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Mayor DeBlasio honours Fly Jamaica Airways

Aug 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Mayor DeBlasio honours Fly Jamaica Airways

New York City- Mayor Bill DeBlasio recently honoured Fly Jamaica Airways’ Executive Director and co-owner, Mrs. Roxanne Reece, with a citation for the stellar service the carrier provides to the...

Two army officers complete Chinese fighter pilot courses – now fluent in Mandarin

Aug 03, 2018 KNews Peeping Tom Comments Off on Two army officers complete Chinese fighter pilot courses – now fluent in Mandarin

Guyana Defence Force Second Lieutenants Steffon Cameron and Teffurn James, have successfully completed a Chinese Air Force Basic Fighter Pilot and Officer Development Course, and have since returned...

Tapakuma to benefit from improved access road by year-end

Aug 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Tapakuma to benefit from improved access road by year-end

After years of severe inconvenience, the residents of Tapakuma on the Essequibo Coast can finally sigh in relief, now that the construction of an improved access road was recently approved by the...

Department of Energy head “fit and proper” – President Granger

Aug 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Department of Energy head “fit and proper” – President Granger

President David Granger has said that he is confident of the work that will be executed by the recently appointed head of the newly established Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, as the Unit takes...

Prominent gold mining advocate, Tony Shields, dies

Aug 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Prominent gold mining advocate, Tony Shields, dies

One of the country’s most outspoken advocate for gold miners has died. According to the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), it is mourning the loss of its former Executive Secretary...

Exxon’s Esso is not our master; we are the masters of our destiny

Aug 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Exxon’s Esso is not our master; we are the masters of our destiny

DEAR EDITOR, The passage of time, thus far, has not caused the disinfection and disembowelment of the Petroleum Sharing Agreement between the Government of Guyana and the other parties: namely Esso...

Porter remanded on robbery charges

Aug 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Porter remanded on robbery charges

A porter who allegedly stole over one million dollars worth in vehicle parts from three persons, yesterday appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts....

The legacy of the CCJ judgement will serve us well now and in the future

Aug 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on The legacy of the CCJ judgement will serve us well now and in the future

DEAR EDITOR, The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) has recognised that several sections of the press reported about the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) judgement regarding our...

El Sindicato vs. The Nation State of “not a blade of grass”

Aug 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on El Sindicato vs. The Nation State of “not a blade of grass”

DEAR EDITOR, The current situation in the remote mining communities is a direct threat to the nation. The ability of foreign nationals to illegally cross the borders and set up command and control...

It pains more when you are stricken by your own whip

Aug 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on It pains more when you are stricken by your own whip

DEAR EDITOR, I am in agreement with an article by FK in KN,”The freudian authoritarian instincts that drives this Country” on July 31st. Freddie said, “Examine with a meticulous eye,...

When will City Hall get serious about the crises we face in Georgetown?

Aug 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on When will City Hall get serious about the crises we face in Georgetown?

DEAR EDITOR, With massive preparations underway for large scale celebrations of Georgetown’s quartoseptcentennial anniversary, one question pops up in the minds of several of its citizens, and that...

Dictatorship and false promises in local democracy

Aug 03, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on Dictatorship and false promises in local democracy

DEAR EDITOR, The recently held inaugural National Conference of Local Democratic Organs (NCLDO) is definitely a living example of extravagant and a complete waste of taxpayers’ money. The huge...

Region Six officials demand probe into police inspector’s transfer

Aug 03, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Region Six officials demand probe into police inspector’s transfer

There is growing pressure on the Police Force following a decision earlier this year to transfer an inspector who stopped a minibus at a Berbice Bridge control point back in March. The minibus,...

President Maduro and his hold on power

Aug 03, 2018 KNews Editorial Comments Off on President Maduro and his hold on power

As Venezuelans continue to cross into Guyana and the border communities seeking help, it seems that President Nicolas Maduro is clinging to power against all odds. Venezuela has entered its worst...

Govt. must be mindful of every donor agency eager to offer help – UNDP Report

Aug 02, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. must be mindful of every donor agency eager to offer help – UNDP Report

By Kiana Wilburg The proven oil reserves in the Stabroek block have certainly propelled Guyana into the international limelight. Now, everyone wants a piece of the oil pie. In fact, everyone will...

Parliament could recommend disciplinary action for ‘disobedient’ public officers – Nat’l Assembly Clerk

Aug 02, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Parliament could recommend disciplinary action for ‘disobedient’ public officers – Nat’l Assembly Clerk

Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs has written to Parliamentarians regarding how they treat with public officers who appear periodically before Parliamentary Committees. Isaacs noted...

Several arrested; five shotguns, ganja seized in 16-hr Berbice operation

Aug 02, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Several arrested; five shotguns, ganja seized in 16-hr Berbice operation

Five males, inclusive of a juvenile, are in custody following a “Joint Service Operation “at Ekura Creek, Canje River on Tuesday. Five shotguns, a pistol and three live rounds were found along...

Woman goes into hiding after police fail to capture attacker

Aug 02, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Woman goes into hiding after police fail to capture attacker

A 20-year-old woman who was viciously attacked by a former partner has gone into hiding, in fear of losing her life, after police failed to arrest attacker. The woman said she was in a relationship...

Suspicious car tracked, one occupant shot -Police

Aug 02, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Suspicious car tracked, one occupant shot -Police

Jamal Goriah, 21, was shot by police yesterday afternoon at the junction of Norton and Chapel Streets, Lodge, Georgetown, after police claimed to have stopped a car, PSS 4647, and that soon after,...

Too much gas, very little substance from Govt. on emerging oil sector – Frank Anthony

Aug 02, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Too much gas, very little substance from Govt. on emerging oil sector – Frank Anthony

It is clear that the President David Granger-led government is overwhelmed by the enormity of the tasks in the oil and gas sector. This is the view of People’s Progressive Party (PPP)...

Dem boys seh …Emancipation Day good fuh business

Aug 02, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh …Emancipation Day good fuh business

Emancipation Day come and gone. People tired and some of dem couldn’t let de day done just so. Dem find parties which some smart people decide to set up and mek a dollar. But it was de day that...

GRA to work around the clock at container scanning facility- authority delays implementation of processing fee

Aug 02, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GRA to work around the clock at container scanning facility- authority delays implementation of processing fee

Customs officials will be working around the clock at the new mobile container scanning facilities on Lombard Street to ensure there are no delays. According to Commissioner-General of the Guyana...

Emancipation observances blessed with sun-kissed day

Aug 02, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Emancipation observances blessed with sun-kissed day

On a day blessed with continuous sunshine, spectators in large numbers were yesterday served with a packed programme of cultural items as the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA)...

GTT names first LOL grand prize winner

Aug 02, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GTT names first LOL grand prize winner

The GTT and Caribbean Airlines (CAL) team has announced their first grand prize winner. On Tuesday at the GTT’s Camp and Robb St. retail store, Adrian Bess was greeted with this amazing news. He...

Appeal Court reduces death penalty to 35 years in prison for convicted killer

Aug 02, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Appeal Court reduces death penalty to 35 years in prison for convicted killer

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday reduced the sentence for death row inmate Ryan Robinson to 35 years in prison. In 2007, Robinson was sentenced to death for the murder a mentally-ill woman, Carol Ann...

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The burden of proof rests on the asserting party

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- In recent days there have been serious assertions made and associations implied without... more