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REMEMBERING THE 1976 CUBANA AIR DISASTER

Oct 09, 2018 KNews Editorial Comments Off on REMEMBERING THE 1976 CUBANA AIR DISASTER

Forty-two years ago, eleven young Guyanese men and women, mostly students on scholarships from the Cuban government perished in one of the worst Cuban air disasters in history. Guyanese will always...

Rape accused still to be tried after 19 years, another sitting in jail 11 years

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Rape accused still to be tried after 19 years, another sitting in jail 11 years

– as sexual offence cases for Demerara assizes It appears as though Roy Rahaman has been languishing in jail since 2007 on charges of buggery and carnal knowledge of a girl under 15....

Guyanese lost US$440M in absence of Local Content Law – Ramson

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese lost US$440M in absence of Local Content Law – Ramson

There are several issues in the oil and gas industry that are technical or can be deemed intricate. Therefore, Attorney-at-law, Charles Ramson said that most can understand the hard time being...

Man found dead near Lethem night club

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Man found dead near Lethem night club

The body of a man was found on the outskirts of Lethem, yesterday, in the early hours of the morning. Reports indicate that the body, with what appeared to be marks of violence, was found at...

Finance Minister accuses Auditor General of ‘pussyfooting’ in some probes

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Finance Minister accuses Auditor General of ‘pussyfooting’ in some probes

– says audits ordered by Govt. uncovered discrepancies Sharma should have found Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan has questioned the ‘pussyfooting’ by Auditor General Deodat Sharma...

Conduct thorough assessment of country’s needs before finalizing Local Content Policy – World Bank

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Conduct thorough assessment of country’s needs before finalizing Local Content Policy – World Bank

By Kiana Wilburg A Local Content Policy is one mechanism that can contribute to ensuring oil industry benefits reach the population. But it would be pointless to adopt or finalize such a...

Baker is Mazaruni prisons beat man and businessman

Oct 08, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Baker is Mazaruni prisons beat man and businessman

There is a saying dat jail ain’t mek fuh cat and dog. Dem boys understand dat mean jail mek fuh people and you can’t treat people like dog and cat. You got to have some respect. Is not everybody...

Robust EPA necessary to ensure oil does not become a curse for Guyana – Mexico’s Energy Advisor

Oct 08, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on Robust EPA necessary to ensure oil does not become a curse for Guyana – Mexico’s Energy Advisor

By Kiana Wilburg “Yes, you have to get the contracts right, you have to get the bidding rounds right, but you must get safety and environmental protection right. A robust Environmental...

Govt. faces triple challenge in preparing for Natural Resource Fund – IDB

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. faces triple challenge in preparing for Natural Resource Fund – IDB

Guyana faces a triple challenge in attempting to establish its Natural Resource Fund (NRF). The Government has to decipher how to rapidly build stronger institutions; how to save for future...

Guyana Prize impasse for Cabinet this week

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Prize impasse for Cabinet this week

– Norton unsure if money available for literary award Writers who have submitted work for the Guyana Prize for Literature are likely to know soon what the fate of the prestigious award...

Reported cases of domestic violence climb significantly

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Reported cases of domestic violence climb significantly

– 15 women slain in eight months Guyana has seen an increase in reported cases of domestic violence, particularly targeting women. This was disclosed during a march and rally against...

Canadian psychologist joins Guyana Foundation team

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Canadian psychologist joins Guyana Foundation team

The Guyana Foundation in association with its major donor Scotia Bank, has announced that the organisation will have the benefit of a trained Canadian registered psychologist who has joined...

Berbice businesses urged to invest in non-traditional business

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice businesses urged to invest in non-traditional business

“Reorient and diversify Guyana’s economy,” that’s the challenge that Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin left with Berbicians, while urging them to reduce their reliance on...

Mystery surrounds death of Kwakwani midwife

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Mystery surrounds death of Kwakwani midwife

Relatives of the 37-year-old midwife say they suspect foul play, after the woman was found dead yesterday in her Kwakwani Park, Region Ten home. Paulette Wade, who worked at the Kwakwani Hospital,...

CWI Regional Super50…Hemraj & Barnwell power Jaguars to emphatic win over WI ‘B’

Oct 08, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on CWI Regional Super50…Hemraj & Barnwell power Jaguars to emphatic win over WI ‘B’

By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Regal, Vnet, Noble House Sea foods & Cascadia Hotel Guyana Jaguars registered their first win when they beat West Indies ‘B’ last night by nine...

‘Drunk’ senior cop in Boerasirie fatal crash yet to be charged

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Drunk’ senior cop in Boerasirie fatal crash yet to be charged

– file with DPP Almost one month after pedal cyclist Conrad Alleyne was struck and killed by an alleged intoxicated senior police officer, the rank is yet to be charged. A file on the case was...

Banks DIH/GABA leagues…Bounty Colts and Eagles win; double losses for Sonics on Saturday

Oct 08, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH/GABA leagues…Bounty Colts and Eagles win; double losses for Sonics on Saturday

Pepsi Sonics lost both of their games on Saturday night on Burnham Court but they had some spirited performances as the club continues to seek its first win in the Rainforest Water/Malta...

Lucozade/GSA handicap 2018…Joseph retains Open title; Verwey best in category A

Oct 08, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lucozade/GSA handicap 2018…Joseph retains Open title; Verwey best in category A

The curtains fell on the Lucozade/Guyana Squash Association (GSA) handicap tournament yesterday at the Georgetown Club courts on Camp Street with Nyron Joseph retaining the Open category title and...

Principal Donrico Stewart…From ‘slow learner’ to respected educator

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Principal Donrico Stewart…From ‘slow learner’ to respected educator

Once labelled as a slow learner; now the holder of a Bachelor’s in Education among other accomplishments, Donrico Stewart became a teacher to provide a responsive and conducive learning...

Essequibo/Pomeroon FA Senior League…Forde kicks off tourney challenging player to play hard but fair

Oct 08, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Essequibo/Pomeroon FA Senior League…Forde kicks off tourney challenging player to play hard but fair

By Franklin Wilson in Essequibo President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Wayne Forde yesterday afternoon declared open and kicked off the Essequibo/Pomeroon Football Association (EPFA) 2018...

No more importation of sweet peppers, as farmers up production

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on No more importation of sweet peppers, as farmers up production

Within the last year, the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) has not issued any import permit for sweet peppers. That’s because the Institute has successfully...

Much action on day two of COURTS Peewee football tourney

Oct 08, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Much action on day two of COURTS Peewee football tourney

It was goals galore on Saturday at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground on Carifesta Avenue after fifty-two goals were scored on match-day two of the COURTS under-11 Pee Wee football tournament. In...

71-yr-old among 15 who graduated Maxido Adult Self Defence System

Oct 08, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on 71-yr-old among 15 who graduated Maxido Adult Self Defence System

On Sunday September 30th at the MAXIDO Dojo (training school) located on Waterloo Street, four-time Martial Arts Hall-Of-Famer, Founder & Chief Instructor of MAXIDO, Master Max Massiah, who was...

GECOM to kick start voter education campaign this week

Oct 08, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM to kick start voter education campaign this week

With 35 days to Local Government Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is set to launch its Voter Education Programme within the new week. Public Relations Officer Yolanda Warde...

Guyana Chess teams record best performances in recently concluded Olympiad

Oct 08, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Chess teams record best performances in recently concluded Olympiad

Guyana’s Open and Women teams recorded improved performances at the just concluded 43rd Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia. The Women’s team recorded 7 team points compared with 6 team points in...

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Deeply concerned about political dysfunction in society

Dear Editor The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) is deeply concerned about the political dysfunction in society that is... more