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This contractor did not perform; why retain him?

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on This contractor did not perform; why retain him?

Dear Editor, I have sent this letter to Minister Harmon and copied to minister Raphael Trotman.. Kindly reproduce it. A few weeks ago I wrote to you Minister Harmon letter regarding the wastage of...

The ‘albino jaguar’ was spotted in Guyana recently

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The ‘albino jaguar’ was spotted in Guyana recently

Dear Editor, Just few days ago, a close relative shared an experience with me from a trip in the interior location referred to or called ‘Blue Mountain’ and what he and fellow friends spotted was...

Keep the sugar industry until an alternative is found

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Keep the sugar industry until an alternative is found

Dear Editor, Please permit me some space in your very informative newspaper to vent my concern on the closing of our sugar industry. First we must consider SUGAR as our Mother because she brought...

Region 5 RDC must be commended

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Region 5 RDC must be commended

Dear Editor, First of all let me take this opportunity in extending Happy Holidays to the management and staff of your newspaper. I wish that in 2017 that the good work will continue as to provide...

IN PRAISE OF CUBAN EDUCATION

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on IN PRAISE OF CUBAN EDUCATION

Dear Editor, Fidel Castro expired on November 25, at the age of 90, but whatever may be said of his achievements or disappointments that followed the revolution of 1959 it is difficult to dispute the...

President Ramotar did it, now the APNU+AFC is doing it

Dec 30, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on President Ramotar did it, now the APNU+AFC is doing it

Dear Editor, President Granger in his Christmas message expressed that “Guyana is our motherland” and reminded Guyanese that they have a collective duty to ensure they keep their homeland free...

Norway team shoots down Amaila Falls hydro project

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Norway team shoots down Amaila Falls hydro project

…finds it too costly, burdensome – Govt. – says design flaws threatened long-term effectiveness A review of the planned US$900M-plus Amaila Falls hydro power is out, with the Coalition...

Red House lease invalid, President can revoke it – Attorney General

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Red House lease invalid, President can revoke it – Attorney General

Four years after the historical Red House was leased to the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre Incorporated (CJRCI), the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams, is contending that...

Prison warder fatally stabs estranged wife at her workplace – then turns self in

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Prison warder fatally stabs estranged wife at her workplace – then turns self in

A Prison Warder attached to the Mazaruni Prison early yesterday morning turned himself in to authorities, in the company of his attorney, after fatally stabbing his estranged wife at her workplace....

Finance Minister must tell nation what happened to billions at NICIL – Nandlall

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Finance Minister must tell nation what happened to billions at NICIL – Nandlall

– calls for explanation on outstanding GTT shares, other issues “As the guardian of the national purse, Finance Minister,’ Winston Jordan cannot expect to make a dim-witted statement that...

18 months later… SARU still confined to straitjacket

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 18 months later… SARU still confined to straitjacket

-Passage of legislation put off until next year – CEO By Kiana Wilburg The desire of the State Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) to take down corruption remains alive. But without legislation, this...

Contractor stabs worker in back after refusing to pay

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Contractor stabs worker in back after refusing to pay

A contractor who refused to pay his 28-year-old worker for his labour, stabbed him three times to the back yesterday before escaping. The incident happened shortly after 10:30 hrs at Bourda, in the...

Ex-boyfriend had kidnapped, stalked former teacher

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-boyfriend had kidnapped, stalked former teacher

Skeldon police criticized for doing nothing Police are still hunting for the suspect who was identified as Shamar Mohamed, and who has since gone into hiding, following the brazen attack on...

Find another Amaila contractor, investor – Norwegian consultant

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Find another Amaila contractor, investor – Norwegian consultant

report says current model needs restructuring A critical independent report on the future of the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project has warned that Guyana cannot move ahead with it in the current format...

Idle Odle slippery like ochro

Dec 29, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Idle Odle slippery like ochro

NICIL was a parallel treasury to de government. That was when Brassy, that fat crook, and Jagdeo, that scamp, use to run Guyana. De new kids wha tek over from dem scamp use to cuss and seh how dem...

New land court building in final stages of construction

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on New land court building in final stages of construction

Construction of the new building to house the operations of the Land Court is in its final stages. The building will accommodate four new courtrooms in the compound of the Georgetown Supreme...

Yupukari plane discovery… Army, police deny ranks fingered in cover-up

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Yupukari plane discovery… Army, police deny ranks fingered in cover-up

The police and army have both denied that its ranks have been “fingered” in a cover-up following the discovery of a Colombian aircraft hidden near a Yupukari airstrip, Region Nine back in...

GNBS upgrading to improve business standards

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GNBS upgrading to improve business standards

Infrastructure at the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) will be upgraded to allow for increased testing and certification for international exports. This will ensure that products leaving...

7th Annual Atkinson Brothers 5-a-side Football Tournament Huradiah upset Paloma for men’s title -Silver Sands retain Women’s crown

Dec 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 7th Annual Atkinson Brothers 5-a-side Football Tournament Huradiah upset Paloma for men’s title -Silver Sands retain Women’s crown

A capacity crowd that at times threatened to burst the perimeter of the sidelines watched newly-crowned champion Huradiah dethrone Paloma in the final of the men’s category of the 7th Annual...

Draft Tobacco Control Bill still at level of Cabinet

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Draft Tobacco Control Bill still at level of Cabinet

– Public Health Minister “unsure” when it will be tabled Although it is viewed by many within the public health sector as an especially crucial move, the long awaited passage of the Tobacco...

Minister Scott dispels reports of unions being sidelined

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Minister Scott dispels reports of unions being sidelined

“There is no union that is ostracised from dealing with me,” asserted Junior Minister of Social Protection, Mr. Keith Scott. His remarks were forthcoming even as he recently addressed allegations...

Williams wins AAG Cross Country

Dec 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Williams wins AAG Cross Country

The Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) hosted a Cross Country race on Tuesday in the National Park that witnessed athletes competing in three male and female categories. In the male Under-16 race,...

Former WBA world champion, Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis’ mother, Yvonne, passes on

Dec 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Former WBA world champion, Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis’ mother, Yvonne, passes on

Apparently, still grieving over the death of her son, former World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion, Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis, his mother, Yvonne Lewis, has gone to meet him after...

Carrying out of Dutch team’s proposals needed amid recent flooding – Deputy Mayor

Dec 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Carrying out of Dutch team’s proposals needed amid recent flooding – Deputy Mayor

The recent flooding in the City of Georgetown and along the coast of Guyana reminded Guyanese once again of the nation’s susceptibility to flooding. This vulnerability had pushed the government of...

The end is near for a historic industry

Dec 29, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The end is near for a historic industry

Wales Estate and factory will officially close on Saturday. Close to 1200 workers will reportedly be placed on the breadline. Private cane farmers on the West Bank of Demerara now face an uncertain...

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KARCC hails 2025 Guyana-Suriname Group Ride a massive success

The burden of proof rests on the asserting party

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- In recent days there have been serious assertions made and associations implied without... more