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GRA busts number plate racket…Over 1000 vehicles entered from Brazil/Suriname cannot be traced

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GRA busts number plate racket…Over 1000 vehicles entered from Brazil/Suriname cannot be traced

The investigative efforts of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) are proving daily, the extent to which lawlessness and corruption exists at various levels in this society. The Authority is already...

Following Presidential order… Joint Services raid illegal mining camps at Kaieteur National Park

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Following Presidential order… Joint Services raid illegal mining camps at Kaieteur National Park

– several detained Following several reports of illegal mining activity at the Kaieteur National Park, President David Granger ordered a special operation over the weekend which led to the...

Over 40 Haitians abandoned at Cheddi Jagan Airport

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Over 40 Haitians abandoned at Cheddi Jagan Airport

– cops close in on human trafficking ring With the police hot on their trail, a ring of human traffickers abandoned more than 40 Haitians at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on...

PPP tried to stoke racial tension during 2015 elections

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on PPP tried to stoke racial tension during 2015 elections

– Carter Center report says Coalition also fueled distrust in the electoral process The Carter Centre has accused the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) of stoking racial tensions...

Local banks plug more money laundering loopholes

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Local banks plug more money laundering loopholes

Local commercial banks are determined to play their role in improving the financial integrity and image of the nation. As such, Kaieteur News understands that banks have already taken steps to...

After deadly ‘pirate’ attack..Survivor gives up fishing, widow unable to build new house

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on After deadly ‘pirate’ attack..Survivor gives up fishing, widow unable to build new house

The recent murder of fisherman Mahadeo Ramdehol on the Corentyne River has left his wife, Chetrani Jaipersaud, without a husband, her two boys without a father, and their dreams of building a new...

Mocha residents complain about early closure of Police outpost

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Mocha residents complain about early closure of Police outpost

Residents of Mocha-Arcadia, East Bank Demerara are once again complaining about the closure of the Police Outpost at 22:00hrs every evening. Kaieteur News has received many complaints from persons...

Corrupt Curly got nuff abscess to get

May 29, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Corrupt Curly got nuff abscess to get

There is a saying: Take care of your thoughts when you are alone, and take care of your words when you are with people. Soulja Bai give wuk to some people but he never tek time to study dem thoughts...

Complete register of Govt scholarship awardees by year-end

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Complete register of Govt scholarship awardees by year-end

A holistic record concerning the beneficiaries of government of Guyana scholarships will be ready by year end. This is according to Permanent Secretary of the Public Service Ministry, Reginald...

“Where is the masterpiece I helped to build?”

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on “Where is the masterpiece I helped to build?”

– last surviving blacksmith who worked on Ruimveldt Arch wants mystery solved By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell He spoke as if it were yesterday. In fact, it had all happened 51 years ago....

Former IMC Chairman Orrin Gordon supports call for salary for Mayors

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Former IMC Chairman Orrin Gordon supports call for salary for Mayors

By Enid Joaquin Former IMC Chairman Orrin Gordon has added his voice to calls for salaries to be paid to Mayors. Linden Mayor Carwyn Holland recently made a similar appeal. Gordon said that as a...

Durban and Smyth Street fatal crash…Charges likely for Tacoma driver

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Durban and Smyth Street fatal crash…Charges likely for Tacoma driver

Once discharged from the hospital, it is likely that the driver of the Toyota Tacoma that was involved in last week Sunday’s accident at Smyth and Durban Streets, will be charged with causing death...

Oscar Joseph Hospital in deplorable state

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Oscar Joseph Hospital in deplorable state

– no ICU, operating theatre transformed to store room The Oscar Joseph Hospital at Charity, Essequibo, has no Intensive Care Unit, no incubators, and its operating theatre has been transformed...

Ramjattan seeks more subventions for Salvation Army

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Ramjattan seeks more subventions for Salvation Army

For decades the Salvation Army has been conducting Humanitarian works in Guyana. The work of the Salvation Army Drug rehabilitation programme was recently commended by Minister of Public Security,...

Carter Center calls for electronic tabulation system for elections

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Carter Center calls for electronic tabulation system for elections

– for more transparency and timely release of results Guyana has a population of less than one million but yet when elections are held, the results are always declared days later. The Carter...

Phase one of Bartica stelling 35 percent completed

May 29, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Phase one of Bartica stelling 35 percent completed

– tidal changes hinder progress Works on Bartica stelling are moving apace amidst challenges. Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson said that phase one of the...

3rd GCF Points Race…Trojan CC duo of Romello Crawford and Curtis Dey tops field

May 29, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on 3rd GCF Points Race…Trojan CC duo of Romello Crawford and Curtis Dey tops field

By Franklin Wilson Berbician based Trojan Cycle Club’s duo of Romello Crawford and Curtis Dey placed their stamp on the third Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) Points Race when they placed first and...

This is my life; I live it based on what I know of people

May 29, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on This is my life; I live it based on what I know of people

Nigel McKenzie, the Deputy Editor of this newspaper, suggested that it would look like I am out to get the UG Vice Chancellor by being personal if I write to question his CCH national award. In my...

Xtreme Clean & Maintenance Co. / GT Beer ‘Gold Rush’ Futsal Tournament…Pulsating encounters highlight Night 2 as action heats up

May 29, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Xtreme Clean & Maintenance Co. / GT Beer ‘Gold Rush’ Futsal Tournament…Pulsating encounters highlight Night 2 as action heats up

– round robin segment commenced last evening Spectators and supporters of the various community teams got their monies worth on the second night of action in the inaugural Xtreme Clean &...