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ImmigrationINFO…Immigration News For Our Community…Why is a Medical Exam required for a Green Card?

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationINFO…Immigration News For Our Community…Why is a Medical Exam required for a Green Card?

Attorney Gail S. Seeram, When a foreign national is trying to immigrate to the United States or adjust his status in the United States, a medical examination is required. Many foreign...

A left turn?

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A left turn?

In his recent critique of the PPP, which he had served for half a century, Ralph Ramkarran wondered whether “the baby had been thrown out with the bathwater’ when market fundamentalism replaced...

Sunday Cartoon

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

The Baccoo Speaks

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

Just this past week, we had two speedboats colliding in the river and injuring people. That is not the end of the river disasters, especially since the one I talked about is still to happen....

Why ignore Cuba’s welcome mat?

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Why ignore Cuba’s welcome mat?

By Sir Ronald Sanders Cuba has long been an economic, trade and investment opportunity that has been neglected by the 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries. This neglect could become a...

Grand Coalition Option

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Grand Coalition Option

In his analysis of the PPP’s electoral decimation, Mr Ralph Ramkarran posited that, ‘The issue of shared governance has once again been placed on the agenda by the election...

Transparency International is part of an imperialist agenda

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Transparency International is part of an imperialist agenda

Lack of transparency is not a measure of corruption, just as how inequality is not a measure of poverty. It is therefore a mistake for anyone to assume that because a country ranks lowly when it...

UNASUR proposes single South American citizenship

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on UNASUR proposes single South American citizenship

By Odeen Ishmael The sixth summit of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), held in Peru’s capital Lima concluded on November 30 with a firm proposal to create a single South American...

The season is here again

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on The season is here again

During the past weeks I decided to focus on a few things that were important to the development of the nation. These issues were wide-ranging, but certainly not controversial. Some people...

The Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis)

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis)

The Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis; previously Ara caninde) is a macaw endemic to a small area of north-central Bolivia, Brazil, known as Los Llanos de Moxos. Recent population and...

Book Review: Sections of an Orange

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Book Review: Sections of an Orange

Caribbean writer soars with inspiring novel By Dr. Glenville Ashby Anton Nimblett is yet to etch his name onto the annals of legendary Caribbean writers, but, “all in good time.” And time is on...

Man freed of causing friend’s demise

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Man freed of causing friend’s demise

A West Coast Berbice man will be singing jingle bells at home this Christmas after being acquitted of a manslaughter charge. The man, Romeo Machado, was set free when Magistrate Robbie Benn...

Man returned to jail same day released

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Man returned to jail same day released

Court regular Corwin Duff was returned to jail the same day he was released from Prison after he was arrested on a charge of Break and Enter and Larceny. Duff, of no fixed place of abode,...

Sophia man committed to stand trial in the High Court

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Sophia man committed to stand trial in the High Court

A Sophia man, who allegedly strangled his wife, was on Friday committed to stand trial in the High Court. The ruling was made by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine Beharry at the Georgetown...

Taxi driver refused bail for drug possession

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Taxi driver refused bail for drug possession

A taxi driver from North Ruimveldt Georgetown yesterday faced charges in relation to trafficking in narcotics. The man, Fenton Jarvis, 32, of 1229 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was remanded to...

Mabaruma rape victim hospitalized again

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Mabaruma rape victim hospitalized again

The 14-year-old Kumaka girl who claimed that she was brutally raped two Saturdays ago has been admitted to the Mabaruma Hospital again. According to relatives of the teen early yesterday...

Salim Bacchus PI begins

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Salim Bacchus PI begins

The preliminary inquiry into the charge of murder against alleged narcotics dealer Salim “Black Salim” Bacchus, 52, of 39 Line Path ‘D’, Skeldon, Corriverton, Corentyne, Berbice has...

Congrats to Jagan Jr. II upon Passing NY Bar and Commitment to Guyana

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Congrats to Jagan Jr. II upon Passing NY Bar and Commitment to Guyana

Dear Editor, This is in reference to “Jagan II receives money for a non-existent qualification” (KN Dec 12). I don’t think Dr. Cheddi Jagan Jr. II was being paid for his...

Mr. Hack’s position is tantamount to telling to woman “you made me do it”

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Hack’s position is tantamount to telling to woman “you made me do it”

Dear Editor, One never ceases to be amazed by the fact that once a person invokes religion, a book, prophet or savior he is granted automatic immunity regardless how insensitive,...

Trevin Hunte’s loss, and the importance of an organized community

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Trevin Hunte’s loss, and the importance of an organized community

Dear Editor, On the night of December 10, 2012, we sat before our TVs and we saw Trevin Hunte’s homecoming as a contestant on ‘The Voice’. He was excited, emotional, and his...

I urge the opposition to find out if this license still bears the name Vieira Communications Limited

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on I urge the opposition to find out if this license still bears the name Vieira Communications Limited

Dear Editor, Apparently there is still some confusion regarding the situation of the Ramroop radio License and a letter from Harry Gill in today’s newspaper confirms my suspicion that...

The perpetrator of this dastardly act should be in jail

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The perpetrator of this dastardly act should be in jail

Dear Editor, I am appalled at a report in your Tuesday Edition on an alleged rape of a 14 year old at Mabaruma in the North West District. I am further appalled at the deafening silence...

He’s gone, but took nuff, nuff Guyanese money with him

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on He’s gone, but took nuff, nuff Guyanese money with him

There hasn’t been an exception in the reaction among the world of people I interact with who have met my wife. From UG to Kaieteur News, to people I know in business and civil...

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CWI inducts first West Indies Men’s Academy Cohort to be based in Antigua & Barbuda full-time

TOTALTEC to open hospitality complex in Houston

Kaieteur News – TOTALTEC Inc., a provider of services to the energy and construction sectors here on Monday announced... more