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The election campaign was the reason for not writing on Ben E. King’s death

Aug 23, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The election campaign was the reason for not writing on Ben E. King’s death

When you grew up in South Georgetown in the sixties, then Ben E. King is someone whose name is embedded in your memory bank. When King died on April 30 this year, it was ten days before Guyana’s...

Montrose granny’s killer captured

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Montrose granny’s killer captured

– tells police relative paid $700k to kill her The cat and mouse game between detectives and a ruthless killer finally ended yesterday with the capture of Colin Alleyne, the man caught on...

GRA seeks to recover $40M in vehicle taxes from Irfaan Ali

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GRA seeks to recover $40M in vehicle taxes from Irfaan Ali

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is reportedly moving to recover over $40M in taxes from former Housing Minister, Irfaan Ali. The taxes, including duties, reportedly have to do with two luxury...

GPL’s lack of supervision of Chinese contractor led to US6M cost overruns

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News 1

An explosive evaluation report of sacked Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is continuing to raise worrying questions about the management of that state-owned...

Guyana well represented at CARIFESTA XII in Haiti

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana well represented at CARIFESTA XII in Haiti

Haiti is currently the cultural capital of the Caribbean as it plays host to the Caribbean Festival of Arts, (Carifesta XII), and Guyana is well represented. Among the many nations in the colourful...

Respected Lawyer and Sports Executive, K.A. Juman-Yassin, is a ‘Special Person’

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Respected Lawyer and Sports Executive, K.A. Juman-Yassin, is a ‘Special Person’

“If I had to choose my profession again, I would again choose law. I have been able, over the years, to get satisfaction for numerous clients. At the end of the day, you cannot win all of your...

Jagdeo’s agenda was to “cuss down and run away” – Prime Minister

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo’s agenda was to “cuss down and run away” – Prime Minister

The verbal showdown that was expected between Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo during the closure of the Budget Debates on Friday did not occur. Jagdeo accused...

Dem boys seh…Irfaat is de recent crook to get ketch

Aug 23, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Irfaat is de recent crook to get ketch

Hurricane Danny was threatening de Caribbean but people in Guyana notice something strange. Danny ain’t come nowhere near Guyana. In fact, although Pradoville 2 deh so close to de seawall de...

Opposition, Govt. must find common ground to work together – PPP MP Lumumba

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition, Govt. must find common ground to work together – PPP MP Lumumba

Although tempers flared to unseen levels among politicians during the 2015 budget debates throughout last week, Opposition Parliamentarian, Odinga Lumumba said that it is imperative that both sides...

Pueblo Science to sustain collaboration with Guyana

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Pueblo Science to sustain collaboration with Guyana

There is no denying that Science holds the answers to addressing many challenges in society. This concept is one that was recently amplified by Dr Mayrose Salvador, a Physical Chemistry Scientist,...

Jagdeo failed Guyana before and is poised to do it again

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo failed Guyana before and is poised to do it again

– Harmon tells House Bharrat Jagdeo, during his presidential tenure failed Guyana terribly and is well on his way to cementing that failed legacy. That is what the Minister of State, Joseph...

Antigua & Barbuda opens US$100M modern airport

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Antigua & Barbuda opens US$100M modern airport

Antigua (Antigua Focus) – The twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda has opened one of the most modern international airports in the Caribbean. The 23,000-square metre new terminal for the...

Govt. commits to assisting organizations that cater to the vulnerable – Minister Lawrence

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. commits to assisting organizations that cater to the vulnerable – Minister Lawrence

The government is prepared to work with all persons interested in helping to develop and change the lives of the less fortunate and vulnerable. This is according to Senior Minister of Social...

All 10 Regions to get GDF Reserve detachments

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on All 10 Regions to get GDF Reserve detachments

More than 300 young males and females, from across coastal Guyana, successfully completed a two-week stint at the Guyana Defence Force 2015 edition of its Annual Camp for reservists. The...

Interesting Creatures… Crested eagle (Morphnus guianensis)

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Interesting Creatures… Crested eagle (Morphnus guianensis)

The crested eagle (Morphnus guianensis) is a large Neotropical eagle. It is the only member of the genus Morphnus. It is sparsely distributed throughout its extensive range from...

Nat’l task force, higher convictions needed to prevent rapes

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Nat’l task force, higher convictions needed to prevent rapes

By Desilon Daniels “People feel raped again when they go before the justice system,” Raquel Thomas-Caesar of Citizens against Rape (CAR) said. “Who would want to go to court when there is a...

The Story within the Story… How to apply for a house lot, ‘turn-key’ home

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on The Story within the Story… How to apply for a house lot, ‘turn-key’ home

By Leonard Gildarie In June 2013, I wrote an extensive piece on the process to apply for a house lot and those turn-key homes from Government. Despite ending the articles on housing, a stint that I...

Eccles hit-and-run…Suspect driver flees to Suriname

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Eccles hit-and-run…Suspect driver flees to Suriname

A 23-year-old taxi driver has reportedly fled to neighbouring Suriname to escape the law after crashing into two motorcyclists at Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD) earlier this month, killing a...

Shortage of skilled professionals among weaknesses in suicide fight

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Shortage of skilled professionals among weaknesses in suicide fight

As the fight against suicide continues in Guyana, stigma of and taboo with regards to mental illnesses and the shortage of skilled professionals have been recognised as weakness areas going forward....

“Be very afraid of the forensic audits” –Finance Minister warns Opposition

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on “Be very afraid of the forensic audits” –Finance Minister warns Opposition

– Jordan says $600 M disappeared between two ministries All through the 2015 budget debates last week, accusations have been rife within the National Assembly that the forensic audits,...

Lady Jags to face Cuba in crucial CFU Olympic Qualifier today

Aug 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lady Jags to face Cuba in crucial CFU Olympic Qualifier today

Despite trashing St Kitts and Nevis 8-0 in their opening game on Friday, Guyana’s senior National Women’s team will not be taking Cuba lightly when the two sides meet today in Group Four of the...

Criminals creating atmosphere of fear

Aug 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Criminals creating atmosphere of fear

By Dale Andrews Once upon a time in Guyana the television newscasts began with the depressing sounds of John King’s “How many more?” and Capleton’s “Jah Jah City”. The front pages of the...

GT Beer / Petra Organisation Futsal Tournament… West Front Road, Sophia, Bent Street, Festival City show no mercy to opponents

Aug 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT Beer / Petra Organisation Futsal Tournament… West Front Road, Sophia, Bent Street, Festival City show no mercy to opponents

West Front Road ‘Gold is Money’, Festival City, Bent Street and Sophia were all in winners row at the end of the second night of competition in the inaugural GT Beer Petra Organisation Futsal...

Diego Torres and GSSF launch PVC Archery Project in Guyana

Aug 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Diego Torres and GSSF launch PVC Archery Project in Guyana

The GSSF in collaboration with World Archery Americas, concluded phase-one of its inaugural PVC Archery Development Seminar in Georgetown, conducted by International Archer/Coach Mr. Diego Torres of...

Azore/Gonsalves welterweight title bout reintroduces ‘Guyana Fight Night’ boxing cards

Aug 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Azore/Gonsalves welterweight title bout reintroduces ‘Guyana Fight Night’ boxing cards

By Michael Benjamin The Guyana Fight Night (GFN) boxing cards was conceptualized just over three years ago by officials of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) with the aim of providing frequent...

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A lesson from the bread lines of America

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- If the American elections of 2024 delivered any one lesson to the rest of the world, it... more