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Billion$$ in pharmaceuticals poorly managed

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Billion$$ in pharmaceuticals poorly managed

…Govt. unclear what it had in stock at drug bonds A key inquiry report into alleged leaking of information to drug suppliers at the Ministry of Public Health last year is pointing to poor...

President has ‘final say’ in choice of new GECOM chairperson – Harmon

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on President has ‘final say’ in choice of new GECOM chairperson – Harmon

The APNU+AFC administration has denied it has already made up its mind in the choice for a new Chairperson for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, during the...

Govt. eyes lawyers for Pradoville 2 Special Prosecution team

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. eyes lawyers for Pradoville 2 Special Prosecution team

Government currently has its eyes on a few attorneys-at-law to form the crucial Special Prosecution Team that will be tasked with overseeing the Pradoville Two case. This was revealed yesterday...

2008 Bartica massacre…Convicted accomplice tells court he tipped-off cops about gang members’ location

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on 2008 Bartica massacre…Convicted accomplice tells court he tipped-off cops about gang members’ location

Prosecution main witness Clebert Reece faced a series of questions from Defence Attorney, Roger Yearwood, yesterday, shortly after he had concluded his evidence in-chief in the 2008 Bartica Massacre...

Managing of e-Govt network…Govt hiring China’s Huawei to provide tech support, training

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Managing of e-Govt network…Govt hiring China’s Huawei to provide tech support, training

Government has announced plans to train locals in managing the country’s e-Governance network. The collaboration with China’s tech giant, Huawei Technologies Company Limited, will not only entail...

Chancellor, Judges were engaged in Senior Counsel selections – Harmon

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Chancellor, Judges were engaged in Senior Counsel selections – Harmon

Pointing out that the recent appointments of Senior Counsel by the President have become somewhat ‘contentious’, Minister of State Joseph Harmon, was quizzed about the selection process that was...

Sex and kickback was rampant in de drug trade

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Sex and kickback was rampant in de drug trade

A study show people does retain 75 per cent of what they see, compared to only 13 per cent of what they hear. Dem boys believe that is a true. De whole country use to hear bout Babbie and he drug...

Hurdles almost cleared…Procurement Commission readies to start work before month-end

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Hurdles almost cleared…Procurement Commission readies to start work before month-end

Less than three months after members were sworn-in, the long-awaited Public Procurement Commission (PPC) seems set to begin its work. The hold-up was the hiring of key personnel to man the...

No more long lines to pay travel tax at airports

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on No more long lines to pay travel tax at airports

…as amendment passed On Wednesday, this newspaper published a photograph depicting a long line leading to the Departure Tax booth at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Yesterday Minister of...

Data-driven procurement process to tackle drugs shortage – Minister Norton

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Data-driven procurement process to tackle drugs shortage – Minister Norton

– other measures apace to improve delivery of care in sector Without admitting that the Ministry of Public Health was, during the past year, plagued with issues of drugs shortage and even...

Liquor licence fees, related penalties increased

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Liquor licence fees, related penalties increased

Fees and penalties associated with the business of alcohol and spirits will now be increased as a result of the passing of the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing (Amendment) Bill 2016 in the National...

V Net Communications renews sponsorship with Paul

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on V Net Communications renews sponsorship with Paul

By Zaheer Mohamed V Net Communications of Delph Street, Campbellville has renewed its sponsorship with talented all-rounder Keemo Paul. The entity has been providing support to the player for over a...

Five-star City demolish woeful West Ham

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Five-star City demolish woeful West Ham

(Reuters) Manchester City crushed West Ham United 5-0 to give manager Pep Guardiola the perfect introduction to the FA Cup as they cruised into the fourth round with a thumping victory at the London...

Wrecking ball Warner fires Australia towards sweep

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wrecking ball Warner fires Australia towards sweep

SYDNEY (Reuters) David Warner clubbed the second fastest half century in test history to help fire Australia to the verge of a 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday....

Adams – a surprise omission from the trials squad

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Adams – a surprise omission from the trials squad

The Guyana Cricket Board selectors have named a 28-man squad for trials for possible selection on the Guyana team for the upcoming Regional Super 50 tournament. But due to rain the players will have...

Berbice volleyball 2017 season kicks off today with one day competition at Blairmont

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice volleyball 2017 season kicks off today with one day competition at Blairmont

The Berbice Volley Association (BVA) had a very successful year in 2016 and has all intentions of having another successful year in 2017. The BVA, which is touted as one of the most active...

Hockey’s success last year should gain mainstream consideration

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hockey’s success last year should gain mainstream consideration

By Rawle Welch If there was ever a doubt about what the year would be for local hockey, the 14th staging of the Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Festival provided all the answers. The successful...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Can’t believe he said that

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Can’t believe he said that

Dear Editor, Thanks for giving me space in your papers, but after writing and responding to several letters that have not been published I hope this one make it in the papers. I am willing to respond...

LABA Executive special club meeting set for this afternoon at MSC Pavilion

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on LABA Executive special club meeting set for this afternoon at MSC Pavilion

The Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) will be having a Special General Meting this afternoon at 18.00hrs at the Mackenzie Sports Club Pavilion for its affiliate club representatives. These...

Berbice businessman murder PI…Detective details arrest and statements of accused

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Berbice businessman murder PI…Detective details arrest and statements of accused

Police Detective, Inspector Prem Narine is among the final witnesses to testify at the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murder of businessman, Shameer Ali-Mursalin. Narine told the court that he had...

COMMONSENSE NEEDED

Jan 07, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on COMMONSENSE NEEDED

John F. Kennedy once said “There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction”. In this new year, we must demand a new approach to...

Toddler back from Cuba after receiving cancer treatment

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Toddler back from Cuba after receiving cancer treatment

Two-year-old Omkar Persaud has arrived home after undergoing several tests and cancer-related treatment in Cuba. The toddler had travelled to the foreign country to have treatment done on his right...

Background checks for staffers of children’s homes

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Background checks for staffers of children’s homes

– two more gender-specific homes for Berbice Gaining employment at a government-run children’s home from this year will be a particularly thorough process. In fact, persons seeking employment...

President designates Rose Hall Martyrs’ Day and Chinese Arrival Day

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on President designates Rose Hall Martyrs’ Day and Chinese Arrival Day

As per an Executive Notice issued yesterday by President David Granger, January 12 has been designated Chinese Arrival Day. In a second Executive Notice, also issued yesterday, March 13 has been...

Reduction in rape, murders account for 16% decrease in serious crimes

Jan 07, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Reduction in rape, murders account for 16% decrease in serious crimes

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has recorded a 16 percent decrease in serious crimes at the end of December when compared to the same period last year, the police said in a release yesterday. There was...