontline Workers’ of the Week

May 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Nurses Moseley, Krammer and Dhanpat are our ‘Frontline Workers’ of the Week

By Sharmain Grainger From time immemorial, nurses have been recognised as integral part of any health care facility. Their nurturing ability is often the feature that separates them from the rest of...

Amna Ally unaware that COVID-19 restrictions a factor in blocking Carter Centre

May 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Amna Ally unaware that COVID-19 restrictions a factor in blocking Carter Centre

Despite a letter to the United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch and five senators, which emphatically stated that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the restrictions which followed...

Immigration watching you on Facebook and Social Media…

May 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Immigration watching you on Facebook and Social Media…

By Attorney Gail Seeram When using social media on your phone, there is reason to worry that the U.S. government is watching you and even tracking your location. The Trump administration is now using...

One new COVID-19 case recorded — total confirmed cases stand at 117

May 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on One new COVID-19 case recorded — total confirmed cases stand at 117

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases now stands at 117 with the one new case recorded as at yesterday. The Ministry of Public Health has disclosed that of these 117 cases,...

Act now or face catastrophe – REEL Guyana on sea level rise

May 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Act now or face catastrophe – REEL Guyana on sea level rise

By Kemol King Year after year, seasons come when Guyana experiences severe flooding along many coastal communities. Depending on the level of erosion in a certain area, the nature and strength of its...

528 ballot boxes completed on Day 11

May 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on 528 ballot boxes completed on Day 11

On the 11th day of the National Recount exercise, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) managed to complete the recount of 49 ballot boxes, raising the total to 528 boxes the ballots casted in...

The people of Guyana are peasants

May 17, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, News, The Story within the Story Comments Off on The people of Guyana are peasants

By Leonard Gildarie Chin-up. Buckle up. The COVID-19 ride is far from over. In fact, while there will be staunch disagreements, it is my conclusions that between COVID-19 and Elections 2020, the...

It is time Guyana exercise its right to restrict behaviour/access of some observers

May 17, 2020 KNews Eye on Guyana with Lincoln Lewis, Features / Columnists Comments Off on It is time Guyana exercise its right to restrict behaviour/access of some observers

A significant section of the Guyanese population feel aggrieved and many are not feeling welcoming to the Carter Centre given the perception of the unfairness of their actions during the time of the...

Remembering the 1959 murder of a prison officer

May 17, 2020 KNews Murder and Mystery, News Comments Off on Remembering the 1959 murder of a prison officer

By Michael Jordan Every man has nightmares, sometimes, but not like the ones that tormented Vernon Lambert. In those nightmares, a burly man would be locking off his throat; he would see his...

Stranded doctor pleads for the return of Guyanese “stuck” in the US

May 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Stranded doctor pleads for the return of Guyanese “stuck” in the US

– Promises to stand all expenses including adherence to mandatory quarantine After learning of the recent Exxon chartered Flights, Resident in General Surgery at the Georgetown Public Hospital...

Veronica Cecil named BCB’s Ramphal Mother of the Year 2020

May 17, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Veronica Cecil named BCB’s Ramphal Mother of the Year 2020

Thirty-seven year-old Mrs. Veronica Cecil of Hampshire Village on Saturday last was pleasantly surprised when a delegation from the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) turned up at her residence to...

Miner surprised after police arrest worker for Berbice murder

May 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Miner surprised after police arrest worker for Berbice murder

Police in Region 8, acting on information yesterday, arrested a man wanted for the murder of a male resident of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice. In police custody is Donald Shariff called...

SHEA Charity on steadfast mission to save lives during pandemic

May 17, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on SHEA Charity on steadfast mission to save lives during pandemic

By Rehanna Ramsay While the world is dealing with a once in a lifetime pandemic which has undoubtedly changed the way people go about their daily lives, Saving Hands Emergency Aid (SHEA), a US...

“No CBC Championships in 2020” – Patrick Haynes

May 17, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on “No CBC Championships in 2020” – Patrick Haynes

By Calvin Chapman The Honourary Secretary of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF); Patrick Haynes who is also a member of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA)3×3 council,...

Attacking Golding does not change demand for credible Guyana elections result

May 17, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Attacking Golding does not change demand for credible Guyana elections result

By Sir Ronald Sanders In the wake of a report to the Permanent Council of the Organisation of American States (OAS) on the Guyana general elections of March 2, the Head of the Electoral Mission...

Proactive and resourceful doctor, Shodhan Persaud, is a “Special Person”

May 17, 2020 KNews News, Special Person Comments Off on Proactive and resourceful doctor, Shodhan Persaud, is a “Special Person”

By Malisa Playter Harry Looking for an alternative form of medicine that works for everyone may be a gruelling task since many are not qualified to offer such a service. But in East Canje, Berbice...

Bartica M&TC Sports Wall of Fame Forward thinking leadership of Mayor Marshall commended by GFF’s Forde

May 17, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bartica M&TC Sports Wall of Fame Forward thinking leadership of Mayor Marshall commended by GFF’s Forde

By Franklin Wilson One of Margret Cousins’ famous quotes says, “Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” Well, the...

CONSUMERS CONCERNS DDL sets example of Corporate Social Responsibility

May 17, 2020 KNews Consumer Concerns, News Comments Off on CONSUMERS CONCERNS DDL sets example of Corporate Social Responsibility

By Pat Dial When it was known that the legendary Dr. Yesu Persaud would be retiring as Chairman of Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), the business community and the shareholders of DDL were worried as to...

Kaieteur News Cartoon 17 – 2020

May 17, 2020 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Kaieteur News Cartoon 17 – 2020

I have some deep concerns about the COVID-19 curfew enforcement

May 17, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on I have some deep concerns about the COVID-19 curfew enforcement

Dear Editor A video purportedly showing police entering a person’s home to arrest people having a get together prompted me to write this letter. There needs to be mass dissemination of information...

Sitting of NGSA must be properly thought out

May 17, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Sitting of NGSA must be properly thought out

Dear Editor, I am hopeful that whatever the plans are in the pipeline for the sitting of the National Grade Six Assessment, they are rooted in safety and not following in CXC’s footsteps of what I...

Granger’s reaction to possible sanctions is emboldened emulation of his predecessors

May 17, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Granger’s reaction to possible sanctions is emboldened emulation of his predecessors

Dear Editor In 2007, a much younger former U.S. President Jimmy Carter wrote “Beyond the White House,” about his post-presidency work with The Carter Center, an institution he and his...

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Renuka, Mandhana consign West Indies to record loss

Chilling reminders that we are not safe

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Georgetown was plunged into shock and terror last week after two heinous incidents laid... more