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$366M drug contract to HDM Labs… Dissatisfied Opposition threatens police action

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on $366M drug contract to HDM Labs… Dissatisfied Opposition threatens police action

– demands Minister detail company’s track record to National Assembly The Parliamentary Opposition says it is considering complaining to the police about a multimillion-dollar drug...

Granger, Jagdeo meet today on Police, Public Service Commission appointees

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Granger, Jagdeo meet today on Police, Public Service Commission appointees

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed concerns over President David Granger’s proposal to appoint former Assistant Commissioner Paul Slowe as Chairman of the Police Service...

Lethem businessman, two others fined for illegal airstrip

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Lethem businessman, two others fined for illegal airstrip

A Lethem businessman and two other persons were yesterday fined for establishing an illegal airstrip. The businessman, 44-year-old Hutshan Ramsingh called Seon Singh, of Tabatinga, Lethem, and his...

Felix commits to give explanation for unaccounted Haitians, Cubans

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Felix commits to give explanation for unaccounted Haitians, Cubans

Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix has committed to attend next Wednesday’s meeting of the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Foreign Affairs, to discuss the number of unaccounted Haitians and...

GECOM rejects PPP’s request for continuous registration extension

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM rejects PPP’s request for continuous registration extension

There will be no extension of the continuous voter registration exercise which ended on July 8th. The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has rejected a request from the People’s Progressive Party...

Former Gold Board accountant charged with fraud, theft from entity- released on $300,000 bail

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Former Gold Board accountant charged with fraud, theft from entity- released on $300,000 bail

The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU), an arm of the Guyana Police Force, has unearthed fraud-related activities and even theft at the Guyana Gold Board. As a result of its investigations, Rosanna...

Top Cop lauds, lambasts ranks during Awards Ceremony

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Top Cop lauds, lambasts ranks during Awards Ceremony

– reckless ranks repay $2.4M for damaging vehicles Commissioner of Police David Ramnarine yesterday heaped praise on ranks who performed at an exemplary level, while lambasting others whose...

$366M drug contracts to HDM… Volda: Govt. has halted advance payments to drug contractors

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on $366M drug contracts to HDM… Volda: Govt. has halted advance payments to drug contractors

Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence, informed the National Assembly, yesterday, about the controversial $366M drug contract awarded last year to New York-based HDM Labs Inc. But the Opposition...

The oil and gas industry…Increase beneficial ownership screening to reduce corruption risks – NRGI advises

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on The oil and gas industry…Increase beneficial ownership screening to reduce corruption risks – NRGI advises

By Kiana Wilburg The oil and gas sector is prone to corruption. As such, Guyana being an emerging oil and gas producer will have to put several measures in place to safeguard the nation’s wealth....

‘Miles to go…’Discrimination continues to hamper response to HIV/AIDS – UNAIDS

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Miles to go…’Discrimination continues to hamper response to HIV/AIDS – UNAIDS

Discrimination by health-care workers, law enforcement, teachers, employers, parents, religious leaders and community members is preventing young people, people living with HIV and key populations...

NBTS makes urgent appeal for all blood types- encourages persons to become voluntary donors

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on NBTS makes urgent appeal for all blood types- encourages persons to become voluntary donors

The National Blood Transfusion Services [NBTS] is in dire need of blood to satisfy the ever growing demand for this “life saving” product. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of...

Boy, 10, found hanging

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Boy, 10, found hanging

Police are questioning the stepfather of a 10-year-old boy who was found hanging in the family’s Fifth Street Success, East Coast Demerara home at around 12.30 hrs yesterday. The child,...

‘Reds’ arrives for Berbice trip, looking forward to the activities

Jul 19, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Reds’ arrives for Berbice trip, looking forward to the activities

Now 78, iconic Guyanese Cricket Commentator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira has done it all in his illustrious career in Sports, both behind the microphone and as well as a respected Administrator. Reds...

Guyana’s efforts to meet HIV targets will cost US$5.6M

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s efforts to meet HIV targets will cost US$5.6M

The Public Health Ministry and the United Nations Programme on AIDS [UNAIDS] [Guyana] office this week agreed on a three-year HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan to help improve the life expectancy of those...

Increased fees, penalties among major changes proposed for gold dealing

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Increased fees, penalties among major changes proposed for gold dealing

Government is consulting with stakeholders about major changes in the way the country conducts its gold trading operations. Yesterday, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, met with...

Ansa McAl on board with Nand Persaud Sky Plus Sprint Classic

Jul 19, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ansa McAl on board with Nand Persaud Sky Plus Sprint Classic

Beverage Giants Ansa McAl Guyana Limited has once again joined hands with the Nand Persaud Group of Companies and their Sky Plus Promotion Group for their Sixth Mega Sprint Classic Horserace meet....

Economy in 2020 will grow by 20 percent – Finance Minister

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Economy in 2020 will grow by 20 percent – Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, is predicting a 20 percent economy growth in 2020, when oil production by ExxonMobil starts. The official made the pronouncement on Monday at the Lombard Street...

BCB hosting a One-Day Developmental Seminar

Jul 19, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB hosting a One-Day Developmental Seminar

The Berbice Cricket Board will this Saturday be hosting a One-Day Developmental Seminar with Legendary International Commentator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira. The Berbice Cricket Board has selected a...

Reigning champs ‘Gold is Money’ open defence tonight

Jul 19, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reigning champs ‘Gold is Money’ open defence tonight

Following two nights of exhilarating action, play in the GT Beer/ ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Indoor Knockout Futsal Competition is set to continue this evening with five more matches, at the National...

Unregistered car found with “Presidential crown” plates

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Unregistered car found with “Presidential crown” plates

Road safety official charged It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but the hangover that came after for one West Demerara man is causing a major headache. The President of the West Demerara Road...

EBFA / Juicy Juice U-13 League Eight matches slated for this weekend

Jul 19, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on EBFA / Juicy Juice U-13 League Eight matches slated for this weekend

Leaders Timehri Panthers will be seeking to further strengthen their position at the top of the points table when they come up against Swan FC in the feature match from 13:15hrs on Saturday afternoon...

Hearts of Oak Masters Annual holiday Football camp starts Monday

Jul 19, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hearts of Oak Masters Annual holiday Football camp starts Monday

Once again the Annual Hearts of Oak Masters Football Club (HOOMFC) will be hosting their “teach them Young” football school holiday camp. The camp which is the 21st of its kind will be held from...

Men’s hockey team looking to make big impact in CAC games

Jul 19, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Men’s hockey team looking to make big impact in CAC games

Yesterday afternoon, the National Men’s hockey team departed Guyana for the 23rd Central American and Caribbean (CAC) games which will be held in Barranquilla, Colombia and Coach of the unit;...

And it just will not stop…

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on And it just will not stop…

Prison officials yesterday disclosed that there was yet another attempt to smuggle contraband items into the New Amsterdam facility. Authorities reported that at about 04:16hrs, ranks retrieved a...

Early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease should start at health centre level – Neurologist

Jul 19, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease should start at health centre level – Neurologist

The public health sector is increasingly depending on primary health care to ensure that its services reach a wide cross-section of the population. The ultimate aim is to ensure that primary health...

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Jagdeo should withdraw his comments

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo found himself at the center of a controversy regarding... more