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Guyana: A failed state

Jul 20, 2019 KNews Letters 0

DEAR EDITOR, There is an incessant outpouring of dissatisfaction and helplessness coming out of Guyana. Almost on a daily basis, acts of official corruption, systematic mediocrity and waste of...

Our democratic credentials and image as a law-governed society are now on trial

Jul 20, 2019 KNews Letters 0

DEAR EDITOR, It is becoming increasingly evident that the APNU-AFC ‘Caretaker’ Government is unprepared to go along with the CCJ’s ruling on the question of holding elections within...

DEAR EDITOR, Over the years I have written numerous letters saying that consensus politics was the way forward for Guyana. I see that the Government and the Opposition have chosen to go the opposite...

Enforce the “Child Restraint” Law

Jul 20, 2019 KNews Letters 0

DEAR EDITOR, Have you noticed that every single day and moreso on weekends (and now that school holidays are here), there is one thing you’re bound to see when on the roadways of Guyana? And it is...

There should be some sort of reform in the public sector concerning pay scales and promotions

Jul 20, 2019 KNews Letters 0

DEAR EDITOR, I would like to bring to your attention a few issues I believe should be addressed before the passing of the budget this year. Young people are taught that Education is the key to...

Thank you, Caribbean Airlines!

Jul 20, 2019 KNews Letters 0

DEAR EDITOR, It will be recalled that on 5th July, 2019, I published a letter describing an unfortunate experience on Caribbean Airlines coming through Trinidad & Tobago. It is only fair,...

Canada is not indifferent to the goings-on in Guyana

Jul 20, 2019 KNews Letters 0

DEAR EDITOR, I have observed that several of the media houses in Guyana underscored the fact that Canada was not one of the signatories when a joint statement was presented by Western diplomats...

Do not underestimate us Guyanese, Mr. Henson

Jul 20, 2019 KNews Letters 0

DEAR EDITOR, I refer to Charles Sugrim’s letter, captioned “Does ExxonMobil’s Country Manager think that all Guyanese are fools?” having got our government to agree to that ridiculous DEAL!!...

The ship of Guyana is sinking

Jul 20, 2019 KNews Letters 0

DEAR EDITOR, By the time this article is read, a week would have elapsed from the 12 July 2019, when the Caribbean Court of Justice delivered certain orders consequential to its decision rendered on...

ExxonMobil didn’t “strong arm” Guyana, it severed our arms with a lopsided deal -Certified PublicAccountant

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

In 2016, the APNU+AFC Government renegotiated a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) Guyana had with ExxonMobil’s subsidiary Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), and its two other...

Local courts can and must enforce CCJ’s ruling – Jagdeo

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

Local courts of law should exercise their authority to make orders, enforcing the rulings and the consequential orders made by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on the No Confidence Motion. This...

Eric Phillips was still part of ABR when SARA oil blocks probe started

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

In May, last, Bloomberg.com had reported that the State Asset Recovery Agency (SARA) was investigating the award of two oil blocks, namely the Kaieteur and Canje, offshore Guyana. But that probe did...

First oil production storage and offloading vessel on its way

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

In a few weeks’ time, a significant milestone will be reached in Guyana with the arrival of ‘Liza Destiny’, one of the floating vessels that ExxonMobil and its partners will use to produce oil...

Crime chief “almost complete” OPR

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

The Office of Police Responsibility (OPR) is close to concluding its investigation of allegations against Crime Chief, Deputy Commissioner Lyndon Alves and a number of other ranks. This was confirmed...

No new Bills should be passed at this time – Opposition Leader

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

No legislation should be originated or amended during the period of this ‘caretaker’ government. That is the opinion of People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo. He...

Cummings Lodge man gets 30 years for killing wife

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

A 46-year-old man was yesterday sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his reputed wife. Sean Singh, who resided at Cummings Lodge, Georgetown, prior to the incident, had admitted to fatally...

Cops seek Meadow bank man for 2015 gunning down of sex worker – friend serving 20-year sentence for same crime

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

Police have issued a wanted bulletin for 38-year-old Kanand Ojha in connection with the gunning down of sex worker Nephi Luther Noel called “Nephi,” almost four years ago. The incident took place...

Dem oil company got de leaders in dem pocket

Jul 19, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists 0

Guyana is like a new baby exposed to all sorts of evil and advantage. Of course, de parent does try to protect de child but dem have some parents who does get swayed and dem does ignore de child. Dat...

Construction worker hospitalised after metal rod hits power lines

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

A 30-year-old father of three is currently hospitalised in an unconscious state at the Emergency Unit of the New Amsterdam Hospital after he came into contact with power lines on his job at Arch...

Guyana, China collaborate on traditional medicine

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

Guyana is exploring multiple areas of collaboration with China, particularly in traditional medicine. A Chinese delegation from the Jiangsu Province paid a courtesy call on Minister of Public Health,...

Proposed legislation aims at young offenders, healing wounds

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

The Restorative Justice Bill is expected to give offenders a chance to repair the harm caused by crime. The proposed legislation is part of Government‘s commitment to providing alternative...

12-year-old in Fyrish accident died from multiple injuries

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

Following the death of 12-year-old Omally Jonas of Courtland Village, Corentyne, who tragically lost his life along the Fyrish Public Road on July 5, a post mortem examination was conducted on his...

Bus conductor on rape charge for High Court trial

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

Twenty- four-year-old Dorian Fredericks was yesterday committed to stand trial in the High Court on a rape charge. It is alleged that Fredericks, a bus conductor, and of North Ruimveldt, Georgetown,...

Doctor testifies in attempted murder PI of supermarket owner

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

As the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) continues in relation to the manager of Fresco Supermarket, Xino Xi Qu, who was charged for attempting to murder Gregory Sanmoogan, one witness testified yesterday....

Police launch Records Management Information System

Jul 19, 2019 KNews News 0

The Guyana Police Force yesterday launched its Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS). The new programme will ensure efficient record-keeping, and guarantee data – including...

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