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Govt. resorts to violating Constitution to secure win at upcoming LGE – PPP claims

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. resorts to violating Constitution to secure win at upcoming LGE – PPP claims

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is claiming that the Government, through Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, has resorted to a “blatant” violation of the Constitution “in an effort...

Development, production phases for oil pose serious tax risks for Revenue Authority – IMF

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Development, production phases for oil pose serious tax risks for Revenue Authority – IMF

The exploration, development and production phases of petroleum extraction constitute potential tax risks for the revenue administration. This salient point was outlined to the government in a report...

Strike-ready GTU hears of threats to some teachers

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Strike-ready GTU hears of threats to some teachers

Even as it mobilises its membership to engage strike action from next week, the Guyana Teachers’ Union [GTU] is looking into claims that some teachers are being dissuaded from supporting the...

Three-estate GuySuCo to barely scrape past 100,000 tonnes -minimal losses at Uitvlugt after turbine problem

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Three-estate GuySuCo to barely scrape past 100,000 tonnes -minimal losses at Uitvlugt after turbine problem

The three-estate Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is likely to barely scrape past the 100,000-tonne mark for this year, if the corporation has its way. And there is nothing much to smile about....

Minibus fare increases by $20 from Sept. 1

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Minibus fare increases by $20 from Sept. 1

Minibus passengers will soon have to fork out an additional $20 in order to meet their destinations. In fact, based on information released yesterday by the Ministry of Business, the fare increase...

Interdicted cop disarmed by wife during domestic dispute …admits to owning illegal weapon

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Interdicted cop disarmed by wife during domestic dispute …admits to owning illegal weapon

An interdicted Cadet Officer of the Guyana Police Force, who in May of this year had a criminal charge discharged against him after he compensated his victim, was detained yesterday morning in...

“Pay qualified nurses their salaries” – GPSU Vice President

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on “Pay qualified nurses their salaries” – GPSU Vice President

“We see no reason why arrangements should not be put in place to pay qualified nurses their salaries immediately after they have started working,” says Dawn Gardener, First Vice President of the...

Pomeroon man, 78, dies after boat run over by another

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Pomeroon man, 78, dies after boat run over by another

A 78-year-old man met his gruesome demise last Sunday afternoon, after he was allegedly run over by a speedboat in the vicinity of the Grant Good Intent, Lower Pomeroon River. The deceased has since...

Dem boys seh… Volda mek Li’l Joe get headache and Basil cry

Aug 21, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Volda mek Li’l Joe get headache and Basil cry

Counting votes in Guyana does always tek long. Imagine it tek hours to count less than 1,000 votes in Congress Place. Dem boys want to know if de people was learning to count like dem ABC children....

Motorcyclist dies after accident with police vehicle

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Motorcyclist dies after accident with police vehicle

An accident resulting in the death of a young man has left his relatives with several questions. However, reports from the Guyana Police Force suggest that the case is clear cut. Martinez Raphael, a...

GRA introduces $20,000 container scanning fee

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GRA introduces $20,000 container scanning fee

Following weeks of testing, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that a container scanning fee of $20,000 will be charged. The fee-charging was delayed after truckers complained of delays...

Whim girl is Region Six top CSEC performer

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Whim girl is Region Six top CSEC performer

Sixteen-year-old Darshanie Jadubir called “Anjalie” of Whim Village, East Berbice, the hometown of Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo is Region Six top performer at this year’s Caribbean...

Garden of Eden man found in pool of blood

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Garden of Eden man found in pool of blood

Police are investigating the circumstances that led to a man being found in a bloodied condition not far from his home. According to a statement, 31-year-old Munir Amin of 51 First Dam, Garden of...

Murder of school teacher… Wife given time to decide whether to testify against accused husband

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Murder of school teacher… Wife given time to decide whether to testify against accused husband

Sharon Munroe, the wife of Matthew Munroe, who is charged with the murder of school teacher Kescia Branche, was given until today to decide whether or not she will be testifying against her husband....

C’bean School boys & Girls C/Ships…. Moore (boys) & McFarlane (girls) adjudged best boxers as Guyana retains title

Aug 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on C’bean School boys & Girls C/Ships…. Moore (boys) & McFarlane (girls) adjudged best boxers as Guyana retains title

By Sean Devers For the third night in a row the three-night third annual Caribbean School boys and Girls Boxing Championships began close to two hours late and for the third year in a row Guyana...

As GNA celebrates 90 years… Govt. urged to put measures in place to retain nurses

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on As GNA celebrates 90 years… Govt. urged to put measures in place to retain nurses

Nurses and midwives account for nearly 50 percent of the health workforce. In fact of the 43.5 million health workers in the world, it is estimated that 20.7 million are nurses and midwives. However,...

CAREBACO International Under-19 Junior Championships 2018… Priyanna Ramdhani captured both Singles and Doubles crowns

Aug 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on CAREBACO International Under-19 Junior Championships 2018… Priyanna Ramdhani captured both Singles and Doubles crowns

She turned in an impressive display and Priyanna Ramdhani is now the Badminton World Federation CAREBACO Under-19 Junior Champion 2018 when she won both the Girls Singles & Girls Doubles Finals...

Guyana Cup 2018… Vera’s Finally retains crown

Aug 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Cup 2018… Vera’s Finally retains crown

Vera’s Finally led the feature, C class and Lower eight furlong race from start to finish of the Guyana Cup 2018 at the Rising Sun Turf club on Sunday to retain the Crown in the 12th Edition of...

Rotary’s differently able persons’ day of sports set for next month

Aug 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rotary’s differently able persons’ day of sports set for next month

The Rotary Club of Georgetown is working assiduously to make next month’s Day of Sports for persons with disabilities a success. Under the theme ‘Be the Inspiration’, the one-day event is...

Osmond Cummings Memorial U20 Football Tournament… Botofago and Milerock to face off in finals on Sunday

Aug 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Osmond Cummings Memorial U20 Football Tournament… Botofago and Milerock to face off in finals on Sunday

In the second semi final game played last Saturday at the Wisburg ground, Milerock FC defeated Amelia’s Ward in the penalty shoot out to occupy the next spot in the finals set to be played Sunday,...

Guyana Embassy to Brazil supports Golden Jaguars Train & Play camp in Rio

Aug 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Embassy to Brazil supports Golden Jaguars Train & Play camp in Rio

The Guyana Embassy to Brazil has been providing moral support to the players, management and staff of the Golden Jaguars who are currently on a historic “Train and Play” Camp taking place in Rio...

Former student on trial in Berbice for wedding house manslaughter

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Former student on trial in Berbice for wedding house manslaughter

A former student who was committed to stand trial for murder following a Preliminary Inquiry and had his committal reduced to manslaughter is now on trial in the High Court. The reduction of his...

GMRSC’S KOTS 3… GT Drifters’ and Bishram Rajaram looking to dominate 13-second class

Aug 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GMRSC’S KOTS 3… GT Drifters’ and Bishram Rajaram looking to dominate 13-second class

Less than a week before the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMRSC) third drag meet of the year races off at the South Dakota and the banter among local dragsters is heating up with current...

Flying Ace Cycle Club Emancipation road race pushed back to Sunday

Aug 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Flying Ace Cycle Club Emancipation road race pushed back to Sunday

The Emancipation cycle road race organised by the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) of Berbice which was scheduled for last weekend has been pushed back to this Sunday, August 26, due to unforeseen...

The invisible hand

Aug 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on The invisible hand

An ‘invisible hand’ was at work during the elections for the post of Chairperson of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR). That hand dictated the outcome of the election for the post of...

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St. Joseph High School benefits from GBA Shuttle Time project

The gas-to-energy project is a study in concealment

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Why would a government so eager to plunge a nation into over $2 billion of debt be so reluctant... more