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Set elections date immediately – US, UK, EU tell President Granger

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

-earliest date for polls will be February month – end – GECOM chair advises Hours after the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) informed President David Granger yesterday that the...

Granger will face protests everywhere he goes until he names election date – Jagdeo

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

President David Granger will face the brunt of protests from the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) until he names a date for General and Regional Elections. This is according to the party’s...

I am not in breach of the Constitution – Granger

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

President David Granger yesterday insisted that the Coalition is not in breach of the Constitution. The president also made it clear that the western diplomats should allow his Government to resolve...

Exxon shortchanging Guyanese again

Sep 20, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists 0

When Exxon and Tullow announce that dem find more oil de news cause more people to get jealous. Man in Trinidad write how it look like all Guyanese can go in dem backyard wid a fork and dig up oil....

Legal challenge to SARA Act put case over sale of Sanata Complex on hold

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

The legal challenge over the State Asset Recovery Agency (SARA) Act has resulted in a stay of proceeding filed by SARA to recover more than $3 B for the sale of the Sanata Textile property which was...

GTUC criticizes western diplomats over elections statement

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), yesterday, said it is concerned in the strongest possible term about the out-of-order statement issued by the United States, United Kingdom and European...

Georgetown Chamber urges election no later than February month-end

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

The looming prospects of early general elections have riveted the country in the last nine months. From court cases to protests to long press conferences from the different sides of the political...

ICE agents to escort Roger Khan to Guyana today

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

Convicted drug trafficker, Shaheed ‘Roger’ Khan, is likely to be deported to Guyana tonight, Foreign Affairs sources said. Kaieteur News understands that “Immigration and Customs (ICE) agents...

A crisis of morality

Sep 20, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom 0

I ran into an old friend yesterday. We began to chat about local politics. I asked him whether he thought that the government was unconstitutional. He replied, “Yes, but with an explanation.” I...

Cops seek ‘Jammings’ for killing on Kurubrang trail

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

Police are seeking Jamal Bazillio, called “Jammings” in connection with the murder of Perion Bobb, who was gunned down last Easter Sunday on a trail at Kurubrang, Potaro, Region Eight. Police...

Bosai workers end strike after deal for 7 percent increase in two years

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

Striking workers, attached to the Bosai Bauxite Company in Linden, yesterday returned to work, following the signing of an agreement between the Management of the Company and officials of NAACIE in...

China COSCO SHIPPING Upgrades Service To Guyana

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

Yesterday a China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation Limited chartered vessel made its first call to Guyana unloading general cargo, and making ready to leave with containers of rice, logs and scrap metal....

Taxi-driver allegedly found with illegal firearm, remanded

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

A 44-year-old taxi-driver was yesterday remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan after he was arraigned before her for the possession of an illegal firearm. Leon Anthony Welcome pleaded...

Friend of murdered chef remains in custody

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

The 51-year-old friend of slain US-based chef Andre Gordon remained in custody yesterday, as detectives prepare to check his alibi further. Kaieteur News understands that the friend is insisting he...

Prosecution to close case in PI of murdered Craig resident

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

Police Prosecutor Adduni Innis is expected to close her case in the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) held against Wayne Anthony Chester also known as ‘Sharky’ who was charged for the murder of Purcell...

Man shoplifts deodorants after early birthday drinking session

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

An early birthday celebration ended with a man standing before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty to answer to a simple larceny charge. Forty-eight-year-old Mark Edwards, of Alberttown, Georgetown,...

Relatives of Essequibo taxi driver claim in excess of $100 M in wrongful death lawsuit

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

Relatives of Lallbachan Bachan, the taxi driver who died in the lock ups of the Suddie Police Station in Essequibo, have filed a lawsuit against the State claiming in excess of $100 M for wrongful...

22 percent of women between 15- 64 suffer domestic violence -132 police officers complete scenario training

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

One hundred and thirty-two police officers are now better equipped to handle domestic violence matters after completing a training course that prepares them to effectively manage domestic violence...

Athletes urged to remain committed as Heritage Games finals officially commence today following opening last night

Sep 20, 2019 KNews Sports 0

The finals of the Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs 2019 Heritage Games commence today in the City under the theme, “Maintaining our traditional practices while promoting a green...

Man lands in court for snatching former employer’s money

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

A vendor, who was caught after attempting to escape when he allegedly snatched his former employer’s money, was on Wednesday arraigned before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown...

ERC calls for peace and harmony during “this testing period”

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has made an appeal for the nation to remain calm and resolute. The body in a statement said that it “calls on our fellow Guyanese to embrace peaceful,...

Bounty Paper Towel/Solo Drink Hockey Leagues Twelve matches scheduled for this weekend

Sep 20, 2019 KNews Sports 0

The Bounty Paper Towel – Quicker Picker Upper, Second Division Male and Female and the Solo Drink Under-20 Male and Female Outdoor Development Hockey Leagues continues simultaneously tomorrow and...

Third Silica Sands Golf Tournament on tomorrow

Sep 20, 2019 KNews Sports 0

The third annual Silica Sands Golf tournament is set to unfold tomorrow at the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) and according to a release, it would be held to celebrate the academic achievements of Kayshav...

Quiet Storm claim Imtiaz Birth Anniversary dominoes title

Sep 20, 2019 KNews Sports 0

Quiet Storm chalked up 51 games to win the final of the Toney Imtiaz four-game Birth Anniversary Dominoes tournament which was contested recently at R & R venue, Georgetown. Gold for Money...

Suspect at the centre of GA-FDD’s ‘fake’ drugs probe arrested, released on bail -police to seek advice from DPP on the way forward

Sep 20, 2019 KNews News 0

By Trishan Craig A suspect has been arrested and released on station bail in relation to a number of fake pharmaceuticals which were found on the local markets by the Government Analyst Food and Drug...

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September 18: Realpolitik governed past and governs present politics

The simplest way to define realpolitik without resorting to an academic-styled definition is to put it this way; John has... more

A crisis of morality

I ran into an old friend yesterday. We began to chat about local politics. I asked him whether he thought that the government... more