August 27, 2017 - Kaieteur News

Archives by Month:

Archives by Year:

Chinese logger, local sawmillers awarded half of Barama’s concession

Aug 27, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Chinese logger, local sawmillers awarded half of Barama’s concession

Following Barama Company Limited’s relinquishing of its 1.6 million hectare forest concession in October 2016, the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) has awarded two lots totaling over 800,000...

China’s modus operandi around the world mirrors events in Guyana—Part 5

Aug 27, 2017 KNews China’s Modus Operandi, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on China’s modus operandi around the world mirrors events in Guyana—Part 5

Overpopulation, want of more resources, fuel desire for land in overseas territories China’s obsession with getting its hands on valued commodities in vulnerable and underdeveloped countries is...

Process to choose insurance company for ministers, their families took over 10 mths – Harmon

Aug 27, 2017 KNews News 1

Government has blasted former Health Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, for misleading statements, in which he claimed that due process was not followed in choosing an insurance company to provide...

Two children rushed to GPHC for medical attention

Aug 27, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Two children rushed to GPHC for medical attention

…as Public Health Ministry conducts medical outreach at Kuru Kururu At least two children were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [GPHC] yesterday during the height of a...

Local Content Policy…No sanctions for noncompliance by companies at this time – Trotman

Aug 27, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Local Content Policy…No sanctions for noncompliance by companies at this time – Trotman

By Kiana Wilburg Countries across the world have experienced various challenges as it relates to the implementation of their respective Local Content Policies. One of the main hurdles, is getting oil...

Mystery plane and airstrip probe…Businessman who allegedly hired contractor detained

Aug 27, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Mystery plane and airstrip probe…Businessman who allegedly hired contractor detained

Police appear to now know one of the key figures behind the operation of the mystery aircraft that was found at Santa Fe. A senior official confirmed that investigators have detained a businessman,...

Is everybody want justice

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Is everybody want justice

Every day somebody does seh, “If was me…” A man walk down de road and he see another man snatch a lady gold chain. De lady husband was nearby and he tackle de man who snatch de chain, but...

Brathwaite, Hope punish England as Windies flourish

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Brathwaite, Hope punish England as Windies flourish

Leeds, England, CMC – Opener Kraigg Brathwaite carved out his sixth Test hundred while immensely talented stroke-maker Shai Hope gathered his first, as West Indies dominated England to take a...

Wu to send rep to Georgetown meeting –Ninvalle

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wu to send rep to Georgetown meeting –Ninvalle

President of AIBA Dr. Ching Kuo-Wu will be represented at a meeting of Caribbean boxing administrators in Guyana on September 10. Wu recently wrote to President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA)...

Hamilton Green Cup football re-starts on Wednesday in Linden

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hamilton Green Cup football re-starts on Wednesday in Linden

Action in the Hamilton Green Cup football tournament has been scheduled to re-commence on Wednesday with a double header at the MSC ground in the Mining Town of Linden as the teams battle for the...

Busta/ECB 40-Over Festival …Simbu, Adams propels Leguan into final, EB E’bo prevail on better net run rate

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Busta/ECB 40-Over Festival …Simbu, Adams propels Leguan into final, EB E’bo prevail on better net run rate

Paul Simbu grabbed five wickets while Ricardo Adams struck an unbeaten half century as Leguan defeated North Essequibo by six wickets in their semi final to book a place in the final of the Busta /...

MSC/LABA Open League …Raiders, Bulls & Jets victorious; matches continue tonight

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on MSC/LABA Open League …Raiders, Bulls & Jets victorious; matches continue tonight

Two rescheduled matches would be contested this evening when the Mackenzie Sports Club / Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) Open League continues at the Mackenzie Sports Club, Hard Court....

Guinness Cage / Three Peat Promotions Indoor Competition

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness Cage / Three Peat Promotions Indoor Competition

16 games to highlight Tuesday’s action; Teams, GPF, fans commended for patience, understanding Following the forced postponement of the first round of matches in the Guinness Cage / Three Peat...

Corona Invitational Football…Campton and Rangers win 2-0. Riddim Squad and Pele draw 0-0

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Corona Invitational Football…Campton and Rangers win 2-0. Riddim Squad and Pele draw 0-0

Final round-robin matches in the Corona invitational football tournament got underway at the Georgetown Football ground on Friday evening with three clashes. Northern Rangers continued their unbeaten...

Warriors get wonderful welcome on Essequibo visit

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Warriors get wonderful welcome on Essequibo visit

By Sean Devers The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) received a wonderful welcome when the Reyad Emrit led team visited the Essequibo Coast yesterday to interact with the fans at the New Opportunity Corp...

Guyana trash Trinidad and Tobago by eight wickets

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana trash Trinidad and Tobago by eight wickets

Defending champions Guyana defeated Trinidad and Tobago by eight wickets when the CWI Regional U19 50-over tournament continued on yesterday in St. Kitts. Trinidad and Tobago struggled against a...

Guyana sweep Suriname to retain Male Inter Guiana Games Volleyball title

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana sweep Suriname to retain Male Inter Guiana Games Volleyball title

Guyana’s Under-18 volleyball players swept hosts Suriname 2-0 to retain their Inter Guiana Games championship at the Ismay Van Wilgen Sports Hall. In yesterday’s second match, the Guyanese under...

Banks Beer Cup 5-a-side football kicks off on Tuesday

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks Beer Cup 5-a-side football kicks off on Tuesday

The Banks Beer Cup 5-a-side round-robin inter department football competition in set to commence on Tuesday at Thirst Park with eight teams battling in two groups. Preliminary matches will be of 15...

UG Trojans flawless on the night

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on UG Trojans flawless on the night

GABA/Banks DIH B’ball League The University of Guyana Trojans’ good form continued on Thursday night when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association/Banks DIH/Malta Supreme/Rainforest...

Berbice Chess Association established

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Chess Association established

The game of chess is expected to receive a boost in Berbice with the recent election of office bearers for the Berbice Chess Association (BCA). Tasked with spreading and managing the sport in the...

GCC/Igloo Hockey Festival underway at GCC ground

Aug 27, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCC/Igloo Hockey Festival underway at GCC ground

The second GCC/Igloo Hockey Festival commenced yesterday at the Georgetown Cricket Club artificial turf with matches from the Under-10 to Under-21 age groups. The two-day tournament which is being...

BIT makes noteworthy strides in empowering youths nationwide

Aug 27, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on BIT makes noteworthy strides in empowering youths nationwide

Even though their studies have come to an end, the journey to new and exciting careers has just begun for 158 students who graduated on Thursday last from the National Training Programme for Youth...

Lady Northcote ready to resume operations

Aug 27, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Lady Northcote ready to resume operations

After being docked for less than a month for some much needed rehabilitation works, MV Lady Northcote is ready to resume operations. The repairs were carried out by the Guyana National Industrial...

Financial Literacy: Secrets of the Minds of Millionaires

Aug 27, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Financial Literacy: Secrets of the Minds of Millionaires

Dr. Terence Smith, Deputy Governor, Bank of Guyana Creating the mindset of a millionaire As we continue to promote awareness of the importance of financial education and literacy we must be reminded...

Business Minister stresses importance of regional expositions

Aug 27, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Business Minister stresses importance of regional expositions

…as 13th edition of Berbice event launched By Malisa Playter Harry Berbicians will be treated to four days of entertainment and display of local and international products in October with another...

12 3 NEXT

West Indies ride on Greaves’ 115 to exert dominance over Bangladesh

Jagdeo’s idea of transparency

…Peeping Tom kaieteur News- Transparency, as conceived by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, seems to be a peculiar exercise... more