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Those unused accounting modules…Jagdeo deceived the nation – Ramjattan

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Those unused accounting modules…Jagdeo deceived the nation – Ramjattan

“The analogy on point here is like the lawyer who is asked to draft a law to provide for certain offences, but who knowing that those provisions will sooner catch him, then proceeds to...

A deliberate act meant to perpetuate a lack of accountability

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on A deliberate act meant to perpetuate a lack of accountability

…a serious indictment on the Auditor General’s Office – Ram By Gary Eleazar It was not by accident but rather deliberate that the Guyana Government did not operationalise two very...

AG reports expose weaknesses of Gov’t.’s manual tracking

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on AG reports expose weaknesses of Gov’t.’s manual tracking

– Ministries still to provide evidence to account for millions expended President Donald Ramotar at a recent press conference had stated that he is not too worried that billions in...

Bandit shoots accomplice during Corentyne robbery

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Bandit shoots accomplice during Corentyne robbery

An attack on a Number Eleven Village, Corentyne family went badly wrong for a gang of bandits last night, after one robber accidentally shot another, while attempting to kill a housewife whose home...

Dem boys seh…Jagdeo hide way de pit bulls

Jun 09, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Jagdeo hide way de pit bulls

Guyana got a machine that got de right name IFMAS. If it set up right then it gun ketch nuff crook but when Jagdeo buy it, he nah set it up right. He lef out de two most important part. This system...

Pressure mounts for telecoms liberalization…Digicel readies for landline competition, 4G rollout

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Pressure mounts for telecoms liberalization…Digicel readies for landline competition, 4G rollout

With just about two months left before Parliament moves into recess on August 10, pressure is mounting for the passage of new telecoms legislations that will pave the way for new players to enter the...

Rights of the Child Commission addresses concerns at NOC

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Rights of the Child Commission addresses concerns at NOC

While noting its concerns for the student population of the New Opportunity Corps (NOC), the Rights of the Child Commission (RCC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport...

Ninety one years later…GPSU has made enemies and encountered hostility in pursuit of justice

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Ninety one years later…GPSU has made enemies and encountered hostility in pursuit of justice

In the 91 years that the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has been serving Civil Servants, it has made enemies along the way and encountered hostility in the stand for justice, head of the...

City Constabulary CANNOT remove my bodyguard

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on City Constabulary CANNOT remove my bodyguard

– Acting Town Clerk A show down is looming at City Hall with the City Constabulary threatening to deny access into the compound to Sean Hinds, the controversial bodyguard of embattled...

THE UNITED STATES AGENDA AND CIVIL SOCIETY IN GUYANA

Jun 09, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE UNITED STATES AGENDA AND CIVIL SOCIETY IN GUYANA

The United States is keen to support the emergence of civil society groupings. This is true in Iraq as it is true in Venezuela and in Guyana where the United States Embassy is keen to provide...

President dubs City Hall a total disaster

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on President dubs City Hall a total disaster

– says political uncertainty preventing Local Government elections President Donald Ramotar, has broken his silence on matters hindering the effective operations of City Hall, referring...

New US$$$ “Queens Mall” for Lombard Street

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on New US$$$ “Queens Mall” for Lombard Street

GuyTRAC, a company synonymous with heavy duty equipment in Guyana is spreading its wings and diversifying into the housing and business arena. The company has announced through its Chief Executive...

Ramotar must act immediately on Constitutional mandates – GTUC

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Ramotar must act immediately on Constitutional mandates – GTUC

“The Opposition’s demands to ensure the establishment of constitutionally mandated bodies and assent to Bills constitutionally required as conditions for passage of the Anti-money Laundering and...

“Petro Caribe” funds being used for various “things” in social sector

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on “Petro Caribe” funds being used for various “things” in social sector

– President Ramotar President Donald Ramotar has said that the funds which are being accumulated from the “Petro Caribe” deal are being used for a variety of issues. According to...

East Coast Demerara police continue to target youths

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on East Coast Demerara police continue to target youths

The Guyana Police Force continues to carve niches in several East Coast Demerara communities, targeting youths in their efforts to reduce crime, by fostering better community/police relations....

The Guyana government should heed Mr. Pollard’s advice on law students

Jun 09, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Guyana government should heed Mr. Pollard’s advice on law students

Dear Editor, I wish to extend sincere thanks and appreciation to my learned friend, Brynnmor Pollard, (SC),for the excellent letter which was published in Sunday’s issue. He did not only give a...

Adam Harris impressive at Virgin Islands Meet

Jun 09, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Adam Harris impressive at Virgin Islands Meet

Guyanese residing in the Virgin Islands got a rare opportunity to witness 2012 Olympian and 2014 Commonwealth Games bound Guyana sprinter, Adam Harris as he cruised to an impressive victory at the...

Early arrival of overseas players good for chemistry

Jun 09, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Early arrival of overseas players good for chemistry

Funding for National team still a worry By Sean Devers The Persaud brothers (Tyler and Damian) are already here. The siblings arrived in Guyana from Canada yesterday with their parents and paid a...

Broken pump causes flooding in Enmore

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Broken pump causes flooding in Enmore

Residents of Enmore North, East Coast Demerara are holding their breaths, hoping that those responsible for fixing the pump that drains their community do so on time to prevent further...

Suicide Prevention Committee should be headed by a mental health professional

Jun 09, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Suicide Prevention Committee should be headed by a mental health professional

Dear Editor, The Facebook group, The Suicide Epidemic (https://www.facebook.com/groups/suicideepidemic/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ab10460/feed?view_as=public ) realizes that there have...

Friendship man shot, robbed

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Friendship man shot, robbed

Gunmen escape with wristwatch and $7000 A 34-year-old mason was making his way home around 02:30hrs yesterday when he was shot and robbed by two armed bandits at Friendship, East Bank Demerara...

YGB School’s B/Ball tournament…Saul’s tournament high 29pts leads St. Rose’s to another win

Jun 09, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on YGB School’s B/Ball tournament…Saul’s tournament high 29pts leads St. Rose’s to another win

By Sean Devers The Youth Guyana Basketball (YGB) Regional Conference Schools Tournament continued last Saturday with seven games in the Georgetown at East Coast Conferences at the Cliff Anderson...

Dr. Persaud’s odd promise of abortion services

Jun 09, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Dr. Persaud’s odd promise of abortion services

Dear Editor, Your report of Dr. Persaud’s assurances of preparation for public hospitals to offer services for elective abortions is very encouraging (2 June, 2014). Several of us have been waiting...

Police refutes Timehri woman’s assault claims

Jun 09, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Police refutes Timehri woman’s assault claims

The Guyana Police Force is refuting the allegations of a Timehri woman, Vanda Thomas-Pitt, that a male cop pushed his hand into her bosom while his colleagues held her down. Pitt, of Hyde...

More litigation or more development?

Jun 09, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on More litigation or more development?

Dear Editor, Isn’t there a surfeit of lawyers in our little Guyana? Shouldn’t we be focusing more on professions that will fast track our country’s socio-economic development? Recent reports on...

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The PPP/C is floating when it comes to public relations

Kaieteur News – Bharrat Jagdeo does not get it… and never will. His call for his party’s supporters to take to... more