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Anil Nandlall on television in Berbice

Jun 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Anil Nandlall on television in Berbice

Dear Editor, I was surprised when I saw the former Attorney General on a television how in Berbice as the host and he had a few guests on the show that was talking about their animals being impounded...

Praise for the man doing things for Region 3

Jun 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Praise for the man doing things for Region 3

Dear Editor; I consider it my duty as a resident of Region 3 and a citizen of Guyana to publicly send appreciative remarks to the Regional Executive Officer of Region 3 – Mr. Denis Jaikaran and...

Big Boss Transportation Service dominoes set for July 3

Jun 30, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Big Boss Transportation Service dominoes set for July 3

Big Boss Transportation Services pre Caricom dominoes tournament dominoes tournament has been fixed for July 3 at the Garage bar, Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt. Entrance fee is $10,000 and the...

Leadership: We and the White people

Jun 30, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 1

In Guyana during the Burnham era, there was a song called, “Follow De Leadaah.” It was a kind of glorification of Burnham. But it would be inaccurate to say that only Burnham was invincible and...

THE BRITISH VOTE—IMPLICATIONS FOR ALLIANCES

Jun 29, 2016 KNews Editorial Comments Off on THE BRITISH VOTE—IMPLICATIONS FOR ALLIANCES

The pound sterling tumbled to a 31-year low and world markets are struggling to cope with the fallout from the leave vote. Why would a group of enlightened people in Britain cast a vote to hurt...

Man claiming he’s ISIS member threatens to bomb bank, demands $10M – deemed psych patient, charged for similar offence in 2007

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Man claiming he’s ISIS member threatens to bomb bank, demands $10M – deemed psych patient, charged for similar offence in 2007

Pandemonium erupted at a Regent Street commercial bank yesterday, after a suspected mentally ill man who claimed to been ISIS member threatened to blow up the bank while demanding $10M. He was...

Digicel Schools Football Championship Archer’s diving header gives Kwakwani second Linden scalp -defending champs in action today

Jun 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Schools Football Championship Archer’s diving header gives Kwakwani second Linden scalp -defending champs in action today

Jhvon Archer’s diving header in the 76th minute enabled Kwakwani Secondary to claim their second scalp from Linden in three days as play in this year’s Digicel Schools Football Championship...

Constitutional Reform… If it involves taming executive powers then so let it be –President Granger

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Constitutional Reform… If it involves taming executive powers then so let it be –President Granger

By Kiana Wilburg When it comes to the issue of Constitutional reform, President David Granger believes that the people know best what they want. And if it comes down to taming the powers of the Head...

GOA’s Open Badminton Tourney Father, son clash highlight final night action

Jun 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GOA’s Open Badminton Tourney Father, son clash highlight final night action

The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) Open Tournament concluded Monday Evening at the National Gymnasium with action in the Men’s, Ladies’ & Mixed Doubles of...

Govt. reviews 17-year-old contract with Exxon Mobil …but agrees it provides “relative” protection as constituted

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News 1

Pull quote: “I think that the agreement signed in 1999 perhaps represented the best that Guyana could have gotten at the time.” By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The APNU+AFC government is claiming to...

“Major upgrades” still needed for billion-dollar forensic lab

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on “Major upgrades” still needed for billion-dollar forensic lab

When it was commissioned in 2014, there had been intentions for the billion-dollar forensic lab aback of the University of Guyana, Turkeyen campus to serve several important functions including...

Dem boys seh…Guyana is a nice and safe place

Jun 29, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Guyana is a nice and safe place

Guyana is a nice place. When people do something wrong in another country dem does run and come to Guyana. Some years ago a man from Trinidad, Abdul Malik, kill some people in Trinidad and he come to...

Norway agrees not to take back US$80M for Amaila -financially-strapped Iwokrama to benefit from forest deal money

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Norway agrees not to take back US$80M for Amaila -financially-strapped Iwokrama to benefit from forest deal money

A recent visit by Government officials to Norway has netted positive results for the country. Updating Kaieteur News this week, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, disclosed that Norway...

Gold exports rake in US$366M -renewed confidence by small, medium scale miners

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gold exports rake in US$366M -renewed confidence by small, medium scale miners

Guyana’s gold exports for the year are on course to chalk up the biggest earnings in recent times. Already for the first half- and it is not over yet- exports have racked up US$366M, a far cry from...

Duo accused of $31M robbery granted bail

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Duo accused of $31M robbery granted bail

Two men appeared in court yesterday, for allegedly robbing Marvin Samaroo of two computer hard drives valued $73,500; 15 flash drives valued $10,500; one wireless mouse valued $10,500; three phone...

Guyanese ready for Hero CPL t20 Fans encouraged gets ticket early

Jun 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese ready for Hero CPL t20 Fans encouraged gets ticket early

It is said that when night falls the stars come out to play and so it should be when the Guyana leg of this season’s Hero CPL t20 tournament bowls off on July 7 under-lights at the Providence...

Govt. reviews 17-year-old contract with Exxon Mobil …but agrees it provides “relative” protection as constituted

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. reviews 17-year-old contract with Exxon Mobil …but agrees it provides “relative” protection as constituted

Strategic Development Plan not possible after one year – Business Minister

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Strategic Development Plan not possible after one year – Business Minister

There have been calls emanating from the public and the political opposition for the Government of Guyana to publish a development plan for the nation. At the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Small...

Region Ten launches work readiness programme

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Region Ten launches work readiness programme

More than three dozen young people and their parents yesterday turned out at the Egbert Benjamin Centre, in Linden, for the official launch of the Region Ten “Work Readiness” Programme. They...

‘Picture Boy’ double murder retrial nears conclusion

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Picture Boy’ double murder retrial nears conclusion

The trial for which Cyon Collier called ‘Picture Boy ‘is facing the judge and jury at the Georgetown High Court for the 2006 double murder of Victoria residents Ray Walcott called ‘Sugar’ and...

An unlawful appointment doesn’t necessarily make that appointee’s actions unlawful

Jun 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on An unlawful appointment doesn’t necessarily make that appointee’s actions unlawful

There is an interesting fact that is often overlooked whenever there are discussions about the former Town Clerk, Carol Sooba. It is often assumed that she owed her employment in the City Hall to the...

CDB remains crucial partner to Guyana’s development -Finance Minister

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on CDB remains crucial partner to Guyana’s development -Finance Minister

As the Government forges ahead with plans for the nation’s development, it will continue to lean on crucial partners like the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for unwavering support. This is...

Bound body in metal container… Cops detain two more for gold miner’s murder

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Bound body in metal container… Cops detain two more for gold miner’s murder

Police have now detained all three of the suspects who were wanted in connection with the murder of porkknocker Shawn McDonald, whose bound and battered body was found in a metal container at...

GPHC gives recognition to 19 “awesome nurses” –100 expected to be certified by November

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC gives recognition to 19 “awesome nurses” –100 expected to be certified by November

By November of this year the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is expected to have within its employ at least 100 nurses whose performances have qualified them to be labelled as...

Alleged engine thieves on bail

Jun 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged engine thieves on bail

Two men accused of stealing an engine were each released on $50, 000 bail after pleading not guilty to a simple larceny charge when they appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. It is alleged...