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CCJ resolves land dispute between two E’bo brothers

May 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on CCJ resolves land dispute between two E’bo brothers

Trinidad -The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday resolved a family dispute involving lands in Essequibo, Guyana. In 2002, Mr. Kowsal Narine filed a claim against his brother, Mr. Deonarine...

DEMTOCO must comply with tobacco laws – Health Minister

May 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on DEMTOCO must comply with tobacco laws – Health Minister

Health officials have sent a clear signal that the tobacco industry must comply with the tobacco control legislation which was enacted last December. Led by the Minister of Public Health, Volda...

Company bids US$3.6M for the supply and delivery of medical equipment for the Ministry of Health

May 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Company bids US$3.6M for the supply and delivery of medical equipment for the Ministry of Health

(Continued from Thursday 10th 2018) For the rehabilitation of the Enmore Community Centre Ground, the Ministry of Communities received several bids. For the rehabilitation of the Wales Community...

CARICOM member states to phase out incandescent bulbs

May 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM member states to phase out incandescent bulbs

-(Thestkittsnevisobserver)– As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) moves to become more energy efficient, steps are being taken to phase out the use of incandescent bulbs. On the basis of a mandate...

$78.9M Kitty roundabout ahead of schedule – MPI

May 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on $78.9M Kitty roundabout ahead of schedule – MPI

The new Kitty roundabout, which was constructed for the sum of $78.9M, will reduce traffic congestion and make life easier for road users. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s Project...

Guyanese-born NY police captain centre of sex harassment probe

May 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese-born NY police captain centre of sex harassment probe

New York (New York Daily News)- An NYPD captain who once filed a complaint against a superior officer over alleged racist comments has become the subject of a sexual harassment investigation over...

Dem Bank predicts below 3 % growth this year

May 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Dem Bank predicts below 3 % growth this year

Despite a tough year, locally-controlled Demerara Bank Limited is reporting a 17 percent profit increase. In his review, for the half year ended March 31, 2018, Chairman of the bank, Dr. Yesu...

Ramjattan supports halted 2017 promotions of senior officer

May 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Ramjattan supports halted 2017 promotions of senior officer

-says Service Commission promoted ranks who tortured his former client Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan, has told the media that he supported the decision of President David Granger to...

Large, powerful and oppressive

May 11, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Large, powerful and oppressive

There are two main problems associated with the work of professionals within the public sector of Guyana. The first is that many of them are grossly overpaid while others are underpaid; the second is...

Police patrol nabs bicycle duo with unlicensed pistol

May 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Police patrol nabs bicycle duo with unlicensed pistol

On Wednesday night, police ranks on a mobile patrol in Dennis Street, Campbellville, at around 20:00 hrs, observed the suspicious behaviour of two males, each riding a bicycle. The ranks...

The right to protect your life and property is being violated

May 11, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The right to protect your life and property is being violated

DEAR EDITOR, There were two news items in our media that have caused serious concern and vexation in our society: A 56-year-old contractor stabbed and killed a bandit who attacked and tried to rob...

A telephonic seriousness with Anil Nandlall

May 11, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on A telephonic seriousness with Anil Nandlall

On Thursday, July 27, 2017 from his desk at Kaieteur News, Adam Harris said; “Freddie call Anil Nandlall, he wants to talk to you.” I replied, “To hell with Anil, I don’t want to speak to him...

It is not my wont to engage in ad hominem exchanges, but…

May 11, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on It is not my wont to engage in ad hominem exchanges, but…

DEAR EDITOR, It is not my wont to engage in ad hominem exchanges, but the occasion requires that I thank Mr. Mike Persaud Sr. for the encomiums he offered, albeit swallowing them at the same time....

Political witch-hunt reinforces dictatorship; will haunt us for generations

May 11, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Political witch-hunt reinforces dictatorship; will haunt us for generations

DEAR EDITOR, I stand with Dr. Ashni Singh, I stand with Winston Brassington, I stand with all those who are being victimized, I stand against political victimization. I reject the policy of...

Lincoln Lewis is either genuinely confused or attempting to skew facts and reality about SOCU

May 11, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Lincoln Lewis is either genuinely confused or attempting to skew facts and reality about SOCU

DEAR EDITOR, Lincoln Lewis’ comments on the work of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) are markedly interesting, given that he wants to talk up the need to ensure good governance and...

Festival City residents seek urgent relief from continued flooding of streets

May 11, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Festival City residents seek urgent relief from continued flooding of streets

DEAR EDITOR, For the last 15 years, I have resided in E.R. Burrowes Street, Festival City, Georgetown. Over the years of residence in this area, it is common to experience a flooded street after even...

It’s called accountability, Peeping Tom

May 11, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on It’s called accountability, Peeping Tom

DEAR EDITOR, Some 2 weeks ago, Peeping Tom expressed the truism that Guyana cannot develop without professional skills, noting simplistically at the same time that Guyana’s underdevelopment has...

The Local Govt. Commission must function without political direction

May 11, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Local Govt. Commission must function without political direction

DEAR EDITOR, The Local Govt. Commission (LGC) Act was passed in parliament in 2013, after which the LGC was formed to address and solve Local Government issues in the various municipalities and NDCs...

Keep the Golden Arrowhead flying in USA, Guyana Chronicle!

May 11, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Keep the Golden Arrowhead flying in USA, Guyana Chronicle!

DEAR EDITOR, Permit me the opportunity of thanking and congratulating the NY Editor of the Guyana Chronicle newspaper, Mr. Dennis Nelson, for his exemplary and patriotic leadership in keeping West...

SHIFT IN U.S. – NORTH KOREA RELATIONS

May 11, 2018 KNews Editorial Comments Off on SHIFT IN U.S. – NORTH KOREA RELATIONS

For almost three decades, no diplomatic relations had existed between the United States and North Korea, which the U.S. labelled a rogue state because of its development of nuclear weapons. And to...

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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