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Beasts masquerading as men

May 29, 2017 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Beasts masquerading as men

In Guyana it is very painful to hear stories of women whose lives came to a violent end at the hands of someone who supposedly loved them. This is the case of Shenika Elliott-London of Amelia’s...

Billions lost…GRA uncovers racket with heavy duty machinery

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Billions lost…GRA uncovers racket with heavy duty machinery

-Big players to be hauled in this week A heavy duty machinery scheme worth billions of dollars is expected to come to an end, thanks to the efforts of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). Kaieteur...

Best friend ID’d as seaman’s killer

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Best friend ID’d as seaman’s killer

Investigators probing the murder of 27-year-old Roy Rowland believe that the victim spent his final days with his alleged killer, Ezekiel Edwards, called “Kezie.” Edwards and Rowland were said to...

Politicians should have no role in GECOM – Carter Centre

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Politicians should have no role in GECOM – Carter Centre

The elections watchdog, The Carter Centre, has recommended that there should not be political party representation on the Guyana Elections Commission. This recommendation forms part of the final...

Govt renews calls for transparency of judicial appointments

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt renews calls for transparency of judicial appointments

The APNU- AFC coalition has not changed its views when it comes to upholding the level of transparency needed in the various aspects of governance. This sentiment was expressed by Attorney General...

Twelve children among 27 Haitians in protective custody

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Twelve children among 27 Haitians in protective custody

– 10 arrested in suspected human trafficking ring Twenty-seven Haitians were picked up from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Friday – just one day after ranks from the...

Contractors overpricing Perseverance houses – CH&PA

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Contractors overpricing Perseverance houses – CH&PA

The Central Housing and Planning Authority is cautioning private contractors participating in the Housing Solutions 2017 and Beyond Exhibition, that prices of housing units should fall within the...

Knowledge and understanding is two different thing

May 28, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Knowledge and understanding is two different thing

A lot of people including politicians and lawyers don’t know de difference between understanding and knowledge. Understanding is much deeper than knowledge. Many people know us but very few...

Veteran Nurse, Marva Hawker, is a ‘Special Person’

May 28, 2017 KNews Special Person Comments Off on Veteran Nurse, Marva Hawker, is a ‘Special Person’

“If you don’t like people, or you don’t like to be around people, don’t come and say you want to do nursing, because nursing means you are dealing with human beings; you are dealing with...

Members mandate investigation in shift of Mexico WC game to USA

May 28, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Members mandate investigation in shift of Mexico WC game to USA

Congress held as GFF deny being served Court Order Sports in Guyana continues to be riddled in controversy and Football is not excluded as the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) held its Congress...

Xtreme Clean & Maintenance / GT Beer ‘Gold Rush’ Futsal Tournament…Sparta Boss sends ominous warning to pretenders

May 28, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Xtreme Clean & Maintenance / GT Beer ‘Gold Rush’ Futsal Tournament…Sparta Boss sends ominous warning to pretenders

Futsal juggernauts Sparta Boss sent an ominous warning to all pretenders that dethroning them will not be easy following an emphatic 4-1 win over West Back Road as play in the inaugural Xtreme Clean...

HEINEKEN UEFA Champions League Final Viewing Party set for Giftland Entertainment Strip

May 28, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on HEINEKEN UEFA Champions League Final Viewing Party set for Giftland Entertainment Strip

HEINEKEN’s Union of European Football Association (UEFA) Champions League Finals Viewing Party in Guyana has been set for Giftland Entertainment Strip on Saturday when Real Madrid tackle Juventus...

Professional boxing taking the mandatory 8 count on the ropes

May 28, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Professional boxing taking the mandatory 8 count on the ropes

By Michael Benjamin When Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis pounded American James Page into submission and relieved him of the World Boxing Association (WBA) title he succeeded where a multitude of Guyanese...

GSCL Inc Independence Cup concludes today at Everest

May 28, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GSCL Inc Independence Cup concludes today at Everest

The Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc annual Independence Cup will conclude today at the Everest Cricket Club. Following an intriguing first day’s play on Friday an exciting climax is...

Govt. should bite bullet and implement recommendations of W. Rodney COI- Dr Hinds

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. should bite bullet and implement recommendations of W. Rodney COI- Dr Hinds

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds, thinks that the coalition government, of which his party is a part, is making a big mistake by...

Three guns, cocaine found in Duncan Street

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Three guns, cocaine found in Duncan Street

-wife who called cops also detained The woman who called the police after her husband allegedly threatened her with a gun has been detained, along with her spouse, after three firearms and drugs were...

STOP BLAMING TEACHERS

May 28, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on STOP BLAMING TEACHERS

Many believe that the education system in Guyana mirrors the pervasive culture which shifts blame by pointing fingers to others. On many occasions, parents have often blamed teachers for their...

Mining is on the ‘up and up‘

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Mining is on the ‘up and up‘

– Minister Trotman tells Lindeners By Enid Joaquin Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, during a community outreach on Wednesday evening at the Mackenzie High School, told Lindeners...

Dismissal with cause

May 28, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Dismissal with cause

This past week, the government decided to terminate the contract of a Deputy Permanent Secretary. The said person had been charged the same week with some incomprehensible offence which is still to...

“Guyana has underachieved after 50 years independence… Valarie Garrido-Lowe”

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on “Guyana has underachieved after 50 years independence… Valarie Garrido-Lowe”

Fifty-one years ago Guyana gained its independence from the British through difficult circumstances and through the sweat and blood of the many who made the sacrifice to gain independence. As an...

Pomeroon residents benefit from medical outreach

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Pomeroon residents benefit from medical outreach

Trevor Daniels Enterprise in collaboration with Public Health Ministry recently conducted a medical outreach for the residents in the Pomeroon River. The outreach saw more than 200 persons including...

Forensic audits reveal true financial health of state agencies- Sharma

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Forensic audits reveal true financial health of state agencies- Sharma

After spending more than $133M on a number of planned forensic audits, the APNU+AFC government has completed a number of forensic audits. Junior Minister of Finance, Jaipaul Sharma, said that five...

Former Deputy REO in US custody despite no more jail time on drug charge

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Former Deputy REO in US custody despite no more jail time on drug charge

There is no more jail time for a Guyanese regional official busted last year with drugs at a Texas airport. According to court records filed Friday, Ameena Hinds, a former Deputy Regional Executive...

First of its kind farmers’ market gets positive response

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on First of its kind farmers’ market gets positive response

Several small business owners and upcoming entrepreneurs expressed their gratitude for being a part of the Farmers’ Market Day initiative. This event which was held yesterday, at D’Urban Park, is...

Customs chief vehicle probe…Chairman: You will hear from us on the issue

May 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Customs chief vehicle probe…Chairman: You will hear from us on the issue

-insists GRA systems are working The internal controls of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) are working, Chairman of the Governing Board of Directors, Rawle Lucas, has assured. The official made the...