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There is need for an agreed interpretation of what rate/s should legitimately apply

May 15, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on There is need for an agreed interpretation of what rate/s should legitimately apply

DEAR EDITOR, Kaieteur News of Sunday, May 12, 2013 quotes ‘$200 (US $1) per hour’ as ‘ the new minimum wage- which translates to’$8000 weekly’ and ‘$35,000 monthly’. First of all it is...

The desirability of constructing a cohesive society

May 15, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on The desirability of constructing a cohesive society

Dear Editor, There has been much public comment on the matter of the Oliver Tambo Award to former President Forbes Burnham. My own public comments are confined to three issues arising from the public...

Speaker’s error forces Ramotar’s rejection – AG Anil Nandlall

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Speaker’s error forces Ramotar’s rejection – AG Anil Nandlall

…says President is no pawn of National Assembly By Abena Rockcliffe Even as the opposition declared that it will act in a “tit for tat” manner, as it relates to the passing of new...

Marriott investors remain alien, but Govt. says deal ‘closed’ on financing

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Marriott investors remain alien, but Govt. says deal ‘closed’ on financing

The investors in the Marriott Hotel project remain alien, but the government insists that it has bagged all the financial backers it needs for the controversial project. “The NICIL...

Army sacks officer who led Julian Ross Landing raid

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Army sacks officer who led Julian Ross Landing raid

The Guyana Defence Force Lieutenant who is presently before the court on armed robbery charges was dismissed from the organization following last Friday’s conclusion of court martial...

EZjet boss ditches lawyer, hires specialist criminal firm

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on EZjet boss ditches lawyer, hires specialist criminal firm

Two weeks after a Florida court refused him his pre-trial freedom, owner of EZjet Airways, Sonny Ramdeo, has fired his lawyer. It will be the latest legal twist in the case of the flamboyant...

Court hears…Promise to repair burnt down house saves victim’s life

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Court hears…Promise to repair burnt down house saves victim’s life

The mother of a mentally ill man is expected to tender documents in court today to support claims that her son is mentally unfit. On Monday last, Bahadur Boodram was charged with assaulting Vishal...

Expansion of crime information system imminent

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Expansion of crime information system imminent

The Citizens’ Security Programme under the Ministry of Home Affairs attracted bids from five entities for the supply and delivery of information technology equipment and accessories...

National ruggers squad reduced to 26

May 15, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on National ruggers squad reduced to 26

The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) shortlisted twenty six (26) players of which a final twenty-two (22) will be selected to represent Guyana against Barbados in the North America Caribbean...

Chennai wallop Delhi, regain top spot

May 15, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chennai wallop Delhi, regain top spot

ESPNcricinfo – Even before the match began, Chennai Super Kings got the news that they had qualified for the playoffs. Their next target was a spot in the top two, especially after they...

Mayor calls for ratings appeal panel amid tax evasion allegations

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Mayor calls for ratings appeal panel amid tax evasion allegations

By Zena Henry Stemming from allegations that Mayor Hamilton Green sought to write-off millions of dollars in property taxes owed by his wife, questions arose as to why there is no Ratings Appeals...

Sugar crunch time

May 15, 2013 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Sugar crunch time

We believe that it is time for the powers that be to either put up or shut up about sugar. This newspaper has been in the forefront of acknowledging the historical and contemporary importance of the...

GUYANA CAN BECOME THE REGIONAL CENTRE FOR TECH- VOC EDUCATION

May 15, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on GUYANA CAN BECOME THE REGIONAL CENTRE FOR TECH- VOC EDUCATION

A visit to the Government Technical Institute on Woolford Avenue is an eye-opener. The place is now equipped as it has never been in its history. It is also better managed and the students...

Caricom must be prepared to face shifting global priorities – SG

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Caricom must be prepared to face shifting global priorities – SG

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) must remain alert, proactive and responsive as it confronts the shifting priorities of the world’s dominant players, including its traditional partners, says...

Proposals from annual reports being applied, but slowly – Auditor General

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Proposals from annual reports being applied, but slowly – Auditor General

Auditor General Deodat Sharma has assured that Government is implementing recommendations in the annual reports emanating from his office, but with the existing process the results are...

Eight more GEA staffers fired

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Eight more GEA staffers fired

…as polygraph testing continues By Zena Henry The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is apparently continuing to clean house based on polygraph testing. Between Monday and yesterday, eight staffers...

West Indies Fullbore C/ships Individuals – Final Day…Braithwaite successfully defends title; 4 Guyanese in top 16

May 15, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies Fullbore C/ships Individuals – Final Day…Braithwaite successfully defends title; 4 Guyanese in top 16

By Franklin Wilson in Barbados Reigning Caribbean Individual top shot, Guyana’s Lennox Braithwaite rose above some challenging, subtle changing winds and fluctuating daylight conditions due...

RCB bites the dust despite Gayle half century

May 15, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on RCB bites the dust despite Gayle half century

ESPNcricinfo – During one of the matches that Adam Gilchrist sat out of, he complained – not without humour – about how the umpiring mistakes had all been targeting his Kings...

Eight win trip to Trinidad in COURTS promotion

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Eight win trip to Trinidad in COURTS promotion

Eight lucky COURTS customers were yesterday presented with a rewarding opportunity, that of an all-expense paid trip to Trinidad & Tobago to see the movie ‘Iron Man 3’ on Saturday at...

Corporate community pumps cash into Kennard Memorial Turf Club Independence Meet

May 15, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Corporate community pumps cash into Kennard Memorial Turf Club Independence Meet

It’s just 4 days to race time when the nation’s best thoroughbreds will take to the track while the jockeys will garner bragging rights when the Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC)...

Daniels coaching sessions underway on the East Coast

May 15, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Daniels coaching sessions underway on the East Coast

Coach Daniel Richmond is currently conducting sessions for schools on the East Coast of Demerara. Today he will be at Helena ground doing duties with the Mahaica Primary school students from...

Harbour Bridge surface safe for commute during rainy season – General Manager

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Harbour Bridge surface safe for commute during rainy season – General Manager

Resurfacing the metal deck plates of the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) with bituminous material from old tires is dependent on available funding and Government’s consideration of erecting a new...

St. Stanislaus College Inter-House Hockey Tournament…Butler and Weld make positive starts

May 15, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on St. Stanislaus College Inter-House Hockey Tournament…Butler and Weld make positive starts

Butler and Weld Houses got off to positive starts when the 2013 edition of the St. Stanislaus College Inter-House Hockey Championships bullied off last week, at the College’s Marion Forum....

Guyanese Diversity on the Caribbean Ranges

May 15, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese Diversity on the Caribbean Ranges

Dukhiram and Archer representing Antigua & Barbuda and Canada respectively By Franklin Wilson in Barbados The talent of Guyanese sportsmen and women is always recognized and...

Depressed mother torches house…Efforts were being made for psychiatric help – Husband

May 15, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Depressed mother torches house…Efforts were being made for psychiatric help – Husband

Nicola Gomes, the 34-year-old mother of seven who reportedly burnt her home to the ground has been released from police custody. The woman’s husband Orin Gomes told this publication that he learnt...