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Student loan agency…Measures being evaluated to track, prosecute defaulters – Sharma

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Student loan agency…Measures being evaluated to track, prosecute defaulters – Sharma

With the revelations of the extent to which past University of Guyana (UG) students defaulted on their obligations to repay their student loans, a number of proposals have been put forward by a...

SARU makes significant headway in valuation for Pradoville Two lands

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News 1

It appears that the contentious Pradoville Two case would not be stalled for much longer. In fact, officials at the State Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) said that they are approaching the conclusion of...

Discord at GNBA Board stalls critical work

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News 1

The Board of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) is in serious trouble. So deep-rooted is the discord between two key members of the Board that its performance is being affected and...

Guyana Watch US medical team one week clinic ends

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Watch US medical team one week clinic ends

…. was a resounding success – says President Yassin The Guyana Watch United States-based Medical team concluded its one week clinic yesterday at Timehri Primary School. The clinic which is in...

Dem boys seh…Is sheer talk and more talk

Jul 24, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Is sheer talk and more talk

Is nuff talking going on. Everybody talking. De government people talking about fighting crime and Soulja Bai talking how he don’t intend to hang nobody. From de time he seh suh, de murder rate...

Rev. Dorothy Morris is 104

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Rev. Dorothy Morris is 104

Minister Volda Lawrence visited Rev. Dorothy Morris M.S. of Newtown, on the occasion of the woman’s 104th birthday. The occasion was celebrated on July 21. Ever since she became Minister of Social...

Steadfast Scouting Chief, Zaida Joaquin, is a ‘Special Person’

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News 1

“I had the opportunity to migrate permanently but I chose to remain here, because I believe that I can make a meaningful contribution to change lives…I also am of the firm belief that...

Professor George Nicholson passes on

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Professor George Nicholson passes on

Guyana and the University of the West Indies (UWI) community are saddened at the passing of one of the stalwarts who once headed the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the UWI Cave Hill Campus, Professor...

Body in wardrobe… Co-worker confesses to strangling Gafoor’s Manager

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News 1

Murder was staged to look like robbery By Romila Boodram A man has confessed to strangling 53-year-old Terry Lakhan in the victim’s Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD) home Thursday night. The...

Bullet-riddled bodies at Berbice…Friend who invited men to fish among suspects

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News 1

A farmer’s employee and a friend of murder victims Pawan Chandradeo, Naresh Rooplall and Jaikarran Chandradeo, are among three people in custody, as police try to find out who blasted the victims...

Family demands justice for mother of two killed in accident

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News 1

Relatives of Taramattie Seegobin, who was killed on July 9, last, at Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara (ECD) by an alleged ‘drunk’ driver have expressed frustration at the pace at...

Cevons initiates probe into Haags Bosch contract process

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Cevons initiates probe into Haags Bosch contract process

During the last week, Cevons Waste Management leveled several complaints against the bidding process and the eventual awarding of the Haags Bosch Landfill management contract. Cevons partnered with...

Bilingual training needed for youth development in international border regions

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Bilingual training needed for youth development in international border regions

The Tourism Industry can be the access point where youths along the Guyana-Brazil frontier are able to positively contribute to their economy by acquiring bilingual skills. This was the view of Vice...

Drainage and Irrigation Act not being enforced – Dutch Experts

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Drainage and Irrigation Act not being enforced – Dutch Experts

… Squatters, Businesses on Govt reserves a major problem The Dutch Risk Reduction Team in its completed report on the drainage system in Guyana has concluded that the enforcement of the Drainage...

Ms. Summer Blaze 2016 launched

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Ms. Summer Blaze 2016 launched

– Will place focus on building self-esteem and eradication of suicide With an aim to promote education, build self-esteem and seek national development for Guyanese girls, Maggie’s...

Gold miner forced off Kuribrong land by raiders

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gold miner forced off Kuribrong land by raiders

– despite irrevocable Power of Attorney Imagine being entrusted with blocks of land for mining purposes and having your documentation in order, only to have ‘raiders’ install dredges on...

Plans advance for South American passport and citizenship

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Plans advance for South American passport and citizenship

By Dr. Odeen Ishmael The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) has advanced its plans for the establishment of a South American passport and the promotion of the free movement of all South...

Govt. to transform LCDS into national economy-wide policy – Harmon

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to transform LCDS into national economy-wide policy – Harmon

Aware that an integrated and holistic approach is needed to address the County’s Climate Change challenges, the David Granger-led Administration is moving to transform the Low Carbon Development...

Immigration News For Our Community: Understanding Denial & Revocation after Embassy Interview

Jul 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Immigration News For Our Community: Understanding Denial & Revocation after Embassy Interview

By Attorney Gail Seeram Approval and then a denial and then a revocation – what does this mean? When an embassy interview is scheduled, the petitioner and beneficiary in most cases already have an...

Shami, Yadav make West Indies follow on

Jul 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Shami, Yadav make West Indies follow on

Mohammed Shami bowled through the 2015 World Cup with a busted knee. By the end of it, he needed a surgery, lost out on the IPL earnings and missed more than a year of international cricket. The BCCI...

Unbeaten Jamaica and Barbados face-off tonight at Providence; Guyana battle T&T in second game

Jul 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Unbeaten Jamaica and Barbados face-off tonight at Providence; Guyana battle T&T in second game

After a break yesterday the penultimate day of the WICB Regional Women’s T20 cricket tournament is scheduled for Providence with three matches today including the contest under lights from 19:00hrs...

Top club runs away with $1M at Boyce/Jefford Classic VII

Jul 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Top club runs away with $1M at Boyce/Jefford Classic VII

-Championship officially launched at Giftland Mall The winning club of the 2016 Boyce and Jefford Track and Field Classic VII will run away with a whopping $1M prize while about $3M in total prize...

Keen rivalry anticipated in today’s quarter-final matches

Jul 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Keen rivalry anticipated in today’s quarter-final matches

Today’s quarter-final round of matches in this year’s Digicel Schools Football Championship promises keen rivalry among the remaining teams. Reigning champion and four-time title holders...

Kristian Jeffrey clocks fastest time to claim pole

Jul 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kristian Jeffrey clocks fastest time to claim pole

Reigning Caribbean Motor Racing Champion Kristian Jeffrey will start on pole today after recording a blistering 39:01 seconds to relegate Jamaica’s Doug Gore (39:08) into second place, while...

Team Unity express shock and sadness at passing of Monedderlust Manager, Kevin Layne Sr.

Jul 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Team Unity express shock and sadness at passing of Monedderlust Manager, Kevin Layne Sr.

The football fraternity has been plunged into a state of mourning following the passing of Manager of the Elite League Club side, Monedderlust FC (MFC), Kevin Layne Sr. The 38 year-old who hails from...

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The GRA is batting out of its crease

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has once again demonstrated a perplexing propensity... more