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Recount to take 25 days, Mingo is out, no live streaming, current declaration stands until replaced

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Recount to take 25 days, Mingo is out, no live streaming, current declaration stands until replaced

– process to begin as soon as CARICOM team available – GECOM Chair The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has finally completed its work plan and finalized the constitution of the order...

NICIL rushes to compile list of “preferred bidders” for internal works, database of investors

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on NICIL rushes to compile list of “preferred bidders” for internal works, database of investors

Even as the nation continues to struggle with the start of a credible recount of the votes cast in the March 2 elections, as well as the effects of the novel Coronavirus, the National Industrial and...

Jagdeo claims GECOM Chair “often sides with APNU” …as several motions by Opposition Commissioners voted against

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo claims GECOM Chair “often sides with APNU” …as several motions by Opposition Commissioners voted against

General Secretary of the Opposition People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Bharrat Jagdeo expressed his disappointment in Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Chair, Ret’d Justice Claudette...

Police enforce COVID-19 preventive measures

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Police enforce COVID-19 preventive measures

Officers from the West Bank/West Coast Demerara have been enforcing strict measures to ensure that citizens, primarily road users are complaint with road safety regulations as well as the Ministry of...

Guyana records eighth COVID-19 death, as cases move to 73

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana records eighth COVID-19 death, as cases move to 73

Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence, yesterday afternoon confirmed an eighth death in Guyana as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old...

Pandemic is final nail in the coffin – Small loggers

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Pandemic is final nail in the coffin – Small loggers

As the stories continue to emerge as Guyana battens down the shutters against COVID-19, the fallout is continuing to affect the various sectors. Small loggers have joined the cries for help, making...

Further delays violate Guyanese people’s rights to a timely electoral process – State Dept. official

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Further delays violate Guyanese people’s rights to a timely electoral process – State Dept. official

“Further delays violate the Guyanese people’s rights to a transparent, credible, and timely electoral process.” These were the latest comments made by Acting Assistant Secretary of State...

What quarantine feel like

Apr 25, 2020 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on What quarantine feel like

Dem boys seh dem hear they got plenty lessons fuh learn from this Coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a few: China win World War 3 without firing one bullet. Europeans not bright like dem appear. Rich...

A confusing situation is developing

Apr 25, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A confusing situation is developing

It is being reported that Region 6 has begun to screen persons entering its precincts. While this effort is to be commended, questions have to be asked about the effective of the screening process....

PPP files complaint with US Dept. of Justice against lobbying firm JJ&B, LLC

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on PPP files complaint with US Dept. of Justice against lobbying firm JJ&B, LLC

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo says that his party has filed a complaint with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) against lobbying firm JJ&B, LLC for what he termed a “fraudulent...

Berbice Chamber calls for Bridge toll reduction “at this time of crisis”

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice Chamber calls for Bridge toll reduction “at this time of crisis”

The Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA) is calling for the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) to reduce the toll for vehicles crossing the structure. The request comes in...

COVID-19 measures… City Council mulls penalties for errant vendors

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on COVID-19 measures… City Council mulls penalties for errant vendors

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is contemplating possible penalties for vendors who continue to disregard precautionary measures set out by the Council and the Ministry of Public Health in...

GTT reconnects over 1,200 internet customers after error

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on GTT reconnects over 1,200 internet customers after error

Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has apologized to a batch of its customers whose internet service was disconnected on Thursday, although they claimed to have made their payments on time...

Soldiers must not wear their camouflage masks when in civilian attire – GDF

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Soldiers must not wear their camouflage masks when in civilian attire – GDF

– General public similarly advised Officers and ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) have been instructed not to wear their camouflage masks when dressed in civilian attire. Members of the...

Harmon named CEO of COVID-19 Task Force – several officials reassigned

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Harmon named CEO of COVID-19 Task Force – several officials reassigned

Director-General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Joseph Harmon, has been named as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the all-important National Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Task Force...

Let us Love, Trust and get protected by our vaccines!

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Let us Love, Trust and get protected by our vaccines!

Vaccination week in the Americas 2020 Theme: LOVE. TRUST. PROTECT. #GETVAX Speech by Hon. Volda Lawrence, Minister of Public Health Fellow Guyanese, Even as fighting the spread of COVID -19...

WORLD MALARIA DAY 2020

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on WORLD MALARIA DAY 2020

‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’ By Dr. Horace Cox Director, Vector Control Service (VCS) Today, the 25th April, 2020, Guyana joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Malaria Day, under the...

Extra COVID-19 precautions!

Apr 25, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Extra COVID-19 precautions!

A poster at a Bounty Supermart shows that customers’ body temperature will be checked once they intend to enter the establishment. Those persons who display temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius...

Rushing for the exits

Apr 25, 2020 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Rushing for the exits

They rush for the exits, as they clamber aboard whatever craft is available. Thousands of returnees are heading for their adopted homes as they bail out from a stricken Guyana, this land identified...

What Cricket means to West Indians (Part 10) Lara becomes first to break 400-run mark

Apr 25, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on What Cricket means to West Indians (Part 10) Lara becomes first to break 400-run mark

Lara became the first batsman to reach 400 runs in a test innings when he made exactly 400 not out before West Indies declared at 751-5. However, this could not compensate for defeats in the first...

Boost the Immune System

Apr 25, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Boost the Immune System

DEAR EDITOR, People can take Vitamin D, C and a good quality multivitamin with minerals. Avoid sugar and less carbohydrate. If the Immune System is strong the virus will not affect you too badly....

Contact Ron Cheong for data on how the 2020 election was rigged

Apr 25, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Contact Ron Cheong for data on how the 2020 election was rigged

There is a Guyanese computer specialist in Toronto. He gave me permission to publicize his name and email address. It is [email protected]. Mr. Cheong has brilliant data on how the tampering of...

The 2020 Election

Apr 25, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on The 2020 Election

DEAR EDITOR, My grandfather used to tell us about election rigging that took place in the 80s under the Burnham Administration and the injustices meted out to people. It was always viewed as sad...

Albion Community Center distributes face masks to members

Apr 25, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Albion Community Center distributes face masks to members

The Albion Community Centre Cricket Club (ACCCC) has joined the fight against the Novel Coronavirus- Covid 19 and has distributed face masks to its members. The distribution exercise began on...

The people of Guyana have demonstrated great maturity

Apr 25, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on The people of Guyana have demonstrated great maturity

DEAR EDITOR, Vincent Alexander in his capacity as Vice-Chairman of the PNC, in an interview with another newspaper, August 14th, 2002, made it clear that it was necessary to attack Indians;...

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Guyana’s oil bonanza is being squandered by political duels

Kaieteur News – In Guyana, politics and economics have always danced an ill-fated tango. It is difficult to say which... more