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Major foreign currency crisis looms

Dec 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Major foreign currency crisis looms

-banks feeling squeeze; remitting monies a growing problem -gap between demand and supply widening As Guyana continues to grapple with the loss of foreign correspondent banking, a major crisis is...

GPHC Board dissolved

Dec 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC Board dissolved

-probe into complaints against Matron, appointment of DCEO stalled The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) as of November 30, last, has been operating without a Board of Directors. This is...

BaiShanLin moves to sell property while owing NICIL

Dec 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on BaiShanLin moves to sell property while owing NICIL

BaiShanLin Forest Developers Inc is looking to sell the Cacique Palace and Banquet Hall. However, while top officials of the National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited (NICIL) continue to...

Current GuySuCo executive declined perks enjoyed by previous officials

Dec 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Current GuySuCo executive declined perks enjoyed by previous officials

…no need for government to review salaries The management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is not aware of any decision or even the possibility that Cabinet may be reviewing the salaries...

Christianburg man bludgeoned to death

Dec 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Christianburg man bludgeoned to death

…reportedly forced to ingest poison A Christianburg, Wismar, Linden man succumbed at the Linden Hospital complex, yesterday, after he was rushed there bleeding profusely from the head. John...

PI into KNews grenade attack…Prosecution closes case; lawyers to make submissions

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on PI into KNews grenade attack…Prosecution closes case; lawyers to make submissions

Police Inspector Neville Jeffers closed the case of the prosecution, yesterday, by calling the final witness, Somal Sharma, Network Administrator at Kaieteur News, when the preliminary Inquiry (PI)...

Jagdeo is faat-te-two

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, News Comments Off on Jagdeo is faat-te-two

If people should only sit down and think about life nuff of dem would try to live good wid everybody and mek change in dem life. This is especially de case when it come to dem attitude. Jagdeo got a...

Mining successes not to be attributed to Govt. interventions – GGDMA

Dec 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Mining successes not to be attributed to Govt. interventions – GGDMA

The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has countered Government statements to the effect that the successes recorded in the mining industry are as a result of concessionary measures...

2017 National Budget Debates begin…Opposition MPs call for withdrawal of “death announcement” Budget

Dec 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 2017 National Budget Debates begin…Opposition MPs call for withdrawal of “death announcement” Budget

By Suraj Narine The much anticipated 2017 National Budget Debates kicked off at the Parliament Building, Georgetown yesterday with members of the Main Parliamentary Opposition collectively calling...

2017 National Budget Debates….Budget tax measures will arrest tax evasion, boost employment – Labour Minister

Dec 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 2017 National Budget Debates….Budget tax measures will arrest tax evasion, boost employment – Labour Minister

By Suraj Narine Minister of Social Protection, Keith Scott, during his presentation at the 2017 National Budget Debates, yesterday, said that the imposed tax measures outlined in the recently...

EU funding $64M study to restore City Hall

Dec 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on EU funding $64M study to restore City Hall

The European Union and the Georgetown Mayor and City Council have signed a contract that will facilitate a study for a Comprehensive Restoration and Sustainable Conservation Management Plan for City...

Calvin Ming maintains championship lead in F4 NACAM FIA

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Calvin Ming maintains championship lead in F4 NACAM FIA

Entering the weekend with a slim lead, Guyanese Calvin Ming continues to lead as he managed to secure back-to-back 3rd place finishes in the first two races of the weekend then, followed those...

Caribbean Development Boxing Tournament…Confident boxing team leaves for Barbados today; urged to be of best behavior

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Caribbean Development Boxing Tournament…Confident boxing team leaves for Barbados today; urged to be of best behavior

They are considered among the best amateur pugilists in Guyana and consequently, the Selection Committee of the Guyana Boxing Association has selected ten boxers to represent this country at the...

Banks DIH announce two new Sports Brand Ambassadors

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH announce two new Sports Brand Ambassadors

Karateka Kemo Cornelius and Squash player Rebecca Low introduced Beverage giants Banks DIH Limited says it is pleased to introduce its newest Sports Brand Ambassadors – Karateka Kemo Cornelius...

GFA tourney to finalise teams for Nations Cup KO

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFA tourney to finalise teams for Nations Cup KO

The Georgetown Football association would be running off a series of matches to select some of tehri teams for the upcoming five association Nations Cup KO football tournament that would be sponsored...

EDFA Senior League …Ann’s Grove edge Golden Stars

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on EDFA Senior League …Ann’s Grove edge Golden Stars

Fans did not leave the Golden Grove ground all that disappointed as they were able to enjoy one match after the other which should have been between BV Triumph United and Mahaica had to be called off...

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Battle for quarter-final spots on this evening

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Battle for quarter-final spots on this evening

Camp Street All Stars fairy tale run in this year’s Georgetown Zone of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition is expected to receive a stern test this evening when they face...

UDFA/ GT Beer Christmas C/ship in Linden kicks tonight at MSC …

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on UDFA/ GT Beer Christmas C/ship in Linden kicks tonight at MSC …

Winners Connection tackle Blueberry Hill; Kwakwani Strikers face Silver Shattas The opening matches in this year’s Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) organised Christmas football...

Chockfull of action promised in Alness Turf Club horse race meet

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chockfull of action promised in Alness Turf Club horse race meet

After being subjected to several postponements due to unavailability of dates, the administrators of the Alness Turf Club are set to run off a horse race meet that promises a chockfull of action on...

Five Association KO Year End Football on the Cards

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Five Association KO Year End Football on the Cards

STAG set to be main sponsor For the past two years, three associations teamed up to ensure that their top teams had something to play for at the end of the year, something that is looked forward to...

ECB to commence preparation for GCB 50-over tourney

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on ECB to commence preparation for GCB 50-over tourney

The Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) will commence preparations for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board 50-over Franchise League this weekend. The board has called up a number of players for two trials...

GFF/STAG Elite League …GDF and Fruta Conquerors march on

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/STAG Elite League …GDF and Fruta Conquerors march on

The Guyana Defense Force (GDF) now under new Technical Direction of Bilal Nantambu has started season 2 of the GFF/Stag Elite League in blazing fashion as they chalked up yet another convincing win,...

Sans Souci beat Noitgedacht SC

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sans Souci beat Noitgedacht SC

Sans Souci defeated Noitgedacht SC by 7 wickets when the Farmers Cup T20 competition continued on Sunday last on the island of Wakenaam. Noitgedacht SC took first strike and posted a challenging...

William France differently abled Athletics Club interface with President Granger

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on William France differently abled Athletics Club interface with President Granger

President of the William France Differently Abled Athletics Club and club members on Thursday last were invited to meet with President David Granger at the Ministry of the Presidency where the Head...

Words of praise for Minister Volda Lawrence

Dec 06, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Words of praise for Minister Volda Lawrence

The suspicious relation between the sword and the pen will never go away from civilization once power exists. Power is inherently destructive. It stops good people from remaining good. It tempts...

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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