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NICIL must clean up ‘messy’ GNIC land deal or repossess lands —SARU

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on NICIL must clean up ‘messy’ GNIC land deal or repossess lands —SARU

The State Assets Recovery Unit (SARU) is far from impressed with the strides made by the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) even under new direction. Officials at the Unit...

Ramjattan, Patterson ‘ought’ not to re-run for leadership positions — AFC’s constitution

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Ramjattan, Patterson ‘ought’ not to re-run for leadership positions — AFC’s constitution

The functions and operations of any organisation, more so a political party is often governed by a Constitution which prescribes how certain activities are to be conducted to ensure the smooth...

As key third term ruling looms…Govt begins quest for new Chancellor, Chief Justice

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on As key third term ruling looms…Govt begins quest for new Chancellor, Chief Justice

As the country gets ready for a possible Court of Appeal ruling for a third presidential term for Bharrat Jagdeo, Government is moving ahead with the process to choose two new top judges in the...

Fisherman’s body exhumed

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Fisherman’s body exhumed

A body, believed to be that of 43-year-old Surujpaul Dindyal, which was mistakenly given a ‘poor burial’ along with four other bodies, was exhumed from the Good Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD)...

Squatting at Marriott…Chinese contractor has no evidence that they are owed that much- Minister Patterson

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Squatting at Marriott…Chinese contractor has no evidence that they are owed that much- Minister Patterson

Government has denied it owes up to US$5M ($1B) to the Chinese contractor for Marriott Hotel. Days after Kaieteur News broke the story that workers of Shanghai Construction Group (SCG) have holed up...

Survivor injured in 2014 plane crash seeks $10M

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Survivor injured in 2014 plane crash seeks $10M

A father of three is seeking $10M in damages for injuries he sustained almost three years ago in a plane crash at Arau, Region Seven. Troy Daniels suffered a broken left femur, a dislocated right hip...

Edghill but up wid a Bullaha and a Bullahin

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Edghill but up wid a Bullaha and a Bullahin

People does get into trouble when dem don’t know wha dem walking into. Some of dem does sit down and talk about things dem don’t know about. Tek Bishop Ten Edghill. He see people preaching and...

Health conscious businessman, Michael Jupiter, is a ‘Special Person’

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Health conscious businessman, Michael Jupiter, is a ‘Special Person’

“I am here to serve and so I have no qualms being opened every day for the sake of my customers. They expect me to be here for them and this is my life, to be here for them every day.” By...

Fire at Cummings Lodge apts…Tenants made complaints of electrical problems to landlord

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Fire at Cummings Lodge apts…Tenants made complaints of electrical problems to landlord

-tenant reportedly left appliance running -building uninsured for almost a year as tenants seek compensation -nearby residents donate food, clothing to victims A raging fire which gutted and...

Red house lease was never gazetted, advertised

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Red house lease was never gazetted, advertised

— It was a deliberate attempt to hide transaction—Attorney General Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams, has revealed that the invalid lease agreement for the Cheddi...

UWI (T&T) t20 cricket…DCC advance to tonight’s final as on fire Singh cops fourth MOM Award

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on UWI (T&T) t20 cricket…DCC advance to tonight’s final as on fire Singh cops fourth MOM Award

By Sean Devers With DCC needing two runs to win from seven balls, the left-handed Gajanand Singh hit T&T First-Class pacer Navin Stewart for six over long off to spark ecstatic celebrations in...

Guyana Cup Rematch back on the roster by public demand

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Cup Rematch back on the roster by public demand

Due to public demand the organisers of the third annual Guyana Cup Rematch Horserace meet have decided to place the activity back on its roster. This was after announcing that the event was...

Caesar pip Spencer to retain GAPF Presidency

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Caesar pip Spencer to retain GAPF Presidency

Promises to continue drive to further uplift the sport By Franklin Wilson Of the 27 eligible voters present at yesterday Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) Annual General Meeting that was...

Maximum Sports host historic 126th Edition and first for 2017

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Maximum Sports host historic 126th Edition and first for 2017

Presidents of strength sports laments lack of financial support Historic it was indeed, agreed Mr. Frank Tucker, President of the Guyana Amateur Weightlifting Association (GAWA), Mr. ED Caesar,...

Softball cricket enjoyed another good outing in 2016

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Softball cricket enjoyed another good outing in 2016

By Zaheer Mohamed Softball cricket continues to generate much hype among players and fans locally. In 2016 Guyanese teams enjoyed much success both at home and overseas. Regal of Georgetown double...

GOA’s spending reflects Guyana’s poor Olympic performances

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GOA’s spending reflects Guyana’s poor Olympic performances

By Edison Jefford The expenditure of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) contained in its Financial Statement for the year ending November 30, 2016 does not reflect direct spending on the...

Concerted efforts being made to reorganize the Guyana Horse racing Authority

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Concerted efforts being made to reorganize the Guyana Horse racing Authority

A concerted effort is being made by a number of horse owners, trainers, stables, promoters and sponsors to have the Guyana Horse Racing Authority reconstituted and up and running again. The group is...

Agard, Assanah, Massiah appointed to Referee/Judges Commission

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Agard, Assanah, Massiah appointed to Referee/Judges Commission

Ramona Agard was recently appointed chairperson of the Guyana Boxing Association Referee/Judges Commission. Agard is the lone member from previous Commission and will serve for two years in the post....

GFC’s Benjamin signs with Caledonia

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFC’s Benjamin signs with Caledonia

GFC winger Kelsey Benjamin has been taken on the Caledonia roster for the TT Pro League. Caledonia which first sent the skilful winger to Maloney FC in the lower division of the Eastern FA has...

Regal set sights on Florida Cup

Jan 15, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regal set sights on Florida Cup

By Zaheer Mohamed Regal of Georgetown will look to add to their collection of prizes when they journey to Florida next month to compete in the 2017 Florida Cup softball cricket championship. The...

Herculean task to rehabilitate inherited dysfunctional Local Government System – Bulkan

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Herculean task to rehabilitate inherited dysfunctional Local Government System – Bulkan

The Ministry of Communities, on Friday, held its first ever Senior Staff Conference under the theme: “Improving Management for reliable community services in pursuit of the Green Economy.” The...

Alpha Lodge donates to Uncle Eddie’s Home

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Alpha Lodge donates to Uncle Eddie’s Home

On Thursday last, Uncle Eddie’s Home received a cash donation from the Right Worshipful Master and Brethren of Lodge Alpha No. 1594 as part of the Lodge’s benevolence activities. This donation is...

CH&PA to develop “Model Village” to display proposed housing solutions

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on CH&PA to develop “Model Village” to display proposed housing solutions

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) will be developing a model village to display the proposed housing solutions that the Government of Guyana will be making available to make housing...

Deaths linked to mental illness greater than combined mortality of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Deaths linked to mental illness greater than combined mortality of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria

Although there is little epidemiological evidence, it is believed that mental health related illnesses account for more morbidity than HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. Moreover, mental...

Emerging Oil and Gas Sector…Govt. must ensure that public, private workers are paid equally – T&T’s former Energy Minister

Jan 15, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Emerging Oil and Gas Sector…Govt. must ensure that public, private workers are paid equally – T&T’s former Energy Minister

The former Trinidad and Tobago Energy Minister, Kevin Ramnarine, last week delivered a lecture at the Le Meridian Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, on Guyana’s emerging ‘oil and gas sector....

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China-owned companies competing to build new West Dem. Hospital

China-owned companies competing to build new West Dem. Hospital

The West Demerara Regional Hospital. (China-owned companies) Kaieteur News- Three Chinese companies who are no strangers... more