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They are coming…are we prepared?

Apr 07, 2019 KNews Eye on Guyana with Lincoln Lewis, Features / Columnists Comments Off on They are coming…are we prepared?

Widespread news that Guyana is about to exploit her massive oil and gas resources will see people, from all over the world, flocking to our shores. The promised El Dorado, spoken of since I was a...

Housing Minister blames CHPA for contract award to husband- CHPA chief says board should review contract award

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Housing Minister blames CHPA for contract award to husband- CHPA chief says board should review contract award

Minister of Housing, Valerie Patterson-Yearwood, is now the subject of public scrutiny after it was publicized that her husband, Contractor and Pastor, Godfrey Yearwood, was issued housing...

Granger, Jagdeo’s declarations to Integrity Commission should be made public-TIGI Head

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Granger, Jagdeo’s declarations to Integrity Commission should be made public-TIGI Head

By Kiana Wilburg Head of Transparency International Guyana Inc. (TIGI), Dr. Troy Thomas, is of the firm conviction that the Integrity Commission Act needs to be amended to allow for the declarations...

Kaieteur News’ 25th anniversary: Glenn Lall promises to continue fighting for Guyana

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Kaieteur News’ 25th anniversary: Glenn Lall promises to continue fighting for Guyana

Kaieteur News is 25 years old. The staff celebrated that anniversary at the Pegasus Hotel last Thursday evening. Tha t same day the company launched its newest media outfit, Kaieteur Radio. Masters...

Man shot dead after attacking ranks in police station

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Man shot dead after attacking ranks in police station

Police shot and killed Teon Maxwell, 24, of Bare Root Village East Coast Demerara, yesterday, as they attempted to arrest him. Reports reaching this publication suggest that the police were reacting...

High Court dismisses extradition appeal for Guyanese wanted in US extradition

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on High Court dismisses extradition appeal for Guyanese wanted in US extradition

The High Court, on Thursday, dismissed an application by Guyanese, Troy Thomas, who is fighting extradition to the United States. The Fixed Date Application (FDA) filed by Thomas to challenge the...

AG Chambers displays misappreciation for its role in oil sector–Hughes

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on AG Chambers displays misappreciation for its role in oil sector–Hughes

By Kiana Wilburg The absence of a modernized legislative framework which responds to the challenges that come with an oil sector was pointed out, recently, by Attorney-at-Law, Nigel Hughes. It was...

Cold case murder accused beatento death days after receiving threats

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Cold case murder accused beatento death days after receiving threats

Just two days after being threatened by his co-accused, one of two men charged with murdering an Albouystown businesswoman in 2014 was beaten to death. Shaheed Alli, of Albouystown, died at...

Energy Dept. stalls approval for Liza Phase Two Permit

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Energy Dept. stalls approval for Liza Phase Two Permit

By Kiana Wilburg ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), was supposed to receive its permit for the Liza Phase Two Project on or before March 1, 2019. But a...

Tender Board procurement officer sent on more admin leave– as police questions other staffers

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Tender Board procurement officer sent on more admin leave– as police questions other staffers

A long-serving official of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) has been sent on additional leave as police continue their probe into an alleged incident of bid tampering....

Guyana loses out big time in Ogle Airport deal with ExxonMobil

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana loses out big time in Ogle Airport deal with ExxonMobil

With the coming of first oil in a matter of months, there have been endless talks about how much Guyana would benefit. However, one major deal is raising serious questions about the oversight by...

Dundee Village- a comfy little alcove where the races unite

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Dundee Village- a comfy little alcove where the races unite

By Alex Wayne It was always an exciting feeling when it was time to embark on my village focus treks, and this time around it was no exception. I was really anticipating my visit to Dundee Village,...

GHB/Solo/Bounty Paper Towel development leagueSix matches played on opening day

Apr 07, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GHB/Solo/Bounty Paper Towel development leagueSix matches played on opening day

The 2019 Bounty Paper Towel/Solo soft drink/Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) development league got underway yesterday at the Saint Stanislaus College (SSC) ground on Carifesta Avenue with two matches each...

Unicomer launches “Women Empowerment Project” in Guyana

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Unicomer launches “Women Empowerment Project” in Guyana

Unicomer Guyana Inc. on Thursday last, brought the “Women Empowerment Project” (WEP) to Guyana. It targets young entrepreneurs to equip them with skills that will better their business entities....

The Story Within The Story…Dual Citizenship and Public Office

Apr 07, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists Comments Off on The Story Within The Story…Dual Citizenship and Public Office

By Leonard Gildarie In recent years, our governance systems have entered uncharted waters, being severely tested in Parliament and at the level of our courts. We can recall all too well in...

They are coming…are we prepared?

Apr 07, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists Comments Off on They are coming…are we prepared?

Widespread news that Guyana is about to exploit her massive oil and gas resources will see people, from all over the world, flocking to our shores. The promised El Dorado, spoken of since I...

Grass fire traps elderly woman in home

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Grass fire traps elderly woman in home

An elderly woman was trapped in her home on Friday, after thick smoke emanating from a grass fire filled her home and obstructed her vision. Her son arrived just in time to locate her and guide her...

PAHO calls for equitable access to health care as World Health Day is observed

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on PAHO calls for equitable access to health care as World Health Day is observed

Millions of people in the world still lack access to health care and many are forced to choose between spending on health and other daily expenses. It is estimated that in the Americas around...

Minister and she husband don’t talk wuk in bed

Apr 07, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Minister and she husband don’t talk wuk in bed

Things can get really busy when people planning fuh celebrate dem anniversary. Last week dem boys had a lot of wuk to do to celebrate dem anniversary. At de same time dem was wukking hard to mek sure...

Illness anxiety disorder: You aren’t sick; it’s just your mind

Apr 07, 2019 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Illness anxiety disorder: You aren’t sick; it’s just your mind

By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Illness anxiety disorder is a persistent fear of having a grave medical illness. A person with this disorder pays excessive...

Carnegie celebrates 86 years

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Carnegie celebrates 86 years

On Friday the Carnegie School of Home Economics celebrated its 86th anniversary with a thanksgiving service on the lawns of the school. Principal Ms. Myrna Lee gave a report under four themes. She...

US Army, other medical missions to partner with Govt. for eye surgeries

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on US Army, other medical missions to partner with Govt. for eye surgeries

300 eye surgeries conducted in first quarter at National Ophthalmology Hospital A medical team from the United States Army is scheduled to visit Guyana soon to work with other international...

Digicel donates back-packs to students in Essequibo

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Digicel donates back-packs to students in Essequibo

During the hosting of their Fourth Annual Triple Treat event in Essequibo, Digicel Guyana paid a visit to the Al Madinah Islamic Academy. The occasion was the simple handing over on Sunday...

Conflict of Interest

Apr 07, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Conflict of Interest

The Leader of the Opposition, former President Bharrat Jagdeo, in his most recent press conference reported that he was approached by a sub-contractor about non-payment by a principal contractor....

Min. Ramjattan hints at stipends for CPGs― encouraged them to keep up the good work

Apr 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Min. Ramjattan hints at stipends for CPGs― encouraged them to keep up the good work

Members of Community Policing Groups (CPG) across the country may soon be receiving a stipend for the voluntary work they do in keeping their communities safe. This was hinted at by Minister...