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In less than seven years…2,600 heavy duty machines imported; only 319 registered – GRA

Jun 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on In less than seven years…2,600 heavy duty machines imported; only 319 registered – GRA

By Kiana Wilburg From the year 2010, just about 2600 heavy duty machines were imported. But of this amount, only a paltry sum of 319 was registered with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). This state...

More startling revelations…PS had built similar guard hut for $1M!

Jun 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on More startling revelations…PS had built similar guard hut for $1M!

The Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Education, Vibert Welch, has once again found himself in hot water – this time for the construction of a previous guard hut during his tenure at...

False number plates on bullet-proof SUV…Customs Officers aren’t traffic cops;

Jun 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on False number plates on bullet-proof SUV…Customs Officers aren’t traffic cops;

police have to say why no charges – GRA boss The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is taking its secrecy laws seriously. Even when laws are found to be broken, that tax collection arm of the state...

Gunmen on bikes snatch company payroll

Jun 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen on bikes snatch company payroll

-use car to block roadway In a brazen robbery at around 15.00 hrs yesterday, gunmen on motorcycles and in a car escaped with a $910,000 payroll after holding up a security vehicle near Farm, on the...

SOCU busts illegal cambio in Skeldon

Jun 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on SOCU busts illegal cambio in Skeldon

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) raided an illegal cambio at Skeldon, Corentyne, yesterday and seized a large quantity of local and foreign currencies. Operator of the Cambio, Jamal Ramjohn,...

Jagdeo evades Pradoville questions

Jun 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo evades Pradoville questions

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Former President Bharrat Jagdeo refused to accept or deny that the purchasers of plots of prime land at Sparendaam, (Pradoville Two Scheme) had received sweetheart deals....

GPHC Board removes CEO

Jun 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC Board removes CEO

– recently appointed Deputy to fill void Less than a week after naming a former Army Chief as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer [DCEO], the Board of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation...

Use of Sussex St. Drug Bond contract to end this year end – Public Health Minister

Jun 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Use of Sussex St. Drug Bond contract to end this year end – Public Health Minister

When rumours first surfaced about the Public Health Ministry’s decision to utilise a bond at Sussex Street, Georgetown, it essentially spurred a controversy. There were many questions raised,...

Govt. to source internet from GTT for ICT hubs

Jun 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to source internet from GTT for ICT hubs

By Murtland Haley After some US$6M (G$1.3B) was wasted under the People’s Progressive Party Civic government on the eGovernment Fibre Optic Cable Project, the current administration is now forced...

PS, BK and Waterfalls security guard tek nuff risk

Jun 09, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on PS, BK and Waterfalls security guard tek nuff risk

There is a saying, “Take risks.” If you win, you will be happy. If you lose you will be wise. All Jagdeo friends and cohorts wiser today. Dem tek nuff risk and will soon be climbing de court...

Windies aiming for series sweep; Face Afghanistan in first ever ODI today

Jun 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Windies aiming for series sweep; Face Afghanistan in first ever ODI today

By Sean Devers in St Lucia in association with Vnet Communications, Noble House Seafood, Baksh Travel Service, Payless Varity Store and Golden Arrow Hotel In 1973 West Indies drew 1-all with England...

Sri Lanka pull off stunning victory to beat holders India by chasing down 322 at The Oval

Jun 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sri Lanka pull off stunning victory to beat holders India by chasing down 322 at The Oval

The Champions Trophy took another twist as unfancied Sri Lanka swatted aside the holders India on a dramatic day in south London. Less than 24 hours after Pakistan had stunned South Africa at...

Kevin Durant’s late three-pointer in closing seconds opens up 3-0 lead in NBA Finals

Jun 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kevin Durant’s late three-pointer in closing seconds opens up 3-0 lead in NBA Finals

Kevin Durant drained the shot of his professional life – a three-pointer with 45.3 seconds left – and scored 31 points as the Golden State Warriors moved within one win of post-season...

RHTY&SC Patron Green Economy T20 Cricket Tournament …S. Jagmohan Hardware, BK International and National Sports Commission on board

Jun 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC Patron Green Economy T20 Cricket Tournament …S. Jagmohan Hardware, BK International and National Sports Commission on board

Plans for the hosting of a major T20 cricket tournament in honour of President David Granger’s 72nd birthday on July 15 next on Tuesday last received a major boost with three new sponsors coming on...