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Serious concerns about Govt.’s arrangement with ExxonMobil need urgent answers – Nigel Hughes

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Serious concerns about Govt.’s arrangement with ExxonMobil need urgent answers – Nigel Hughes

• Is there a ceiling for cost recovery in any given year? • How does the Govt. of Guyana intend to validate the costs? • What were the duties and tax concessions granted? By Abena...

Central Bank in response to IMF…No need to auction foreign currency, more than US$25M in system

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Central Bank in response to IMF…No need to auction foreign currency, more than US$25M in system

The country’s banking regulator believes there is no need at this time for any measures that will involve auctioning foreign currency to help stabilize foreign exchange rates. The International...

Guyanese caretaker, employer murdered in Barbados

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese caretaker, employer murdered in Barbados

Barbados (Barbados Today) – Police have confirmed the unnatural deaths of two men at Prerogative House, St George. The lifeless body of 80-year-old Vincent Robinson, who is the owner of...

Several Region Nine communities cut off by flood waters

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Several Region Nine communities cut off by flood waters

– CDC Team heads to affected areas today Several Region Nine communities are reportedly cut off after heavy rains and rising flood waters over the last two days. At least two communities...

Corruption is de disease that gun eat out Soulja Bai

Jul 03, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Corruption is de disease that gun eat out Soulja Bai

Some people are hurt by words, some by action and some by silence and de truth. De Chat-3 and Lolo Feel is two who hurt – one by action and one by words. De Chat-3 and Lolo Feel hurt by dem own...

Flooded Abary creates discomfort for farmers

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Flooded Abary creates discomfort for farmers

The water level in the Abary River is causing farmers some discomfort as they continue to lose crops and livestock. About two weeks ago the Abary River became swollen. Then the water receded...

WPA expresses commitment to widening, deepening of C’bean integration

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on WPA expresses commitment to widening, deepening of C’bean integration

– In recognition of CARICOM Day The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) in a message released yesterday, stated that it joins with Guyana and the wider Caribbean in celebrating yet...

Berbice carpenter murder…Authorities wait on US counterparts for Bisram extradition

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice carpenter murder…Authorities wait on US counterparts for Bisram extradition

It has been several months since local law enforcement officials have completed and handed over all the necessary documentation that is required to have murder suspect, Marcus Brian Bisram...

Kidney patient needs another life-saving surgery, seeks financial help

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Kidney patient needs another life-saving surgery, seeks financial help

Time is of the essence for 31-year-old Reena Sultan, a kidney patient who is in need of a second transplant. Ten years ago, the mother of one underwent a kidney transplant and now has to do...

Aspiring doctor from Belvedere Primary is Region 6 top student

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Aspiring doctor from Belvedere Primary is Region 6 top student

A twelve year old boy of Belvedere Primary, located along the Corentyne, is this year’s top student for his region at the recent National Grade Six Assessment Examination. Matthew Ramlochan...

Money–saving initiative for children launched

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Money–saving initiative for children launched

The local ‘Money Savvy Piggy Bank’ was successfully launched last week in the Ogle Room of Herdmanston Lodge. Endorsing this initiative at the ceremony was Bank of Guyana’s Deputy...

Hinterland schools among those reflecting noteworthy Maths improvements

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Hinterland schools among those reflecting noteworthy Maths improvements

The results for the National Grade Six Assessment [NGSA] are in, and those named among the top one percent have been duly recognised. Leading the way this year is 12-year-old Saskia Twahir of...

Trevor Rose’s mom says cops “know who killed him”

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Trevor Rose’s mom says cops “know who killed him”

…but more evidence needed After three years of waiting for her son’s killer(s) to be caught and brought to justice, Lillian Browne is claiming that she has been told by investigators that fashion...

Linden Technical Institute gets telescope

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Linden Technical Institute gets telescope

The Linden Technical Institute is now equipped with a telescope, thanks to the generosity of retired Deputy Civil Aviation Director, Aubrey Alexander. Linden businessman Steve Bovell, who...

Ruling looms for woman allegedly caught with ganja in house

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Ruling looms for woman allegedly caught with ganja in house

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan is set to make a ruling on Friday in the trial of Samantha Green who is accused of trafficking 990 grammes of marijuana on April 12, at Campbellville, Georgetown....

2017 Junior CASA…Cheeks beat Brewster in see-saw battle as tournament serves off yesterday morning

Jul 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2017 Junior CASA…Cheeks beat Brewster in see-saw battle as tournament serves off yesterday morning

By Sean Devers The 2017 Juniors CASA tournament served off yesterday morning at the Georgetown Club and the National Racquet Centre and the Boys U-19 singles between Guyanese Alex Cheeks and US based...

Cadet Officer accused of shooting teen to call two more witnesses in his defence

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cadet Officer accused of shooting teen to call two more witnesses in his defence

The Cadet Officer accused of shooting a 16-year-old in his mouth, allegedly during a game of Russian roulette in 2014, on Friday led his defence before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore in the...

Holder fires under-pressure Windies to sensational win

Jul 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Holder fires under-pressure Windies to sensational win

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – West Indies stunned India by 11 runs in a bizarre low-scoring encounter here yesterday to snap their losing streak and haul themselves back into the five-match series....

Guyana to host high-profile ophthalmology conference

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana to host high-profile ophthalmology conference

Guyana is hosting the 28th Ophthalmological Society of the West Indies (OSWI) Annual Regional Conference, from July 5 – 8 at the Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown. The annual OSWI...

Herstelling Masters, Rafeek XI triumph

Jul 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Herstelling Masters, Rafeek XI triumph

Herstelling Masters defeated Rubis Tropical Springs by nine wickets in the Trevor Wharton softball competition at the Georgetown Cricket Club yesterday. Batting first, Rubis Tropical Springs scored...

STEMGuyana seeks help with expansion

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on STEMGuyana seeks help with expansion

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEM clubs are an effective and enjoyable way of engaging students in STEM subjects. They allow students to gain...

Bush Lot Secondary among winners of latest Digicel Schools Football

Jul 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bush Lot Secondary among winners of latest Digicel Schools Football

Playing at the No#5 ground on the West Coast of Berbice Saturday, play in the Digicel National Schools Football tournament continued after a one week break. Bush Lot Secondary were among the winners...

Dead people living in Guyana

Jul 03, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Dead people living in Guyana

This commentary is not about the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Guyana. I am no longer at UG; my contract was terminated by the UG Council in 2012, so my activism at UG is over. It is for...

Deen, Patterson guide Essequibo Masters to victory

Jul 03, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Deen, Patterson guide Essequibo Masters to victory

A fine half century by Gopaul Deen coupled by a four-wicket haul from Richard Patterson handed Essequibo Masters a 52-run win over Amazon when the Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association...

Courts to get additional recording systems

Jul 03, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Courts to get additional recording systems

Plans are afoot to have the recently implemented recording systems installed in the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts in Berbice and Essequibo. At the Supreme Court in Georgetown, the voice...

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The private sector were cheerleaders for foreign investment

Peeping Tom… “The private sector were cheerleaders for foreign investment” Kaieteur News – The cries... more