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Ministry of the Presidency reacts to Christopher Ram

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry of the Presidency reacts to Christopher Ram

The Ministry of the Presidency (MotP) firmly rejects and condemns as iniquitous and misleading, the contents of a letter written by Mr. Christopher Ram, headlined “What are the real curses” and...

Minister Cummings highlights regional health issues

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Minister Cummings highlights regional health issues

…as health outreach is held in Berbice Diseases of the brain and heart, and diabetes are leading killers of Guyanese said Dr. Karen Cummings, Minister within the Public Health Ministry. Dr....

As World Teachers’ Day is observed… GTU President calls for teachers’ concerns to be higher on Govt.’s agenda

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on As World Teachers’ Day is observed… GTU President calls for teachers’ concerns to be higher on Govt.’s agenda

“Teaching, which is described in many circles as a noble profession, should be placed higher on the government’s agenda especially in relation to descent job and proper working...

Supplies shipped to hurricane affected islands

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Supplies shipped to hurricane affected islands

In response to the several hurricanes in the Region, Guyana has been contributing to the affected countries in several ways. One such effort was magnified yesterday as the Prime Minister, Moses...

$2B revetment programme proposed for Linden

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on $2B revetment programme proposed for Linden

A $2B revetment programme is being proposed for the mining town of Linden, Region Ten. According to Mayor of Linden Carwyn Holland, such a programme is needed due to the effects of climate change on...

St. Ignatius holds child protection forum

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on St. Ignatius holds child protection forum

Over 200 students of the St. Ignatius Secondary School dormitory in central Rupununi, Region Nine, congregated at their mess hall last Saturday evening to observe the conclusion of “Child...

City Hall sees drastic reduction in cost for collecting garbage – Solid Waste Director

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on City Hall sees drastic reduction in cost for collecting garbage – Solid Waste Director

More than 10,000 tons of Garbage has been collected from across the city within the past eight weeks. This is according to Solid Waste Director of the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown, Walter...

Business defies court order to occupy ancestral land – COI hears

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Business defies court order to occupy ancestral land – COI hears

An ongoing legal dispute between a Parika, East Bank Essequibo family and a popular service station owner came to the fore yesterday as the Commission of Inquiry, (COI) into African Ancestral and...

GuyanaNRA 150th Anniversary Shoot/WIFBSC Caribbean C/ships …Still $14M off target of $20M budget; biggest championships to fire off on Monday

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GuyanaNRA 150th Anniversary Shoot/WIFBSC Caribbean C/ships …Still $14M off target of $20M budget; biggest championships to fire off on Monday

By Franklin Wilson With Canada, Falkland Islands and two marksmen form the USA already here, the Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) 150th Anniversary/West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council...

Several hospitals to be upgraded – under the title ‘Smart Hospital’

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Several hospitals to be upgraded – under the title ‘Smart Hospital’

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) yesterday kicked off its two-day workshop for contractors and designers at the Pegasus Hotel to sensitise on the Smart...

GFSCA launches Guyana Softball Cup 7

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFSCA launches Guyana Softball Cup 7

By Zaheer Mohamed The Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) has launched the seventh edition of the Guyana Softball Cup yesterday at Demerara Cricket Club pavilion. The tournament,...

GCB/CGI 3-day Franchise League …Essequibo maintain lead as 6th round starts tomorrow

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB/CGI 3-day Franchise League …Essequibo maintain lead as 6th round starts tomorrow

Nat T20 players to miss next two rounds By Sean Devers The sixth round of the GCB/CGI three-day Franchise League starts tomorrow from 09:30hrs with Essequibo leading from the inception with four...

Griffith confident Guyana will do well in Antigua

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Griffith confident Guyana will do well in Antigua

ABCA Independence T20 tri-Nation series bowls off tomorrow By Sean Devers Chairman of the National selection panel and Manager of the Guyana team Rayon Griffith is confident that the Guyana team,...

GRA gets ready to roll out anti-smuggling system –Tax Chief

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GRA gets ready to roll out anti-smuggling system –Tax Chief

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is expected to roll out an anti-smuggling system by the end of the month. This is according to its Commissioner General, Godfrey Statia. The tax chief said that...

US$46M West Dem road gets March deadline

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on US$46M West Dem road gets March deadline

The West Coast Road Improvement Project continues as the final layer of asphalt concrete has been laid at Dem Amstel. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Projects Coordinator,...

Vreed-en-Hoop vendors descend on MPI after removal

Oct 05, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Vreed-en-Hoop vendors descend on MPI after removal

A minister is to visit the Vreed-en-Hoop, West Bank Demerara, area today after several vendors descended on her office yesterday. Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI), Annette...

Turbo knockout tournament kicks off tomorrow night at Education Ground

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Turbo knockout tournament kicks off tomorrow night at Education Ground

Less than a month after the final whistle blew in the Petra/Corona Beer Invitational football tournament for teams in Georgetown, Petra is back with another tournament to help keep fans buzzing and...

Teams decided for final stages of BVA Inter school volleyball Competition

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Teams decided for final stages of BVA Inter school volleyball Competition

After the completion of the playoff stages in the four different zones, schools have been selected to advance to the final stages of the competition. The schools were divided into four zones with the...

Street Vybz Entertainment Futsal Competition…Sparta to be tested this evening against Africans

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Street Vybz Entertainment Futsal Competition…Sparta to be tested this evening against Africans

-Linden teams aim to remain undefeated A packed house is anticipated to converge at the National Gymnasium to witness the commencement of the round robin phase of the inaugural Street Vybz...

Ramdeen, Rasheed guide Everest CC to 368-run win

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ramdeen, Rasheed guide Everest CC to 368-run win

Khemraj Ramdeen struck a century in each innings, while left arm spinner Javed Rasheed took 13 wickets as host Everest CC trounced Diplomats by 368 runs when the Georgetown Cricket Association Noble...

Guyana Olympic Association makes contribution to the Hockey board

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Olympic Association makes contribution to the Hockey board

The GOA made a presentation to the Guyana Hockey Board in the form of a sponsorship cheque towards the preparation of the upcoming International Pan American Hockey Cups that will be held at the...

Hamilton Green Cup K.O. football tournament continues Saturday

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hamilton Green Cup K.O. football tournament continues Saturday

The $1million Hamilton Green straight knockout football tournament which is in its round-of-16 stage will continue on Saturday with a triple header at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground in...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Claude Raphael continues with his mission of misinformation and confusion

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Claude Raphael continues with his mission of misinformation and confusion

(Continued from yesterday) Dear Sports Editor, This is the remainder of Raj Singh’s response to Claude Raphael’s letter. Raphael’s tenure Raphael has been a major part of the cricket...

Synthetic Track for Burnham Park in New Amsterdam – Dr. George Norton

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Synthetic Track for Burnham Park in New Amsterdam – Dr. George Norton

Project to begin immediately Mayor Winifred Haywood Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility with Culture, Youth and Sports Dr. George Norton has been making rounds since appointment to his...

South American Youth Games 2017 – Santiago, Chile

Oct 05, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on South American Youth Games 2017 – Santiago, Chile

Badminton players face tough run The Guyanese Badminton Players, National & Caribbean Champions 15 Year Old Priyanna Ramdhani and 16 Year Old Tyrese Jeffrey faced tough opening action at the...

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