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Chinese Embassy container imports attract GRA’s attention

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News 1

Tax authorities have started a probe into an alleged racket in which the Chinese embassy was used to bring in containers of goods for its nationals who are operating businesses here The matter was...

Speaking about what is right or wrong in Guyana is not “overstepping”- British envoy

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Speaking about what is right or wrong in Guyana is not “overstepping”- British envoy

Diplomats in Guyana have some time or the other, faced harsh criticisms for speaking candidly on local issues. In some cases, they are even told that they are “overstepping.” But British High...

Businesses shut doors in protest of parking meters

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News 2

A number of businesses in Georgetown protested against the parking meters yesterday by closing their doors for one hour – between noon and 13:00hrs. The Movement against Parking Meters (MAPM)...

Armed bandits hit Leonora poultry business for $900,000

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Armed bandits hit Leonora poultry business for $900,000

Four men, armed with guns, stormed a poultry business located at 205 Parafield, Leonora, West Coast Demerara, and made off with some $900,000 in cash and jewellery. The robbery occurred at around...

Auditor General 1992-2015 reports reveal …Procurement system was subjected to chronic abuse for over 18 years

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Auditor General 1992-2015 reports reveal …Procurement system was subjected to chronic abuse for over 18 years

By Kiana Wilburg Financial analysts have long lauded Guyana’s procurement rules and regulations as being one of the finest. But even with one of the best set of laws in place, the reports of the...

Presidential term limit…. Appeal Court upholds Justice Chang ruling by split decision

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Presidential term limit…. Appeal Court upholds Justice Chang ruling by split decision

-matter to reach CCJ The Court Of Appeal yesterday upheld a decision by former Chief Justice Ian Chang, ruling that the two-term presidential limit is unconstitutional. With a decision of two to one,...

Digicel to slash quarter of workforce worldwide

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Digicel to slash quarter of workforce worldwide

– to concentrate on data, customer experience The telecoms landscape is expected to see some major changes in the coming months. Not only are Digicel and the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph...

Nine female prisoners pardoned by President

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Nine female prisoners pardoned by President

Thirty-year-old Kamla Bisram, Malinda Beaton, 31, Charissazan Charles and Sasha Christopher, 18; Jenny Davis and Vanessa Frank, 26, Barbra Hunte 51, Khemawattie Ramnauth, 23, and Dhanmattie...

When dem talk it does come to pass

Feb 23, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on When dem talk it does come to pass

None body in Guyana can ever seh dem boys ever wrang. Dem talk and expose so many things and everything come to pass. Just last week dem mention de Chancellor. He willfully postpone a ruling to de...

Babita Sarjou murder PI continues… Oral, caution statements ruled admissible

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Babita Sarjou murder PI continues… Oral, caution statements ruled admissible

A caution statement and five oral statements given to detectives by Sharnandand Naraine, who is currently on remanded for the murder of his wife, Babita Sarjou, were ruled admissible by Chief...

Impatient NY judge orders April 21 sentencing for Ed Ahmad

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Impatient NY judge orders April 21 sentencing for Ed Ahmad

A New York judge has ordered disgraced Guyanese-born New York-based realtor, Edul Ahmad, to be ready for an April 21st sentencing. Responding to another request by Ahmad’s lawyer for sentencing...

Traffic advisory issued for today

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Traffic advisory issued for today

The Guyana Police Force is informing the general public that the following roads will be closed Mashramani Parade today (Thursday February 23, 2017), from 06:00h. to 00:00h. to vehicular traffic....

Minister urges new GPHC Board to embrace professionalism

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Minister urges new GPHC Board to embrace professionalism

“The confidentially of the Board must be guaranteed at all times.” This assertion was yesterday made by Minister of Public Health, Ms. Volda Lawrence, when she officially launched the board of...

Losing toddlers in fire was biggest downfall for Child Care Agency in 2016 – Director

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Losing toddlers in fire was biggest downfall for Child Care Agency in 2016 – Director

Director of the Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA) Ann Greene said losing brothers, six-year old Joshua George and two-year-old Antonio George, in a fire at the Children’s Drop-in Centre...

Three major infrastructural projects to begin this year – Minister Patterson

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Three major infrastructural projects to begin this year – Minister Patterson

Construction on the bypass road linking the East Coast of Demerara to the East Bank; the first phase of the Linden to Lethem Road and the Boardwalk for the seawall, are all expected to begin at least...

Guyana signs four loan agreements with IDB

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana signs four loan agreements with IDB

US$40M to finance key initiatives The Government of Guyana, on Tuesday signed four loan agreements with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to secure US$40 million in developmental resources to...

CH&PA signs contracts for establishment of model homes village

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on CH&PA signs contracts for establishment of model homes village

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CP&HA) on Tuesday signed 14 contracts for the construction of low, middle and moderate income houses. The model houses will be on display at the...

Public Accounts Committee hears… Region pays salaries to third parties without proof of ID

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Public Accounts Committee hears… Region pays salaries to third parties without proof of ID

By Brushell Blackman The Region Seven authorities have been paying salaries in cash to third parties with authorization and no identification was provided upon receipt of these wages. In 2015 the...

While we celebrate, the country is losing civilization

Feb 23, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on While we celebrate, the country is losing civilization

I saw a picture of a man beaten to death. He was in his boxers only and all his limbs were brutally tied up. Villagers numbering more than two dozen stood looking at him as if he was a snake that I...

THE ULTIMATE GOAL

Feb 23, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on THE ULTIMATE GOAL

Much has been said about the high crime rate in the country, but efforts to solve it are not effective. It is almost as if there is hope that it will magically fix itself. Without a doubt, the...

Timehri man perishes in early morning fire

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Timehri man perishes in early morning fire

A 54-year-old man was burnt to death at his home at Timehri Base Road, on the East Bank of Demerara, during the wee hours of yesterday morning. The deceased has been identified as Adam Shaw....

REPUBLIC DAY MESSAGES

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on REPUBLIC DAY MESSAGES

Today, all of Guyana celebrates 47 years as a Republic. We at Kaieteur News extend warmest greetings and pray that our Mashramani celebration this year will mark another memorable occasion in the...

Adolescents prone to health and safety issues

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Adolescents prone to health and safety issues

…but Govt. committed to intervening measures – Social Protection Minister As youths transition from adolescence to adulthood they are more likely to be prone to serious health and safety...

Yesterday’s ruling of the Court of Appeal

Feb 23, 2017 KNews Peeping Tom Comments Off on Yesterday’s ruling of the Court of Appeal

We are such a messed-up nation that today, 50% of the country will be happy with a judgment made by the Court of Appeal and the other 50% will be sad. Half of the population will be happy because...

86 investigations ongoing into NICIL operations

Feb 23, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on 86 investigations ongoing into NICIL operations

The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) is currently conducting 86 different investigations into the operations of National Investment and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL). According to the...