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GRA rooting out corruption in Customs Dept…Officers were placed at wharves just to collect ‘benefits’ for bosses

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GRA rooting out corruption in Customs Dept…Officers were placed at wharves just to collect ‘benefits’ for bosses

– Tax Chief While it is not impossible, it could be considered a little far-fetched to expect the complete eradication of corrupt practices at the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA)....

JSC under pressure to expand scope of judicial recruitment

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on JSC under pressure to expand scope of judicial recruitment

While the Judicial Service Commission, (JSC) is empowered by law to make certain recommendations for appointments to the judiciary, the current recruitment process is being brought into...

Media still has uphill task getting info on NICIL

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Media still has uphill task getting info on NICIL

– Harmon says “nothing special” about the company Since last year, the media was promised an intervention. Finance Minister, Winston Jordan vowed that he would have asked the Board of the...

Stewartville Church celebrates 175th Anniversary

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Stewartville Church celebrates 175th Anniversary

President David Granger says that the church must recapture the spirit of community and should stand as beacons of hope to dispel despondency and contribute to the overall development...

Almost a year later…Cops mum on charges for ranks accused of extorting money from KNews staffer

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Almost a year later…Cops mum on charges for ranks accused of extorting money from KNews staffer

It will soon be a year, and no one from the Guyana Police Force is saying anything regarding a report made by Kaieteur News’ staffer, Harry Brijmohan against five ranks, who reportedly...

Cop lose false teeth protecting a mom on Father’s Day

Jun 19, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Cop lose false teeth protecting a mom on Father’s Day

This Father’s Day was the best in recent times. Every day like this man does deh wid dem children in house or outdoor fuh breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dem who got to wuk does get treat at de wuk...

Manufacturing sector records mixed performance for 1st Qtr.

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Manufacturing sector records mixed performance for 1st Qtr.

– BOG report The manufacturing sector recorded mixed performance for the first quarter of this year. This is according to the Bank of Guyana’s Quarterly Report and Statistical...

Fruits of our labour will soon be realized – GCCI

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Fruits of our labour will soon be realized – GCCI

– touts relations with foreign counterparts The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce (GCCI) is becoming more proactive. The Chamber is fostering relations with a number of chambers of commerce...

Ministry seeks supplementary funding for GPL smart meter project

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry seeks supplementary funding for GPL smart meter project

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure will be approaching the National Assembly to approve supplementary financing towards the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) Power Utility Upgrade...

Caribbean region should treat Cotonou Agreement with “urgency”

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Caribbean region should treat Cotonou Agreement with “urgency”

The Caribbean region needs to recognise the financial security the Cotonou Agreement affords the region, Minister of Foreign Affairs Carl Greenidge contends. Minister Greenidge told media in...

Xtreme Clean & Maintenance Co. / GT Beer ‘Gold Rush’ Futsal Tournament…Richardson’s four-goal spree helps preserve Sparta’s reputation

Jun 19, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Xtreme Clean & Maintenance Co. / GT Beer ‘Gold Rush’ Futsal Tournament…Richardson’s four-goal spree helps preserve Sparta’s reputation

– Albouystown beat Sophia for third place He is nicknamed after famous Kung Fu star Jackie Chan, who thrilled moviegoers with his funny, but skilful maneuvers and while former national striker...

Finance Minister to sign Investment Protection Treaty

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Finance Minister to sign Investment Protection Treaty

– Agreement to help pave the way for lending to private sector Over the last two years, the Government has sought to widen the range of multilateral partners from which it can access...

Fakhar, Amir sparkle as Pakistan stun India

Jun 19, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fakhar, Amir sparkle as Pakistan stun India

LONDON (Reuters) Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Amir shone as Pakistan defied the odds to overwhelm arch-rivals India by 180 runs and pull off a major upset in the Champions Trophy final at The Oval...

Swiss Machinery to host Diesel Expo

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Swiss Machinery to host Diesel Expo

Swiss Machinery will be holding a ‘One Stop Diesel Exposition’ at the Georgetown Club, Camp Street next Saturday June, 24 beginning at 10:00hrs. The company has said that one...

GCF National Championships 2017…Claire Fraser-Green in FIVE-PEAT

Jun 19, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCF National Championships 2017…Claire Fraser-Green in FIVE-PEAT

Briton John, David Hicks, Warren McKay & Andrew Spencer are new champs By Franklin Wilson Claire Fraser-Green further cemented her name in the cycling history books of Guyana when she rode to...

Excellent Team tactics ensures Ming wins NACAM FIA 2016-2017 Championship

Jun 19, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Excellent Team tactics ensures Ming wins NACAM FIA 2016-2017 Championship

Team tactics is crucial to any sport, especially in motorsport, and Guyanese Calvin Ming and Team Ram Racing made the right calculations and call despite being faced with adversity to ensure Calvin...

Change of govt. shifted policy focus for Housing sector

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Change of govt. shifted policy focus for Housing sector

– CH&PA The May 2015 General and Regional Elections which resulted in a change of government for Guyana led to a change in the policy focus for the Central Housing and Planning Authority...

Lopes dominant, Lowden/Kalekyezi on a roll in GBTI Open Tennis

Jun 19, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lopes dominant, Lowden/Kalekyezi on a roll in GBTI Open Tennis

The feature match last Wednesday evening turned out to be a one sided and ill-tempered affair between Daniel Lopes and Benjettan Osborne when play continued in the GBTI Open Tennis Championships....

After one month, electricity restored at Kwakwani Secondary

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on After one month, electricity restored at Kwakwani Secondary

After one month, electricity has been restored to the Kwakwani Secondary School. This was confirmed by a source close to the institution, who said that the situation was rectified after assurances...

Santa Rosa Sec. receives balls & cash from Atkinson Brothers FC

Jun 19, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Santa Rosa Sec. receives balls & cash from Atkinson Brothers FC

One of the participating schools in this year’s Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Championship, Santa Rose Secondary, received a quantity of footballs and cash from President of the Atkinson...

Guyana Beverage Company Busta 60 miles Open cycle race set for July 2

Jun 19, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Beverage Company Busta 60 miles Open cycle race set for July 2

The up tempo Busta Cycle road race is back. The event, which was held annually in Berbice and sponsored by the Guyana Beverage Company, was off the radar for a few years. This was mainly due to the...

Ethnic state employment: The post-1992 origins

Jun 19, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Ethnic state employment: The post-1992 origins

I grew up in a house that admired Cheddi Jagan. But looking back at those days, that was natural; Indians rooted for Jagan, Blacks for Burnham. Neither of the two halves of our population took...

Former drug addict hopes to spend the next Father’s Day with his daughter

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Former drug addict hopes to spend the next Father’s Day with his daughter

By Tiana Cole After being away from his daughter for 15 years due to his drug addiction, the now 41-year-old Nick Boodhoo is hopeful that he will get the opportunity to spend Father’s Day...

A journey of necessity…From begging on the streets to handcrafting wooden toys

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on A journey of necessity…From begging on the streets to handcrafting wooden toys

By Romila Boodram Richard Moshetee is the perfect example of the phrase “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Two and a half years ago, a happy and healthy Moshetee called...

Career Day fair restores optimism in youths of Region Two

Jun 19, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Career Day fair restores optimism in youths of Region Two

Unemployment has proven itself a real challenge across Guyana. The public and private sectors of Region Two on Saturday hosted a Career Day fair. The event commenced at 10:00 hrs at the Anna Regina...

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D-Up Basketball Academy Training camp brings Hoop Dreams to Life with Region 3 Jamboree

Bureaucracy gone bananas!

…Peeping Tom kaieteur News- Every morning, the government wakes up, stretches its arms, and spends one billion dollars... more