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Guyana scouting organization one of the strongest in the Caribbean- Regional Scout executive

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana scouting organization one of the strongest in the Caribbean- Regional Scout executive

By Abena Rockcliffe The strides made in scouting in Guyana are tremendous. Local leaders have proven over the years that they have acquired the necessary skills and techniques needed to keep scouting...

Heavy dependence on certain sectors leaves economy with worrying vulnerability – Dr. Thomas

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Heavy dependence on certain sectors leaves economy with worrying vulnerability – Dr. Thomas

Respected local economist, Dr. Clive Thomas believes that the nation’s heavy dependence on certain traditional sectors is perhaps one of its biggest economic weaknesses. In a recent interview, Dr....

Junior Minister to lead delegation to C’wealth Education Ministers Conference

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Junior Minister to lead delegation to C’wealth Education Ministers Conference

Due to pressing matters at the level of the Cabinet, the Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine would not be able to lead Guyana’s delegation to the upcoming 19th Conference of the...

Author and former Activist hosts book signing

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Author and former Activist hosts book signing

By Shyon Hoppie Author, former Socialist and African-Caribbean Community Activist, Eric Lindbergh Huntley hosted a book signing at the Austin’s Book Store on Church Street yesterday. The event was...

US-based Guyanese plan mass invasion for next year’s Independence celebrations

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on US-based Guyanese plan mass invasion for next year’s Independence celebrations

With the memories of a successful Victory Rally fresh in their minds, Brooklyn, USA- based Guyanese plan to invade these shores next year to join their local brothers and sisters for the celebration...

Oil a curse if not managed properly – TIGI head

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Oil a curse if not managed properly – TIGI head

By Desilon Daniels Though Guyana’s discovery of oil potential could be viewed by many as a blessing, oil could easily become a curse if not properly managed by the new administration. This is...

Consumer Concerns…Local market overtaken by sub-standard footwear

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Consumer Concerns…Local market overtaken by sub-standard footwear

By Pat Dial The Guyana market is being inundated by very poor quality footwear sold at apparently low prices but which, in reality, turns out to be a deceit since the customer was under the...

Toshaos elections set for July

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Toshaos elections set for July

The election of Toshaos is expected to be held between July 16 and July 22, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday. They were to be held in April...

CGX Energy Inc. receives extension for continued works in Corentyne Block

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on CGX Energy Inc. receives extension for continued works in Corentyne Block

– Unfazed by Venezuela-Guyana territorial dispute since Exxon Mobil’s significant find By Kiana Wilburg Canadian oil and gas company, CGX Energy Inc. announced on Friday that it has received...

WILL FLOODING BE A THING OF THE PAST?

Jun 21, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on WILL FLOODING BE A THING OF THE PAST?

Any doubts about the advent of the rainy season in Guyana were promptly erased a few weeks ago. The country, including the hinterland, was drenched with heavy rains that resulted in severe flooding....

G$800M released by Gov’t for rice farmers

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on G$800M released by Gov’t for rice farmers

In a bid to clear the approximately G$1.9B outstanding to millers across the country, the Government of Guyana through the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) authorized the release of G$800M to...

Paper merchant believes he is being victimized by Customs

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Paper merchant believes he is being victimized by Customs

Paper merchant Ronnie Jodha is hoping that the relevant authority will look into a plight that he has been faced with for far too long. The businessman is convinced that he is being victimized by...

Canadian bauxite firm bypasses Guyana for US$200M processing plant

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Canadian bauxite firm bypasses Guyana for US$200M processing plant

A Canadian project developer which has concessions in Guyana to mine bauxite has bypassed this country, opting to build a processing plant in the US. First Bauxite Corp. on Thursday announced plans...

Community involvement necessary for effective health facilities in Hinterland – GRPA

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Community involvement necessary for effective health facilities in Hinterland – GRPA

Community involvement in hard to reach areas, like the Guyana’s hinterland, is necessary for accessible health facilities to be effective and feasible. According to Executive Director of the Guyana...

From the Diaspora…TECHNOLOGY, THE THINGS WE TAKE FOR GRANTED

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…TECHNOLOGY, THE THINGS WE TAKE FOR GRANTED

By Ralph Seeram I am at the cosmetic counter in the Mall; the text came on my phone, “pink” so I told the clerk “pink”. “Which pink”? And she proceeded to show me the various shades of...

Watchdog group says…We have confidence in Ram, Goolsarran to conduct audits

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Watchdog group says…We have confidence in Ram, Goolsarran to conduct audits

As the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) continues to air its concern over the conducting of forensic audits by Christopher Ram and Anand Goolsarran, a local watchdog group has maintained that it...

Barefaced bandits escape with millions in cash and jewelry

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Barefaced bandits escape with millions in cash and jewelry

A Port Mourant Corentyne family is now pleading for assistance after two armed bandits entered their home and business premises and then proceeded to rob them. The intruders helped themselves to US,...

Sacked NCN Berbice Manager now centre of fraud allegations

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Sacked NCN Berbice Manager now centre of fraud allegations

Millions of dollars are reportedly missing from the coffers of NCN Berbice operations as investigations continue into the operation of the entity which until recently was being controlled by fired...

Kuru Kuru shooting…It was an accident says victim

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Kuru Kuru shooting…It was an accident says victim

Samuel Wilson, the man who was allegedly shot by his 16-year-old stepson at his Kuru Kuru Soesdyke/Linden Highway home just over a week ago is now claiming that the boy did not shoot him, that it was...

Sunday Cartoon

Jun 21, 2015 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

Colwyn Harding assault trial…Torture cops to know fate Friday

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Colwyn Harding assault trial…Torture cops to know fate Friday

Police Constables Devin Singh and Roselle Tilbury- Douglas, who are accused of beating and baton raping Colwyn Harding, will know their fate on Friday, when Magistrate Leron Daly makes her ruling at...

Men’s Affairs Bureau hosts “My Father, My Friend”.

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Men’s Affairs Bureau hosts “My Father, My Friend”.

In honour of Father’s Day, the Men’s Affairs Bureau, (MAB) of the Ministry of Social Protection will be hosting a programme under the theme “My Father, My Friend.” The event will be hosted...

Albouystown man remanded on cocaine trafficking charge

Jun 21, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Albouystown man remanded on cocaine trafficking charge

Albouystown resident, Andre Douglas, who was represented by Attorney-at- law Jerome Khan, was on Friday remanded to prison for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. The 42-year-old...

Joseph Peters is the winner…LAPARKAN “GTPAK FATHER’S DAY PROMOTION”

Jun 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Joseph Peters is the winner…LAPARKAN “GTPAK FATHER’S DAY PROMOTION”

In observance of Father’s Day, Laparkan had launched a giving back promotion. On Friday, the winner of the promotion, Joseph Peters was presented with the winning certificate at the Laparkan...

There is a Grinch who is trying to steal Father’s Day

Jun 21, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on There is a Grinch who is trying to steal Father’s Day

Dear Editor, It is here again. The day we refer to as “Father’s Day”. But I humbly submit that this special day is being used for Male Bashing by just too many influential people in our...

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Ramnath sets tone for WI ahead of opener

Burnham must be having a good laugh

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Each week, the more Bharrat Jagdeo speaks, the more the lines between party and government... more