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Administrator inflates GPL bills, pockets millions

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Administrator inflates GPL bills, pockets millions

The Audit Office of Guyana had cause to carry out a forensic investigation into the affairs of the Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Centre (UCITC). Several allegations of fraud and corruption were...

Govt. appoints environmentalist to Energy Dept. and energy expert to head EPA, they are clearly confused- Ramson

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. appoints environmentalist to Energy Dept. and energy expert to head EPA, they are clearly confused- Ramson

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell ““Dr. Adams served the United States Department of Energy for decades. His expertise in oil and gas is second to none in Guyana. He comes with world class knowledge...

Belt & Road MoU with China should be made public – Finance Minister

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Belt & Road MoU with China should be made public – Finance Minister

There is nothing to hide in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Guyana and China to execute loan-financed projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – a scheme used globally...

Draft mining policy to address critical developmental challenges

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Draft mining policy to address critical developmental challenges

Guyana’s mineral sector is pivotal as a major source of revenue and employment. It is also crucial to the country’s green development agenda. It is on this background that the Government of...

Town Clerk purchases $30M property at Happy Acres

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Town Clerk purchases $30M property at Happy Acres

Amidst the inquiry into City Hall, questions are being raised over the acquisition of a $30M property by Town Clerk of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, Royston King. King was instructed to...

Make insurance policy mandatory for oil sector–Mexican Energy Advisor

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Make insurance policy mandatory for oil sector–Mexican Energy Advisor

By Kiana Wilburg Oil producing nations often ensure that operators provide an internationally recognized insurance policy before granting a petroleum permit. This policy ensures compensation for any...

Venezuelan pirates leave small vessel for fishermen they told to jump overboard

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Venezuelan pirates leave small vessel for fishermen they told to jump overboard

Seven Guyanese fishermen are fortunate to be alive after a grave piracy attack last Thursday, which occurred within close proximity of the Guyana/Venezuela border. According to reports reaching this...

Anybody can thief from government

Oct 07, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Anybody can thief from government

Old people got a saying that moon does run till day ketch am. And de government slack. Jagdeo employ a man to head a programme in Berbice. It was a case of putting a training school in de heart of he...

93-year-old retired Prison Chief among 96 National Awardees

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on 93-year-old retired Prison Chief among 96 National Awardees

At the age of 93, retired Chief Officer of the Guyana Prison Service, Vernon Eustace Lambert, was amongst those recognized by President David Granger for his service and dedication to...

Limacol football tourney 2018 finale… Police FC beat Pouderoyen 4-2 to cart off $600,000 grand prize

Oct 07, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Limacol football tourney 2018 finale… Police FC beat Pouderoyen 4-2 to cart off $600,000 grand prize

The finale of the Limacol football tournament 2018 concluded on Friday evening at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground where favourites Police Football Club emerged the better side in a six-goal...

City Prevents Construction of 8-storey Mall

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on City Prevents Construction of 8-storey Mall

The Mayor and City Council has prevented the construction of an eight-storey mall complex on the Water Street property, popularly known as ‘Zinc Bond’, despite approving the building plan...

Smallie, Cobra, Two Colours for murder trials this Demerara Assizes

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Smallie, Cobra, Two Colours for murder trials this Demerara Assizes

Several high profile murder cases are listed for trial at the current session of the Demerara Assizes which opened last week Tuesday at the High Court in Georgetown. Among the matters listed for...

GRFU hosting high level World and Rugby Americas North officials

Oct 07, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GRFU hosting high level World and Rugby Americas North officials

By Franklin Wilson As part of its ongoing initiative to keep a tab on its members and observe first hand, the way the sport is progressing, World Rugby and Rugby Americas North representatives are in...

Consumers’ body rebuffs GTT’s move to charge for landline blocking features

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Consumers’ body rebuffs GTT’s move to charge for landline blocking features

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has applied to the utility regulator for the introduction of a rate for the Subscriber Activated Call Blocking Feature. However, the Guyana Consumers...

Jaguars looking to rebound against Windies B – Coach Crandon says batters failed to build on starts against T&T

Oct 07, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jaguars looking to rebound against Windies B – Coach Crandon says batters failed to build on starts against T&T

By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Vnet, Regal, Noble House Seafoods & Cascadia Hotel It’s early days yet in the Regional Super50 tournament but the Guyana Jaguars and Canada are...

Guyana EMS system helping to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality

Oct 07, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana EMS system helping to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality

“EMTs, they are trained how to do CPR, how to manage patients in a pre-hospital setting with trauma related illnesses, medical related emergencies and in cases where there are maternal and...

2018 Lucozade/GSA handicap tournament… Cadogan, Joseph, Dias, Pollard and Gomes win on Friday – Finals on today at Georgetown Club

Oct 07, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2018 Lucozade/GSA handicap tournament… Cadogan, Joseph, Dias, Pollard and Gomes win on Friday – Finals on today at Georgetown Club

The penultimate squash tournament for 2018, the Lucozade/Guyana Squash Association (GSA) handicap tournament continued at the Georgetown Club courts on Friday evening with play in quarter final...