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32,000 visas, 1,200 work permits granted from 2013-2018 – number of foreigners overstaying rises sharply

Aug 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on 32,000 visas, 1,200 work permits granted from 2013-2018 – number of foreigners overstaying rises sharply

Official figures are indicating that more than 30,000 visas were granted to foreigners entering Guyana in the last five years. According to information provided by Minister of Citizenship, Winston...

$148M Demerara River Bridge contract… Opposition to approach SOCU with findings of PPC probe

Aug 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on $148M Demerara River Bridge contract… Opposition to approach SOCU with findings of PPC probe

…calls it documented case of corruption involving a Govt. Minister The opposition plans to test a call made by the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) for evidence of Government corruption....

Privatisation/divestment of closed estates… Land, factory, co-gen plant at Skeldon up for grabs

Aug 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Privatisation/divestment of closed estates… Land, factory, co-gen plant at Skeldon up for grabs

PricewaterhouseCoopers has completed the valuation of a second sugar estate, making it two that potential investors can assess and submit bids for. The Information Memorandum for Skeldon Sugar Estate...

Killing of 73-year-old lover… Woman on $400,000 bail following manslaughter charge

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Killing of 73-year-old lover… Woman on $400,000 bail following manslaughter charge

Radha Sukwah, who allegedly killed her 73-year-old lover, was released on $400,000 bail when she appeared in the Suddie Magistrate’s Court yesterday on a manslaughter charge. Sukwah, of Lot...

Guyana’s External Debt increases by 3.4 percent – Finance Minister

Aug 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s External Debt increases by 3.4 percent – Finance Minister

Guyana’s public debt remains sustainable with a moderate risk of debt distress. According to Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, this is mainly as a result of Government’s continued effort to...

‘Otisha’ to stand trial for rape of boy, 14

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Court Stories, News Comments Off on ‘Otisha’ to stand trial for rape of boy, 14

Well known transgender personality, 40-year-old Otis Pearson, called ‘Otisha’, has been committed to stand trial in the High Court for rape. This is following the conclusion of a Preliminary...

Jagdeo jail cell still empty…how come?

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Jagdeo jail cell still empty…how come?

Jagdeo, de man who tell de oil company that dem one-sided because dem wasn’t telling him wha going on, now telling dem he don’t want no courtesy call. This was de man de oil company tek serious...

58 murders, 350 gun-related robberies in 7 months – 5% drop in serious crimes; 76 illegal guns taken off the streets

Aug 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on 58 murders, 350 gun-related robberies in 7 months – 5% drop in serious crimes; 76 illegal guns taken off the streets

With 58 murders, 350 gun-related robberies, and 153 reports of rape, the Guyana Police Force is nevertheless reporting a five percent decrease in serious crimes at the end of July, compared to the...

Boy, 14, charged with raping girl, 11

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Boy, 14, charged with raping girl, 11

A 14-year-old boy was yesterday released on $40,000 bail after being slapped with a rape charge. He is the third person to be charged for raping an 11-year-old girl. When the lad appeared before...

CONCACAF U15 GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP… Guyana wins final match – Future’s bright for young squad

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on CONCACAF U15 GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP… Guyana wins final match – Future’s bright for young squad

“I believe the future is bright for the women’s game in Guyana and the investment the GFF has made in the U-15 Girls will pay dividends in the future,” said Paul Beresford, following the...

Lucozade and iCool Water 11- Race Cycle Programme on today at National Park

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lucozade and iCool Water 11- Race Cycle Programme on today at National Park

ANSA McAl’s Lucozade sports drink and iCool water 11-Race Cycle Programme will take place today at the inner circuit of the National Park under the organisation of cycling coach and Carlton...

Mohamed’s Enterprise/ExxonMobil futsal tourney… Semifinals on tonight

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mohamed’s Enterprise/ExxonMobil futsal tourney… Semifinals on tonight

At the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) hard court, two teams will move one step closer to the grand cash prize of $600,000 and the championship trophy when tonight’s semifinal matches in the...

Pools and Celebrity Tag Tournament announced for 2018 RAN Sevens in Barbados

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pools and Celebrity Tag Tournament announced for 2018 RAN Sevens in Barbados

As the one-month-to-go mark nears, Rugby Americas North has announced the pools for the 2018 RTEK RAN Sevens to take place in Barbados on September 22 and 23. Representing the region will be 24 teams...

Preparations begin for Guyana Beverage Company cycle road race – 85 miles event set for August 26

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Preparations begin for Guyana Beverage Company cycle road race – 85 miles event set for August 26

Preparations have begun for the staging of the Annual Guyana Beverage Company cycle road race this year. The event, which is scheduled to be 85 miles this year, is set for Sunday August 26 and is...

90% targeted production achieved for second rice crop – GRDB

Aug 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on 90% targeted production achieved for second rice crop – GRDB

Government is reporting that Guyana’s rice industry continues to demonstrate its resilience to the many challenges the sector continues to face. It has recorded 90% of its targeted production for...

Guyana Cup 2018 at Rising Sun Turf Club West Berbice… Elvis and D’ Emperor Trucking Services, Palm Court join list of sponsors

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Cup 2018 at Rising Sun Turf Club West Berbice… Elvis and D’ Emperor Trucking Services, Palm Court join list of sponsors

It’s just over one week before the 12th annual Guyana Cup horserace meet speeds off at the Rising Sun turf club at Number Six village, West Coast Berbice with over $15 million in cash and prizes up...

GT Beer / Keep Your Five Alive Competition… Sparta needs a win to revive invincibility

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT Beer / Keep Your Five Alive Competition… Sparta needs a win to revive invincibility

Tonight’s GT Beer / Keep Your Five Alive Competition final is the buzz around the town and the Organisers are putting everything in place to accommodate the anticipated large turnout, at the...

Govt. needs to remove heavy hand in management of Natural Resource Fund – Dr. Mangal cautions

Aug 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. needs to remove heavy hand in management of Natural Resource Fund – Dr. Mangal cautions

Former Presidential Advisor on Petroleum, Dr. Jan Mangal has cautioned against Government’s stated intention to have the Ministry of Finance manage the Natural Resource Fund (NRF). Government’s...

Nand Persaud group Of Companies, Sky Plus Mega Sprint Classic horserace meet… Trophy Stall, Stag Beer and Republic Bank fuel tomorrow’s event

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Nand Persaud group Of Companies, Sky Plus Mega Sprint Classic horserace meet… Trophy Stall, Stag Beer and Republic Bank fuel tomorrow’s event

With race day set for tomorrow and the Nand Persaud Race Track (straight) being the only one of its kind in Guyana and being touted as the best. The excitement is fever pitch for the much anticipated...

Miner charged with trafficking ganja

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Miner charged with trafficking ganja

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan yesterday granted bail to the tune of $100,000 to 27-year-old miner, Richard Simon, of 111 Fourth Avenue, Bartica, who appeared before her on a narcotics trafficking...

High ranked referee-judge to hold seminar in Guyana ahead of regional tournament

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on High ranked referee-judge to hold seminar in Guyana ahead of regional tournament

The Caribbean’s highest ranked referee-judge, International Boxing Association (AIBA) three-star ranked James Beckles, will be coming to Guyana on Monday for a three-day referee-judges seminar....

Second edition of Prime Minister T20 Softball Cup to be launched tomorrow

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Second edition of Prime Minister T20 Softball Cup to be launched tomorrow

The Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc organised Prime Minister T20 Softball Cup 2 will be launched tomorrow at 11:00hrs at the Everest Cricket Club. The organisers have pointed out that...

GFF elite league season III… Double header at Leonora tomorrow

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF elite league season III… Double header at Leonora tomorrow

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) elite league continues tomorrow at the National Track and Field Centre (NTFC) Leonora with a double header featuring last place New Amsterdam United Football Club...

Bus driver charged with causing death of pedestrian

Aug 11, 2018 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Bus driver charged with causing death of pedestrian

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan yesterday granted $600,000 bail to a 32-year-old man who was charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Jamal Lowe, a minibus driver, of 1433 Farm, East Bank...

Minister tasked with explaining emergency spending to improve NGSA performance

Aug 11, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Minister tasked with explaining emergency spending to improve NGSA performance

There will be no letting-up of deliberate efforts aimed at improving the performance within the public education system. At least this is according to Minister of Education, Ms. Nicolette Henry, as...

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