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ExxonMobil will try to rob us as much as they can

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil will try to rob us as much as they can

…we must figure out how to defeat them-Dr. Clive Thomas By: Kiana Wilburg Since the release of the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement between the Government of Guyana and USA oil giant,...

GRA to pursue $20B in outstanding taxes

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GRA to pursue $20B in outstanding taxes

…GuySuCo has not been remitting PAYE for employees for six years The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will be hastening efforts this year to collect billions of dollars in outstanding taxes....

Jagdeo accuses Govt. of ‘hatchet job’ on Police Top Brass

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo accuses Govt. of ‘hatchet job’ on Police Top Brass

…says unbelievable level of political interference The temporary appointment of Assistant Commissioner and Crime Chief, Paul Williams to Acting Commissioner of Police is being viewed as part...

Petroleum Commission should stay far from revenue collection

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Petroleum Commission should stay far from revenue collection

…IMF Calls for Bill to be amended The Petroleum Commission Bill which is before the National Assembly will pave the way for the establishment of a regulatory body for the oil and gas sector. The...

Bourda shooting death…Mom wants man seen in video kicking son to also be charged

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Bourda shooting death…Mom wants man seen in video kicking son to also be charged

One week after a city rank was given a manslaughter charge for killing mentally ill Marlon Fredericks, the victim’s mother is seeking to have the man seen on video kicking her son to be...

Cops probe slain girl’s link to ‘group’ in bizarre cemetery murder

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Cops probe slain girl’s link to ‘group’ in bizarre cemetery murder

– as victim’s dad vows to help find killers What connection, if any, does an online group have with the still-unsolved murder of a teenage girl who was battered to death in a cemetery...

Revenue management will be essential to harnessing oil benefits – IMF cautions

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Revenue management will be essential to harnessing oil benefits – IMF cautions

While Guyana is expected to rake in billions from the oil and gas sector, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is cautioning that prudent management skills would be needed by local authorities if...

Trinidad- based company launches local foot care services

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Trinidad- based company launches local foot care services

— caters particularly for diabetics In a matter of weeks, Guyanese will be able to acquire the services of a certified foot care specialist via Rovon Home Healthcare Inc. The Trinidad...

Bad Blood Card lives up to the hype

Jan 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bad Blood Card lives up to the hype

Wins for Marques & Dharry; Corbin, Gonsalves, Green go down to foreign foes By Sean Devers Despite the close to two hours late start the eagerly anticipated six-fight ‘Bad Blood’ fight card...

Three years after closure…Christianburg residents ready to rebuild school on their own

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Three years after closure…Christianburg residents ready to rebuild school on their own

The residents of Christianburg, Linden, are rebuilding the Christianburg Primary School on their own. The school has been unoccupied for the past three years because sections of the building...

CWI Digicel Regional 4-Day C/Ships…Jaguars join B’dos & Jamaica as only teams with 4 successive titles

Jan 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on CWI Digicel Regional 4-Day C/Ships…Jaguars join B’dos & Jamaica as only teams with 4 successive titles

Defeat Red Force By Sean Devers Guyana Jaguars ended the season as the only unbeaten team to join Barbados (1977-1980) and Jamaica (2008-2012) as the only teams to win the Regional First-Class...

From ‘pit latrines’ to ‘water closets’…IDB funds to improve living conditions of low income families

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on From ‘pit latrines’ to ‘water closets’…IDB funds to improve living conditions of low income families

Aside from building new homes, a portion of the funds being provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will go towards home improvements in low-income areas in parts of Guyana. The...

Narayan Ramdhani again a gold medalist in Canada

Jan 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Narayan Ramdhani again a gold medalist in Canada

Guyana’s National Badminton Champion and most definitely an Olympic Prospect won the Championship at the Jack VCR Jack Underhill Open Singles Tournament played at the Vancouver Rackets Club in...

GFF/Pele Alumini Frank Watson U15 League – EBFA…Grove Hi Tech rebound to beat Kuru Kururu Warriors in opener

Jan 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/Pele Alumini Frank Watson U15 League – EBFA…Grove Hi Tech rebound to beat Kuru Kururu Warriors in opener

A second half double off the boot of Vincent Chin piloted Grove Hi Tech to a solid 4-1 win over Kuru Kururu Warriors in the first match of the GFF/Pele Alumini Frank Watson U15 Intra Association...

Timehri Film Festival to host workshop for filmmakers

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Timehri Film Festival to host workshop for filmmakers

Even as filmmakers across Guyana are gearing to submit their projects for the Timehri Film Festival, they are now being given the opportunity to develop their skills. A Timehri Film Festival...

Natrena Hooper and Winston George top athletes for the year 2017

Jan 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Natrena Hooper and Winston George top athletes for the year 2017

When the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) held their annual awards ceremony at the Umana Yana in Kingston on Saturday night, two-time Olympian Winston George and Natrena Hooper received the...

Overseas Disturbance Sports Club makes tangible donations in Guyana

Jan 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Overseas Disturbance Sports Club makes tangible donations in Guyana

There are a number of overseas based organisations that are contributing tangibly to the development and upkeep of Guyana and Guyanese back home. One such is the Overseas Disturbance Sports Club...

City Hall staffers to receive eight percent increase in salaries

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on City Hall staffers to receive eight percent increase in salaries

The Mayor and City Council will be paying all their staffers an eight percent increase in their salaries this year. This was announced by the Town Clerk, Royston King at a recent press...

Rehabilitation work resumes at Esplanade Park, New Amsterdam

Jan 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rehabilitation work resumes at Esplanade Park, New Amsterdam

After being off to a false start due to a fatal accident, work has now resumed at the Esplanade Park, New Amsterdam. The Park, which sits on over 600 square feet of land, is situated on the North...

The Guyana Foundation had successful year

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on The Guyana Foundation had successful year

Last year was one of resounding success for The Guyana Foundation. Through local and international partnership, the foundation, last year, carried out several charitable works across the country. The...

“Decriminalise suicide, it’s a cry for help”

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on “Decriminalise suicide, it’s a cry for help”

– NGO urges Although an attempt at suicide, from a mental health perspective, is a plea for help, it is at the same time a criminal act that could attract a two-year prison sentence. It is...

Vandals destroy road signs civic-minded retiree paid to erect in his community

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Vandals destroy road signs civic-minded retiree paid to erect in his community

In a country where drains are often clogged, and garbage strewn carelessly near marketplaces, one would think that a citizen’s efforts to beautify his community would be lauded. But that’s not...

Rotaract clubs launch major conference for Guyana

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Rotaract clubs launch major conference for Guyana

The Rotaract Clubs of Guyana on Friday launched the 26th Annual Rotaract District 7030 Conference under the theme” El Dorado Undiscovered, Experience the Adventure.” The conference, slated...

WHY JAIL/DEPORT VENEZUELANS?

Jan 22, 2018 KNews Editorial Comments Off on WHY JAIL/DEPORT VENEZUELANS?

Venezuela is in its worst political and economic crisis in recent history that has led to shortages of basic goods and human amenities. Many poor Venezuelans are starving because they have no food...

Young Guyanese to launch unique business software soon

Jan 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Young Guyanese to launch unique business software soon

An enterprising young man is on the brink of developing what may be Guyana’s first ever barter app. ‘Swopp’ is the brainchild of Shemar Spencer, a beneficiary of the Ministry of...

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China-owned companies competing to build new West Dem. Hospital

China-owned companies competing to build new West Dem. Hospital

The West Demerara Regional Hospital. (China-owned companies) Kaieteur News- Three Chinese companies who are no strangers... more