May 26, 2016

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Forensic audit shows…GM bought Land Cruiser without board approval

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Forensic audit shows…GM bought Land Cruiser without board approval

“The GMC Board needs to put systems in place to ensure that procurement policies are not violated or circumvented. The Board also needs to hold management accountable for management’s...

NAREI forming closer ties with Hague Back farmers

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on NAREI forming closer ties with Hague Back farmers

The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) has reached out to farmers of Hague Backdam, a farming community on West Coast Demerara. Crops grown there for commercial purposes...

Keepsake Independence day shirt marks 50 years

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Keepsake Independence day shirt marks 50 years

Many families have treasured items and keepsakes that have been passed on for generations. For some it’s their grandmother’s pearls or their mother’s wedding ring and even photographs dating...

Education – a crucial factor that aided independence

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Education – a crucial factor that aided independence

Fifty years ago the education sector was not only controlled by the churches but it was also very male-dominated. But as the sector evolved over the years it became increasingly state managed and...

Goolsarran to launch third ‘Accountability’ book

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Goolsarran to launch third ‘Accountability’ book

Former Auditor General, Anand Goolsarran will on Saturday launch his book on ‘Governance, Transparency and Accountability’. “It is with great pleasure that I inform the members of the media...

Barbados PM to be awarded Order of Roraima

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Barbados PM to be awarded Order of Roraima

President David Granger, yesterday received a courtesy call from Prime Minister of Barbados, Freundel Stuart, Q.C, M.P., at the Ministry of the Presidency. Prime Minister Stuart is in Guyana for the...

INDEPENDENCE MESSAGES

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on INDEPENDENCE MESSAGES

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA May 26th, 2016 marks 50 years since Guyana gained political independence. At midnight May 25th, 1966, the Union Jack was lowered for one final...

Approximately 8,000 people infected with HIV – Health Minister

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Approximately 8,000 people infected with HIV – Health Minister

—about 500 new cases recorded annually There are currently about 8,000 individuals living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Guyana. This is according to Minister of Public Health, Dr....

Boyer elected new PSC Chairman

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Boyer elected new PSC Chairman

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has announced that businessman, Edward Boyer, has been elected Chairman of that advocacy body. Boyer was selected during the PSC’s annual general meeting last...

ALL IS NOT WELL AFTER 50 YEARS

May 26, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on ALL IS NOT WELL AFTER 50 YEARS

While Guyanese at home and in the diaspora are celebrating the country’s 50th independence anniversary, they must stay focused on the fundamental issues facing the country and not be side-tracked...

Settlements at GRA go on all the time – Finance Minister

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Settlements at GRA go on all the time – Finance Minister

– Disagrees with Jagdeo’s position on DDL settlement Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, has dismissed the claims made by the former President, Bharrat Jagdeo that the tax settlement derived...

Two men shot by licenced firearm holder

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Two men shot by licenced firearm holder

Police have detained a licenced firearm holder who reportedly opened fire on a group of men, injuring two of them, during a confrontation yesterday. The incident occurred in Kitty and while none of...

Agriculture Ministry unveils band for jubilee parade float

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Agriculture Ministry unveils band for jubilee parade float

As part of Guyana’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Ministry of Agriculture yesterday unveiled its band that will be taking part in today’s Independence float parade under the theme...

Young steel pan player killed in freak accident

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Young steel pan player killed in freak accident

A 14-year-old steel pan player, who was slated to perform at the flag-raising ceremony last night, was killed in a freak accident on Tuesday evening in front of the North Ruimveldt Multilateral...

City Hall declares, ‘No new vendors’

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on City Hall declares, ‘No new vendors’

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has reiterated that no new vendors are permitted within the city. It was recognized that new persons are applying to become vendors, while others seem to be...

We have fulfilled all our obligations to Guyana

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on We have fulfilled all our obligations to Guyana

– says Indian logging company The Vaitarna Holding Private Incorporated (VHPI) – a subsidiary of the Indian-owned, Coffee Day— is insisting that it has fulfilled its commitment to Guyana to set...

Police Commander takes hands on approach at troubled school

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Police Commander takes hands on approach at troubled school

Envisaging that a lot more has to be done at a much earlier age to tackle the scourge of social ills plaguing the society at this time, the police in Berbice ‘B’ Division led by Commander...

Halim Majeed presents credentials in Cuba

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Halim Majeed presents credentials in Cuba

On April 21, last, Halim Majeed, Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba, was received by Ms. Gladys Maria Bejerano Portela, Vice President of the Council of State, and Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Foreign...

NATIONAL PRIDE

May 26, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on NATIONAL PRIDE

Fifty years ago, today, Guyana broke free from the Monarchy to chart its own destiny. There was no golden handshake as has been the case with countries like Suriname that gained its independence from...

King’s Jewellery presents President with Golden Jubilee pin

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on King’s Jewellery presents President with Golden Jubilee pin

President David Granger yesterday received the first gold pin from a limited edition collection, featuring the Golden Jubilee logo, from King’s Jewellery World. The pin was presented to the...

GPHC doctors attend Zika Management meeting in Barbados

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC doctors attend Zika Management meeting in Barbados

Two doctors of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) will from today be attending a Zika management meeting in Barbados. The Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation...

Multi-billion bids for GPL’s smart metering, new transformers being assessed

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Multi-billion bids for GPL’s smart metering, new transformers being assessed

The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is embarking on one of its biggest upgrades, with several bids being assessed at the moment for the installation of a medium and low voltage distribution network...

Great thoughts of freedom on the 50th Independence Anniversary

May 26, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 1

When I was leaving Guyana to study abroad, one of my favourite persons, my history professor, Catholic nun Dr. Mary Noel Menezes, gave me a little volume and told me to always keep it by my side. It...

Covent Garden Primary turns 50

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Covent Garden Primary turns 50

…Guyoil to construct $2M music facility for students The cornerstone for the Covent Garden Primary School was laid on May 26, 1966. The school will be celebrating with Guyana as the nation...

Hotels, local businesses cash in on visitor arrival

May 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Hotels, local businesses cash in on visitor arrival

Guyana‘s 50th Independence Anniversary and Golden Jubilee celebrations has brought thousands of overseas -based Guyanese and tourists to these shores. During a typical walk in downtown Georgetown,...

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