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Bai Shan Lin mimics the behaviour of a parasite

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“It is now evident why the company avoided Parliamentary scrutiny” – Harmon “Bai Shan Lin mimics the behaviour of a bacterium called spirogyra. This bacterium gobbles what it wants and...

Bai Shan Lin came to Guyana specifically for large-scale logging

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– brought in over 200 trucks, 60 bulldozers, 40 loaders, luxury vehicles all duty-free As questions continue to swirl over the arrangements between the Government of Guyana and a Chinese...

Bai Shan Lin has no permission to harvest or log – EPA Official

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied ever giving Chinese company, Bai Shan Lin International Forest Development Inc. any permission to do logging. A senior official at the EPA said...

IFMAS developers debunk Govt’s defence for non-installed modules

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… Not aware of any country that is not using all modules -“The whole purpose of the IFMAS program is to replace manual systems with automation for the purpose of accountability and...

A charismatic woman of worth…Dr. Faith Harding, is a ‘Special Person’

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“I have watched the pain people go through and I know it’s not necessary, so I try to put myself in a position where I’d be able to help. I am satisfied with my life, but there is still so much...

Natural Resources Minister should be sacked

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– Norway agreement brushed aside for China’s quick dollar- Harmon By Nicholas Peters The Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) agreement that Guyana signed on to with the Kingdom of Norway...

Forestry sector projected to grow five times initial projection

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…overall export earnings plummet as economy slows down With news of Bai Shan Lin’s massive exportation of logs from Guyana without a permit, the Finance Minister, yesterday announced...

Guyana Watch team wraps up medical outreach

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– Over 2,500 persons treated The Guyana Watch Medical team concluded their countrywide clinics with a bang yesterday at Parika, East Bank Essequibo. Over 2,500 persons would have visited...

Dem boys seh…Rob de Earth tek de Chinee thing and now he can’t talk

Aug 10, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Rob de Earth tek de Chinee thing and now he can’t talk

Nutten does happen by accident and people don’t give nutten fuh free. When de Chinee Ham Bassadah call de Waterfalls boss man and invite he to dinner, de boss man smile. Dem boys didn’t know that...

Popular promoter injured in early morning accident

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Promoter Colin Mack was rushed to a city hospital early yesterday morning after crashing his Nissan Bluebird along Homestretch Avenue. A relative of the promoter told Kaieteur News that the accident...

City businessman ambushed by masked gunmen

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A 59-year city businessman narrowly escaped an ambush staged by two armed bandits in the wee hours of yesterday morning at his Christiani Street, North Ruimveldt residence. The incident occurred...

Ghana looking to import timber from Guyana

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Ghana – The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Barbara Serwaa Asamoah has indicated that government will soon commence the importation of timber. Addressing the 5th edition of...

Speeding car kills young mom

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A 25-year old woman was added to the growing list of road accident fatalities when she was struck down around mid morning yesterday by an out of control car while waiting for transportation on the...

Football development thrown into jeopardy following aborted reconciliation meeting

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By Michael Benjamin Football development was severely compromised yesterday morning after the executives of the respective arms failed to reach a compromise on the authenticity of delegates to...

Slain Plaisance woman may have been tortured to open safe

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– suspect seen scaling back fence Slain Plaisance resident Ann Mendonca was apparently bound, gagged and tortured to open a safe in her home, and police are looking for an individual who...

Special sitting to vote on Confidence Motion dependent on Nagamootoo

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– Trotman The mover of the No Confidence Motion against the Government of Guyana will have to indicate to the Speaker of the National Assembly whether he wants an extraordinary sitting...

Grenada confirms three for Boyce/Jefford Classic V

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The Grenadian Athletic Association have confirmed the participation of three athletes to compete at the 2014 Boyce/Jefford Track and Field Classic, which will be held in Linden, August 16-17 at...

Weeder duped out of his machine

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A West Coast Demerara man is now left ruing his judgment after he was fleeced out of his weeding machine yesterday. Abdul Wahab, 62, of Wallers Delight, explained that his troubles all started...

From the Diaspora…Huffing, puffing and bluffing… there isn’t going to be any election soon

Aug 10, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…Huffing, puffing and bluffing… there isn’t going to be any election soon

By Ralph Seeram Don’t hold your breath and cross your fingers folks, there will be no General Election in the near future, despite all the blustering you are hearing from the Government and...

Guyana, Dominica record crushing wins

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Roseau, Dominica – There were crushing wins for Guyana and Dominica in Round 2 of the Group Stage in the Regional Women’s Super50 Tournament yesterday across four venues on the island of...

Centuries for Shawn Smith and Brandon Prashad, 10 wicket haul for Asif Ally

Aug 10, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Centuries for Shawn Smith and Brandon Prashad, 10 wicket haul for Asif Ally

2014 Memorex Under-17 Cricket Competition in Berbice… The 2014 Memorex Under-17 two innings club cricket competition in Berbice continued recently with Shawn Smith of Bush Lot New Generation...

Arjoon quickly adjusting to Pro Life

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– thanks all those responsible for his career By Rawle Welch With the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championships slated to start next Saturday in Barbados, reigning national...

“Happy days for the regional cricketers in the West Indies!”

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Colin E. H. Croft If you are a young, up-coming, not fully matured or even fully tried, but somewhat gifted budding West Indies cricketer, from any island or from Guyana, especially those playing WI...

Regional 50-over U-19 cricket …Windward beat ICC Americas at Wales

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The Windward Islands beat the ICC Americas by four wickets yesterday at Wales in the fourth round of the Regional 50-overs under-19 cricket. Led by a top score of 20 from Aniket Joshi, 19 from Armaan...

Jumbo Jet Annual Guyana Cup Horserace meet promises excitement on August 25

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By Samuel Whyte Preparations for the eight annual Guyana Cup Horserace meet has kicked into full swing with the announcement that all is set for the big meet on Sunday August 25 at the Port Mourant...

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Arch rivals Harpy Eagles, Red Force square off with eye on weather

Jagdeo’s illogical rejection of the World Bank’s Commodity Market Outlook

…Peeping Tom (Jagdeo’s illogical rejection) Kaieteur News- Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s recent comments on the... more