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Govt. makes no effort to recover $27M from former GPL Deputy CEO

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. makes no effort to recover $27M from former GPL Deputy CEO

– DPP has no such file, no report made It was in July 2015, that Government first made the shocking announcement that two top Guyana Power and Light (GPL) executives – former Deputy Chief...

Another fascinating spectacle for Diwali

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Another fascinating spectacle for Diwali

Thousands flocked to the Kitty seawall in Georgetown and along the customary route last evening to witness yet another fascinating spectacle provided by the annual Diwali motorcade. Just over two...

Father and son perish as boat capsizes

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Father and son perish as boat capsizes

Police have recovered the bodies of a 38-year-old man and his three-year-old son, who perished after a balahoo in which they were travelling overturned at a Falls near Chinese Landing, Essequibo, at...

Scenes from Diwali Motorcade 2015

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2014 Auditor General Report…Public Service Ministry paid $4.9M for beauty course

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on 2014 Auditor General Report…Public Service Ministry paid $4.9M for beauty course

…but no evidence students attended The Auditor General Report for 2014 has zeroed in on a number of irregularities in the operations of the Public Service Ministry, under the previous...

IFMAS developers offer 65% discount on system upgrade

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on IFMAS developers offer 65% discount on system upgrade

– other available options still being looked at – Finance Minister By Kiana Wilburg Government’s current accounting system, the Integrated Financial Management and Accounting System...

Freedom House goes to work on Diwali

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Freedom House goes to work on Diwali

The Robb Street Headquarters of the Opposition, People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), posted these photos on its Facebook page yesterday. The party insisted that for those at Freedom House,...

Dem boys seh…De old Ministers controlling de new ones

Nov 11, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…De old Ministers controlling de new ones

Dem have a saying that who got luck eat pork. Poor people who owe $4,000 pun dem light bill does get dey lights cut off. To get it back dem got to pay GPL $3,000. Of course dem got some people who...

CJ to rule on motion to strike out elections petition

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on CJ to rule on motion to strike out elections petition

A ruling by Chief Justice (ag) Ian Chang, on the motion filed to strike out the petition which seeks to challenge the validity of the outcome of the recently held Regional and General elections, is...

Suffering Mahdia residents to get new water well, pump replacement

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Suffering Mahdia residents to get new water well, pump replacement

Mahdia residents who have been complaining for years now about water problems are set to receive some measure of relief soon. According to the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), its Chief Executive, Dr....

Lifespan ‘stretches’ for elderly living in own homes

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Lifespan ‘stretches’ for elderly living in own homes

…compared to those in institutional care The vacant look on their faces as you walk through the corridors of the Palms Geriatric Home tells the story in its entirety—these seniors would much...

Diwali message from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Diwali message from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha

Diwali is a unique Hindu festival which is important in Guyanese cultural life. It occurs today, on November 11th on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik. New moon (no visible moon) occurs on...

Law changes, protest committee touted to improve tendering process

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Law changes, protest committee touted to improve tendering process

The National Procurement and Tender Administration (NPTA) symposium got underway Monday, with Finance Minister Winston Jordan announcing considerations for several measures in order to make the...

“Trust your union” – GTU President appeals

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on “Trust your union” – GTU President appeals

…as court hearing on teachers’ promotion process continues “Be patient, remain calm and trust your Union,” said President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Mark Lyte, as he sought to...

Courts Pee Wee Schools Football Competition

Nov 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Courts Pee Wee Schools Football Competition

St. Angela’s crowned 2015 champions -St. Pius finish third St. Angela’s crowned an astonishing perfomance throughout this year’s Courts Pee Wee Schools Football Competition following a...

GCC and PEPSI Hikers battle to thrilling draw in GT&T opener

Nov 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCC and PEPSI Hikers battle to thrilling draw in GT&T opener

As the evening wound down for the opening night of the GT&T National Indoor Championships, the defending champs PEPSI Hikers and GCC took to the floor for the highly anticipated men’s first...

THE VOICE OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS…What is the state of real human development in Guyana?

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on THE VOICE OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS…What is the state of real human development in Guyana?

Over recent decades, the richer countries have provided much aid and loans for development in poor countries. The aid, in most cases, contributed to an increase in their debt to GDP ratio. Guyana...

Seaboard Marine CMRC

Nov 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Seaboard Marine CMRC

‘Rockstar’ Mark Maloney heading to Guyana Whenever he takes to the track you can bet that no favours are asked and none will be given. Such is the individual aggression and confidence of Barbados...

Prelims for Nat’l Drama Festival commence

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Prelims for Nat’l Drama Festival commence

The Preliminary Round of the National Drama Festival 2015 has commenced and 38 plays will be in the running for the finals which are slated for November 20. The event is collaboration between the...

Judokas qualify for International Judo tournament following recent successes

Nov 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Judokas qualify for International Judo tournament following recent successes

Several judokas were victorious in their respective categories when the Guyana Judo Association (GJA) staged a competition, the final one for the year, on the lawns of the Muslim Youth Organization...

Govt. yet to engage hinterland residents on border controversy

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. yet to engage hinterland residents on border controversy

…despite Venezuela’s ambitious plans By Abena Rockcliffe The Government of Guyana is yet to engage Guyanese citizens living near the Venezuela/ Guyana border about the dangers facing their...

GDA welcome home two-day Competition underway

Nov 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GDA welcome home two-day Competition underway

The Georgetown Domino Association (GDA) is hosting a two-day welcome home Competition for its President Faye Joseph which began yesterday and ends today at her residence 1223 Gaulding Place, South...

$46M chemicals storage facility commissioned at Mon Repos

Nov 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on $46M chemicals storage facility commissioned at Mon Repos

Government has commissioned a $46M Chemicals Storage Facility as part of the measures being put into place to ensure safety. The facility, launched on Monday, is being housed in the compound of the...

Suriname reclaims Title at Tennis IGG

Nov 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Suriname reclaims Title at Tennis IGG

Through the minor setback of losing one of the female team members to injury, the team representing Guyana at Tennis IGG 2016 had a good fight, however, were unsuccessful in their pursuit to hold...

Smalta Girls Pee Wee Schools Football Competition launched

Nov 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Smalta Girls Pee Wee Schools Football Competition launched

With FIFA’s mandate that all member associations must place a high priority on the development of women’s football, Ansa McAl under its Smalta brand has once again joined forces with the Petra...